My Ares Son-in-Law

After saying this, Xiao Chen gently handed Hailing Mountain on his back to Hai Yanyu. Then, he turned around and left resolutely without even glancing at the scene behind him.

Lin Wei's disappearance was like a huge rock hanging over Xiao Chen's heart, preventing him from completely relaxing his vigilance even after achieving a series of victories.

This woman, known for her cunning and changeability, might be lurking in some unknown corner at this moment, quietly observing everything and looking for a chance to escape.

Xiao Chen knew very well that the process of finding her would be a long and difficult battle, requiring him to stay awake and sharp at all times, because if he was not careful, she might slip away from under his nose again.

The same was true for the Shadow King. This cunning and treacherous enemy was so capable of hiding and escaping that even the God of War Alliance's powerful intelligence network was unable to detect any trace of him.

Xiao Chen secretly vowed in his heart that once he had the chance, he would personally take action to completely eliminate this enemy hiding in the dark to prevent future troubles. But for now, he could only temporarily bury this anger and determination deep in his heart and continue to look for the key to breaking the deadlock.

After a busy day, Xiao Chen decided to stop by Su Pharmaceutical to visit Sophie before going home.

The moment he stepped into Su's Pharmaceuticals, he felt the joy and ease in the air. When Sophie saw him, the smile on her face was as bright and beautiful as a flower blooming in spring. She excitedly held Xiao Chen's hand, with gratitude and admiration in her eyes.

"Xiao Chen, you are really my lucky star! The president of the Chamber of Commerce just came to apologize in person. His attitude was extremely sincere, and he even knelt down to apologize to me. He promised to reduce the tax burden of our Su Pharmaceutical for one year, and also gave us many unprecedented preferential policies. All this is because of you! It is you who helped Su Pharmaceutical get out of trouble and usher in new hope."

Sophie's words were full of gratitude, and every word she said was like a jumping note, playing a piece of victory music.

Sophie's joy surged like the tide. She almost couldn't help but rush forward, put her arms around Xiao Chen's neck, and turned her indescribable gratitude and admiration into a gentle and firm kiss, which gently fell on Xiao Chen's lips.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and the air was filled with an indescribable sweetness and warmth.

However, for Xiao Chen, this sudden kiss caught him off guard. As a veteran fighter, he was always able to respond quickly to various emergencies, but at this moment, facing Sophie's unreserved emotional expression, he was stunned, and an inexplicable feeling of emotion and panic surged in his heart.

He smiled bitterly to himself, secretly feeling lucky, and at the same time he had a deeper understanding of the saying "betrayal by those around you is the most terrible." If Sophie had not expressed her gratitude sincerely, but came with malicious intent, he would have been really off guard at this moment.

Just as Xiao Chen was gradually coming to his senses from the sudden emotional shock and preparing to respond to Sophie's affection, his eyes inadvertently fell on a poster on Sophie's desk.

The poster was colorful and uniquely designed. It had some patterns and words he had never seen before, exuding a mysterious and alluring atmosphere. Xiao Chen's curiosity was instantly aroused, and he couldn't help but point at the poster, with a hint of curiosity and exploration in his tone.

"What is that?" His voice was gentle and full of magnetism, and his eyes were fixed on the poster, as if he wanted to uncover the secrets and stories behind it through this question. Sophie's eyes were shining with excitement and curiosity, and she explained to Xiao Chen in detail: "Oh, the content on this poster was actually given to me by the president of the Chamber of Commerce. He told me that in the vast sea east of Tianhai, a strange scene was recently discovered - a reef that was originally hidden deep underwater, but due to the land reclamation project in the surrounding sea area, it miraculously floated to the surface. Although this island reef is small, it contains unknown secrets."

Her words are full of yearning and longing for the unknown world.

"It is said that when the first group of explorers set foot on the newly exposed island, they were shocked by the scene before them. Not only did the island grow many rare medicinal herbs in various types and colors, but they also had magical effects beyond imagination. These medicinal herbs are almost extinct in ordinary places, but they grow luxuriantly on this small island reef, as if they were treasures specially set by nature for the brave people who seek them."

Sophie's tone became more serious.

"However, the discovery of this treasure land also caused quite a stir. The Tianhai Chamber of Commerce originally planned to monopolize this resource and develop and utilize it, but it was unfortunately located on the high seas with blurred boundaries, and it soon attracted exploration teams and forces from all over the world."

"Some of them are curious about the unknown world and want to explore it and find the legendary medicinal herbs; while others are ambitious and want to take the island for themselves and enjoy everything in it."

She paused, a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Faced with this situation, the Chamber of Commerce had to change its strategy and decided to organize a strong team of warriors to go to the islands and reefs for protective exploration and medicinal material snatching. After all, the spiritual energy in that sea area is extremely abundant. It is said that even the legendary spiritual medicines from the era of immortal cultivation may appear. This is undoubtedly a huge help for warriors on the road of cultivation. But at the same time, this also means that this journey will be full of unknowns and dangers, requiring every participant to have extraordinary strength and courage."

Listening to Sophie's narration, Xiao Chen's gaze slowly fell on the poster in his hand.

Although this painting is simple, it reveals an appeal that cannot be ignored. Inscribed on it in eye-catching fonts are the words "Sincerely recruiting heroes from all walks of life to explore the mysterious islands and reefs together. Medicinal materials are purchased at high prices", as if issuing a silent invitation to every warrior who is eager for adventure and challenge.

He stroked the drawing paper gently, with mixed emotions in his heart. "How long has this happened?" Xiao Chen's voice was deep and powerful, revealing his importance and concern for this incident.

Sophie frowned slightly when she heard this, as if she was recalling every detail that the president of the Chamber of Commerce told her.

"It happened just three days ago, but news spread quickly and it has caused quite a stir," she continued.

"The president of the Chamber of Commerce specifically mentioned the danger of this island. It is said that several groups of warriors went there to explore, but they all disappeared without a trace. People speculated that they might have met with misfortune and stayed in that mysterious land forever."

At this point, Sophie's eyes flashed with worry, but it was quickly replaced by determination. (End of this chapter)