My Ares Son-in-Law

The white-haired old man's originally smiling eyes were now wide open, like copper bells, staring intently at the pill in Xiao Chen's palm, his eyes filled with shock and fervor.

His breathing became rapid involuntarily, his chest heaving violently, as if his heart was about to leap out of his throat.

He rubbed his hands together; they were trembling slightly with excitement.

He tried his best to keep his tone calm, but his voice still revealed an uncontrollable excitement and eagerness as he cautiously asked, "Young...young brother, if I may be so bold as to ask, could...could you let this old man take a closer look at this thing in your hand?"

Seeing the old man's anxious and sincere expression, Xiao Chen's expression softened slightly. The tense lines on his face, which had been strained by the humiliation of the beautiful woman, relaxed a little. He nodded lightly and handed over the pills in a slow and deliberate manner.

In his opinion, although this pill was not his most prized work, it was still carefully crafted and had its own extraordinary qualities. Since the old man was sincere in his desire to appraise it, he would let him take a look.

Old Baitou's hands trembled slightly as if he were receiving a rare treasure. His careful posture made it seem as if he were holding not a pill, but the most fragile and precious item in the world.

He first carefully brought the pill to his nose and sniffed it very lightly, the movement as gentle as if afraid of disturbing a sleeping spirit.

The unique medicinal fragrance instantly entered his nostrils, causing his already wide eyes to open even wider, a hint of undisguised surprise flashing in them.

The next moment, his expression changed drastically!
The expression that had initially held a hint of anticipation and doubt was now replaced by shock and ecstasy.

His already rapid breathing became even heavier, his chest heaving violently, as if a ferocious beast was roaring inside him.

Then, as if remembering something crucial, he hurriedly reached into his pocket.

His hands were so excited that they almost wouldn't obey him. He rummaged through his pockets for a long time before finally pulling out a portable high-powered magnifying glass specifically used for appraising jewelry and antiques.

He gripped the magnifying glass tightly, his fingers turning white from the force, and then carefully examined the patterns on the surface of the pill, inch by inch.

His eyes were fixed on the pill, as if trying to see through its tiny surface to uncover all the secrets hidden within.

His focused expression made it seem as if he were deciphering an ancient and mysterious book, where every tiny line could be a key clue to unlocking the mystery.

The other two, seeing Old Bai's unprecedentedly solemn demeanor, immediately realized that something was amiss.

The relaxed expressions on their faces had vanished, replaced by surprise and seriousness.

Their eyes were filled with doubt and curiosity as they gathered around, their steps hurried and flustered, as if afraid of missing some important moment.

suddenly!

Old Bai suddenly raised his head, his whole body trembling slightly uncontrollably due to extreme excitement.

His eyes widened, as if they were about to pop out of their sockets, and his voice changed as he shrieked, "Danwen!"

"There are naturally formed red patterns on it!"

"The medicinal properties are deeply contained, and the fragrance lingers!"

"This...this is actually a real pill!"

"It is the true elixir that has been lost for a long time!"

His voice echoed in the room, carrying an unbelievable sense of awe.

"Danwen?!" Upon hearing these two words, the other two were struck as if by lightning, their bodies jolting violently at the same time!
Their eyes widened instantly, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

They surged forward like a tidal wave, craning their necks as if they were a pack of hungry beasts spotting their prey.

They practically wanted to press their eyes against the pill, eager to witness the legendary pill patterns firsthand and confirm whether the pill was truly as miraculous as Old Man Bai had described.

"Old Whitehead! Hurry!"

"Show me quickly!"

"Don't make a mistake!"

A slightly overweight, oily-faced middle-aged man was stamping his feet in desperation, waving his hands wildly in the air, looking like a drowning person grasping at a last straw.

As he spoke, he pushed his way through the people around him, trying to get closer to the old man and the miraculous pill, muttering to himself, "If it's really as miraculous as you say, that's incredible! We can't be mistaken!"

"Good heavens... this... this is really the elixir recorded in ancient books?"

"Isn't it said to be a fictional work by the ancients?"

An elderly man, dressed in a long gown and wearing glasses, who looked quite scholarly, almost had his glasses slip off his nose.

His eyes widened as he stared intently at the pill, muttering to himself in disbelief.

In his understanding, the elixirs recorded in ancient books were things that only existed in legends and could never appear in reality, but the elixir in front of him seemed to shatter his long-held belief.

"My goodness! Although the appearance of the medicine is simple and unadorned, without the gorgeous and dazzling appearance, the patterns are clear and natural, as if they were carefully sculpted by nature. Every pattern seems to contain endless mysteries."

"Although the fragrance of the medicine was very faint, it was refreshing and penetrating to the soul... As soon as the fragrance entered my nose, I felt my whole spirit was lifted, as if all the pores on my body were opening up."

"This is definitely not an old item. Could it be... could it have been recently made?!"

A tall, thin old man with sharp eyes kept stroking his chin as he spoke, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

He carefully observed every detail of the elixir, trying to find more clues to determine its origin and the time it was made.

"Could it be... that the alchemist who disappeared for hundreds of years... has finally reappeared?!"

An old woman with gray hair and a face full of wrinkles spoke in a trembling voice.

She gripped her cane tightly, leaned forward slightly, and stared intently at the pill, as if it would vanish the moment she blinked.

In her view, if this pill was indeed recently refined, then there must be a mysterious alchemist behind it, and the appearance of this alchemist might change the entire world's landscape.

"hiss--!"

Everyone present, including the middle-aged woman who had previously mocked and scorned Xiao Chen, gasped in unison!
The sound was exceptionally clear in the quiet room, as if it resonated with the shock in everyone's hearts.

They all turned their heads sharply, their gazes fixed intently on the calm Xiao Chen, their eyes filled with undisguised excitement and curiosity, like a pack of hungry beasts spotting their delicious prey. (End of Chapter)