My Ares Son-in-Law

Zhuang Yuan composed himself, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, and carefully chose his words, not daring to make the slightest mistake: "Mr. Xiao, given the current information control levels in China, there are only two possibilities for achieving such a thorough 'blank' system."

He held up two fingers, his fingertips still trembling slightly from the extreme pressure he had just exerted: "Firstly, this person has an extremely special, even 'strategic' significance or threat to the country, and his very existence is classified as top secret... Just like some of your core information, which enjoys similar top-level protection in our internal database."

“Secondly,” he paused, lowering his voice unconsciously, his tone grave, “this person comes from those ancient lineages or reclusive families that truly live behind the scenes, transcend worldly rules, and can even rival the state apparatus. They often possess their own system of power and rules, and information isolation is their basic defense, making them inaccessible by ordinary means.”

Xiao Chen tapped his fingertips lightly on his knees, producing a crisp tapping sound that was particularly clear in the carriage, which still retained a faint "evil" aura.

the latter.

Most likely it's the latter.

The possibility that a "Xiao Shenwang" who looks exactly like him, shares the same surname, and is closely related by blood, and is under such tight protection, comes from some terrifying hidden force is almost 100%.

"And one more thing."

Zhuang Yuan observed Xiao Chen's expression, hesitated for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to speak... This news might cause an even greater shock, but he dared not hide it.

"explain."

Xiao Chen's voice was flat, yet it carried an invisible pressure that made Zhuang Yuan subconsciously straighten his back.

“Among the limited high-level documents that we have access to and have the authority to review, there is a name that completely overlaps with ‘Xiao Shenwang’.”

Zhuang Yuan took a deep breath and spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone extremely solemn: "Dragon Kingdom's 'Peak Ranking,' third place, codename 'God King,' real name recorded as... Xiao God King."

Top Rankings!
Upon hearing these three words, Xiao Chen's eyelids twitched almost imperceptibly, and a faint ripple flashed in his eyes.

Unlike the "Celestial Ranking," which is open to the general martial arts community and includes experts at the Celestial Realm, the "Peak Ranking" is a top-secret list known only to those within the Yama Palace and even the truly elite circles of the Dragon Kingdom.

Those listed are all powerful figures who command respect in their respective regions, reclusive masters with millennia-old lineages, or extraordinary individuals harboring astonishing secrets. Each of them is capable of single-handedly shaking the martial arts landscape of a nation, truly standing at the pinnacle of power in the Dragon Kingdom.

the third.

"God King" Xiao Shenwang.

It ranks second only to the two legendary beings in terms of terrifying status.

Unexpected, but reasonable.

Xiao Chen slowly leaned back in his seat. The dim light inside the car cast flickering shadows on his face, outlining the hard lines of his jaw. Before entering the Ancient Sea Secret Realm and receiving the inheritance, hearing such a name might have evoked a sense of solemnity.

but now……

Third on the top rankings?
so what.

His path was one of facing death to find answers in desperate situations and challenging fate.

Those who stand in his way, whether gods or demons, can be slain. An indescribable sense of disdain flashed in his eyes, not the arrogance of youth, but absolute confidence based on his own strength and the karma he bore... It was as if the title of third on the peak ranking was nothing more than an insignificant code name to him.

"Regarding that Xiao Shenwang and my wife Jiang Meng, use all the resources at your disposal to continue the investigation."

Xiao Chen's voice was calm yet carried an undeniable decisiveness. Every word was like a steel needle chilled to ice, piercing the carriage. "Report any clue, no matter how small, to me immediately." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the location markers for the capital on the screen, and added, "Focus on the capital, and those... ancient forces hidden in the shadows."

"understand!"

Zhuang Yuan and Li Can responded in unison, their expressions extremely solemn, their backs ramrod straight, not daring to slack off in the slightest... Xiao Chen's tone was calm, but it conveyed an absolute authority that "orders must be obeyed," allowing no room for perfunctory responses.

"Is there anything else?"

Xiao Chen raised his hand and pushed open the car door, preparing to get out. The night wind had already rushed into the car, lifting a corner of his black robe, carrying a faint smell of blood.

Li Can hesitated for a moment, then quickly said, "Mr. Xiao, there's something else I need to remind you of. Do you remember those infiltrators from 'Extreme Yin Island' that we dealt with in the ancient city?"

Xiao Chen recalled for a moment, his fingertips twitched slightly, and he nodded. They were nothing more than a group of clowns practicing unorthodox methods and possessing mixed auras, attempting to steal his company's core secrets. He dealt with them casually and they weren't worth taking seriously.

“The activity of Jiyin Island on the dark web and various gray channels has increased abnormally recently.” Li Can’s tone was serious, and he spoke very quickly. “Our overseas intelligence agents have sent back vague clues. They seem to be planning a ‘retaliation operation’ against the Xunjiang Group, and the target… is very likely to be you personally. This group is cunning and ruthless, and they are used to using poison and assassination. They will stop at nothing. You need to be very careful.”

"Extreme Yin Island?"

Xiao Chen's lips curled into a faint, yet chillingly cold, smile. The smile didn't reach his eyes, only revealing an icy desolation and contempt. "If they dare set foot in the Western Region again..."

The car door was pushed open completely, and the biting night wind howled in, making his robes flutter. The invisible pressure emanating from him seemed to freeze the air outside the car.

"...I will show them what it truly means for 'a hundred ghosts to roam at night, and all demons to fall silent'."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Chen's figure blurred and disappeared into the night, leaving only those harsh words, filled with iron and blood, echoing in the carriage for a long time, sending a chill down Zhuang Yuan and Li Can's spines.

The two looked at each other and saw deep shock and awe in each other's eyes.

This Mr. Xiao showed no fear in the face of a terrifying opponent ranked third on the peak list; and towards notorious foreign enemies, he was filled with murderous intent, regarding them as mere ants. Just how terrifying was his confidence?
...

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Western Region New Martial Arts Association, in the top-floor conference room.

The lights were bright, but the atmosphere was as oppressive as the deep sea before a storm, and even breathing felt heavy with pressure.

Ao Tianchen, the uncrowned king of the martial arts world in the western region, was standing with his back to the long table, facing the dazzling night view of the provincial capital through the floor-to-ceiling windows. But there was no appreciation in his eyes, only an unyielding gloom and rage, like a ferocious beast poised to pounce.

He hadn't slept all night; the whites of his eyes were covered with ferocious red blood vessels, and the murderous intent in his eyes was almost overflowing.

The celebration banquet for his re-election as the head of the New Martial Arts Association is about to begin, which should be a glorious moment to entertain guests from all directions and show off his power.

But recently, strange things have been happening frequently in the western region, with constant setbacks... What pains him even more is that his brother-in-law, Li Sheng, is dead! (End of Chapter)