My Ares Son-in-Law

The bald, burly man slapped his thigh, his tone both bold and ruthless:
"Money is no problem! With so many forces around us, if each force contributes a little, we can raise enough quickly! As long as we can kill Xiao Chen, retrieve the treasure, and avenge last night, it's worth any amount of money!"

The other representatives of the various factions nodded in agreement, their tone filled with both approval and ruthlessness... They were willing to pay any price to kill Xiao Chen and seize the rare treasure.

Seeing that everyone had made up their minds, Bai Shi slowly nodded, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes: "Alright, it's settled then. I'll immediately send someone to contact the Blood Demon Society to discuss the price and the assassination."

He paused, his tone becoming even more sinister, and said, word by word:

"Furthermore, Qin Xianglan cannot be allowed to live. She is Xiao Chen's person, extremely close to him, and knows too much about him. Keeping her alive will only cause trouble sooner or later. Let's kill her as well to eliminate any future problems!"

Everyone present nodded in agreement, without any objection... To nip the problem in the bud, one must eliminate the root cause. Since Xiao Chen is to be killed, Qin Xianglan, as a potential threat, cannot be left behind.

Just then...

"boom!"

A deafening roar suddenly came from the direction of the Bai family's gate.

Immediately afterwards, the two incredibly heavy doors, crafted from fine iron, were flung away like pieces of paper by a violent force, crashing heavily onto the floor of the hall.

A loud "bang" resounded, shaking the entire hall violently. Fine cracks appeared in the floor, and teacups, chairs, and other items on the tables were overturned, leaving a scene of utter chaos.

Everyone present was horrified, their faces turning deathly pale. They instinctively stood up, their eyes filled with shock and confusion as they looked toward the door. Who was it?
How dare they be so bold as to directly break into the Bai family's residence and even smash the Bai family's gate?
Smoke and dust filled the air, obscuring everyone's vision. Just as everyone was panicking and discussing the matter,

Two figures slowly emerged from the smoke and dust, their steps steady and their aura imposing, instantly dispelling the chaotic atmosphere in the hall.

The young man at the head of the group was dressed in ordinary casual clothes, with a calm face and indifferent expression.

But those eyes were as cold as knives, carrying a chilling pressure as they swept over everyone present, as if they were looking at a group of ants.

It was none other than Xiao Chen!
Behind him followed Qin Xianglan, whose expression was complex, showing worry, helplessness, but even more so, determination...

She knew that Xiao Chen had come today to seek justice, and no matter what happened, she would stay by his side.

Bai Shi's pupils constricted sharply, his face turned deathly pale, his body stiffened, and he gasped in disbelief:
"Xiao Chen?! You... how could you be here? Shouldn't you be at Wanhua Mountain, being protected by the Black Dragon Taoist? How dare you trespass on my Bai family's residence?"

The other representatives of the various factions also changed drastically, their eyes filled with shock and fear, and they all instinctively took a step back...

They never expected that Xiao Chen would be so bold as to dare to come to the Bai family alone, and so forcefully that he smashed down the Bai family's gate.

Lin Zhantang trembled with fear and subconsciously took two steps back, his eyes filled with terror, all traces of his previous arrogance and ruthlessness gone.
The bald, burly man clenched his fists, his face ashen, but he dared not step forward easily, his eyes filled with fear...

He had witnessed Xiao Chen's strength firsthand last night and knew that he was no match for Xiao Chen at all.

Xiao Chen's gaze slowly swept over everyone present. His eyes were cold, and his tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable pressure as he slowly spoke: "I heard everything you said just now."

He paused, a cold and mocking smile curving his lips, and a murderous intent quietly spread in his eyes: "The Blood Demon Society? Ask the Blood Demon Society to kill me? And kill Qin Xianglan too?" His voice was not loud, but it was like ice, piercing into the hearts of everyone present.

It made everyone feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, their bodies turned ice-cold, and even breathing became difficult. The arrogance and ruthlessness on their faces were instantly replaced by deep fear.

Bai Shijing took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down and suppressing his fear. He roared at Xiao Chen, attempting to intimidate him with the power of the Bai family:
"Xiao Chen, you have some nerve! This is the Bai family's residence in the Central Region, not a place for you to run wild! You dare to trespass on my Bai family's property and smash my gates. Today, I will make you pay the price!"

Xiao Chen looked at him, then suddenly laughed. The laugh was cold and mocking, tinged with disdain, and his tone, though calm, carried a devastating power.

"The Bai family? In my eyes, they are nothing but ants. How dare they be so arrogant in front of me?"

Xiao Chen's cold, disdainful smile was like a sharp, icy knife, piercing straight into Bai Shijing's heart.

A chill ran through him, and an inexplicable fear surged from his feet throughout his body, making it difficult to breathe...

He suddenly had a premonition that the Bai family was about to face annihilation today.

The next second, Xiao Chen moved.

Without any unnecessary movements or hesitation, he simply raised his hand and waved it, sending out a sharp and piercing burst of energy like an arrow shot from a bow, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart, heading straight forward.

"boom!"

A deep, muffled bang shook the hall.

The head of the aristocratic family standing at the very front didn't even have time to react; his pupils didn't even have time to contract.

He felt as if he had been hit hard by a high-speed cannonball, his body flying backward instantly and crashing heavily into the cold wall behind him, letting out a shrill scream.

His head lolled to the side, and he died instantly. Blood slowly flowed down the wall, staining a patch of blue bricks red, a shocking sight.

Blood splattered everywhere, landing on the bodies and faces of those around them, carrying a strong stench of blood that instantly filled the entire hall.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone froze on the spot, afraid to even breathe, their faces ashen, their eyes filled with unbelievable terror...

One move! Just one move! A patriarch of a powerful family at the Innate Realm was instantly killed by Xiao Chen, without even a chance to resist! This kind of strength is simply terrifying to the extreme!
Xiao Chen slowly withdrew his hand, his expression remaining calm and undisturbed. His gaze fell coldly on Bai Shijing, and his tone was indifferent.

Yet, with an irresistible air of authority, he uttered two words, one by one: "Kneel down."

Bai Shijing's face was ashen, filled with shock and rage. He forcibly suppressed his fear with anger, and suddenly raised his head, roaring at the crowd present:
"Everyone, attack together! Kill him! No matter how strong he is, he can't withstand so many of us working together! Kill him, and there will be a great reward!"

Everyone snapped out of their daze, recovering from their extreme fear, and recalling Xiao Chen's ruthlessness just now. (End of Chapter)