My Ares Son-in-Law

"Whether it works or not, you'll find out tonight by trying it out."

Xiao Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a somewhat ambiguous smile. After uttering this slightly provocative remark, he turned and quickly left.

His steps were somewhat hurried, as if he was afraid that Zhou Keying would continue to ask questions.

Zhou Keying, her ears instantly flushed red with embarrassment and anger, was left standing there.

She stamped her foot, her cheeks flushed like ripe apples, and muttered softly:

"That jerk, how dare he make fun of me!"

But her eyes subtly revealed a hint of anticipation and shyness.

"I'm going to the restroom too!"

Hearing Xiao Chen's slightly teasing words and seeing Zhou Keying's embarrassed and annoyed expression, Qin Lingling smiled awkwardly, a blush creeping onto her face.

She quickly turned around and left with slightly flustered steps, as if that would allow her to escape the somewhat subtle and awkward atmosphere before her.

She was not as relaxed as she appeared to be at that moment.

At the auction just now, she seemed generous, bidding on several treasures in a row, but how could she possibly have the ability to bid on such expensive items?

The money from those auctioned items all came from Xiao Chen.

She was filled with worry. What should Xiao Chen do when it came time to pay?
Although Xiao Chen seems mysterious and unassuming, won't it cause some trouble if he suddenly has to come up with so much money?

The more she thought about it, the more upset she became, and her pace quickened unconsciously.

Top floor, suite number 999.

This is one of the hotel's most luxurious suites; upon opening the door, a thick wool carpet comes into view.

The soft, fine down, like clouds, gently absorbed all footsteps, making the whole environment appear tranquil and luxurious.

The room was exquisitely and elegantly furnished, with a crystal chandelier emitting a soft yet bright light, and priceless artworks hanging on the walls. Every detail exuded unparalleled prestige.

When Xiao Chen saw He Haiyue again, the eldest daughter of the He family still had an outstanding temperament. A well-fitting evening dress perfectly outlined her graceful figure, and her exquisite makeup made her already beautiful face even more radiant and charming.

Of course, Qin Lingling was also by her side this time.

Qin Lingling's eyes held a hint of nervousness and curiosity as she secretly glanced at the luxurious suite, inwardly marveling at its opulence.

He Haiyue walked gracefully to Xiao Chen, bowed slightly, and then took out a black card with a special texture from her exquisite handbag.

The card is edged with dark gold patterns, shimmering with a mysterious and noble light under the illumination.

With a solemn expression, she handed the card to Xiao Chen with both hands and said:
“Mr. Xiao, there is two billion in the account. One billion is the proceeds from the auction of the pills, after deducting commissions. The remaining eight billion is my father's intention to make up for the price difference of the two pills. In addition, the favor that the He family owes you still stands and is valid at all times.”

Xiao Chen looked at the black card in front of him with a calm expression, showing no intention of refusing.

He stretched out his slender fingers and gently took the card, feeling the slight coolness emanating from it.

He simply nodded slightly, casually putting the card into his pocket as if it were just twenty dollars, not two billion.

In his eyes, this money was nothing more than material possessions and held little appeal for him.

"How do you plan to hand over that dragon-patterned ancient sword?"

Xiao Chen looked calmly at He Haiyue and asked.

This ancient sword with dragon patterns was also quite important to him, so he naturally wanted to know the handover method. He Haiyue nodded slightly and picked up a specially made card from the table next to her.

This card is made of a special material with a fine texture on the surface and some mysterious symbols printed on it.

She said cautiously:

"Mr. Xiao, for safety reasons, please write your delivery address and contact information here. I will arrange for someone to deliver it secretly before midnight tonight. The Dragon Pattern Ancient Sword is priceless, and there will inevitably be people who covet it along the way, so we will take the strictest security measures to ensure that it can be delivered to you safely."

"No need, just give it to me directly."

Xiao Chen remained calm, extending his slender fingers to take the specially made card from He Haiyue's hand. He spoke casually, as if the exchange of this priceless dragon-patterned ancient sword was nothing more than a trivial matter.

At that moment, it felt as if a flame was burning fiercely within him.

For him, that ancient sword with dragon patterns was not only a precious treasure, but also the key to improving his strength.

He now desperately wants to take this thing home to cultivate, because in this world full of unknowns and challenges, strength is everything.

The stronger you are, the more confident you will be, and the more composed you will be when facing potential threats and challenges.

He could almost see himself wielding the ancient sword with dragon patterns, overcoming obstacles on his path of cultivation, and constantly increasing his strength.

He Haiyue was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected Xiao Chen to refuse to follow the usual handover process so directly.

A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, which had initially held a hint of expectation and respect, but she quickly regained her composure.

She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she could only nod helplessly and agree to Xiao Chen's request.

“Mr. Xiao, the dinner... are you really not considering staying? My father would very much like to have dinner with you; he is quite curious about you.”

He Haiyue bowed slightly, her voice soft, carrying a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

Her father's serious and authoritative face appeared in her mind. His interest in Xiao Chen made her feel that this was a good opportunity to take their relationship to the next level.

Moreover, in her view, attending such a banquet would be entirely beneficial for Xiao Chen.

Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Chen abruptly interrupted her.

Xiao Chen's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a faint smile, but that smile conveyed an undeniable firmness:

"There's no need for a dinner party. My friend has already prepared dinner at home. I don't like eating out."

Zhou Keying's gentle face appeared in his mind, and he imagined her carefully preparing dinner at home, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

For him, a cozy dinner at home was far more appealing than this lavish banquet.

He paused, his gaze calm yet as deep as a lake, making it impossible to read his thoughts, yet his look at He Haiyue held undeniable authority:

"Alright, that's enough for today. I'll take the sword and leave."

His tone was calm, but it conveyed an undeniable resolve.

In his heart, nothing was more important than obtaining the Dragon Pattern Ancient Sword and returning to cultivate.

After giving his instructions, Xiao Chen turned to leave without hesitation.

His steps were steady and powerful, each one seemingly treading on He Haiyue's heart. (End of Chapter)