My Ares Son-in-Law

After saying that, Xiao Chen didn't look at Li Can, who was agitated and whose face was turning red and white, again. His eyes were full of indifference, as if Li Can was nothing more than an insignificant ant in his eyes.

He turned around resolutely, his steps steady and powerful, and walked towards the rusty iron gate on the rooftop.

Each step he took on the ground produced a dull thud, as if it were his silent contempt for these worldly rules.

Watching Xiao Chen's resolute and proud back, Li Can subconsciously clutched his rapidly healing chest. The wound, which had been unbearably painful, was now recovering at an astonishing speed thanks to the remaining power of the pill.

However, the helplessness in his heart surged like a tide, mixed with a sense of absurdity.

To make the powerful figure behind the Yama Palace... come to the ancient city to talk to you in person?
Li Can's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, and he couldn't help but exclaim inwardly: My God!

This is too arrogant!

That person is a legendary figure, known throughout China and even internationally, whose mere stomp of his foot could cause an earthquake.

With a wave of his hand, he can influence the balance of power in the Dragon Kingdom and even internationally, and countless forces must be cautious and submit to him.

He was extremely busy, with a mountain of tasks to handle every day. He lived a secluded life, and ordinary people rarely saw his true face.

As for you, Xiao Chen, even though you are exceptionally talented and have outstanding strength, and have achieved amazing success in the martial arts, what qualifications or resources do you currently have to make such a person condescend to come and see you?

This is as absurd as an ant trying to make an elephant worship it.

This Xiao Chen is truly arrogant to the extreme!
But... the mysterious aura emanating from him, and the powerful effects of the miraculous pills, make one wonder if he is truly mysterious and powerful to the extreme, possessing unknown trump cards and a powerful background.

Li Can stood there, gazing in the direction Xiao Chen had gone, unable to come to his senses for a long time, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

Just as Xiao Chen's hand was about to touch the rusty, old-fashioned rooftop door, ready to push it open and leave this place of trouble, he seemed to suddenly remember something of utmost importance.

The steps that were originally moving steadily forward were suddenly pulled back by an invisible hand, coming to an abrupt halt, making a clear sound in the silent space.

He didn't turn around, but merely turned his neck slightly, and a gaze as cold as a Siberian icy current suddenly swept back from his eyes.

That gaze was like a materialized ice blade, carrying a sharp killing intent and an unquestionable majesty, precisely locking onto Li Can, as if it wanted to completely pierce through Li Can's body and soul.

"One last thing to remind you: remember, I don't want to feel like I'm being watched a second time."

Xiao Chen's voice was deep and cold, each word as if it had been pulled from an ice cellar, radiating a chilling aura, "If I discover any suspicious spying again, I don't care if you're from the Underworld or any other organization, and no matter how important you are to the Dragon Kingdom, I will eliminate you!"

His tone was resolute, leaving no room for negotiation. It was as if, in his eyes, Li Can and the Yama Palace behind him were nothing more than ants, easily crushed at any time if they crossed his bottom line.

Threat!

This is clearly a fairly frank and undisguised death threat!

Those words struck Li Can's heart like a heavy hammer, causing his heart to clench and his breathing to become rapid.

Under normal circumstances, given Li Can's status and temperament, anyone who dared to speak such words to him, to the head of the Western Region of the Underworld, would be openly challenging the Underworld and showing utter contempt for his authority. He would have already retaliated, like an enraged lion, teaching the other party a lesson with overwhelming force and making them pay a heavy price for their arrogance.

But now, the situation is completely different.

The powerful aura emanating from Xiao Chen was like a towering mountain, making it hard for him to breathe; it was also like a deep ocean, making him unable to see the boundaries and inspiring endless awe.

The absolute suppression brought about by the difference in strength was like an invisible net, binding him tightly and making it difficult for him to even have the slightest thought of resistance.

He could only stand frozen in place, his body as if under a spell, not daring to move an inch.

He forced a bitter smile that was more painful than crying, a smile full of helplessness, resentment, and fear.

"How could such a lawless and powerful fiend be born in this ancient city, in such a remote place?"

Li Can stared at the empty entrance to the rooftop, his eyes filled with confusion and disorientation. He muttered to himself, his voice filled with endless doubt and shock.

The image of Xiao Chen's cold and powerful figure kept flashing through his mind, leaving him with mixed feelings and unable to calm down for a long time.

This mysterious Xiao Chen was like a shooting star that suddenly appeared over the ancient city, breaking the original peace and making Li Can realize his own insignificance and powerlessness.

……

After a busy day, Xiao Chen dragged his slightly tired but somewhat relaxed steps back to the villa.

As soon as he reached out and opened that familiar door, a lively and cheerful scene inside rushed towards him.

Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan were like two busy little bees, enthusiastically taking things out of several bulging shopping bags one by one.

The shopping bags rustled as they moved, as if providing accompaniment to the lively atmosphere.

The shopping bag was stuffed with all sorts of snacks: brightly colored potato chips, enticingly fragrant chocolates, and crispy biscuits; in addition, there were plenty of fresh ingredients: emerald green vegetables with the freshness of morning dew, bright red tomatoes that looked juicy, and lively fish that occasionally splashed around in the bag.

Looking at the "spoils of war" scattered all over the ground, Xiao Chen's lips unconsciously curled up into a warm smile.

He smiled and looked at the two beautiful women who were busy at work, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and asked jokingly, "Huh?"

"Don't some people always talk about 'losing weight' and 'maintaining their figure'?"

"Every time I see those high-calorie foods, it's like facing a monstrous flood; I resolutely resist them."

"Why did you suddenly buy so many high-calorie snacks today? Aren't you afraid your weight will skyrocket and you'll regret it later, crying and begging to lose weight, but then it will be too late?"

Zhou Keying was engrossed in organizing her belongings when she heard Xiao Chen's words. She immediately stopped what she was doing, giving Xiao Chen a playful eye roll, her eyes conveying both reproach and coquettishness. (End of Chapter)