My Ares Son-in-Law

When Xiao Chen and Huang Jian stepped into the hall, they saw several people already sitting there.

One of them was an old man in his seventies. He was vigorous and his eyes were bright. He was none other than Wang Chongshan, the old man of the Wang family.

The years have left deep and shallow wrinkles on his face, but have not in the least diminished the majesty that has been accumulated over the years.

The other was a middle-aged man in his forties. He was dressed in an elegant robe, with a gentle temperament like jade, and his every move showed his cultivation. This man was Wang Yuxuan, the eldest son of the Wang family.

There was another woman, she had a dignified figure and an elegant face. Her every move, every frown and smile naturally revealed a unique charm, making people feel as if she was a lady from an ancient scroll, her every move was gentle and reserved like a lady from an ancient noble family.

Seeing the two people walking into the hall with steady steps, Wang Chongshan, Wang Yuxuan and the elegant woman immediately stood up to greet them in an orderly and quick manner, as if they had discussed it beforehand.

Wang Chongshan's face was filled with an enthusiastic smile, which was so sincere that it seemed to dispel the winter chill. He took the lead and took a step forward, clasping his hands together, leaning forward slightly, and speaking with a tone full of admiration and enthusiasm, he said:
"Mr. Xiao, I have long heard of your great name! In this world, your heroic deeds are well-known.

Today I heard that Mr. Xiao single-handedly defeated the mysterious Sun Chengye who had turned into a monster, and that with his extraordinary courage he forced the arrogant and domineering Shen Huo of the Oracle Sect to kneel down and beg for mercy. This amazing courage and unparalleled strength really made an old man like me admire him.

So, I specially arranged this meeting carefully, hoping to meet a young and promising young talent like Mr. Xiao, which is also a great blessing for me, an old man. "

As he said this, his eyes flashed with undisguised admiration.

Xiao Chen's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a humble and gentle smile. He stretched out his hand and tightly held Wang Chongshan's calloused but still strong hand, and responded politely and appropriately: "Grandpa Wang, thank you for the compliment. It was just a coincidence and luck. I really don't deserve your praise."

During the handshake, Xiao Chen's eyes were calm and firm, showing his grace.

After some friendly greetings, everyone took their seats in an orderly manner according to the etiquette of host and guest.

At this moment, the aroma of delicacies filling the hall became stronger and stronger, but it did not dilute the enthusiastic atmosphere of conversation among everyone.

Wang Chongshan slightly turned sideways and gently picked up a quaint and exquisite wooden box from the table next to him. The wooden box had a warm texture and some mysterious and ancient patterns carved on the surface. It was obvious at a glance that it was not an ordinary item.

He held the wooden box in both hands and handed it to Xiao Chen respectfully. With a sincere look on his face, he said, "Mr. Xiao, this is our first meeting. I don't know what you like, so I prepared some things casually. It's not a token of respect, but just a gift. I hope Mr. Xiao will not despise it and must accept it."

Xiao Chen's eyes flashed with hesitation, but he still had a polite smile on his face. He waved his hand gently and declined:
"Master Wang, this is not acceptable. No merit, no reward. Your gift is too expensive. Besides, didn't you ask the Emperor Sword to bring me an extremely precious Heavenly Man Pill? In the martial arts world, that thing is in short supply and extremely precious. I am already deeply grateful for your kindness and I really cannot accept such a big gift anymore."

As he spoke, his tone was sincere and firm, showing his sense of propriety in dealing with people.

However, Wang Chongshan seemed to have expected Xiao Chen to refuse. He shook his head slightly, his eyes full of persistence, and continued:

"Mr. Xiao, you don't know that although this Tianren Pill is good and can be regarded as a rare treasure in the eyes of ordinary people, it is still inferior to the object in this wooden box. This object is called the 'cultivation ring', which is a rare treasure that my Wang family accidentally obtained by chance. According to the ancient books of my Wang family's ancestors, this 'cultivation ring' is magical and can help warriors improve their cultivation efficiency by a full 10%.

I have the audacity to come and disturb Mr. Xiao because I really want to ask for a favor. If Mr. Xiao is determined not to accept this gift, I would be too embarrassed to ask for it. "

At this point, Wang Chongshan sighed slightly, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Seeing that Wang Chongshan's words were so sincere and his attitude was so persistent, Xiao Chen felt that it would be unkind of him to refuse.

He thought for a moment, then stopped insisting, stretched out his hand to take the wooden box, and smiled again, saying, "Then I'll obey your command. Thank you, Mr. Wang. But I don't know what you want me to help you with. Just tell me, if it's within my ability, I will definitely not refuse."

When Xiao Chen took the wooden box, he felt a heavy weight. It was not only the weight of the treasure itself, but also the weight of Wang Chongshan's sincerity.

Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and looked carefully at the rustic wooden box in his hand. The image of the "cultivation ring" had already appeared in his mind.

He knew in his heart that this training ring was indeed a rare and valuable item. For ordinary warriors, being able to increase their training efficiency by 10% might be a great opportunity. But for him, the significance was even greater than he could imagine.

After all, he possessed a talent for cultivation that far exceeded that of ordinary people, and his cultivation speed was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, leaving others far behind.

If he could use this training ring to increase his training speed by that terrifying 10%, his strength would surely grow rapidly at an almost crazy rate. In this world where the strong are respected, he would undoubtedly have an even more absolute advantage.

Thinking of this, a barely perceptible gleam of excitement flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes, and then he returned to his usual composure in an instant.

Wang Chongshan took in all of Xiao Chen's subtle reactions. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile, and said, "Let's eat first and talk while we eat."

As soon as he finished speaking, the servants in the hall immediately began to serve the dishes in an orderly manner. One after another, delicious delicacies with good color, aroma and taste were placed on the table, and the rich fragrance instantly spread.

Everyone raised their glasses and greeted and toasted each other. For a moment, the private room was filled with laughter and the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone's faces flushed slightly and their conversations became more casual.

Wang Chongshan put down the wine glass in his hand slightly, glanced at Xiao Chen inadvertently, and said casually: "Shen Huo of the Oracle Sect is a man who is famous for his revenge. Mr. Xiao had previously made him lose face in public and made him look so embarrassed. Based on my understanding of him, he will definitely not let it go easily..."

When he said this, Wang Chongshan frowned slightly, with a trace of worry on his face, as if he was really worried about Xiao Chen's safety. (End of this chapter)