The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 654

Even though they weren't Daniel's biological parents, his adoptive parents had loved him as if he were their own son. Thus, Daniel had always seen them as his real parents. His resolve to avenge them and the village's massacre was firm—it was a vendetta he couldn't share the sky with until it was settled.

Victoria, a consummate actress with world-class skills, had a keen eye for nuance and was excellent at reading people. She saw the hint of vengeance in Daniel's eyes and quickly put on a show of concern. "Is it that in that Drunk Dragon Village, you lost family? Is that why you created such a heart-wrenching melody?"

Instead of answering her question, Daniel countered with one of his own, "Victoria, have you ever heard of the Drunk Dragon Grass?"

"No," she quickly responded, but her stellar acting couldn't fully hide her inner turmoil, which Daniel caught sight of.

He hadn't really expected her to know about the Drunk Dragon Grass, but her apparent nervousness made him wonder. Was she hiding something about it?

Daniel didn't confront her about it, simply offering a faint smile and a nod of acknowledgment, then he jovially said, "Victoria, if you ever hear anything about the Drunk Dragon Grass, make sure to let me know, okay?"

"Sure, no problem!" Victoria promised.

Or maybe The Brooks were unaware of the massacre and had simply purchased the Grass—after all, The Brooks were wealthy, more than capable of buying such a treasure.

Noticing Victoria frowning in deep thought, Daniel instinctively used his special ability to gaze intently at her chest—not with any improper intention, but rather to try and read her heart.

Just as Daniel thought he had a read on Victoria's thoughts, Beauty, noticing the direction of his gaze, reached out her hand towards him.