My Ares Son-in-Law

The feeling of tidying up Bai Ming's hair made Xiao Chen feel a kind of pleasure when he was bored.

Just when the atmosphere was a little awkward, a young man in a black sportswear slowly got out of another car. He had an upright posture, steady steps, and an aura that could not be ignored.

He smiled at Xiao Chen, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and friendliness: "I heard that Brother Xiao is a martial artist? I have heard of your name for a long time, and today I meet you, and it is indeed true."

"Wang Li!" When Bai Mingfa saw Wang Li appear, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously grinned, revealing a meaningful smile.

"Brother Xiao, you are not just a simple martial artist as rumored by the outside world. It is said that you are a hidden master. Wang Li is also a leader in our circle. We are both martial artists. It is rare for us to get together today. Why don't we take advantage of this great time to learn from each other?"

His tone was both inviting and provocative, and he seemed to be looking forward to this unexpected contest.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's eyes lightly swept across Wang Li and Bai Mingfa. His eyes seemed to contain countless stories, yet they seemed unusually indifferent.

He shook his head slightly, his tone lazily and disdainfully: "Not interested."

These three words are brief and powerful, as if they are an indifferent response to all the fights. "It's such a beautiful day, and the scenery is pleasant. Wouldn't it be a big spoiler to fight with a brawny man who doesn't understand romance? What's more, I have an appointment with someone for dinner, and she is waiting for me to go back and taste her cooking."

At this point, a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on Xiao Chen's face, which was a reflection of his deep concern and expectation for someone.

Wang Li was not angry when he saw this, but laughed out loud, his laughter was hearty and infectious. He walked to Xiao Chen with big strides and patted him on the shoulder gently, his action full of friendliness and respect.

"Brother Xiao, why do you have to keep people at a distance? We warriors should support each other and make progress together. Although this mountain is beautiful, it is also full of dangers. Rumor has it that there are ferocious beasts. If you really have such amazing skills, wouldn't it be better for us to work together to protect everyone and make this gathering more successful?"

As he spoke, the true energy gathered on Wang Li's palm like a trickle of water. Although the light was not dazzling, it contained amazing power.

He thought to himself that if this energy were applied to an ordinary person, even a slight touch would be enough to break the opponent's tendons and shatter his hand bones; even those with a shallower cultivation level would inevitably be seriously injured and spit out blood. However, when he slowly injected this energy into Xiao Chen's body, he unexpectedly encountered unprecedented resistance.

Xiao Chen stood there, his face as calm as water, as if he was completely unaware of Wang Li's hidden power. The moment the true energy touched Xiao Chen's body, it disappeared without a trace, without causing any ripples.

Wang Li was shocked and looked at Xiao Chen in disbelief. His deep eyes seemed to hide endless mysteries and power.

Wang Li was unwilling to give up and decided to try again. He took a deep breath and mobilized all the Qi in his body. This time, he poured more strength and determination into it. The Qi in his palm condensed into a more powerful force, like a river bursting its banks, surging into Xiao Chen's body.

However, the result was still shocking. Xiao Chen's body seemed to be protected by an invisible barrier. No matter how Wang Li tried, the true qi could not penetrate at all. The smile on Wang Li's face gradually solidified, replaced by disbelief and shock. "I say, Brother Wang," Xiao Chen finally spoke, with a bit of teasing and laughter in his voice, "Your hand on my shoulder seems to be a little too long." He smiled lightly as he spoke, and his shoulders shook lightly. The action seemed casual, but it contained subtle rhythm and power.

Wang Li felt an irresistible force coming from Xiao Chen's shoulder, and instantly spread throughout his body, as if an electric current was passing through him, causing him to involuntarily let go of the hand and retreat. He staggered a few steps before he could barely stand firm. His face instantly turned as pale as paper, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

But at this time Wang Li pretended that nothing had happened, but in fact his palms had become charred.

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Chen's lips. He did not really intend to use heavy hands on Wang Li. He just wanted to teach him a profound lesson in a gentle yet dignified way.

His words revealed a sense of ease and casualness, as if everything that had just happened was just a little joke between friends:
"I'm sorry, my family is always worried that I'll be wronged outside, so they specially prepared a special weapon for me, just in case. You are a warrior, and your cultivation is quite good, so this little storm should not be a problem for you, right?"

Wang Li was indignant when he heard this, but he also knew that it was not the right time to lose his temper. He secretly complained, but had to force a bitter smile on his face to hide his embarrassment and resentment.

How could he say that he was in trouble? That would undoubtedly be self-humiliating and would only make everyone present look down on him even more. "It's okay, it's okay!" He responded repeatedly, with a bit of reluctance and helplessness in his tone, and then turned around, trying to divert the topic to another place to ease the current awkward atmosphere.

"Everyone, let's get moving quickly. Let's divide the things and prepare to move them up the mountain. We have to walk the entire way up the mountain by ourselves!" There was some appeal in Wang Li's words. He tried to make himself look calmer, as if everything that had just happened had not affected him at all.

After that, he strode to the back of the car, his movements revealing an unquestionable determination. He skillfully opened the trunk, which was neatly filled with various equipment needed for camping and exploration.

Bai Mingfa's gaze moved between Xiao Chen and Wang Li, and finally he came to Wang Li's side. His eyes suddenly changed, and his gaze fixed on Wang Li's charred hand. His expression instantly became complicated and indistinct, showing shock and a bit of disbelief.

He slowly approached Wang Li, his eyes full of concern and confusion. It was only then that he noticed the injuries Wang Li tried hard to conceal - the charred skin and exposed bones on his palms were shocking, as if he had been baptized by fire.

Seeing this, Wang Li quickly took out a pair of thick gloves from his pocket, his movements were a bit flustered and hurried, for fear that more people would notice his embarrassment.

He put on the gloves quickly and skillfully. The gloves seemed to be something he always had on hand to deal with emergencies like this. After putting on the gloves, he exhaled softly, as if all the pain and embarrassment were sealed under the layer of cloth.

"What's going on?" Bai Mingfa looked around and made sure that no one was paying attention to this side. He lowered his voice, his tone full of anxiety and worry.

(End of this chapter)