My Ares Son-in-Law

Liu Jianming seemed frozen in place, slowly raising his head and letting his gaze pass over the phone screen that was flashing with a blinding light, before locking onto Xiao Chen, who was sitting not far away.

That face was so young it was almost childish, and its expression was as calm as a bottomless ancient well, without a ripple, and even carried a hint of inscrutable indifference.

But at this moment, in Liu Jianming's eyes, this face was a thousand times more terrifying than a demon crawling out of hell!
Beneath that calm surface, it seemed, lay endless slaughter and bloodshed, a dark abyss capable of devouring everything.

It's him!

It must be him!
The thought flashed wildly through Liu Jianming's mind, like lightning streaking across the night sky, instantly illuminating the deepest, most fearful corner of his heart.

What explosion?
What accident?
In his opinion, it was all utter nonsense!

This is clearly a meticulously planned purge!

It was Xiao Chen's undisguised declaration—those who block his way shall die!
That cold news notification was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into his heart and chilling him to the bone.

Liu Jianming felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

His back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, his clothes clinging tightly to his skin, sticky and uncomfortable.

He had always believed that Xiao Chen was a "miracle doctor" with profound healing skills, a lifeline that the Liu family clung to in their desperate situation, and a beacon of hope that could lead the Liu family out of darkness and into the light.

However, reality struck him like a heavy hammer, shattering all his fantasies.

He never expected that this seemingly life-saving straw would lead to an abyss, a karmic fire that could burn everything!

With a casual gesture, Xiao Chen reduced Di Lang, a powerful and influential figure in the ancient city's business world, to ashes. The seemingly impregnable Nanlai rooftop was also reduced to ruins and a graveyard in the explosion.

He knew all too well what coming to the top floor from the south meant.

That place was Di Lang's absolute forbidden zone, a symbol of his power and wealth, and a fortress he had meticulously built.

The security is so tight that it is practically watertight. Every door and every window is equipped with state-of-the-art anti-theft systems and monitoring equipment, making it like an airtight iron barrel.

There are even rumors that top experts from the Black Phoenix Organization are stationed there year-round. These experts are all highly skilled and can kill without leaving a trace. They are Di Lang's most loyal protectors.

The top floor of that building on the south side was practically a dragon's den and a tiger's lair, a terrifying place that countless people feared and dared not set foot in.

But what about Xiao Chen?

Not only did he enter brazenly, but he also killed people inside, bringing Di Lang, this arrogant and ruthless tyrant, to his death, and finally came out unscathed!

Even... even with this priceless transfer document!

This document, for the Liu family, was a lifeline, a key to their future glory; but for Xiao Chen, it was perhaps merely a spoil of war, a symbol to demonstrate his power to the world. This… is this even something a human could do?!

Liu Jianming's mind screamed wildly, his eyes filled with fear, doubt, and disbelief.

He looked at Xiao Chen as if he were looking at a monster from another world, a demon with a power beyond human imagination.

He didn't know what kind of power or methods Xiao Chen was hiding behind. He only knew that he and the Liu family had been drawn into a storm far more terrifying than they had imagined, and at the center of this storm was this seemingly calm but incredibly terrifying young man—Xiao Chen.

Liu Jianming gritted his teeth, forcibly suppressing the metallic sweetness surging in his throat. The rusty liquid filled his mouth, making him want to vomit.

At the same time, a tremor from the depths of his soul surged like a tidal wave, assaulting his rational defenses one after another. But he knew he could not collapse at this moment, and could not show the slightest cowardice in front of this mysterious Mr. Xiao.

He opened his mouth with difficulty, his voice as dry as sandpaper rubbing against a rough wooden board, each word seemingly squeezed out with difficulty from between his teeth: "Mr. Ye... Mr. Xiao, Di Lang... this first problem, you... with your supernatural abilities, have... solved it."

As he said those words, his body trembled slightly uncontrollably, as if a gentle breeze could knock him over.

He swallowed hard, the movement dry and laborious. An immense fear, like an invisible net, tightly enveloped him, making it almost impossible for him to think clearly. Every thought was like a tangled mess, impossible to unravel.

“But…but the Black Phoenix Organization…the Black Phoenix Organization will never let this go!” Liu Jianming’s voice suddenly rose a few decibels, filled with an almost desperate urgency. “They have been entrenched in the underground of the ancient city for ten years, their roots are as deep as a towering tree, every root is deeply embedded in the underground world of the ancient city, and their ruthlessness is outrageous.”

"Di Lang is their money bag, providing them with a continuous stream of funding. He is also their face, their signboard for swaggering around in the underworld!"

"You've stirred up a hornet's nest by messing with Di Lang. They'll definitely retaliate like a pack of mad dogs, turning the entire ancient city upside down!"

"The Black Phoenix Organization?" Xiao Chen, who was quietly holding a teacup, slowly put down his teacup upon hearing Liu Jianming's words. The bottom of the cup gently collided with the mahogany table, making a crisp "tap" sound.

The sound was exceptionally loud in the quiet room, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the rhythm of Liu Jianming's hurried words.

Xiao Chen slowly raised his eyes, his gaze calm and still, like a bottomless ancient well, without the slightest ripple.

But that seemingly calm gaze silenced Liu Jianming instantly, as if an invisible giant hand had gripped his throat, blocking all his voices and preventing him from uttering anything.

He stared wide-eyed at Xiao Chen in horror, awaiting his response.

"The second problem has also been solved." Xiao Chen's voice was calm and composed, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

solved?
Liu Jianming felt his mind go blank, as if he had been thrown into a vacuum, and all his thoughts instantly stopped.

His body seemed to be frozen in place, sitting there stiffly with his eyes wide open in disbelief.

No matter how cunning Di Lang may be, he is ultimately just a businessman. His actions and decisions are somewhat predictable. As long as his weaknesses are found, there is still room for negotiation. (End of Chapter)