My Ares Son-in-Law

As soon as he finished speaking, the other powerful figures around him echoed him, their voices excited, their eyes filled with greed and resentment. They were all indignant, as if Xiao Chen had really stolen what should have belonged to them.

“That’s right! Mr. Bai is right! Since that extraordinary treasure was born in our Central Region, it should belong to the strong people of our Central Region. It’s not up to an outsider to get his hands on it!”

"Make him hand it over right now! Otherwise, we'll join forces to cripple him and take back the treasure!"

"Outsiders dare to act wildly in our Central Region! They're simply ignorant of their own limitations!"

The crowd's discussions rose and fell, and the murderous aura intensified once again. Their eyes were fixed on Xiao Chen, as if they would immediately swarm him and tear him to pieces if he refused to hand over the treasure.

After listening to everyone's words, Bai Shi remained calm. He turned his gaze to Xiao Chen again, his tone even, yet carrying a hint of probing:
"Young friend, is what they say true? Is that extraordinary treasure really on you?"

Xiao Chen met his gaze, his expression calm, his tone even, without any concealment or compromise, and said simply:

"What does it matter if I'm here or not? It seems to have nothing to do with you."

Bai Shi's eyes flashed, a hint of surprise flickering in them, before his tone softened, and he spoke with a touch of "goodwill":
“Young friend, I know you may have some skills. You are no ordinary person to be able to obtain a rare treasure from the valley.”

But I advise you, if the treasure is truly on you, then hand it over obediently. I, Bai Shijing, hereby promise to ensure your safe departure from Wanhua Mountain, and no one will dare to stop you.

If you're not here, then this matter is none of your concern; you can do as you please.

Xiao Chen suddenly smiled, a faint smile carrying a hint of cold mockery and disdain, as he slowly said:

"Well done, Mr. Shiraishi, you've got a good plan."

That treasure was obtained through my own hard work and risking my life; it embodies my blood and sweat. Why should I hand it over to someone else in exchange for a so-called 'safe departure'?

Bai Shi's expression darkened slightly, and his aura turned colder... He had kindly offered his advice, but he hadn't expected this young man to be so ungrateful and show him no respect whatsoever.

"Young friend, you are too young and do not yet know the rules of this world."

His tone turned serious, carrying a hint of reprimand.

"In the martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom, the law of the jungle has always prevailed, with the strong being respected."

Only those with power are qualified to possess treasures and set the rules.

You are young, and even if you are exceptionally talented, your strength is ultimately limited. Even if you obtain the treasure, you will not be able to protect it and will only bring disaster upon yourself, causing endless trouble.

I'm asking you to hand over the treasure not to make things difficult for you, but for your own good.

Xiao Chen looked at him calmly, then suddenly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of amusement, yet also an undeniable confidence:

"In your opinion, Mr. Yibai, do I have the strength to protect this treasure? Do I have the strength to leave here alive?"

Bai Shijing scrutinized Xiao Chen from head to toe, his gaze sharp as he carefully sensed the aura surrounding him...

Xiao Chen's aura was restrained, seemingly calm, yet subtly revealing an unfathomable depth. However, in his view, even the most gifted young person could never compare to seasoned veterans who had been established for many years. He slowly shook his head, his tone tinged with regret:
"You're so young, even if you're very capable, how strong can you be?"

Each of these people present is a powerful figure who has been famous in the Central Region for many years. Among them are many experts in the mid-to-late stages of the Celestial Realm. Even I would need to exert some effort if they joined forces.

Do you think you can leave here alive on your own?

Xiao Chen didn't speak, but the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a faint smile. The smile was calm and composed, with a hint of confidence that he was in control of everything. There was no panic or fear in the slightest.

That smile sent a chill down Bai Shijing's spine, and a strange unease suddenly rose in his heart...

This young man was far too calm, unusually so, as if he had everything under control and didn't take any of the powerful figures present seriously.

Could it be that I really misjudged him? Is this kid far stronger than I imagined?
Bai Qiaoli, standing to the side, was extremely anxious seeing the stalemate. She tightly gripped Bai Shijing's arm with both hands, shaking it incessantly, her tone urgent and tinged with a hint of coquetry:

"Dad, please help him! He really saved our lives. If it weren't for him, Xianglan and I would have died at Lin Peng's hands long ago! He's a good man, you can't just stand by and watch him be bullied by these people!"

Qin Xianglan also stepped forward, her expression earnest and her tone firm:

"Uncle Bai, Mr. Xiao's strength far exceeds your imagination. Those people are no match for Mr. Xiao at all."

"I beg you to intervene and mediate. Stop them from making things difficult for Mr. Xiao; otherwise, they'll only be courting disaster."

Bai Shijing glanced at Bai Qiaoli, who looked anxious, then at Qin Xianglan, who had a resolute expression, and remained silent for a moment...

He knew that the two girls never lied, especially Qin Xianglan, who was calm and reserved and never exaggerated.

But he found it hard to believe that such a young man could possess the strength to overwhelm all the Celestial Realm experts present.

After a long silence, he slowly shook his head, his tone tinged with helplessness:
"Xianglan, Qiaoli, it's not that I don't want to help. The rules of the martial arts world are that the strong prey on the weak and the mighty are respected. This has been the way it has been since ancient times, and it's not something I can break alone."

Since he refuses to hand over the treasure, he must bear the corresponding consequences.

After saying that, he looked at Xiao Chen again, his eyes filled with deep regret, and said in a heavy tone, "Young friend, I'll ask you one last time, will you hand over that rare treasure or not?"

Xiao Chen met his gaze, her expression remaining calm, her tone firm, and without the slightest hesitation, she uttered two words: "I won't hand it over."

Shiraishi sighed softly, the regret in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by a hint of indifference...

Since this young man is so ungrateful and insists on courting death, there's no need for him to help him anymore. After all, he can't afford to offend so many top powers in the central region for the sake of a stranger like this young man.

He slowly took a few steps back, creating some distance, and said calmly, "Since that's the case, then let's see who has the best skills. I won't interfere; you can settle your own scores."

When the crowd saw that Bai Shijing had clearly stated that he would not interfere, they immediately became bolder. The fear on their faces vanished instantly, replaced by arrogance and greed.

They were initially hesitant to act, fearing Bai Shijing would protect Xiao Chen, but now that Bai Shijing had clearly chosen to stand by and watch, they naturally wouldn't hold back. (End of Chapter)