My Ares Son-in-Law

In Xiao Chen's view, once he absorbs and refines the spiritual power contained in this ancient sword, his realm will definitely improve again, and he may even be able to break through the bottleneck that has been troubling him and reach a whole new level.

"Good stuff, finally got it," he thought to himself.

He certainly noticed Lu Haoxuan's almost murderous gaze, a gaze like a tangible flame, wishing he could burn him to ashes.

But Xiao Chen didn't take it seriously at all. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.

Others fear the Lu family and obey their every command in this ancient city, but Xiao Chen never takes so-called power and family seriously.

In the secular world, no one has ever caught his eye; countless powerful families have been destroyed with a wave of his hand.

Those once arrogant families were as vulnerable as ants in the face of his immense power.

If this person is truly courting death and insists on coming forward, he wouldn't mind erasing the so-called Lu family of the ancient city from the world, letting everyone know the consequences of offending him, Xiao Chen.

He Haiyue quickly adjusted her mindset, knowing that as an auctioneer, she had to control the atmosphere of the scene.

She clapped her hands lightly, the crisp applause echoing in the silent auction hall, attempting to draw everyone's attention away from the tense bidding scene that had just taken place.

"Ladies and gentlemen, although the bidding just now was intense, the following items are equally unmissable."

An elderly man dressed in Tang suits carefully walked up, carrying a sandalwood jade box.

The old man walked steadily, his eyes focused, as if he were holding not an item for auction, but a priceless treasure.

He gently placed the wooden box in the center of the display stand, his movements as tender as if he were handling a newborn baby, as if afraid of accidentally damaging this precious treasure.

"The next item in the auction is something my He family recently acquired by chance,"

He Haiyue's voice regained its previous composure, even taking on a hint of mystery, as if she were telling an ancient and enigmatic legend.

"Its value... is so great that it would not be an exaggeration to describe it as priceless."

She smiled slightly, a smile as warm and captivating as the spring sunshine, her gaze slowly sweeping across the audience.

"Gentlemen, what kind of treasure do you think is inside this wooden box?"

The audience erupted in a frenzy of discussion, with various speculations rising like a tidal wave.

People whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation, each trying to piece together information about the mysterious item from the words of others.

"In my opinion, this wooden box might contain a divine weapon! In ancient times, countless heroes and warriors relied on divine weapons to become invincible on the battlefield, leaving behind countless legendary stories. What the He family obtained by chance is very likely such a treasure!"

A burly man with a full beard shouted, his voice rough and bold, which drew nods of agreement from many people around him.

"Divine weapons? I doubt it. They might be ancient books that have been lost for a long time! Those ancient books record countless lost martial arts techniques and secret arts. If you could get your hands on one, you would be rich! You might even be able to become a martial arts master by using the techniques in it!"

A scholar dressed in a long robe, looking refined and cultured, adjusted his glasses and analyzed slowly and methodically. His eyes gleamed with wisdom, as if he were already immersed in his fantasies about ancient books.

"You're all wrong. In my opinion, this wooden box contains some kind of rare and precious natural treasure! Like thousand-year-old ginseng or ten-thousand-year-old lingzhi mushroom. These things are treasures that are hard to come by. After consuming them, they can enhance internal strength, prolong life, and maybe even bring people back to life!"

A thin, wiry old man squinted and spoke mysteriously. His voice, though not loud, revealed a deep longing for rare and precious treasures. A minute later, He Haiyue, observing the lively scene below the stage, smiled slightly, revealing a charming smile, then shook her head with a smile and said:

"It seems everyone guessed wrong."

"Miss He, stop keeping us in suspense! Just reveal the answer already!"

Someone below couldn't help but shout, their voice filled with urgency and anticipation, as if their curiosity would explode in a second.

Immediately afterwards, several more people chimed in, and soon, calls for the auction items to be revealed rose and fell.

Seeing that the time was right, He Haiyue stopped keeping her in suspense.

She stretched out her slender fingers, which were fair and long, as delicate as bamboo shoots.

She gently unfastened the gold clasp on the jade box, her movements elegant and skillful, as if she were playing a beautiful piece of music.

Then slowly lift the lid of the box—

In an instant, a clear, rich, and indescribable medicinal fragrance filled the air.

The fragrance, almost tangible, quickly filled the entire hall, as if draping the space in a veil of mystery.

Everyone who smells this fragrance feels as if they are in a fairyland, and their whole body feels comfortable.

Inhaling that aroma instantly invigorates the spirit, as if even the internal energy within the body is activated, like a sleeping beast being awakened.

She announced clearly and solemnly, her voice carrying through the microphone to every corner, a voice as resounding as a great bell, shaking the hearts of everyone present:
"This item has been personally appraised by me as an ancient elixir—the 'Body Tempering Elixir'! Taking it can strengthen the foundation, solidify the roots, and temper the body, with remarkable effects on breaking through realm barriers! Starting bid: 500 million! Each bid must be at least 50 million!"

"boom--"

It was as if a bomb had exploded in the crowd, and the scene was completely out of control!
A dozen or so people suddenly sprang up from their seats, their movements swift and synchronized, as if they had undergone rigorous training.

Their gazes were fixed intently on the pill lying quietly on the velvet lining.

The pill was the size of a longan, with a smooth and round color, like a dazzling pearl, with a faint radiance flowing through it, as if it contained endless mysteries and power.

Everyone was deeply attracted to the elixir, their eyes filled with greed and longing, as if the elixir were the most coveted treasure they had ever dreamed of.

Pill!

When He Haiyue clearly uttered the words "Body Tempering Elixir," the entire auction hall seemed to be struck by lightning, instantly erupting into chaos.

All eyes were fixed on the pill lying quietly on the velvet lining, their gazes filled with shock, fervor, and disbelief.

It's actually a miraculous elixir that can help people break through their cultivation level and solidify their foundation!

In today's martial arts world, resources are as scarce as a dried-up riverbed, and every precious resource is like rain that cannot be found in the desert.

The art of alchemy has declined drastically. The once-glorious art of alchemy is now almost a lost skill, and alchemists capable of producing high-quality pills are extremely rare. (End of Chapter)