My Ares Son-in-Law

As the dusty pill slid down his throat, Li Can didn't even feel it touch the tip of his tongue—like swallowing a grain of sand worn smooth by time, even the bitterness carried a perfunctory dullness.

He lowered his eyes and stared at the remaining dregs of medicine in his palm. The dark brown fragments were mixed with a few uncrushed grass stems. Even itinerant doctors selling fake medicine on the street would shake their heads at this.

A mocking smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he looked up at the black-robed man sitting cross-legged on the stone steps. The spiritual energy surging around the man was so dense that it was impossible to disperse, like a dark cloud that could press down at any moment.

"I've finished eating, now I should be able to..."

The last word stuck in his throat, and Li Can suddenly arched his back, letting out a broken sob.

It was as if a dormant volcano had awakened in his dantian, and the scalding magma tore through the layers of ice that had stood for years, exploding with an ancient, primal power.

He staggered and grabbed the damp cave wall for support, his knuckles turning bluish-white from the excessive force, cold sweat dripping from his chin onto the mottled stone surface, rising into fine white mist.

In an instant, all 36,000 pores on his body opened simultaneously.

A rich, fresh scent of herbs seeps from under the skin, as if someone has crushed an entire primeval forest into juice and injected it into the bloodstream.

The fragrance was not crisp; instead, it carried the weight of earth and morning dew, yet upon touching the air, it transformed into a pale blue mist that flowed through the cave like a winding galaxy.

Li Can saw his shadow shining brightly, and even the dried bloodstains on his clothes seemed to gleam like pearls.

The most dangerous thing is that heat.

It is not like a raging fire, but rather like a stream thawing in spring, gently yet irresistibly washing over every inch of wound.

A fine, tingling sensation emanated from the broken ribs, as if thousands of silver needles were simultaneously embroidering, weaving the shattered bone fragments back into a complete jade-like shape.

The displaced internal organs were gently lifted by the warm current, like the wrinkles of silk being smoothed out by an invisible hand. Even the frostbite left at the bottom of the cold pool three years ago now felt warm and tingling – that was the medicine slowly breaking through the blocked meridians.

"this……"

Li Can bit his lower lip hard, the taste of blood spreading in his mouth.

He was horrified to discover that when he looked inward, he could "see" the flow of the medicine's power—the pale golden light threads were like living fish, and wherever they passed, the hidden wounds melted away like spring snow. Even the crack deep in his mind's core, which had been cleaved by the sword energy, was healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The hooting of owls came from outside the cave. He suddenly realized that his depleted dantian was regaining energy, and those acupoints that had been dormant for many years were now lighting up one after another like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

This...this is simply a miracle!

Li Can's hands trembled uncontrollably, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force. He stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

He now fully understands what the "mud ball" that Xiao Chen casually tossed out really means!
That seemingly rough and unremarkable appearance is nothing more than the most perfect disguise.

This is no ordinary mud ball; it is a peerless treasure that can rewrite the landscape of martial arts and overturn the world's understanding!

Recalling the earth-shattering changes in his body after swallowing the pill—his broken bones healed at an astonishing speed, his damaged internal organs regained their vitality, and even the hidden injuries that had troubled him for many years and were almost deemed incurable gradually dissipated under the influence of the medicine.

This miraculous effect is simply beyond human understanding of elixirs.

This is absolutely priceless!
It's enough to cause a bloody struggle among the top powers in any country!

If news of this elixir were to leak out, those usually aloof and self-proclaimed martial arts masters would swarm like sharks smelling blood. Governments around the world would spare no expense and mobilize all their resources to vie for ownership or the formula of this elixir.

At that time, the entire martial arts world and even the world order will undergo earth-shattering changes because of this small pill.

Xiao Chen keenly caught the intense, almost tangible light that suddenly burst forth in Li Can's eyes. In that light, there was greed, awe, and even more so, a desire for infinite possibilities.

A half-smile played on his lips, a hint of amusement and mystery in his eyes as he asked with interest, "What? You seem particularly interested in this little gadget of mine?"

Li Can swallowed hard, the sound particularly clear in the silent space.

He felt his heart was about to jump out of his throat. He forced down the turmoil in his heart and tried to make his voice sound calm, but his slightly trembling tone still betrayed his inner excitement.

His face became more serious and solemn than ever before, even with a hint of earnestness. His gaze was fixed on Xiao Chen, as if afraid that the other person would disappear in the blink of an eye: "Mr. Xiao!"

"This...this pill!"

How much do you actually have left?

"If you are willing to hand over this elixir, or its formula, to the state!"

"I dare to guarantee with the honor of the Yama's Palace that the high-ranking officials of the Dragon Kingdom are absolutely willing to pay any price you can imagine in exchange!"

"Whether it's gold and silver treasures, power and status, or rare treasures and unparalleled martial arts techniques, as long as you ask, the country will do everything it can to satisfy you!"

"This will be of strategic importance in enhancing the martial arts strength of our Dragon Kingdom!"

"With this elixir, our Dragon Kingdom will be able to cultivate more top-notch martial arts experts, occupy an absolute dominant position on the international stage, and deter those countries with ulterior motives from having any intention of aggression!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen let out a cold snort, a sound like an icicle piercing the silence of winter, crisp yet carrying a chilling edge.

He rudely interrupted the other person's excited and hopeful words, a slight smirk playing on his lips, his tone full of disdain: "Hand it over?"

"Why?"

"This elixir is a personal item that I have refined with countless efforts, using many precious materials and a long period of time."

"It is neither an artifact unearthed from deep underground, nor a stolen item obtained through ill-gotten gains, so why should it be handed over?"

"Hmph, this is an absolute joke!"

"You people always take other people's things for granted as public resources that you can dispose of at will. It's utterly ridiculous!"

He paused, his gaze sharpening instantly, like two daggers piercing straight at Li Can: "Alright, you little guy shouldn't worry about this kind of thing."

"You are nothing more than a pawn in the underworld, obeying orders. You are not qualified to participate in such high-level decision-making."

"You only need to report the truth to Huang Tian. He has held a high position for a long time and has extensive experience; he will naturally know what to do." (End of Chapter)