My Ares Son-in-Law

Besides the He family, the owners of this auction house, there is the Lu family, famous for their domineering body-refining techniques, and the Chen family, who are skilled in hidden weapons and whose attacks are difficult to defend against.

At this moment, Lu Haoxuan sat in his seat, his posture upright yet exuding an air of untamed arrogance.

He showed no sign of backing down, his eyes gleaming with an air of unwavering determination, as if the ancient sword was already his for the taking.

He was dressed in a well-tailored black outfit that clung tightly to his body, outlining his strong and powerful physique.

His collar was slightly open, revealing his muscular, bronze-colored chest muscles, which rose and fell gently with his breathing, as if containing endless power.

A cold smile played on his lips, a smile tinged with disdain and arrogance.

In the ancient city, he was known for his ruthless methods and eccentric temperament.

Anything he sets his sights on, whether by blatant robbery or covert theft, regardless of the unscrupulous means he employs, he will get his hands on it. This is an open secret known to everyone in the ancient city.

Qin Lingling's heart tightened; she knew Lu Haoxuan's character all too well.

If Xiao Chen actually wins the bid for this item, he will probably get into huge trouble as soon as the auction ends.

The Lu family has never understood the rules of the auction house. In their eyes, only strength matters, and whoever has the strongest fist can get what they want.

At this moment, He Haiyue, who had been paying close attention to the situation on the field, also noticed this.

She is the daughter of the He family, and as the owners of the auction house, the He family naturally has their own plans.

He Haiyue had always wanted to recruit Xiao Chen, believing that Xiao Chen possessed a unique temperament and potential that made him worthy of the He family's acquaintance and courtship.

Therefore, she didn't dare to delay for a moment, and took advantage of the gap while adjusting the microphone angle to quickly send a message on the phone screen.

Her fingers tapped rapidly on the screen, briefly explaining to Xiao Chen the background of the Lu family and Lu Haoxuan's vindictive nature, hoping that Xiao Chen could weigh the pros and cons, temporarily back down, and avoid this troublesome opponent, Lu Haoxuan.

She originally thought that after Xiao Chen learned that the other party was from the Lu family, he would consider the pros and cons and back down, temporarily avoiding confrontation.

After all, the Lu family's influence in the ancient city is not to be underestimated, and a direct confrontation with the Lu family is not a wise choice.

However, to her utter surprise, her phone vibrated almost instantly, the screen lit up, and Xiao Chen's reply appeared before her eyes.

The reply consisted of only one word, yet it carried a resolute force: "It's alright!"

Concise and clear, unwavering and resolute, without the slightest hesitation or retreat, as if declaring to everyone that he was fearless and would resolutely move forward no matter what difficulties and obstacles lay ahead.

He Haiyue was slightly taken aback, as if struck by an invisible thought, and briefly fell into a daze.

Then, a complex look flashed across her eyes, a look that was a mixture of surprise, contemplation, and indescribable emotions.

The image of the two pills from before involuntarily surfaced in her mind. Those two pills, provided by Xiao Chen, had a rich fragrance and a warm, lustrous color. Even her father, who was well-informed and had been involved in the ancient martial arts world for many years, couldn't help but marvel when he saw those two pills, his eyes filled with shock and admiration.

Thinking of this, He Haiyue couldn't help but sigh softly, her sigh carrying a hint of regret and helplessness.

"I've already taken a huge advantage of you by giving you those two pills... Fine, I'll take the fall for you this time."

She murmured to herself, her voice as soft as a gentle breeze, almost inaudible. Her eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if she were recalling every detail since she met Xiao Chen, those past experiences flashing through her mind like a movie.

When she looked up again, her once gentle eyes were now filled with a cold determination, as if she had made a momentous decision: whatever awaited her ahead, she would walk forward without hesitation.

On the field, the atmosphere was as tense as a fully drawn bowstring, ready to explode at any moment.

Lu Haoxuan raised his number plate again, his movements swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

His voice was cold and deep, carrying an undeniable sense of oppression, as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on everyone's hearts: "Six hundred million."

These two words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer, making the already tense atmosphere even more so.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Qin Lingling followed without hesitation.

She stood tall and straight, her eyes were firm, and her voice was clear and loud: "I bid seven hundred million."

This bid, like a bolt from the blue, exploded in the auction hall, instantly shattering the previous silence.

The entire audience erupted in an uproar, their faces filled with surprise and disbelief, and whispers rose like a tidal wave.

Previously, Qin Lingling's purchase of the "Oath Bracelet" for an exorbitant price surprised many, but it was understandable, given that the Qin family holds a certain position in the ancient martial arts world. Although they are currently facing some troubles, they still have the money.

But now it's strange that Qin Lingling is willing to become an enemy of the Lu family for an ancient sword.

The Lu family is a powerful and ruthless ancient martial arts family in the ancient city, practically able to control everything in the city.

In everyone's eyes, Qin Lingling's actions were tantamount to courting death.

"Is this woman here specifically to cause trouble? Or does she simply not take the Lu family seriously?"

Some people in the crowd muttered to themselves, their voices filled with doubt and confusion.

Various speculations and discussions spread throughout the auction hall, making the scene even more chaotic and noisy.

What they didn't know was that Qin Lingling was also very scared at that moment.

Her hands gripped the license plate tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, and her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.

But she knew that this was a task assigned by Xiao Chen, and her grandfather had specifically instructed her to do her best to complete it.

So, even though she was filled with fear and unease, she could only grit her teeth and continue to quote prices.

Lu Haoxuan, who had been sitting upright and arrogantly, suddenly turned his head after hearing Qin Lingling's decisive bid, his movements as swift as a cheetah pouncing on its prey.

His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, piercing straight in the direction where Qin Lingling was, and his eyes held a chilling coldness like that of a venomous snake, sending shivers down one's spine.

He snorted coldly, the sound squeezed out of his nose, filled with disdain and anger. Then he made another bid, his voice rising eight octaves, as if to let everyone in the auction hall hear his determination. His voice also carried a clear warning: "Seven hundred and thirty million."

Almost simultaneously, Qin Lingling's clear and firm voice rang out again, without the slightest pause, as if she had long anticipated Lu Haoxuan's offer and had been quietly waiting for this moment. (End of Chapter)