My Ares Son-in-Law

"At the same time, we urgently questioned all the informants we had planted nearby. Those informants were usually very familiar with everything happening in the ancient city, but this time..."

"The people who brought the coffin were completely unfamiliar faces; we had never seen them in the ancient city before."

"Moreover, they were extremely agile. From their appearance to their departure, the whole process was smooth and efficient, without any hesitation. They were clearly well-trained experts, unlike the actions of local forces in the ancient city."

"They seemed to have been prepared, with extremely strong counter-surveillance capabilities. They cleverly avoided most surveillance cameras along the way, and even when they occasionally appeared on camera, they were just blurry figures, leaving almost no valuable clues..."

"Currently... we are still conducting a full investigation and dare not slacken our efforts in the slightest..."

"waste!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Fengnan flew into a rage and slammed his hand on the table beside him, instantly shattering it into pieces and sending splinters flying.

He interrupted Lu Haojie sharply, his voice filled with extreme dissatisfaction and anger, like a raging lion, "Looking at the entire ancient city, there are very few who have the guts and the strength to mess with our Lu family!"

"With so many of you, you can't even find this little clue? What are you capable of doing!"

"Haoxuan's accident happened after he attended the auction!"

"That auction brought together prominent figures and forces from all sides of the ancient city; that's the key!"

"Such obvious clues are right in front of you, yet you ignore them and keep telling me you have no clue!"

His eyes flashed with a cold light, like two sharp daggers, sending chills down one's spine.

His tone was resolute, carrying an undeniable killing intent, as he spoke, enunciating each word clearly:

"Check it for me!"

"Use all available resources, whether it's the Lu family's own hidden networks or the connections they've cultivated over time!"

"Go through every single person and every faction that attended the auction that day, thoroughly and meticulously!"

"Remember, it's every single one of them!"

"Don't let even the most insignificant nobody get away!"

"Even if I have to turn the entire ancient city upside down and dig three feet into the ground, I must find that damned murderer!!"

"I want him to know what a terrible price he will pay for offending the Lu family and harming my son, Lu Fengnan!"

His voice seemed to come from the deepest hell, cold and chilling, filled with deep-seated resentment, each word seemingly carrying endless hatred:
"I want him dead!"

"He died a very tragic death!"

“Make him kneel before my son’s coffin and repent, so that he may know how foolish and unforgivable his actions were!”

"He must watch helplessly as everyone around him dies a horrible death, one by one!"

"No one, regardless of age or gender, will escape!"

"To be buried with my son!!"

"I want the entire ancient city to understand that anyone who dares to harm the Lu family will face annihilation!!"

On the other side, in a bustling corner of the ancient city, stands an extremely luxurious villa belonging to Xiao Chen.

The villa is surrounded by lush trees and abundant flowers and plants, resembling a tranquil paradise, yet it also exudes an air of nobility and distinction.

Xiao Chen was extremely busy that day. After dealing with a series of complicated follow-up matters, he dragged his slightly tired body back to the villa. The clock had already quietly pointed to past nine o'clock in the evening.

At this moment, the night was as dark as ink, so quiet that one could almost hear their own heartbeat.

However, the neighborhood was brightly lit, with each streetlight acting as a loyal guardian, illuminating every road.

As expected of a top-tier upscale residential community in the ancient city, its infrastructure is also quite advanced. From the exquisite garden landscape to the comprehensive security system, everything reflects its high-end and luxurious nature.

He walked steadily toward his villa, thinking to himself that Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan should have finished washing up and gone to bed early by now.

After all, these two girls usually have a regular daily routine, and after experiencing all the things that happened during the day, they must be exhausted.

However, just as he took out the key and was about to insert it into the lock to open the door, his movement paused slightly, as if he had been frozen in place by an invisible force.

Through the crack in the door, the bright light from the living room shone faintly, its soft glow standing out starkly in the darkness.

More importantly, with his keen senses, he clearly perceived that there were several unfamiliar presences in the room.

These auras, like ghosts, quietly permeated the air. Although they were not strong, they could not escape his perception.

One of the auras carried a sense of pampered elegance and superiority, as if it were a queen high above, accustomed to issuing commands and controlling everything.

But at this moment, this aura faintly revealed a sense of unease and oppression, like dark clouds before a storm, making people feel uneasy.

The other two auras were calm and restrained, like sharp blades hidden in their sheaths, revealing obvious characteristics of martial artists.

Their strength seemed... to be passable. They might be considered experts in the eyes of ordinary people, but in front of a strong person like Xiao Chen, they were not enough to make him feel wary.

Xiao Chen frowned almost imperceptibly, a subtle movement like a leaf falling onto a calm lake, creating a barely perceptible ripple.

He took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing the doubt and wariness in his heart, and then slowly inserted the key into the lock and turned it gently.

With a crisp "click," the sound of the door opening seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet night.

The door opened, and a faint fragrance wafted out—the unique scent of Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan, mixed with the fresh air inside, giving one a sense of familiarity and warmth.

But at this moment, Xiao Chen had no time to pay attention to any of that. His gaze quickly swept across the living room, taking in the entire scene inside.

The atmosphere in the living room was not as relaxed and cheerful as usual; instead, it was filled with a subtle tension and quiet, like the calm before a storm, making people feel depressed and uneasy.

Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan were both sitting on the sofa. Yun Yuyan seemed a little helpless. She nervously twisted her fingers, her eyes filled with deep worry. Every now and then, she would steal glances at the middle-aged woman standing in the center of the living room, as if seeking some kind of comfort or instruction.

Zhou Keying stood tall, like a proud swan, her pretty face slightly cold, her clear eyes meeting the middle-aged woman's gaze without flinching, her eyes revealing determination and stubbornness, as if she were defending her dignity and stance.

The beautiful woman wore a perfectly tailored Chanel suit, the exquisite cut perfectly outlining her graceful and voluptuous figure. Every line was just right, showcasing unparalleled nobility and elegance. (End of Chapter)