My Ares Son-in-Law

Master Wan knew very well that without those powerful backers, he wouldn't be able to control the martial arts world in the provincial capital with his limited abilities, let alone establish himself in this chaotic world.

This young man in front of me is definitely not as simple as he appears on the surface.

He forced back his trembling, raised his head, his eyes filled with fear, yet he tried to appear calm as he asked:
"Who exactly are you? Although you are very powerful, I, Master Wan, am not without backing. You'd better think carefully, or you'll force me into a fight to the death!"

The threat in his words was faint; it was more of a tentative probe stemming from a lack of confidence. He was implying to Xiao Chen that he had powerful backers, and if things really escalated, no one would benefit.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's lips curled into a cold smile. His tone remained calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve:
“I know you have powerful connections, but I really don’t like what you’re doing right now. I’m giving you a chance: have that conman next to you return all the money Zhou Fenfang was swindled out of, and then the two of you go to the police station to turn yourselves in.”

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the pale-faced, butter-haired man, and added, "In this way, you might still have a chance to survive."

Master Wan was trembling with anger, yet he dared not make the slightest move... Anyone who dared to speak to him in such a tone was either a madman or possessed absolute power and background, and the young man before him was clearly the latter.

He knew in his heart that he couldn't afford to offend the other party, but his years of pride made him unwilling to just bow his head.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his fear and anger, and cautiously asked, "Who is behind you? May I make a call? If there is any misunderstanding, we can talk it over."

Xiao Chen smiled but didn't answer. Instead, he took out his phone and dialed a number... Zhuang Yuan, the garrison commander of the Western Region.

The call was answered almost instantly, and Zhuang Yuan's extremely respectful voice came through the receiver without the slightest hesitation, as if he had been waiting for a long time: "Mr. Xiao, what are your instructions?"

The word "Mr. Xiao" was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

Wan Baye's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition surged into his mind... The person who could command such respect from the garrison commander of the Western Region must be someone of extraordinary status!
Xiao Chen spoke calmly, his tone completely flat, as if he were talking about something trivial: "Do you know someone in the city called Master Wan?"

Zhuang Yuan quickly responded with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of disdain:

“Mr. Xiao, I certainly know this Wan Ba ​​you’re talking about! This guy does some petty theft and thievery in the provincial capital, and he acts lawlessly because he has some influence behind him.”

If he hadn't done something truly heinous before, even with his connections, I would have dealt with him long ago!

As he spoke, Zhuang Yuan's tone became cautious again, and he quickly asked, "This guy has been trying to bribe me, but I've refused him every time. I've also warned him several times. What, has this kid offended you, Mr. Xiao?"

Xiao Chen said casually, "It's nothing serious. This kid was protecting a fraudulent company, and he swindled some money from my friend's aunt. He even had his men beat people up."

"Great! That's really great!" Zhuang Yuan on the other end of the phone exploded instantly, his anger practically bursting through the receiver.

"That brat Wan Ba, is he tired of living? He even dares to mess with your people, Mr. Xiao! Where are you now? I'll take men over there right away and arrest him and everyone from that fraudulent company, and give you an explanation!"

Xiao Chen said calmly, "No need for you to come over in person. Just call him and talk to him." After saying that, he handed the phone to the bewildered Wan Baye, saying casually, "Here, take this."

Wan Baye was filled with mixed feelings. On one hand, he was suspicious of Xiao Chen's identity, and on the other hand, he was wary of the voice on the other end of the phone.

Looking at Xiao Chen's calm and collected demeanor, he didn't think he was acting.

But this young man in front of me is dressed very plainly, and the total value of his clothes is probably less than 500 yuan. He doesn't look like someone with a big background. What kind of big shot can he find to back him up?

Although his heart was filled with disdain and suspicion, a deep-seated fear still made him subconsciously take the phone and tentatively speak, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible arrogance:

"Hey, I'm Master Wan. Who are you? You want to back this kid up? Don't you even know if you have the ability?"

"Wan Ba! Who do you think you are, daring to call yourself 'Master' in front of me?"

On the phone, Zhuang Yuan launched into a tirade of angry words, his voice loud and authoritative.

"I think you're tired of living! You dare to provoke even our garrison's distinguished guest, and even dare to touch the people around him? Believe me or not, tonight I'll send you and all your scum to the underworld!"

That voice was all too familiar to Master Wan… It was Zhuang Yuan, the garrison commander of the Western Region! The big shot he desperately wanted to curry favor with, yet could hardly even get a glimpse of!
He said... he had offended a distinguished guest of the naval base?
Wan Baye's mind went blank with a "buzz," and he almost dropped his phone.

He slowly turned his head and looked at Xiao Chen, who was standing calmly to the side. His pupils suddenly contracted... Could it be that this ordinary-looking young man in front of him was the "distinguished guest" that Zhuang Zhenshou was talking about?
It's over! It's completely over!
Having lived in the provincial capital of the western region for so many years, the people he dared not provoke the War God Alliance and the Garrison Command were the ones he dared not mess with the most.

The War God Alliance was incredibly powerful, and the Garrison Command held the power of life and death. These were two entities he looked up to his entire life.

Now, he has inadvertently provoked a distinguished guest whom even the town garrison commander treats with utmost respect, which is tantamount to courting death!
Overwhelmed by immense fear, he abandoned all pride and pleaded in a trembling voice over the phone:

"Zhou Shou! Please don't be angry, it's all a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding! I had no idea this gentleman was your distinguished guest. If I had known, I wouldn't have dared to offend him even if you gave me a hundred lives..."

"Shut up!" Zhuang Yuan's angry shout rang out again, his tone full of impatience. "Mr. Xiao's identity is confidential. If you dare to utter even a single word, I'll make sure you shut up immediately and never speak again!"

Master Wan was trembling more violently than a leaf, his teeth chattering. He hurriedly kowtowed into the phone, remaining respectful even though the other person couldn't see him.

"Yes, yes, yes! Town Chief Zhuang, I deserve to die, I deserve to die! I will definitely follow Mr. Xiao's instructions and handle things properly, I will absolutely not dare to make the slightest mistake! Please don't kill me, please give me a chance!"

He knew in his heart that Zhuang Yuan was not joking.

A person who commands such reverence from the town garrison commander must possess an extremely terrifying status. Let alone a mere middleman like him, even the powerful figures behind him are likely untouchable. (End of Chapter)