My Ares Son-in-Law

"They are like stars in the night sky; though they don't often appear in the public eye, they radiate a unique and powerful light."

"They practice ancient martial arts, immersing themselves in arduous training day after day, constantly exploring the potential of their own bodies."

"As their cultivation deepens, they gain power that is unimaginable to ordinary people."

"Those with great strength possess earth-shattering power in every move they make. They can even cut off rivers with a wave of their hand, causing raging rivers to stop flowing instantly. The rushing water can only obediently submit to their power. They can also easily wipe out a well-equipped army. Facing those modern weapons and equipment, they rely on their own strength and magical ancient martial arts skills to move as if they were in an empty land, defeating the so-called elite army in a rout."

After saying this, Zhou Keying leaned back slightly and quietly observed Xiao Chen's reaction. However, what she saw was Xiao Chen's calm expression, without the slightest surprise or shock.

"Why aren't you surprised at all?" Zhou Keying frowned slightly. Her beautiful eyebrows, which resembled two curved willow leaves, were now tightly furrowed together.

A look of astonishment flickered in his eyes, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

Xiao Chen's reaction was so calm, as if the astonishing secrets she had just told about martial arts families and the other side of the world were nothing more than common news known to everyone on the street, just like everyday trivia, and not worth making a fuss about at all.

Little did she know that the seemingly ordinary young man before her was far more mysterious and incredible than those so-called martial arts families.

Xiao Chen harbors countless secrets, and his experiences and insights far exceed Zhou Keying's imagination.

What Zhou Keying considered earth-shattering, Xiao Chen saw as merely ordinary scenery on the path of cultivation.

Seeing Zhou Keying staring at his overly calm face, Xiao Chen had a bad feeling and knew that his composure was somewhat inappropriate.

Left with no other choice, he had to quickly activate his facial muscles, and his originally calm face began to show some changes.

He forced out a perfectly measured, slightly exaggerated expression of surprise, his eyes widening slightly and his mouth slightly open, trying to create the impression of being shocked, while feigning eagerness as he asked, "And then?"

"After martial arts families, what could be more powerful?"

However, his acting skills were not very good. His stiff expressions looked like they were forcibly pasted onto his face, and they looked unnatural no matter how you looked at them, as if a child was forcibly playing an adult.

Looking at his expression, Zhou Keying rolled her eyes at him, her eyes full of disdain and helplessness, as if to say, "You're putting on such a fake act."

She was impressed by his clumsy pretense. Although she found it amusing, she was too lazy to investigate why he was so calm.

She pursed her lips slightly, lowered her voice, and became increasingly serious, as if every word she was about to say was of paramount importance.

"Secondly, the water in the ancient city is much deeper than you can imagine, unfathomably deep, like a giant black hole, hiding countless unknown secrets."

"On the surface, several major business families are the ones who wield power in this city. They control a great deal of wealth and resources and are very influential in the business world."

"However, these are all just appearances."

"Those who truly control the order of this ancient city and have absolute say are the ancient martial arts families that have been hidden outside the secular world for countless years."

"These martial arts families are like mountain peaks hidden in the clouds, mysterious and unattainable."

"They have a long history and profound heritage, with many masters in their family who possess powerful martial arts manuals and miraculous cultivation methods."

"However, ordinary people have no access to that level; their lives are like two parallel lines that will never intersect." "Most people will never even know of their existence in their entire lives, like shadows living in the darkness, silently influencing the fate of this city."

She paused, her brows furrowing slightly, her tone becoming more serious, as if every word carried a heavy weight: "Of course, these martial arts families are usually detached from worldly affairs. They have their own pursuits and goals and will not easily interfere in the affairs of ordinary people, just like the high and mighty gods who will not casually meddle in the trivial matters of the mortal world."

"But this Qin people's club, and the huge network of interests behind it, and tonight's most important auction, are quite different."

"It is said that the real mastermind behind it is a certain extremely powerful martial arts family."

"The strength of this martial arts family is unfathomable. Their influence extends to various fields, including commerce, politics, and the cultivation world."

"These secrets were only known to me by chance when I overheard my father talking with some of my uncles."

"At that time, I overheard some fragments by chance outside the door, but it made me realize the complexity and danger of this world."

"You absolutely mustn't tell anyone. If word gets out, it will not only cause trouble for you, but it might also implicate me."

Xiao Chen's originally calm face showed a slight, almost imperceptible furrowing of his brows, a subtle movement like a ripple on a still lake.

A thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes, like ripples spreading across a deep pool after a stone has been thrown in.

This was indeed the first time he had heard the deep structure of the ancient city so clearly. In the past, although he had lived in this ancient city and had some understanding of the surrounding environment and forces, his understanding was only superficial.

The so-called distribution of wealthy families that he had learned from Qin Lingling last time was clearly just the tip of the iceberg in his current understanding.

What Qin Lingling was describing were those glamorous and flamboyant business families who, with their abundant capital and extensive connections, occupied a place on the commercial stage of the ancient city.

They hold various events in a high-profile manner and frequently appear in the media, as if they were the masters of the city.

However, what Zhou Keying tells us now is a completely different world.

A mysterious world hidden behind the secular world, controlled by an ancient martial arts family.

These martial arts families do not pursue worldly fame and fortune, but possess extraordinary strength and unfathomable depth.

They are like giants hidden in the darkness, silently influencing the fate of the city, while ordinary people know nothing about them.

Xiao Chen stood there quietly, Zhou Keying's words echoing in his mind, and a strong sense of curiosity and doubt welled up in his heart.

How many undercurrents are hidden beneath this land?

What are the forces and purposes behind those undercurrents?

Are they fighting each other, or are they silently maintaining some kind of balance?

Like a huge mystery, it shrouded his mind, compelling him to uncover the truth. (End of Chapter)