My Ares Son-in-Law

"This..." Yun Yuyan looked at Zhou Keying in surprise, her tone full of disbelief, "Keying, what exactly did you add to this porridge? This smell... is wrong!"

Zhou Keying was taken aback by her question, then smiled and said casually:
"It's just some common tonics, like Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng slices, and Polygonum multiflorum. What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

She simply wanted to help everyone improve their health; she had no idea that these ordinary medicinal herbs would undergo extraordinary changes in her hands.

Yun Yuyan opened her mouth, as if to say something, but swallowed the words back.

She could clearly sense that the medicinal properties of this porridge went beyond simply being "nourishing"...

The medicinal properties of those precious herbs were perfectly brought out and incorporated into the porridge, forming an extremely pure and gentle spiritual energy, even purer than the spiritual energy she usually absorbed during cultivation.

For ordinary people, consuming this product might only strengthen their bodies and regulate their health; but for cultivators, it could rapidly replenish their spiritual energy, aid in cultivation, and even slightly enhance their cultivation level.

But Zhou Keying has never cultivated, so how could she make such a medicinal porridge?
Just as Yun Yuyan was filled with doubt, Xiao Chen came downstairs.

He was dressed in casual home clothes, his posture was upright, and there was a hint of languor in his eyes as if he had just woken up.

As he walked to the kitchen doorway, his gaze unconsciously fell on the clay pot. He raised an eyebrow slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Keying, where did you buy these medicinal herbs?"

Xiao Chen's voice was soft, yet it carried a hint of inquiry...

He could sense that the spiritual energy in the porridge was pure and gentle, something that could not be formed by ordinary medicinal herbs. Even top-grade medicinal herbs would find it difficult to achieve such an effect.

Zhou Keying turned around, met his gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, and said softly:

"I bought it from the most famous traditional Chinese medicine shop in the provincial capital; it's all the best herbs. What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

She felt a little uneasy, afraid that the medicinal herbs she bought were not good, or that she had not cooked them correctly.

Xiao Chen gently shook his head, a gentle smile playing on his lips: "No problem, very good."

He didn't say much, nor did he reveal the secret of the porridge; some things were not yet time to be revealed.

He stepped forward, picked up a spoon, ladled out a bowl of porridge, blew on it, and took a small sip.

The warm porridge slid into his stomach and melted instantly. A pure and gentle spiritual energy flowed down his throat and into his limbs, nourishing his meridians.

His cultivation, which had been somewhat stagnant, had actually improved slightly, and he felt a sense of comfort throughout his body.

Yun Yuyan quickly ladled out a bowl, eagerly took a sip, and after finishing it, a look of surprise instantly appeared on her face. A faint spiritual glow emanated from her body, and she said excitedly:

"Keying, your cooking skills are amazing! I feel full of energy, my spiritual energy has become more active, and even the bottleneck in my cultivation has loosened a little!"

Zhou Keying felt a little embarrassed by the praise, her cheeks flushed even more, and she quickly waved her hand, saying modestly:

"It's not that exaggerated. It's just a bowl of ordinary medicinal porridge. Maybe the medicinal herbs are better, so it's more effective."

Xiao Chen sat to the side, drinking his porridge while glancing at Zhou Keying without making a sound, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Zhou Keying had never cultivated and knew nothing about pharmacology, yet the medicinal porridge she casually cooked could unleash the full medicinal properties of the herbs and generate such pure spiritual energy—this was no accident. Was it a coincidence? Or… did Zhou Keying also harbor some unknown secret?

Without giving it much thought or asking any further questions, he simply said to Zhou Keying again, "Thank you." He thanked her for her thoughtfulness and for this unexpected surprise.

Zhou Keying's face flushed instantly. She quickly lowered her head and continued serving porridge to the others, trying to hide her panic. However, she couldn't help but smile slightly, her heart filled with warmth.

After breakfast, Zhou Keying tidied up the kitchen and hurriedly went to work... The multi-billion dollar project had just been launched, and there were still many follow-up matters to be handled.

Yun Yuyan changed her clothes and went out to take care of her own business. Before leaving, she specifically told Zhou Keying to come back early that night.

Silence returned to the villa.

Xiao Chen returned to his room, closed the door, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and slowly sank his mind into his body, entering his own immortal abode.

Within the celestial abode, clouds and mist swirl, and spiritual energy abounds.

A majestic and imposing Soul Tower stands tall in the center of the Immortal Abode. Its ancient and heavy body is covered with ancient runes and emits a faint golden light, exuding majesty and holiness.

This Soul Tower is one of Xiao Chen's biggest secrets, and it is also the foundation upon which he can rapidly improve his cultivation and establish himself in the world.

Inside the tower dwell the remnant souls of ancient gods. They were once powerful deities who dominated the world, but after the vicissitudes of time, only their remnant souls remain, residing within the Soul Tower and forming a contract with Xiao Chen...

They helped Xiao Chen cultivate and improve his strength, while Xiao Chen sought opportunities for them to restore their true forms.

At this moment, the once tranquil Soul Tower suddenly trembled slightly, the runes on the tower body flashed even more brightly, and a deep and heavy voice slowly entered Xiao Chen's ears, carrying a hint of solemnity.

"Xiao Chen".

It is Mo Lihai.

He is one of the strongest deities in the Soul Tower, wielding the Chaos Pearl Umbrella, capable of summoning wind and rain, and guarding the Soul Tower. He rarely speaks unless it is something important.

With a thought, Xiao Chen's consciousness instantly entered the Soul Tower, transforming into a figure standing inside.

Inside the Soul Tower, the space is vast and boundless, with no end in sight. Countless spirit tablets stand neatly within, emitting a faint spiritual light. Each spirit tablet corresponds to the remnant soul of a sleeping deity.

Mo Lihai, holding the Hunyuan Pearl Umbrella, stood at the very front of all the spirit tablets, his expression solemn, with a hint of barely perceptible urgency between his brows.

"Mo Lihai, what's the matter that's so urgent?" Xiao Chen stepped forward, his tone calm but with a hint of inquiry... Mo Lihai's solemn expression clearly indicated that something extraordinary had happened.

Mo Lihai turned around, his gaze falling on Xiao Chen, and said in a deep voice:
"Tonight, a rare treasure will be born in Wanhua Mountain in the Central Region. The aura of this treasure is extremely powerful; I can clearly sense it even from a thousand miles away."

Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "A rare treasure? Wanhua Mountain?" He had never heard of any rare treasures in Wanhua Mountain. It seemed that this was another unexpected opportunity.

"This item is extraordinary; it is by no means an ordinary treasure."

Mo Lihai's tone grew increasingly solemn as he spoke, enunciating each word clearly.

"If we can obtain this extraordinary treasure, it will not only help our remnant souls quickly recover some of their strength, but also awaken the two new gods sleeping within the tower, allowing them to assist you in your cultivation." (End of Chapter)