My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen snorted coldly, his tone full of sarcasm: "A bunch of trash! Your own patriarch is in prison, but instead of trying to rescue him, you are working for the forces behind him. What's the point of such incompetent and cowardly people staying in this world?"

Hai Junsheng, who was usually considered a well-known figure in the Hai family, lowered his head at this moment, and spoke in a low and helpless voice:
"Your Excellency doesn't know that Lin Wei is Chang Hao's mistress and is deeply connected with the Shadow King. Our Hai family is just an insignificant pawn in her hand. If we go against her wishes, I'm afraid the entire Hai family will face a catastrophe. We...we have no choice!"

At this point, Hai Junsheng's tone revealed a bit of bitterness and helplessness, as if he was lamenting for himself and the fate of the entire Hai family. However, under Xiao Chen's cold and resolute gaze, these reasons seemed so pale and powerless.

"nonsense!"

This roar was like a bolt from the blue, suddenly exploding in the crowd and instantly attracting everyone's attention.

A young man stepped forward, his face twisted with anger, his eyes blazing with fire, pointing directly at Hai Junsheng, and yelling:

"Hai Junsheng, how dare you act so pretentiously here! Others may not know the whereabouts of the patriarch, but you definitely cannot be completely ignorant! Wasn't it you who personally selected the secret place where the patriarch was imprisoned? How can you be so ungrateful and disregard the life and death of your family!"

Every word of the young man's words was as sharp as a knife, and hit Hai Junsheng's sore spot directly. Hai Junsheng's face turned livid in an instant, and he stared at Hai Mu in astonishment, his eyes full of complex emotions of disbelief and anger.

He never expected that the secret he had been carefully hiding would be revealed so bluntly by Haimu in such an occasion.

"Hai Mu, you!" Hai Junsheng shouted angrily, his voice containing both shock and anger, but more importantly, a deep despair.

He didn't expect that the scene he least wanted to see actually happened. Haimu, the young man whom he had abandoned and despised, actually dealt him such a fatal blow at this critical moment.

Xiao Chen stood aside indifferently, quietly observing the scene. There was no warmth in his eyes, as if he was watching a play that had nothing to do with him.

However, when Hai Junsheng's gaze turned to him, his knees bent involuntarily with a "thump" sound, and Xiao Chen's mouth curled up with a hint of sneer.

"Don't kill me, don't kill me..." Hai Junsheng's voice was filled with tears. He knelt on the ground, holding Xiao Chen's clothes tightly with both hands, as if this was the only life-saving straw he could grasp. "I will take you there, I will take you to find the head of the family. As long as you don't kill me, I am willing to do anything for you!"

At this time, Hai Junsheng had completely lost his former dignity and pride, and his eyes were filled with fear and the desire to survive. He knew clearly that he no longer had the need to hide anything, and he no longer had the courage to resist.

His only thought now was that he hoped Xiao Chen would let him go and give him a chance to survive.

"Lead the way!" Xiao Chen's voice was as cold as ice, and every word seemed to carry unquestionable majesty. His eyes were deep and cold, as if he could see through people's hearts, but it was impossible to guess his true thoughts at the moment. The atmosphere around him became more solemn because of his words, and everyone felt the powerful aura emanating from him.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Hai Junsheng responded quickly, his voice trembling. He did not dare to be negligent, and turned around and walked in front to lead the way for Xiao Chen and his group. Although his pace was fast, each step seemed extremely heavy, as if he was carrying a heavy burden.

The group followed Hai Junsheng silently, passing through the winding and complicated corridors, bypassing the heavy guards, and heading towards the place where Hailingshan was imprisoned. There was a repressive and tense atmosphere in the air, and everyone held their breath, fearing that any sound would alarm something.

"Your name is Haimu?" Xiao Chen, who was walking in the team, suddenly spoke up, breaking the silence. His voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone.

"Yeah!" Hai Mu nodded in response. He looked up at Xiao Chen, his eyes flashing with complex emotions. He was in awe of Xiao Chen's strength, but also helpless about his own fate.

"I am a descendant of the Hai family's side branch. I originally wanted to seek refuge with the main family. Who would have thought that when I arrived at the Hai family, the family was experiencing a huge change. In order to survive, I had to compromise and become Hai Junsheng's disciple. Originally, I planned to assist Hai Junsheng in driving away Lin Wei and rebuilding the Hai family."

"However, this man is stubborn and self-willed. He refused to listen to advice and insisted on teaming up with that evil woman Lin Wei, imprisoning the head of the family, and determined to be your enemy. I reminded him many times, but he turned a deaf ear and finally drove me away." At this point, Hai Mu's eyes flashed with indignation and unwillingness.

"It's rare to find someone as strong-willed as you in the Hai family. In this turbulent time, I thought the Hai family's backbone had been bent, but I didn't expect to see someone as strong-willed as you." Xiao Chen's mouth curled up into a faint smile, which showed both approval for Hai Mu and some emotion for the current situation of the Hai family. His words revealed an inexplicable power, as if it could penetrate people's hearts and give them confidence and courage.

"In fact, I have heard of your name a long time ago, Hai Mu." Xiao Chen continued, with a kind and warm tone, "Hai Yanyu once mentioned to me the difficult time when she was forced to leave her hometown and go to Hangzhou when she was young. She said that during those most helpless days, it was your family who extended a helping hand and gave her warmth and hope. She always kept this kindness in her heart and never forgot it."

When Xiao Chen mentioned Hai Yanyu, Hai Mu's eyes flashed with complex emotions. It was a remembrance of the good old days, and also a helpless sigh for the current situation.

"Yanyu, she is indeed a good person." Haimu said softly, his tone full of respect and gratitude, "Since she became the island master of Xiake Island, she has not forgotten the kindness of our Hai family. She has helped us many times, allowing us to breathe in difficult times. It's a pity..."

At this point, Haimu's voice could not help but lower, and a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes. He seemed to be recalling the misfortunes that his family had encountered, and those painful and desperate experiences made it difficult for him to let go.

Xiao Chen listened to Hai Mu's story quietly, his eyes full of understanding and sympathy. He understood that in this turbulent era, every family was struggling for survival, and the hardships experienced by the Hai family were even more heartbreaking.

He did not continue to ask questions, but just gently patted Haimu's shoulder, giving him comfort and encouragement in a silent way. (End of this chapter)