My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen gestured briefly to Zhou Keying inside the room, saying, "I'm going out for a bit."

Although the voice was not loud, it carried an undeniable decisiveness.

Zhou Keying sensed the urgency in his tone and nodded slightly.

Xiao Chen then turned and walked towards the elevator, his steps steady and powerful, each step seemingly in rhythm.

The elevator doors closed slowly, then quickly ascended to the exclusive platform on the top floor.

As he stepped out of the elevator, a cool night breeze swept over him, dispelling some of the heat he felt.

Two deliverymen in dark uniforms and white gloves were already waiting there, standing tall and straight like two ancient pine trees on the platform.

One of them had his baseball cap pulled down slightly, the shadow under the brim obscuring most of his face, but Xiao Chen still recognized him at a glance—Shadow Wolf, one of the core members of the He family, a martial artist of considerable strength.

In the martial arts circles of the ancient city, Shadow Wolf is a well-known figure, and his skills and strategies are widely recognized.

The moment Shadow Wolf saw Xiao Chen, his pupils contracted imperceptibly, as if he had been struck by lightning.

The lingering fear he felt during the day when he witnessed the scene at the auction resurfaced; Xiao Chen's sharp skills and cold gaze seemed to still echo before his eyes.

As someone who had cultivated to a very high level, he had experienced countless battles and dangers, but he had never felt such a profound fear of any person.

The young man before them was the one who had personally crushed several experts at the Heavenly River Realm as easily as ants!
That coldness and power were beyond his comprehension, filling him with awe from the bottom of his heart.

He quickly stepped forward, his movements swift and decisive, as if afraid that being a step too slow would displease Xiao Chen.

He removed his hat, revealing a sharply defined face, then bowed deeply, his posture extremely humble, his tone filled with utmost reverence: "Mr. Xiao, hello, I am..."

"I know."

Xiao Chen interrupted him calmly and coldly, as if he didn't care about Shadow Wolf's identity.

His gaze swept over the two tightly wrapped packages beside them, which were layered and resembled two mysterious treasure chests, making one want to explore them.

He raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "What is this?"

Shadow Wolf hurriedly said, a fine layer of sweat already appearing on his forehead, clearly a little nervous: "Our young lady thinks you were attacked at the auction. It's our fault for not protecting you properly, so we sent some things. We're sure you'll like them. They're mostly medicinal herbs."

His voice was somewhat hurried, as if he was afraid that Xiao Chen would take his anger out on the He family because of this matter.

"Okay, let's bring the things in."

Xiao Chen's expression was calm, and his tone was decisive and unquestionable.

He skillfully took the key out of his pocket, walked to the other side of the rooftop apartment, and calmly opened the door leading to the storage room.

The door creaked open slowly, as if opening a treasure trove of unknown secrets.

He naturally wouldn't refuse He Haiyue's kind offer.

Given the current complex and volatile situation, he cannot devote all his energy to focusing on Xunjiang Group.

After all, Xunjiang Group is just starting out and there are still many things to deal with, while he also has his own more important plans and strategies.

Therefore, if the Ho family can be recruited, it would be equivalent to having a group of capable and reliable people to get things done.

The He family has been operating in the ancient city for many years, possessing extensive connections and resources. If they could be put to good use, it would undoubtedly be a great asset. "Yes, yes, it will be ready soon!"

Shadow Wolf dared not disobey Xiao Chen's command in the slightest.

He quickly gave his companion a wink, and the two of them swiftly walked to the packages, carefully bent down, and tightly embraced the two heavy packages with both hands.

They moved with extreme care, as if carrying priceless treasures, carefully carrying the package step by step into the spacious storage room.

The storage room was brightly lit, reflecting their serious expressions.

After settling in, Shadow Wolf took a deep breath and slowly took out a simple-looking, warm-to-the-touch sandalwood box from his bosom.

The wood grain of the box was clearly visible, as if recording the traces of time, exuding a mysterious and noble aura.

He held the wooden box with both hands and solemnly handed it to Xiao Chen, his voice filled with a hint of reverence: "Mr. Xiao, this box contains 'Seven-Colored Silk Fragrance,' which is five hundred years old."

"This level of Seven-Colored Qiluo Fragrance is extremely rare. It can almost shield against any deadly poison and can save lives in critical moments."

Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes. He reached out and took the wooden box, his fingers gently stroking its surface.

Then, he slowly opened the box lid.

In an instant, a soft and mysterious seven-colored halo flowed out, like the aurora shimmering in the night sky, breathtakingly beautiful.

On the black velvet lining of the box lay a strange herb. The herb had a unique shape, its petals were as soft as silk, and it emitted a wonderfully fragrant aroma that made one feel refreshed and relaxed.

Xiao Chen examined the box carefully, and after confirming that everything was correct, he closed it, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips: "Thank you!"

"No, no, I'm glad you like it!"

Shadow Wolf quickly bowed and said with a fawning smile on his face.

He knew in his heart that gaining Xiao Chen's approval was of great significance to the He family.

Shadow Wolf gestured for his companion to go outside and wait. The companion understood, nodded slightly, and then turned and walked out of the storage room.

He himself was a step slower, and when he reached the door of the storage room, he gently closed the door with a soft "click".

Then, he turned around, took a few steps closer to Xiao Chen, and lowered his voice, saying, "Mr. Xiao, my young lady specifically instructed me to pass on a message to you."

His voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of being overheard, and his eyes revealed a mysterious expression.

"explain."

Xiao Chen, who had been standing there calmly, raised an eyebrow slightly after hearing Ying Lang's words. A look of interest flashed in his deep, still eyes, like ripples on a calm lake, carrying a hint of exploration and curiosity.

Seeing this, Shadow Wolf lowered his voice even further, as if afraid that his voice would disturb something he shouldn't. With utmost caution, he said, word by word, "Lu Fengnan of the Lu family has received... those three corpses."

"As you know, the significance behind those three corpses is extraordinary, which is undoubtedly a deep wound to Lu Fengnan's heart."

"According to our information, his anger far exceeded previous expectations."

"Lu Fengnan right now is like a volcano about to erupt, his whole being filled with angry lava..." (End of this chapter)