My Ares Son-in-Law

However, in this tranquility and beauty, Xiao Chen keenly sensed a hint of something unusual - the people in the village, although they looked no different from ordinary people on the surface, he could easily feel the tenacity and strength unique to warriors flowing in their bodies.

As they went deeper, the village gradually became quieter and deeper. Finally, they came to the deepest part of the village, where there stood a mountain with an ancient and mysterious door on it.

When the door slowly opened, a brand new cave appeared before their eyes. Xiao Chen's eyes were instantly attracted by this strange scene, and an indescribable shock surged in his heart.

"Interesting!" Xiao Chen exclaimed in a low voice, his eyes flashing with curiosity and excitement. He looked carefully inside the cave, and saw that it seemed to be carefully built according to the legendary Peach Blossom Spring.

On the surface, it looks like an ordinary restaurant, but the environment is like a dream, like a fairyland. The stone tables and stone benches in the cave are scattered in an orderly manner, and the surroundings are dotted with exotic flowers and plants, exuding a faint fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

The vines hanging from the top of the cave added a touch of mystery and romance. Xiao Chen couldn't help but sigh that this was truly a magical place that made people linger.

"This place is really nice, with an elegant environment and pleasant atmosphere. I can come here often to eat and relax." Xiao Chen looked around, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his tone was somewhat relaxed and comfortable.

Hearing this, Jiang Yixue's face blossomed with a brilliant smile, like a flower blooming in spring. She said softly, "As long as Mr. Xiao likes it! The dining place in front is specially selected for you. I have asked someone to carefully arrange a series of delicious dishes, which will ensure that you will be satisfied and enjoy it to your heart's content."

Xiao Chen smiled and nodded, not rejecting the hospitality. His eyes revealed his anticipation for the food, and at the same time, he was grateful for Jiang Yixue's thoughtful arrangement.

Soon, they arrived at the reserved box. Jiang Yixue skilfully flipped through the menu and ordered a few of the special dishes here.

The two sat opposite each other, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty. As the delicious dishes were served, the whole box was filled with tempting aromas, making people salivate.

However, on the other side of the box, Sister Ling was plotting a hidden conspiracy.

She quietly called a waiter over and whispered, "The boy named Xiao Chen is the one the young lady wants to conquer. You have to find a way to put something in his wine. I want him to be my slave. Remember, you must do it cleanly and without leaving any traces."

"Don't worry, Sister Ling!" The waiter's lips curled up into a barely perceptible smile, which was a bit cunning and complacent.

He tiptoed to the dining table, and while Xiao Chen and Jiang Yixue were talking happily and distracted, he quickly and skillfully sprinkled a colorless and odorless drug into Xiao Chen's glass. This drug was extremely concealed, and even people with superb medical skills or martial arts skills would find it difficult to detect its presence.

"Come on, Mr. Xiao, cheers!" At the table, Jiang Yixiu raised the wine glass, her face filled with a sincere and grateful smile, "Thank you so much for what happened today. Even if we didn't make a deal, our friendship is still there." Her voice was gentle and pleasant, like a spring breeze blowing on one's face, warming one's heart.

Xiao Chen raised his glass with a smile, his eyes moving between Jiang Yixiu and Sister Ling.

He keenly caught the nervousness and anxiety that flashed across Sister Ling's eyes, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart. However, he did not show any abnormality, but just smiled faintly, as if to tell them that he did not notice anything wrong. Under Xiao Chen's gaze, Sister Ling's heartbeat accelerated a little. She stared at the wine glass in Xiao Chen's hand, fearing that he would suddenly notice something.

However, to her surprise, Xiao Chen just shook the glass lightly and drank the wine without hesitation. At that moment, Sister Ling's tense nerves finally relaxed, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had just been freed from a tense nightmare.

As Xiao Chen gently put the wine glass back on the table, the atmosphere in the box seemed to become much more relaxed. Jiang Yixue and Sister Ling smiled at each other, as if they were glad that this carefully planned "feast" was about to come to a successful conclusion.

After three rounds of drinks, Xiao Chen, who had been chatting and laughing, suddenly seemed to have been drained of all his strength. He slumped down on the table, his breathing gradually becoming steady and even, and it was obvious that he had fallen into a deep sleep.

This scene made Jiang Yixiu feel a little surprised. She frowned slightly, picked up the wine glass that Xiao Chen had used before, gently put it under her nose and sniffed it. A faint, barely noticeable odor quietly penetrated into her nasal cavity.

"Sister Ling, did you do this? Did you put drugs in the wine?" Jiang Yixiu's face turned extremely ugly in an instant, and there was a hint of disbelief and anger in her voice.

Xiao Chen, the man who lent a helping hand when she needed it most, although he was a little arrogant, was her benefactor after all. Now, she had to treat him like this, which made her feel full of guilt and uneasiness.

Seeing this, Sister Ling did not show any guilt on her face. Instead, she chuckled and said slowly, "Miss, why are you so angry? This kid is so disrespectful to you, so I'll take this opportunity to teach him a lesson and let you vent your anger. Moreover, I promise you that after this is done, this guy will absolutely obey you and do whatever you say."

There was a hint of confidence and cunning in Sister Ling's words, as if everything was under her control.

However, Jiang Yixiu was not moved by Sister Ling's words.

She stared at Sister Ling, with a determined light in her eyes: "Sister Ling, I can't do this. Mr. Xiao is my benefactor. No matter what his character is, we can't treat him like this. Hurry up and take out the antidote and let Mr. Xiao leave here."

Her tone was full of unquestionable determination, and it was obvious that she had made up her mind.

"Shut up! I, Jiang Yixiu, am not that dirty!" Jiang Yixiu's voice was as cold as ice. She glanced at Sister Ling coldly, and there seemed to be endless coldness in her eyes.

"Since you have protected me for so many years, I can let this matter go. However, you must take out the antidote immediately. I will apologize to Mr. Xiao later."

Her tone was full of unquestionable firmness, and she was obviously determined to uphold her principles.

When Sister Ling heard this, her face instantly turned gloomy. She glared at Jiang Yixue fiercely, as if she wanted to pour all her anger on the young lady whom she once swore to protect. (End of this chapter)