My Ares Son-in-Law

Although it was extremely painful.

But Li Can gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and nodded with difficulty, then shook his head, the movement as if he had used up all his strength.

Then, he used his still slightly numb and trembling arm to push off the ground with a loud thud. His body swayed as he tried to sit up straighter, wanting to retain the last shred of dignity in this desperate situation, even though he looked like a stray dog.

This movement was like flipping a switch on a demon; the wound was violently stimulated, and a heart-wrenching pain shot through the wound like lightning.

He could clearly feel a "crack" sound coming from his left ribs. At least two ribs had broken, and the broken bone fragments felt like sharp blades, stabbing his internal organs with every movement.

With each breath, it felt like a dull knife cutting into his chest, the pain making him want to scream, but he stubbornly held back.

His internal organs were also violently shaken, and his blood and qi were still churning inside him, as if a ferocious beast was rampaging through him, making him dizzy, nauseous and wanting to vomit.

Damn it! He cursed inwardly, each word filled with endless anger and resentment.

That kid was way too ruthless and vicious!
Every move was like a dragon emerging from the sea, carrying a fierce killing intent, heading straight for vital points, completely aimed at taking lives, without holding back at all!
The fierce attack and terrifying speed left him no time to react, leaving him no choice but to passively endure it.

If such a ruthless, decisive, and terrifyingly powerful individual could be recruited into the Underworld to carry out the most difficult overseas missions, he would be an invaluable asset to the nation!
With his strength and methods, those forces that stir up trouble and commit evil deeds abroad are no match for him at all.

It would be such a waste not to go to the Hall of Yama!
This kid is practically born for the Underworld. If we miss out on him, it will be a huge loss for the Underworld!

He took a deep breath, the cold air entering his chest like icy needles pricking his wound, but he still forced himself to suppress the pain.

He slightly raised his head, his gaze towards Xiao Chen carrying a hint of helplessness and explanation, as if to say, "I had no choice in the matter, I hope you can understand."

He spoke slowly, his voice hoarse from the pain: "The boss saw your video, sent by Zhou Hongyan, and then ordered me to observe you. He needs to confirm something..."

He paused for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts or perhaps observing Xiao Chen's reaction.

He knew in his heart that if he couldn't explain this matter properly, he might still lose his life.

“That kid… tell him there’s no need to confirm… I’m not!” Xiao Chen’s eyes were cold and his tone was resolute. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying an undeniable determination.

He naturally knew what Huang Tian wanted to confirm. That old fox Huang Tian simply wanted to probe his background and see if he was the legendary figure who had been hiding for a long time and was feared by all forces.

However, he cannot easily reveal his identity. In this complex and ever-changing world of martial arts, once his identity is exposed, he will be caught in endless trouble and danger.

With Huang Tian's shrewdness and experience, I believe he can guess the answer to this question.

Immediately, Xiao Chen calmly took out a delicate small porcelain bottle from his pocket, gently uncorked it, and poured out a pill.

The pill was round and plump, with an uneven surface and some bumpy texture. Its color was also somewhat dull, making it look unremarkable.

He casually tossed the pill, and it flew towards Li Can like a shooting star.

At the same time, he said in a calm tone, "Eat this, and your injuries will improve." His voice was as calm as if he were saying something completely ordinary.

Li Can subconsciously caught the "mud ball" that was thrown to him, only to find it rough to the touch and had a faint earthy smell.

He almost lost control of his expression, his brows furrowing into a deep frown, his eyes filled with disdain and suspicion.

Elixirs? As the head of the western region of the Yama Palace, he had been involved in the martial arts world for many years and had naturally come into contact with some so-called "elixirs".

Most of those pills were potent tonics or strong analgesics made from precious medicinal herbs. Some emitted a strong medicinal fragrance, while others shimmered with a strange light. Although they had some auxiliary therapeutic effects on injuries, they certainly did not have the legendary miraculous effect of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones.

As for the one in front of him... its appearance was truly appalling, not even as good as the "pills" he had seen before, more like something a child had made out of mud.

Is this thing really edible?
Are you sure there won't be any problems with eating it?
Could it be poisonous? Li Can felt like he was being drawn up and down by fifteen buckets of water – all sorts of thoughts racing through his mind.

He secretly examined the pill, and the more he looked at it, the more unreliable it seemed. He even regretted catching this "time bomb."

He looked up at Xiao Chen's expressionless face, which was as cold as ice, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

Li Can was filled with reluctance and suspicion. He felt that Xiao Chen was deliberately teasing him or trying to harm him with this pill of unknown origin.

But circumstances were beyond his control; his life was still in Xiao Chen's hands. If he refused to take the pill, Xiao Chen might immediately turn on him and try to kill him again.

Left with no other choice, he steeled himself, closed his eyes, and silently prayed, "God help me, please don't let me die from this damn pill."

Then he opened his mouth and swallowed the "mud ball" whole without even chewing it—mainly because he was afraid of tasting something strange. If the taste made him vomit the pill and angered Xiao Chen, it would be a loss.

Xiao Chen certainly wouldn't actually kill Li Can. He did it simply to test the kid, since he couldn't easily trust anyone right now.

Even if this kid was sent by Huang Tian, ​​a subordinate he trusted, he is not Huang Tian after all. Who knows if this kid is truly loyal?

However, despite the initial probing, I went a bit too far, so naturally, I have to give them the pills.

The reason why this pill looks so ugly is certainly not because his technique is bad, nor because his alchemy furnace is faulty.

It was purely on his own initiative.

Otherwise, the chances of their identity being exposed are extremely high.

There are very few people in this world who can refine perfect pills, and he is extremely young now, which inevitably arouses people's imagination.

The pills Xiao Chen gave Li Can weren't particularly appealing, and their effects weren't top-notch, but they were perfectly adequate for treating injuries. (End of Chapter)