My Ares Son-in-Law

This change in address is not merely a simple change in title; it signifies a shift in Murong Wan's attitude towards Xiao Chen, from initial disdain and mockery to current respect and importance.

Xiao Chen nodded, his movements swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

His tone was calm, yet carried an invisible pressure, as heavy as a mountain, impossible to ignore: "I just wonder... if your Murong family... can handle it?"

"Miss Murong is surely well aware of the value of these two pills. If the Murong family does not have sufficient strength and sincerity, this transaction may not be able to proceed."

Murong Wan hesitated almost without hesitation; her eyes gleamed with determination and resolve, as if she had already made up her mind.

She immediately took out a black card with a special material from a small crocodile skin handbag. The card had a smooth texture, exuded a mysterious aura, and had some faint golden patterns shimmering on it.

She placed the card on the table in front of Xiao Chen with both hands, her movements elegant and respectful, her tone even more so: "Mr. Xiao, there is 800 million in cash in this card, the password is six eights. This is most of the liquid funds I can currently access, consider it a deposit for purchasing these two pills."

"I know this is far from enough!"

Her voice carried a hint of apology and helplessness, "But please believe in the sincerity of the Murong family, Mr. Xiao. We will raise the funds as soon as possible and will definitely not let Mr. Xiao suffer any losses."

Her tone suddenly shifted, and her expression, which had been somewhat anxious and earnest, instantly became extremely solemn, as if every word carried the weight of a thousand pounds.

She straightened her back, her gaze fixed firmly and intensely on Xiao Chen, and said, word by word, "Therefore, I have one more condition: from this moment on, my Murong family owes Mr. Xiao an immense favor!"

"This is not just empty talk, but a vow made by my Murong family in honor of its century-old reputation!"

"No matter what happens in the future, even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire or bottomless abyss ahead, as long as Mr. Xiao speaks up, the Murong family will do everything in its power to resolve it for you!"

"This promise is valid forever! Like the unchanging stars, it will never be extinguished!"

Xiao Chen quickly calculated in his mind, a barely perceptible glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

He lowered his head slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, as if weighing the pros and cons of the deal.

On the surface, it seems that I didn't get that huge amount of Dragon Coins in this transaction, but upon closer inspection, it wasn't a loss. In fact, it could be said that the other party showed great sincerity.

The Murong family is renowned and powerful in the martial arts world; their favors are not easily obtained.

However, he had his own plans.

He didn't want the dragon coins that seemed tempting but weren't very useful to him at the moment; what was really attractive to him was the favor from the Murong family.

After all, dealing with the mysterious and powerful Prison Clan was no easy task, so the more helpers he had, the better.

With such a powerful ally as the Murong family, things will be much easier in the future.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen raised his head, looked at Murong Wan with a calm and firm gaze, and slowly said, "Okay, but I don't need dragon coins. Let's change the dragon coins to spirit stones."

“Spirit stones are more practical for me, so I won’t ask for more. This kind of pill costs 100 low-grade spirit stones, so you can give me 200.”

His tone was calm yet unquestionable, as if this was a matter that was not open to discussion.

As he spoke, Xiao Chen stood up, his posture as straight as a pine tree. He glanced around and then said, "As for the one that was auctioned, the proceeds will be deposited directly into this card." He took a card out of his pocket and gently placed it on the table, his movements elegant and natural.

He gave Murong Wan a bank card number, which he clearly pronounced as if it were a password to unlock the door to wealth.

Just then, the faint sound of a bell signaling the start of the auction could be heard, as if urging people to enter the venue as soon as possible.

Xiao Chen didn't want to linger any longer; he had his own things to do and a more important mission waiting for him to complete.

"Mr. Xiao, please rest assured, everything will be taken care of."

"Please take care."

Murong Wan quickly stood up, her posture extremely humble, bowing slightly, with a respectful and warm smile on her face.

She walked to the door herself, opened it for Xiao Chen, and then stood aside, quietly waiting for him to leave, looking like a loyal servant seeing off his master.

Only after Xiao Chen's figure completely disappeared at the end of the corridor, and the sound of his footsteps gradually faded away until no sound could be heard at all, did Murong Wan slowly come back to her senses.

She gently closed the door with a click, the sound particularly clear in the quiet room.

She leaned against the cold, smooth rosewood door, which exuded a faint woody fragrance, but it could not dispel the ripples in her heart.

She slowly opened her palm, the movement as gentle as if she were handling the most precious treasure in the world.

The two pills lay quietly in her palm, round and plump, with a warm luster, emitting a faint fragrance. The fragrance was fresh and pleasant, yet it also carried a mysterious power that made people feel relaxed and happy.

Murong Wan's beautiful face showed a variety of expressions, sometimes revealing surprise as if she saw the infinite possibilities of the Murong family's future; at other times, her brows furrowed slightly, and her eyes revealed a trace of worry and doubt. She really couldn't understand where this seemingly ordinary Xiao Chen had obtained such a precious pill.

And so, she fell into deep thought, her mind filled with memories of her acquaintance with Xiao Chen, trying to find more clues about him in those details.

After a long while, she finally snapped out of her reverie, her eyes regaining their firmness and sharpness.

She walked gracefully to the desk, the crisp sound of her high heels hitting the floor seeming like a declaration of her inner resolve.

She gently pressed a hidden internal telephone button, concealed beneath an intricate carving on the desktop, making it difficult to spot without close inspection.

A calm and respectful voice quickly came from the other end of the phone: "Miss, what are your orders?"

Murong Wan's voice returned to its usual cold and dignified tone, like a chilling winter wind that sent shivers down one's spine.

She said, enunciating each word clearly, "Elder Ying, mobilize all resources and immediately investigate someone."

"His name is Xiao Chen. I need to know all his information, the more detailed the better!"

"Including everyone he's met and every place he's been to in the past year!"

"I want to know every single detail, even how many times he wet the bed as a child!" (End of Chapter)