My Ares Son-in-Law

When Xiao Chen heard Shen Qiang's words, the smile on his face instantly became even brighter, like a cat that had stolen some fish, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.

He gently shook the phone in his hand, as if he was showing off an extremely precious treasure, and said with a slightly raised corner of his mouth in a mocking tone: "Not interested!"

Then, he lowered his head slightly to look at the screen of his mobile phone, and then said slowly: "But your father's countdown is only 26 minutes left. As a filial son, do you want to play hospice care with him?"

The voice was clear and pleasant, but it was also like a cold wind in the dead of winter, penetrating straight into everyone's hearts and making them shudder.

"I don't mind. I can even give him a high-end coffin so that he won't be too embarrassed when he goes to the crematorium in the future."

Xiao Chen then added another sentence, his tone was relaxed and casual, as if he was talking about a very ordinary matter, but the content of his words was extremely vicious, like a sharp blade, piercing straight into the hearts of Shen Qiang and Shen Huo.

As soon as these words came out, Shen Qiang felt a sudden jump in his temple, and a nameless fire instantly surged into his heart. He clenched his fists tightly, the blue veins on the back of his hands bulged, and his nails dug deeply into his palms, leaving crescent-shaped marks.

He had never been humiliated like this, especially being teased by a young boy in his own territory. Shen Huo was so angry that his face turned blue, a strange gurgling sound came out of his throat, and his body trembled violently, like an old hen that was strangled and about to die.

His eyes were wide open, filled with anger and unwillingness. He wished he could rush up and tear Xiao Chen into pieces, but his body was too weak and he didn't even have the strength to stand up.

Shen Qiang felt a sharp pain in his heart when he saw his father like this, and sighed helplessly. He knew that the face of their Oracle Sect would definitely be lost here today, but in front of his father's life, what was the so-called face?

He gritted his teeth and secretly made up his mind that no matter what Xiao Chen asked for, as long as it could save his father's life, he would have to accept it.

However, when he thought of the harsh conditions Xiao Chen had proposed before, he couldn't help but feel worried. He really didn't know what more excessive demands this cunning guy would come up with. For a moment, he was caught in a dilemma, his heart full of embarrassment and entanglement.

"Don't be anxious~" Just when Shen Qiang was full of anxiety, Xiao Chen suddenly stretched out his hand, his slender fingers pointed straight at Shen Lingling, and the smile on his face was still unpredictable.

"Miss, please come here on your knees first." Xiao Chen's voice was not loud, but it was like a loud bell, echoing in everyone's ears, and every word was clear.

"Listen carefully, you have to kneel down, not walk!" He emphasized it again, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in his tone.

When Shen Lingling heard Xiao Chen's words, she froze instantly, like a frightened quail, her body trembling slightly. Her originally pink face turned pale in an instant, as white as an A4 paper that had just been bleached, without any blood in it.

Her eyes were full of fear and helplessness, and her eyes for help jumped wildly between Shen Qiang and Shen Huo, hoping to get a little help from them. However, what she got in return were two indifferent faces.

Shen Qiang turned his face away, pretending to roll his eyes, as if he didn't care about what was happening; while Shen Huo rolled his eyes and pretended to faint, leaving Shen Lingling to fend for herself. When Shen Lingling saw this scene, her grievances reached their peak instantly, and her eyes were filled with tears, about to burst out.

She never expected that her father and grandfather, who usually loved her so much, would choose to stand by and watch when she needed help the most, allowing her to be bullied by Xiao Chen.

She only felt as if her heart was being pierced by thousands of needles, the pain was so severe that she couldn't breathe, her body was trembling slightly due to excessive grievance and fear, and she sobbed softly, looking extremely pitiful.

At this moment, Shen Lingling was completely overwhelmed by the remorse in her heart like a surging tide. Her mind kept replaying those impulsive and ignorant pasts, and every scene was like a sharp dagger, piercing her soul fiercely.

She regretted that she had offended Xiao Chen blindly before investigating his background and strength. At that time, she relied on the power of the Oracle Gate to act recklessly in the Hero Valley, and even arrogantly ordered her subordinates to destroy Xiao Chen, trying to throw him out of the Hero Valley like trash.

But now, she realized how stupid and ridiculous her behavior was, and why she is in such a desperate situation now.

Shen Lingling opened her eyes wide in despair, her eyes full of helplessness and pleading. She subconsciously stretched out her hands and tightly grasped Shen Qiang's hands as if grasping the last glimmer of hope. Her nails almost dug into Shen Qiang's skin. She cried and trembled as she said, "Dad, you are my real dad, can't you help me?"

The voice was filled with endless grievances and fear, like a child who was lost in the dark, eagerly longing for protection from his loved ones.

A complex expression flashed across Shen Qiang's face, with heartache for his daughter and even more worry about his father's life. He shook off his daughter Shen Lingling's hand with force, his action seemed a bit rough, as if this could shake off the entanglement and helplessness in his heart at the moment.

"Go quickly! Your grandfather's life is more important. Don't wait until he dies, or we will have no chance..." He lowered his voice, and the second half of the sentence floated into Shen Lingling's ears in a whisper, "Wait until your grandfather wakes up, kill him and I'll give you the knife!"

Although the voice was small, it was full of murderous intent, like a poisonous snake in the dark, which made people shudder.

Shen Lingling only felt a cramp in her calves. Every step she took seemed like she was stepping on the tip of a sharp knife. The piercing pain went straight from the soles of her feet to her heart.

And from behind, her father's death gaze was like a powerful laser cannon, burning the back of her neck and making her feel as if she was in a raging fire, making her feel uncomfortable all over.

Her body was trembling slightly, and every movement seemed extremely difficult, as if she was carrying a heavy burden on her shoulders.

"What are you dithering about?" Shen Qiang suddenly spoke, his voice was sinister, as if it came from the depths of hell, with a hint of chill. "If you delay any longer, your grandfather's soul will be taken away by the Black and White Impermanence!" The voice echoed in the silent air, like a heavy hammer, hitting Shen Lingling's heart hard.

Shen Lingling was frightened by the sudden sound, and her body trembled violently. She knew that she had no way out, so she had no choice but to slowly kneel on the ground. Her knees hit the hard ground heavily, making a dull sound, and she gasped in pain. (End of this chapter)