My Ares Son-in-Law

Then, Zhou Keying affectionately took Yun Yuyan's arm, as if to show Xiao Chen the unbreakable friendship between them.

She raised her chin, like a proud little peacock, and boasted triumphantly, "Hmph! Jealous, aren't you?"

"Stop talking so sourly."

"Yun Yuyan and I are the kind of people who are blessed with good physiques. No matter how much we eat, the excess fat won't settle down on our bodies. We just can't gain weight!"

"Look at you, aren't you so envious your eyes are practically popping out?"

"Are you so jealous you're practically drooling?"

"Are you convinced or not?"

After saying that, she deliberately puffed out her chest, her face beaming with a confident yet playful smile.

Yun Yuyan chuckled at Zhou Keying's words, gently patting Zhou Keying's hand with eyes full of approval and affection.

Looking at the two inseparable women in front of him, Xiao Chen suddenly realized that after spending time together day and night, especially after experiencing some thrilling or interesting things together, these two very different beauties seemed to have quickly formed a solid "bestie united front".

One is warm and cheerful, the other is elegant and poised, yet they are surprisingly harmonious together, as if they were the missing pieces of each other's lives.

This is probably what they mean by "a friend in need is a friend indeed".

During those days when they faced difficulties and challenges together, they supported and encouraged each other, and their feelings for each other grew stronger and deeper without them even realizing it.

But that’s fine too.

Xiao Chen pondered to himself that Zhou Keying was both the president of the group and the daughter of the Zhou family, with an extremely noble status. She was decisive and efficient in the business world, but in life, she inevitably had a sense of arrogance and distance due to her high position.

She always tends to wrap herself in a hard shell, making it difficult for people to get close to her.

Now, spending more time with the cheerful and down-to-earth Yun Yuyan feels like I've been injected with fresh energy, making my personality much more lively and vibrant, and more down-to-earth.

The once tense nerves gradually relaxed, and a sincere and bright smile often appeared on his face, making him feel exceptionally friendly.

Of course, whenever Xiao Chen saw Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan, two stunning beauties with top-notch looks and different styles, going in and out together like conjoined twins every day, and even sleeping intimately in the same bedroom at night, he felt as if a feather was gently tickling his heart. Occasionally, a strange and mischievous curiosity would arise: when they slept at night, on such a big bed, would something interesting happen that made people's imaginations run wild?

However, this thought only flashed through his mind for a moment, after all, he didn't want to be seen as a filthy guy by the two beauties.

By 8 p.m., night had quietly fallen, and the entire villa was enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere.

As for the bathroom, unsurprisingly, it was occupied by Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan, the two inseparable best friends.

The sound of rushing water came from inside, a clear and melodious sound, like a joyful concert, mixed with their faint laughter and playful banter. Their laughter, as clear as silver bells, echoed in the bathroom and drifted out through the crack in the door, filling the entire villa with a warm and happy atmosphere.

Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly, but couldn't help but reveal a doting smile on his lips.

He knew it was inappropriate to go into the bathroom now, so he could only return to his room first. The room was simply yet warmly furnished. He sat cross-legged on the soft bed, adjusted his breathing, and tried to continue his cultivation.

He closed his eyes, immersing himself in a state of cultivation, trying to sense the faint spiritual energy around him, drawing it into his body to nourish his meridians and dantian.

After cultivating for a while, Xiao Chen felt his consciousness gradually blurring, as if he had entered a wondrous world.

When he regained his senses, he found himself back in his inner immortal abode.

This celestial abode is mysterious and vast, seemingly existing independently of the real world.

He stood before the terrifying building created by the photograph left behind by Jiang Meng. The building was tall and imposing, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura, as if it concealed countless secrets.

Previously, Xiao Chen felt that the building was cold and unapproachable, like an unbreakable iceberg, showing no sign of contacting him. No matter how hard he tried, he could not get close to it, let alone make any connection with it.

But this time, it was completely different.

He could actually feel a faint warmth emanating from the building, a warmth like a ray of sunshine in winter—weak, yet incredibly comforting and welcoming.

Moreover, the building showed no sign of rejection, as if it were silently accepting him.

He could even vaguely sense that the cold, lifeless memorial tablets inside the building seemed to connect to a series of bizarre worlds, worlds full of the unknown and mystery, waiting for him to explore.

"Could it be because their strength has increased recently, and they have finally reached the threshold for initial communication?"

Xiao Chen felt a surge of excitement, and his heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

He had always longed to uncover the secrets of the building and the memorial tablets, and now that he finally saw a glimmer of hope, how could he not be excited?

He immediately focused his mind, making his consciousness more concentrated and acute, and carefully "observed" the building.

With his full concentration, he was surprised to find that one of the memorial tablets, which was originally blurry, was now much clearer than the others.

The inscription on the memorial tablet was originally shrouded in mist, making it impossible to discern its meaning. But now, as if a gust of wind had dispersed some of the mist, a line of ancient characters, flowing and powerful, faintly emerged:
"Martial Soul - Thorns!"

Xiao Chen stared wide-eyed at the line of text, his heart filled with shock and surprise.

What exactly is this martial spirit?
What do thorns represent?
A series of questions kept surfacing in his mind, but he knew that this was just the beginning, and there were many more secrets waiting for him to uncover in the future.

He took a deep breath to calm himself down and prepared to continue exploring more of the mysterious building's secrets.

Based on the ethereal yet majestic voice that had guided him when he entered the mysterious Soul Tower, Xiao Chen knew that as long as his strength reached the minimum threshold of the corresponding world, just like climbing a mountain, it would be like obtaining the key to unlock the treasure gate, allowing him to open the mysterious world corresponding to the tablet and receive the assistance of a martial soul that once belonged to a top-tier expert.

That martial spirit is like a powerful ally hidden in the darkness; once possessed, it allows one to overcome all obstacles on the path of cultivation, enabling a qualitative leap in one's strength. (End of Chapter)