My Ares Son-in-Law

Zhou Keying knew perfectly well that Xiao Chen didn't care much about money, as if money was nothing more than fleeting clouds in his eyes.

He always focused more on things that others couldn't understand, such as old books and mysterious artifacts, so she was really curious about how much money Xiao Chen had prepared to participate in this auction.

Xiao Chen sat up slightly, picked up the wine glass in front of him with one hand, which was filled with tempting red wine that shimmered with a charming luster under the light.

He took a small sip of wine, the rich liquid flowing slowly down his throat, before saying calmly, "About ninety million."

For him, this money was nothing more than what he had casually gotten from getting rid of a few small items.

Those little things might be insignificant to others, but they have special value to him. The money he gets after selling them is just a number to him now.

He figured that the money should be enough to buy what he wanted, and if he was lucky, he might even find some other antiques with spiritual energy at the auction, which would be a huge profit.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Zhou Keying, who had just taken a sip of water from a glass of water, almost choked when she heard Xiao Chen casually mention "ninety million."

She felt a sharp pain in her throat, and then she clutched her chest and coughed violently.

Her body trembled incessantly from coughing, and her chest heaved violently, tracing breathtaking arcs that were quite a sight to behold.

Her originally fair face was now flushed red from coughing, like a ripe apple.

She finally stopped coughing, looked up, and gave Xiao Chen a big, speechless glare, her eyes full of reproach and dissatisfaction.

She said irritably, "Xiao Chen! Are you really that clueless, or are you just pretending to be confused?"

"You dare to storm this auction with such little money?"

Do you know how high-profile this auction is?

"Every single item in here is priceless."

"I really suspect you picked up your invitation from somewhere. You might not even be qualified to enter. If you get kicked out by security, that would be incredibly embarrassing."

As she spoke, she pouted angrily, looking like a wronged little girl.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's previously calm expression faltered slightly. His handsome eyebrows twitched, and his eyes widened in surprise as he blurted out, "Isn't ninety million enough?"

In his past understanding and experience, 90 million was already a huge sum of money that would make countless people envious and crazy.

This money is enough for him to do many things that are unimaginable to others, whether it is to purchase precious cultivation resources or to expand his sphere of influence.

After all, the 90 million that Xiao Chen mentioned refers to spirit stones.

Spirit stones are a valuable commodity in the cultivation world, containing pure spiritual energy. For cultivators, they are key to improving their strength and breaking through realms.

A high-quality spirit stone can often spark fierce competition among cultivators, its value being immeasurable. The ninety million that Zhou Keying mentioned refers to Dragon Coins, the currency circulating in the mortal world. While these can purchase many precious items, they are not even in the same league as spirit stones.

However, one of them was immersed in the affairs of the cultivation world all day long and lacked a clear concept of the value of money in the secular world, not knowing how rich he really was; the other had always lived in the prosperity of the secular world. Although he knew some rumors in the cultivation world, he knew very little about the true value and significance of spirit stones and did not know how shallow his knowledge was in the face of this cultivation resource.

Seeing his genuinely clueless and confused expression, Zhou Keying shook her head helplessly, her gesture full of disappointment.

At the same time, she took a deep look at Xiao Chen and found that his expression was indeed not joking; there was not a trace of cunning or pretense in his clear eyes.

She couldn't help but sigh, a sigh tinged with helplessness and worry. Then, lowering her voice and becoming serious, she said, "It seems you really don't know anything."

"Alright, since you're here, I'll give you a little lesson, so you won't get into big trouble because of your ignorance."

"First, the Qinren Club and the auction house behind it are not as simple as they seem on the surface."

"Its controller is a terrifying being that you and I can't possibly provoke, or even imagine."

"It is a kind of power that transcends our understanding. Their influence is deeply rooted and spreads to all fields. Whether it is the secular nobles or the strong in the cultivation world, they all have to show them some respect."

"No matter how much trouble you cause in the lobby downstairs, there might still be room for maneuver. After all, there are many people and many eyes downstairs, and they also need to consider the impact and consequences."

"But once you enter the auction hall on the top floor, it's a completely different world."

"There are the most stringent security measures and the strongest guards there. If you dare to cause trouble again, you will definitely die, and no one can save you."

"Even if you have extraordinary abilities, you are nothing more than an ant in front of such beings, and you will be reduced to ashes with a gentle pinch."

Xiao Chen subconsciously guessed based on his current understanding. His brows furrowed slightly, and a thoughtful glint appeared in his eyes. He slowly said, "Could it be because of those so-called top-tier wealthy families in the ancient city?"

In his mind, the top wealthy families in the ancient city were already considered to be extremely powerful and influential, controlling a large amount of wealth and resources and holding a pivotal position in the ancient city.

Therefore, when Zhou Keying mentioned that there was a terrifying force behind the Qinren Club, he immediately thought of these families.

Zhou Keying shook her head gently again, her once lively eyes now filled with solemnity, as if they held the secrets of the entire world.

She leaned forward slightly, getting even closer, almost touching Xiao Chen's ear, her warm breath gently brushing against his ear.

In a voice only the two of them could hear, she said mysteriously and with extreme seriousness, "Xiao Chen, although you seem to be an ordinary person living a mundane life, I feel it is necessary to tell you part of the truth about this world."

"You see, what we encounter in our daily lives is just the tip of the iceberg of this world."

"This world is far more complex and dangerous than you see or know."

"Beneath the seemingly peaceful land we live on, countless unknown undercurrents are hidden."

"It's not just ordinary powerful and wealthy people who wield influence in the secular world; there's also a 'special group' who transcend the mundane and possess extraordinary power." (End of Chapter)