My Ares Son-in-Law

Unfortunately, things in this world often have their own rules and limitations.

Each martial spirit world is like a unique and precious treasure box that can only be opened once.

Once opened, the treasure box will lose its original mysterious power, and the corresponding memorial tablet will shatter and dissipate like a candle in the wind, turning into dust and vanishing into the vast天地 (heaven and earth).

To reconnect with the world represented by that broken tablet may be a long, long time from now. We will have to rack our brains to think of other ways, but as things stand, it seems impossible. We can only watch helplessly as the opportunity that may have contained infinite possibilities slips through our fingers.

Xiao Chen stood before the Soul Tower, which exuded a mysterious aura, his gaze fixed on the memorial tablet bearing the words "Martial Soul - Thorns," his eyes filled with longing and resentment.

He tried several times, like a persistent explorer groping his way forward in the dark, trying to establish a clearer connection with the memorial tablet.

He concentrated all his mental energy and surged toward the memorial tablet like a tide, but the tablet was like a mischievous child, always keeping a certain distance from him, as if there was a thin veil between them, so that he could see it but could not touch it. The feeling was like a thirsty traveler in the desert seeing an oasis in the distance, but never being able to reach it.

Helpless, he could only sigh and temporarily abandon this futile attempt, refocusing his attention on cultivating.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, adjusted his breathing, and immersed himself in a state of cultivation, feeling the faint spiritual energy around him flowing into his body like a gentle stream.

Time seemed to lose its meaning in this mysterious cultivation space.

A soft knock on the door, like the clear chirping of birds, broke the silence and interrupted his cultivation.

"Xiao Chen, it's your turn to take a shower. Hurry up, or we'll use up all the hot water!"

"Why haven't you opened the door yet? You're not hiding inside doing something weird, are you?"

A crisp voice, tinged with a hint of teasing and banter, came from outside the door. The voice was like a string of cheerful notes, leaping through the air.

Her tone was full of jokes, as if she was deliberately teasing Xiao Chen to see how he would react.

Xiao Chen slowly withdrew his cultivation technique, and the spiritual energy circulating within his body gradually subsided, like a babbling brook flowing into a calm lake.

He rose gently, his feet landing steadily on the soft carpet, and then took a step forward, slowly opening the door.

The moment the door opened, it was as if a gentle breeze had swept in, and a fresh, post-bath fragrance wafted out, a blend of subtle floral scents and Zhou Keying's unique body odor, refreshing and pleasant with a hint of allure.

Immediately afterwards, he saw Zhou Keying leaning lazily against the door frame, her whole being like a cat stretching lazily after taking a bath, exuding a unique charm.

She had clearly just finished showering; her long, smooth, black hair was still damp and draped over her shoulders, with a few glistening water droplets occasionally dripping from the ends. These droplets slid slowly down her fair, slender neck like pearls rolling into jade, following the graceful lines of her body until they disappeared below her collar, adding a touch of alluring charm and making one wonder what captivating scenery lay beneath.

She was wearing a rather frugal black lace nightgown, the material of which was thin and transparent, subtly outlining her graceful figure.

While the crucial areas were fairly well concealed, the alluring, veiled beauty was far more captivating than complete exposure, stirring the imagination and making one yearn to explore further. Most importantly, Zhou Keying's skin was naturally exceptionally fair and delicate, as smooth and lustrous as mutton-fat jade.

Having just enjoyed a hot bath, her skin glowed with a healthy, rosy hue, like the magnificent sunset reflected on white clouds, delicate and flawless.

Under the light, her delicate skin radiated a soft glow, making one feel as if a feather had gently brushed against their heart, a sensation so intense it was almost ticklish. This extreme visual impact was enough to make any normal man's blood boil and his heart beat faster involuntarily.

Zhou Keying seemed completely unconcerned by Xiao Chen's admiring and inquisitive gaze. Her eyes shone with a confident and alluring light, as if she had anticipated Xiao Chen's reaction.

Even contrary to her usual somewhat cold demeanor, she slightly parted her red lips, and her tongue seductively licked her full, rosy lower lip. The movement was light and charming, as if she were unintentionally releasing endless allure.

Those captivating peach blossom eyes blinked at Xiao Chen a few times in an ambiguous way, their gaze seemingly holding countless words and temptations.

Her voice, slightly husky and languid, like a midnight whisper, softly asked, "How is it?"

"Now don't you think it's actually quite pleasing to the eye to have such a beautiful woman like me living here?"

"The benefits are pretty good, aren't they?"

After saying that, she deliberately raised her chin slightly, a smug smile on her lips, waiting for Xiao Chen's response.

Having weathered countless storms and witnessed numerous breathtaking scenes on his journey of cultivation and in the conflicts of the world, Xiao Chen's mind was already as firm as a rock. Naturally, he would not be thrown into a state of confusion by Zhou Keying's slightly provocative little show.

He remained calm and composed, his gaze, like that of a nimble bird, quickly glancing at Yun Yuyan, who was intently cutting fruit in the open kitchen.

Yun Yuyan was seen with her head down, intently arranging the fruit on the cutting board. With each stroke of the knife, the fruit was cut into neat small pieces. She seemed completely unaware of the subtle yet tense situation between him and Zhou Keying in the living room.

Xiao Chen turned slightly to the side, moving closer to Zhou Keying, lowered his voice, and replied with a hint of mockery, "Benefits?"

"so so."

"Anyway, I've already seen what I needed to see, and what was going to happen has already happened. It's really nothing special."

He deliberately spoke in a casual yet ambiguous tone, just to see how Zhou Keying would react.

"you--!"

Zhou Keying was instantly speechless, as if she had been frozen in place. Her pretty face flushed crimson, the blush spreading rapidly from her cheeks to her ears, like a magnificent sunset.

She was both ashamed and angry, her eyes wide as if they were about to spit fire. She was about to yell at this guy who had gotten the better deal and was now acting innocent, wanting to vent all the pent-up frustration and anger in her heart. (End of Chapter)