My Ares Son-in-Law

"You should understand the seriousness of this matter." Zhuang Yuan's expression was more solemn than ever before. "Everything you have seen today must not be revealed to anyone, remember, anyone! Anyone who disobeys will be punished for treason!"

"Understood!" Huang Tian and Li Can both nodded.

Fortunately, Huang Tian was alright, but Li Can still felt his head buzzing, as if he couldn't understand what he had just seen. Was what happened in the video real?

"Furthermore, although signal jamming devices have been installed around the arena, there's no guarantee that no one else has used similar methods. Li Can, immediately drop everything and thoroughly investigate the backgrounds of everyone present that day. If anyone is found to possess relevant video or audio evidence, kill them without mercy!"

After giving his instructions, Zhuang Yuan placed the storage chip into a specially made metal box, and the triple encryption lock closed sequentially. "Prepare the plane immediately; I need to go to Kyoto right away to report this matter to my superiors."

……

At this moment, Wangjiangge Villa was brightly lit.

The rain has stopped, and the moist air is especially comforting.

The parking lot outside the resort was filled with all kinds of luxury cars, the cheapest of which was worth over a million. Today, not only local celebrities and dignitaries from the provincial capital gathered here, but also representatives from various prominent families in the western region.

Today is the birthday banquet of Zhou Keying, the daughter of the Zhou family in the western region.

Inside a luxurious suite on the fourth floor, a slender figure stood quietly before the floor-to-ceiling window. The young woman wore a custom-made light blue backless dress, her long, seaweed-like hair casually draped over her shoulders. Her features were exquisitely beautiful, like God's most perfect masterpiece, but her glassy eyes held a faint melancholy.

"Keying, today is your big day, why are you standing here alone in a daze?"

A pair of soft arms wrapped around Zhou Keying's slender waist from behind. Yun Yuyan rested her chin on her shoulder and gently scolded, "That Xiao Chen is really something, it's so late and he's still not here. When he arrives, I'll make him punish himself with three drinks."

Zhou Keying turned around, her melancholy instantly replaced by a smile. She suddenly reached out and gently ruffled Yun Yuyan's hair, a sly smile playing on her lips: "Haven't seen you for a few days, and your hair looks even smoother than before. Has it been nourished by love?"

Yun Yuyan playfully slapped away her clutches: "What love do I have? On the contrary, you, the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, probably have a line of suitors that could stretch all the way to the capital."

Zhou Keying smiled radiantly: "Don't talk about me, it's you who will be so lucky to marry you in the future..."

The two girls laughed and joked as they lay down on the soft bed, as if they had returned to their carefree teenage years.

A short while later, the door was gently pushed open, and Zhou Fenfang walked in. Looking at the two playfully bickering individuals, she coughed lightly and said, "Keying, some distinguished guests have arrived downstairs. Please come with me to meet them. The banquet is about to begin."

Zhou Keying tidied her slightly disheveled hair and took Yun Yuyan's hand: "Let's go downstairs together. You rest in the side hall first, I'll come over after I'm done with this."

"it is good."

As the star of the evening, Zhou Keying immediately became the center of attention the moment she appeared in the banquet hall. Celebrities from all walks of life came forward to offer their congratulations, to which she merely nodded slightly in return.

Taking advantage of a break from toasting, Zhou Fenfang whispered in Zhou Keying's ear, "This banquet is being held in the provincial capital. Most of the core members of the top families in the western region couldn't make it, and only sent some representatives. You don't need to pay too much attention to these people, but there is one person you must take seriously..."

Zhou Keying's expression changed slightly: "He's here?"

“No, not at all,” Zhou Fenfang said in a low voice. “But the martial arts family, the Lü family, has sent a master named Lü Kuang. He’s said to be ranked 710th on the Dragon Kingdom’s Heavenly Ranking, and his strength is unfathomable. Although our Zhou family has a considerable position in the business world, we’ve always lacked a powerful backer in the martial arts world…” As she spoke, Zhou Fenfang led Zhou Keying to a middle-aged man. This man was dressed in a black robe and had an extraordinary bearing; no one dared to approach within three meters of him.

Zhou Fenfang immediately put on a warm smile: "Mr. Lü, your presence is truly an honor to my humble abode."

Lu Kuang's gaze remained fixed on Zhou Keying, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes. He nodded slightly: "Miss Zhou, happy birthday. Young Master is currently in seclusion, attempting to break through to a higher realm, and specially sent me to offer my congratulations."

Zhou Fenfang quickly replied, "Young Master Lü, you are so young yet you have such cultivation; you are truly a martial arts prodigy. Cultivation is the most important thing. It is already an honor for us to have Mr. Lü here."

Lu Kuang took a sip of wine and said meaningfully, "Miss Lu, the young master would like to invite you to the Lu family home after the birthday banquet. What do you think?"

Although the question was asked, it carried an air of authority that left no room for refusal.

Who would dare refuse the invitation from the Lü family? The Zhou family certainly didn't have that kind of confidence.

Even the most illustrious business tycoons are no match for true martial arts families.

Zhou Keying bit her lower lip, raised her head, and answered humbly and confidently, "I am grateful for Mr. Lü's kindness, but I have important matters to attend to recently and I am afraid it will be inconvenient for me to go. Please convey my apologies to Mr. Lü."

Upon hearing this, the surroundings fell silent. No one had expected Zhou Keying to refuse the Lü family's invitation so openly!
Lu Kuang's face instantly darkened.

The air in the banquet hall seemed to freeze.

Zhou Fenfang's face turned deathly pale instantly. She hurriedly smiled apologetically at Lü Kuang, "Mr. Lü, please don't be offended. Keying is young and doesn't understand. She will definitely go..."

“I said I’m not going.” Zhou Keying’s tone was resolute, her gaze unwavering. “Auntie, didn’t you promise to let me stay here a little longer?”

She knew very well that some things she had to fight for herself. Once she stepped into the Lü family's gates, nothing good would await her.

Lu Kuang's face darkened completely, and the oppressive aura emanating from him caused the nearby guests to unconsciously take a half-step back. "Miss Zhou may not realize that my young master hates being rejected. If you displease him, the consequences… are probably beyond what the Zhou family can bear."

Just as tensions were about to rise, a clear laugh came from the doorway.

The moment the laughter subsided, the oppressive aura released by Lü Kuang shattered and dissipated like glass.

Lu Kuang turned his head in surprise and saw an old man in a dark blue robe walking slowly towards them. The moment they saw the man's face, Lu Kuang and Zhou Fenfang both changed color.

Lin Zhenghao of Qingyang Sword Sect!

Zhou Fenfang clearly remembered that when she sent the invitation, the Qingyang Sword Sect had explicitly declined it. Why would this influential figure in the Western Region's martial arts world suddenly appear now?

Lin Zhenghao held a very important position in the Qingyang Sword Sect, while Lü Kuang was merely an external affairs steward in the Lü family; their positions were worlds apart.

Yes, Lin Zhenghao seems to be one of the witnesses to this life-or-death arena, and he must have come to offer his congratulations on the way. But even if it was just a coincidence, it's still a tremendous surprise for the Zhou family! (End of Chapter)