My Ares Son-in-Law

"I'm pretty sure that you were the one who bought the ancient sword."

"But why do you admit that you also provided the elixir?"

Lu Haoxuan's voice grew increasingly cold, like the north wind in winter, sending chills down one's spine.

"Do you know what elixirs mean in the martial arts world of China?"

"That's a treasure that countless martial arts experts dream of; it's the key to improving strength and breaking through realms!"

"I suspect that someone as lowly as you has never even seen what a pill is!"

"Maybe you were just talking nonsense to deliberately annoy me!"

"is it?"

Xiao Chen's lips curled into a smile that was neither a smile nor a smile, but a smile that carried a hint of mockery and disdain.

The next second, he reached into his pocket, the movement casual and natural, as if the pocket contained not some precious treasure, but some ordinary odds and ends.

He casually grabbed a handful of things, his movements fluid and effortless, without the slightest hesitation.

He opened his palm—and there were seven or eight round, plump pills, each with a different color and faintly emitting energy fluctuations of different attributes!

These pills, like dazzling pearls, radiated a captivating light in the dimly lit alley.

Their rounded shape and vibrant color highlight their preciousness and extraordinary nature.

A whole handful!
Moreover, each one is much better than those auctioned before.

The pill that was auctioned before also caused quite a stir, but compared to these in Xiao Chen's hands, it was like a small fry compared to a big fish.

The energy fluctuations of these pills were more intense and purer, as if they contained boundless power.

Lu Haoxuan and the two experts were stunned by what they saw.

Their mouths were agape, wide enough to fit an egg, and their expressions shifted from shock to greed and envy.

They never expected that this seemingly ordinary young man would actually possess so many precious pills!
"Then... is this enough to prove it?"

Xiao Chen remained calm and spoke indifferently, as if what he held in his hand was not a treasure that could drive the martial arts world crazy, but just an ordinary pebble.

At this moment, Lu Haoxuan and the other two experts from the Lu family were frozen in place, as if time had stood still.

The once spacious alleyway was now eerily silent, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Their eyes were wide open, their eyeballs almost bulging out, as if they wanted to see through the thin eyelids to see the pill in Xiao Chen's palm.

He stared intently at the handful of pills in Xiao Chen's hand—the pills were round and plump, with clear and intricate patterns on their surface, like meticulously crafted works of art; a rich medicinal fragrance wafted over, invigorating the senses, as if every pore on his body was greedily absorbing the aroma.

This is truly a good elixir!
Their gazes were held captive by a magnet, unable to look away even slightly, as if the pills would vanish into thin air if they were to look away.

Even his usually calm and composed breathing stopped for a moment, and his chest felt like it was being pressed down by a huge rock, making him feel suffocated.

After a long while, Lu Haoxuan finally caught his breath, his rapid breathing sounding particularly clear in the quiet alley.

He snapped out of his utter shock, his eyes instantly filled with burning greed and chilling killing intent, a gaze that seemed to want to devour Xiao Chen alive. In his eyes, these incredibly precious pills should all belong to him, Lu Haoxuan!

As the pride of the Lu family and the future heir, only Lu Haoxuan is qualified to possess such a treasure.

This kid, who appeared out of nowhere, has no name, no power, and no influence; he has no right to possess them at all!
Once he obtains these pills, he can rapidly enhance his strength and achieve an unparalleled status within the family.

Those family members who originally had doubts about him and were competing with him will be left far behind him.

The position of future head of the family is definitely his; no one can take it from him!

Thinking of this, he raised his head, a twisted and eerie smile appearing on his face, a smile that resembled the savage grin of a demon, sending chills down one's spine.

He spoke slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable arrogance and threat: "Kid, you're quite 'enlightened'."

"very good!"

"Hand over all these pills obediently, and then tell me their origin and how they were made."

"If you behave well, I might consider taking you in as a dog."

"Don't worry, with me, Lu Haoxuan, protecting you, no one in the entire ancient city dares to touch you!"

"From now on, you'll follow me and enjoy the best of life, with endless riches and honors."

"But if you dare to play any tricks, hmph, I'll show you what happens when you offend me, Lu Haoxuan!"

Xiao Chen seemed not to hear Lu Haoxuan's threatening words, and remained calm and indifferent.

He stretched leisurely, his movements extremely languid, as if he were not facing an impending conflict, but rather enjoying a leisurely afternoon in his own yard.

After stretching, he looked calmly at Lu Haoxuan, his eyes clear and deep, as if they held endless secrets, or as if he didn't care about Lu Haoxuan at all.

He spoke softly, his voice low but clearly audible in the quiet, tense alley: "Hey, do you know why I'm willing to tell you all this?"

Lu Haoxuan was fully expecting Xiao Chen to obediently comply under his threats when he heard this, and couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. He subconsciously asked, "Why?"

A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes as he secretly wondered what this kid was up to.

"because……"

Xiao Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. Then, his voice suddenly turned cold, like a cold front sweeping in from Siberia, icy and piercing, "Only the dead can keep secrets forever."

The moment the words fell, it was as if an invisible bolt of lightning flashed across the alley, and the atmosphere in the alley suddenly became extremely tense!
The already quiet alley was now eerily silent, the air seemingly frozen, filled with a palpable tension.

It was as if an invisible pressure was weighing heavily on everyone's hearts, making it hard to breathe.

Lu Haoxuan's face darkened completely, becoming extremely ugly, like the sky before a storm, filled with dark clouds.

He glanced at the burly, middle-aged man beside him, whose arms reached past his knees, his eyes filled with ruthlessness and determination. He said coldly, "Lu Mang, break his limbs, cripple his martial arts, and then drag him in front of me!"

"I'll show him what happens when he dares to oppose me, Lu Haoxuan!" (End of Chapter)