My Ares Son-in-Law

A big shot who should have been the center of attention could make countless companies tremble with just a single sentence in the ancient city, like a sudden storm that left those companies defenseless.

A single glance from him could make martial arts practitioners retreat in fear, as if his eyes held boundless majesty and power.

But now, he has actually chosen to stand behind a young man!
It's like a superstar suddenly becoming a foil for a small star, which is completely incomprehensible.

Just who is this young man?
How could the old snake be made to be so humble and subservient?

Countless questions arose in everyone's minds, like a swarm of headless flies bumping around aimlessly.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment, yet they still couldn't find the answer.

Some people began to whisper among themselves, trying to find a clue in each other's words.

Some people frowned, lost in deep thought, as if trying to figure out the answer to the problem.

Zhou Keying was originally standing gracefully to the side, observing the lively scene at the opening with a calm expression.

However, when her gaze fell upon the astonishing scene before her, she froze instantly.

Suddenly, her pupils contracted, and her once bright eyes were now filled with undisguised surprise and shock, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing turbulent waves to rise.

In this complex and power-hungry land of the ancient city, she understood the old snake's identity and influence far better than Yun Yuyan.

That was someone who could make the heads of all the major families in the ancient city treat each other with caution and even fawn over them with a stomp of their foot.

Normally, when the old snake went out, he was always surrounded by a large entourage, and everyone treated him with utmost respect, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

But during the entire process just now, she saw a completely different scene.

Xiao Chen's attitude was calm to the point of indifference, as if everything happening before him had nothing to do with him. He simply stood there quietly, accepting the old snake's congratulations.

On the contrary, the old snake was cautious in his words and actions. Every move and every word seemed to be carefully considered, and even... carried a hint of imperceptible awe!

That posture was like that of a student facing their most respected teacher.

How can this be? !
Zhou Keying felt a buzzing sound in her head, as if a thunderclap had exploded in her mind.

She stared intently at Xiao Chen's sharply defined profile, his resolute lines and deep eyes now shrouded in mystery in her eyes.

A storm raged in her heart. She thought she had taken this man seriously enough and had a certain understanding of his background and abilities, but now it seemed that the secrets he hid were far deeper and more astonishing than she had imagined!
He was like a bottomless iceberg; what she saw was only the tip above the surface, and she couldn't even imagine the immense power hidden beneath.

Who exactly is he?

Zhou Keying frowned deeply, her eyes filled with doubt and inquiry, as if she wanted to see right through Xiao Chen.

"I... I fucking... how the hell is this possible..."

In the crowd, Wang Haishan, who was proudly boasting about his "skills" to the people around him, suddenly saw the scene in front of him and stood there frozen as if he had been cast a spell.

He felt as if his brain had been struck by a heavy hammer, buzzing and in a state of chaos, almost losing the ability to think. His eyes were wide open like copper bells, staring intently ahead, his mouth agape, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a complete syllable, only managing a few broken breaths from deep in his throat.

The voice, filled with endless shock and disbelief, was like that of a rooster being choked.

Old snake!

That's the old snake, the undisputed king of the ancient city's martial arts world!

They are top-tier beings that countless people rack their brains trying to curry favor with, yet they can't even find a way to do so!
In the ancient city, the name of Old Snake is a golden brand. With just a word from him, countless people can have a smooth journey on the path of martial arts.

With just a glance from him, he could make those with ill intentions behave themselves.

How could he possibly appear here in person, holding a flower basket, to congratulate the Xunjiang Group, which has been blacklisted throughout the city and is almost powerless to fight back?!
This was simply like a fantasy, completely beyond his comprehension.

Wang Haishan's body began to tremble uncontrollably, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He suddenly realized that he might have really kicked an incredibly hard iron plate this time, and that iron plate could crush him to pieces at any moment.

A chilling cold, like an invisible bolt of lightning, shot from the soles of Wang Haishan's feet to the top of his head, making his blood seem to freeze.

His body trembled uncontrollably, his face turned ashen white, devoid of any color, like a puppet whose soul had been ripped out.

Wang Haishan suddenly turned his head to look at Chen Ziyan beside him, his eyes filled with extreme fear and panic, like a little bird lost in a storm.

His lips trembled, his voice quivering with extreme fear, each word sounding as if squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Miss Chen... could it be that behind the Xunjiang Group is Old Snake?!"

If that's the case, then his insults to Liu Jianming and Xiao Chen just now were undoubtedly like provoking the King of Hell, courting death!

Old Snake was a figure in the ancient city whose every stomp could shake the ground.

His extensive network of connections in the ancient city was like a huge, invisible net, covering every corner of the city.

Whether they are high-ranking officials or heroes of the martial arts world, they all have to show him a lot of respect.

Moreover, the old snake is extremely ruthless. Once you offend him, it's like falling into an abyss with no chance of ever getting out.

Crushing his own Haishan Group would be easier for him than crushing an ant!
At that time, the foundation that one has worked so hard to build over the years will vanish overnight, and one will end up disgraced and without a proper burial.

Thinking of this, Wang Haishan's legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

Chen Ziyan barely managed to break free from the immense shock; her mind was still in a daze, as if swept by a sudden storm.

The color drained from her beautiful face, making her look like a flower that had been struck by frost, having lost its former radiance.

She suddenly recalled some fragmented information she had obtained during her investigation of Xiao Chen. That information was like faint starlight twinkling in the night sky—blurry, yet seemingly concealing some crucial clue. (End of Chapter)