My Ares Son-in-Law

"After we rescue Hailingshan, you will stay by his side and assist him." Xiao Chen looked at Haimu seriously, his tone full of trust and expectation.

"You have extraordinary courage and firm belief. I believe you can be his right-hand man. At the same time, I also hope that you can serve as my spokesperson in the Hai family, help me better understand this family, and work together for its future."

"This! Is this true?" Hai Mu's voice was filled with disbelief and his eyes were full of surprise and disbelief. He had never thought that a member of a branch family like himself, who was on the edge of the Hai family, could gain Xiao Chen's recognition and trust so quickly.

This sudden honor made him feel a little overwhelmed for a moment, as if he was in a dream.

Seeing this, Xiao Chen raised a gentle smile, which was full of affirmation and encouragement for Hai Mu.

"Of course it's true. I always believe that a person's value does not depend on his origin or status, but on his character and ability. You have backbone, wisdom, and a heart that works tirelessly for the revival of the family. How can you be bad?"

Xiao Chen's words were like a gentle spring breeze, warm and powerful, causing Hai Mu's excitement and gratitude to surge like a tide.

Hai Mu stood there in a daze, feeling mixed emotions. He had never thought that he could become a "thousand-mile horse" in the eyes of others, and he never dared to hope to meet a "Bo Le" like Xiao Chen. But at this moment, all this happened to him so realistically.

He felt an unprecedented power surging in his chest, which was the vision for the future, the firm belief in the family's revival, and the deep gratitude and loyalty to Xiao Chen.

He knew that although he could not say that he was a real talent, his love and sense of responsibility for the family, as well as his hidden talents and ambitions, were his most valuable assets. Now, having met a wise leader like Xiao Chen, he seemed to see the light of hope for the family's revival, and also saw a broad stage for himself to realize his life value.

Just as Haimu was still immersed in this sudden joy and excitement, the crowd in front suddenly stopped.

Hai Junsheng slowly walked up to the crowd, his expression full of respect and caution. He bowed slightly and said to Xiao Chen, "Mr. Xiao, after all these twists and turns, we finally arrived here. Hailing Mountain is imprisoned in a secret place behind this rockery. Please allow me to open the door to the truth for you."

After saying this, he lightly walked to the seemingly ordinary rockery, his eyes flickering with complex emotions. He stretched out his finger and lightly and accurately touched a stone on the rockery that seemed to be placed randomly but actually contained a mystery.

As his fingers twisted gently, the stone seemed to be given life, making a slight clicking sound. Then, the entire rockery seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and slowly moved to one side, revealing a deep and narrow passage.

The passage was pitch black, with only a faint light coming from afar, adding a bit of gloom and unknown to this mysterious space. Xiao Chen's eyes passed through the passage, deep and firm, as if he had seen everything he was about to face. He nodded gently and said to Hai Junsheng: "You stay outside for now and guard this place. I will go to see Hailingshan alone."

Upon hearing this, Hai Junsheng's lips curled up into a barely perceptible smile, but then he quickly withdrew it and returned to his usual submissive attitude. He understood that Xiao Chen's move was both a sign of trust in him and a test. He nodded slightly to show his understanding.

However, Hai Mu on the side could not suppress his inner worry and anxiety. He stepped forward and said earnestly: "Mr. Xiao, please allow me to go with you. Although my ability is limited, I may be able to share your worries at the critical moment." His tone was full of sincerity and determination, and he was obviously unwilling to let Xiao Chen face the unknown danger alone.

Xiao Chen turned around, looked at Hai Mu with gentle but firm eyes, and said softly: "I appreciate your kindness, but I have to go alone on this trip. You stay here and ensure their safety with everyone else. If there is any unusual movement, you will be the pillar here and you need to respond calmly." After saying that, he glanced at Hai Junsheng indifferently. There seemed to be some deep meaning in his eyes, which made Hai Junsheng's heart shudder.

Then, Xiao Chen said no more, turned around and walked into the dark secret passage. His back gradually disappeared at the end of the passage, leaving only a series of firm footsteps, echoing in this silent space.

After about three long and tense minutes, the air was filled with an extremely depressing atmosphere. Suddenly, a strange sneer appeared on Hai Junsheng's face, and the smile looked particularly eerie in the dim light.

He turned around suddenly, his eyes as sharp as a hawk, locking onto another seemingly ordinary stone that had a hidden mechanism. He stretched out his hand without hesitation, and his fingers tightly grasped the stone like a pair of pliers. Then, a fierce force burst out from his body, and he twisted the stone fiercely.

As Hai Junsheng's hands increased in strength, the stone seemed to be given life, emitting a series of harsh friction sounds, and then the entire cave began to shake violently. The ground seemed to have turned into a turbulent sea, and the waves of vibrations made the unstable people scream in surprise, and some even fell to the ground.

"Hai Junsheng! What on earth are you doing?!" Hai Mu saw this and roared in anger. His voice was full of anger and confusion, his eyes were wide open, as if they were about to spit fire. He couldn't understand why Hai Junsheng would do such a crazy thing at this critical moment.

"What?" Hai Junsheng sneered even more, his laughter was full of ridicule and madness, "Hai Mu, Hai Mu, do you think you can sit back and relax now that you have found a new backer? Let me tell you, hidden under this cave is the last trump card of our Hai family - a mechanism that can cause the entire cave to collapse instantly and turn all living things into nothingness. That idiot Xiao Chen thought he could save Hailingshan, but he didn't know that he was just walking into a trap and seeking death!"

At this point, Hai Junsheng's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness, as if he had already seen the scene of Xiao Chen struggling desperately in the collapsed cave.

Upon hearing this, Hai Mu's face turned pale as paper in an instant. He shouted in a trembling voice: "You...you are crazy! If you do this, even the head of the family will be blown to death! Do you know what you are doing?!"

"So what?" Hai Junsheng's laughter echoed in the empty cave, with an almost crazy arrogance and arrogance. The corners of his mouth curled up with a smug arc, and his eyes flashed with extreme desire and greed for power. (End of this chapter)