My Ares Son-in-Law

Before long, the three of them arrived at the entrance of the slightly dark alley.

A damp smell permeated the alley, and the moss on the walls looked particularly eerie under the dim light.

A young man was leaning against a mottled wall, his figure appearing somewhat mysterious in the dim light.

He seemed to have just stubbed out his cigarette, flicking it with his finger with effortless grace.

The cigarette butt traced a thin arc, carrying a tiny spark, and flew towards Lu Haoxuan like a shooting star.

Before Lu Haoxuan could react, the cigarette butt grazed his cheek precisely, causing a slight sting!

The stinging pain was like a needle, instantly piercing his heart.

"It took you one minute and five seconds, which was a little slower than expected."

Xiao Chen's voice echoed in the alley, deep and powerful, as if carrying an invisible pressure.

Lu Haoxuan subconsciously touched his cheek, and found a faint trace of blood on his fingertip.

He looked at the bloodstains on his fingers, and his face instantly turned ugly, as if he had swallowed a fly.

His eyes were filled with anger and surprise, as if he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.

How could a light cigarette butt contain such power?
This was simply beyond his imagination.

This kid... could he be a hidden master?

A sense of unease welled up in Lu Haoxuan's heart, and he began to re-examine the seemingly ordinary young man in front of him.

For some reason, from the moment he stepped into this dark alley, an indescribable unease surged in his heart like a tide.

It was as if an invisible hand was slowly releasing an invisible, suffocating aura, tightly enveloping him from all directions, making every step he took feel incredibly heavy, as if they were stepping into a domain that the other party had carefully set up, where every step could trigger unknown dangers.

He frowned, and fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead as he tried to forcefully dispel the utterly absurd thought from his mind.

He shook his head vigorously, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. Then, he walked slowly towards the young man who was still calmly leaning against the wall.

His footsteps echoed in the quiet alley, sounding particularly abrupt.

The entire ancient city has a strict division of power in the martial arts field.

Aside from the He and Chen families, which have deep-rooted foundations and numerous experts, the Lu family is the most powerful.

The Lu family is a powerful force in the martial arts world of the ancient city. Other martial arts families usually have to bow and scrape and treat them with utmost respect.

Why should we be afraid of a nobody who suddenly appears out of nowhere?
Lu Haoxuan had been involved in the martial arts circle of the ancient city for so many years, and he had never seen this person before in any situation.

In his opinion, what real skills could such a person possibly have?

He's nothing but an arrogant clown who dares to act presumptuously in front of the Lu family.

That cigarette butt, with its sparks, just grazed my cheek perfectly; it was most likely just a coincidence!

Maybe this kid just got lucky, a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse.

If the other party truly has any strength, why would they need to hide their identity and bid anonymously at the auction?
He clearly has something to hide and is afraid of offending the Lu family!
Thinking of this, Lu Haoxuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile, and his confidence grew even stronger.

He strode to a spot a few steps away from Xiao Chen, crossed his arms, his eyes flashing with a chilling light, and spoke in a menacing tone, carrying an undisguised threat:

"Kid, it was you who bid for the Dragon Pattern Ancient Sword using Qin Lingling's name, wasn't it?"

His voice echoed in the alley, carrying an invisible pressure that seemed to try to instill fear in Xiao Chen. "That's right."

Xiao Chen answered crisply and decisively, without the slightest hesitation. His voice was calm and firm, as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary.

Upon hearing those two words, Lu Haoxuan was visibly taken aback; he had never expected the other party to admit it so easily.

His eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise and doubt flashing in them, but he quickly regained his arrogant expression.

"You were the one who provided He Haiyue with that elixir?"

Lu Haoxuan probed again, his gaze fixed on Xiao Chen's expression like a sharp blade, trying to catch a trace of panic or weakness on his face.

"Correct."

Xiao Chen still admitted it, his tone as calm as if he were discussing the weather, his face showing no emotion, as if it had nothing to do with him.

His eyes were calm and deep, making it impossible to see through his inner thoughts.

At that moment, it was as if time itself had frozen.

Not only was Lu Haoxuan stunned, but he was also frozen in place as if under a spell, his eyes wide open like copper bells, his mouth slightly open but unable to utter a sound.

Even the two elderly men behind him, whose auras were calm and who were clearly martial arts masters, looked at each other in disbelief. Their eyes were filled with shock and astonishment, and the muscles on their faces twitched slightly, as if they had seen something unbelievable.

You must understand, this crucial secret is related to enormous wealth and resources coveted by countless martial arts experts!
In the martial arts world, treasures like the Dragon Pattern Ancient Sword and elixirs are like beacons in the darkness, attracting countless people to fight for them.

Faced with such questioning, a normal person would vehemently deny it, trying every possible way to distance themselves from the situation, fearing that it would bring disaster upon themselves.

After all, without solid evidence, Lu Haoxuan and his group couldn't really do anything to him.

Even if they had doubts, they could only investigate secretly and dared not take action rashly.

After all, there are certain rules and order in this ancient city, and the Lu family cannot do whatever they want.

But this kid actually admitted it so openly and honestly!

His decisive attitude and calm tone made it seem as if he were talking about something trivial.

This was completely unexpected, like a boulder suddenly thrown into a calm lake, creating huge ripples.

"Is this guy an idiot?"

One of the experts behind Lu Haoxuan couldn't help but mutter to himself, his eyes filled with doubt and confusion.

"Are you tired of living?"

"If you want to die, there's no need to be in such a hurry!"

Another expert frowned and said that he found the young man's behavior utterly incomprehensible.

If this news were to reach the martial arts masters of the ancient city or even the entire South China Province, this kid would definitely die without a burial place!

Those martial arts experts would spare no effort and use any means necessary to hunt him down in order to obtain the Dragon Pattern Ancient Sword and the elixir.

Even if he had three heads and six arms, he would still find it difficult to escape being hunted down.

Lu Haoxuan even began to suspect that the guy in front of him was just making things up to fool him.

He stared intently at Xiao Chen, his eyes filled with suspicion and scrutiny, trying to find a flaw or trace of a lie on his face. (End of Chapter)