My Ares Son-in-Law

"Idiot!" Xiao Chen replied coldly, his eyes not wavering at all. He knew very well that the movement in the lake was serious, and even he had to be cautious, let alone these unprepared companions.

But what Xiao Chen was more worried about was that once the unknown spiritual creature fully awakened, these idiots would not be able to escape unscathed unless he took action.

"Oh no, my hairpin!" At this moment, the sunlight shone through the sparse clouds and sprinkled on the earth in patches. Sophie's scream was like a startled bird in the early morning, sharp and rapid, and instantly penetrated the tense air around her because of the unknown.

Her face suddenly changed, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and her anxious eyes searched every possible corner around her. What was flashing in her eyes was not only the panic of losing important items, but also the deep longing for her grandmother.

To her, the hairpin is more than just an ornament. It is a bridge between the past and the present, carrying countless warm memories and the kindness of her grandmother. She trembled and choked with tears as she spoke: "That is a relic left to me by my grandmother. I...can't lose it."

"I'll get it for you!" Bai Mingfa jumped up from his seat immediately after hearing this, his eyes flashing with a hint of eagerness and a desire to win Sophie's favor. His words were filled with unquestionable determination, as if he could do something for her to narrow the distance between them.

"Wait a minute!" Xiao Chen's voice sounded at the right time, like a steady bell. He stepped forward gently, his eyes revealing an unquestionable seriousness and reminder. He reached out and gently pressed Bai Mingfa's shoulder, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone: "I'd better go. The situation over there is complicated, and there are unknown dangers lurking."

Bai Mingfa was stunned when he heard this, then a playful smile appeared on his lips. The laugh floated in the breeze, with a bit of unruliness and confidence: "Hahahaha! You kid, just to show off in front of this girl, you actually made up such a thing to scare me. You are so stupid. Do you think I am an idiot and would be fooled by such stupid words of yours?"

"I, Bai Mingfa, have to do this today. I will naturally retrieve Sophie's things myself." His words revealed an unquestionable persistence and determination, as if no matter how dangerous the road ahead was, it could not stop him from moving forward.

After saying that, Bai Mingfa turned around without hesitation and walked towards the sparkling lake with firm steps. The sunlight danced on the water, giving his back a golden outline.

Xiao Chen shook his head gently, a barely perceptible worry flashed in his eyes, then he turned around and said to Sophie gently but firmly: "Later, no matter what happens, please remember to follow me closely, I will protect you." His voice was low and powerful, and every word was filled with an unquestionable sense of security.

Sophie's eyes flashed with gratitude and trust when she heard this. She knew Xiao Chen too well, and this understanding made her know that what Xiao Chen said was true without asking any more questions. She nodded slightly and responded with a "yeah!", the voice was small but full of determination and trust.

At this time, Zhang Qiaoqiao, who was standing by, heard this and a mocking smile appeared on her lips. She glanced at Xiao Chen with disdain and said coldly: "A coward who doesn't even dare to face Wang Li's challenge head-on is now pretending to be a hero here. It's really laughable." Her voice was sharp and piercing, like a sharp knife, trying to cut the tense air around her.

Xiao Chen turned a deaf ear to Zhang Qiaoqiao's sarcasm. His eyes remained cold, as if he hadn't heard it. He just stared at the distance more intently. There was an unknown place that Bai Mingfa was about to explore, and it was also a place full of dangers. In this tense atmosphere, a sudden scream of fear broke the silence. The voice came from Bai Mingfa. He stumbled and rolled towards the direction of the crowd, his face full of fear and despair.

Behind him, the originally calm lake surface seemed to be stirred by an invisible force. The lake water surged and roared like a giant beast, raising huge waves several meters high, as if to swallow everything. This scene made everyone present hold their breath, and their hearts were filled with shock and fear.

In the lake, a giant python slowly revealed its huge body. It was astonishingly long, more than ten meters long, like a giant dragon winding among the blue waves.

Its body was unusually sturdy, with a diameter comparable to that of a thick bucket. Its scales gleamed coldly in the sun, revealing its power and majesty that should not be underestimated. Its huge eyes flashed with greed and cruelty, as if it could easily swallow an adult whole with a slight closing, leaving no trace.

Upon seeing this, Bai Mingfa's face turned pale as paper in an instant. Fear made his voice change tone. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Save me, save me!" The voice was filled with despair and helplessness, and it echoed in the empty lakeside, sounding particularly harsh.

However, the crowd around them was in a panic, and no one dared to step forward easily. Even Wang Li, who usually boasted of his bravery and loyalty to Bai Mingfa, and Zhang Qiaoqiao, who was always known for her courage, were frightened and turned around, desperately fleeing from this dangerous place.

At this critical moment, Sophie made an unexpected decision. She took a deep breath, and a trace of determination and resoluteness flashed in her eyes. Sophie was not an ordinary person. She had certain strength and courage. More importantly, she knew that Bai Mingfa was in danger just to help her get the hairpin back.

This gratitude and responsibility made it impossible for her to stand idly by.

Sophie then stepped forward, stretched out her body, and rushed to the dangerous lakeside as swiftly as a cheetah. Her movements were swift and powerful, and every step revealed her strength and determination that should not be underestimated.

Sophie rushed towards Bai Mingfa at an extremely fast speed, like a fallen leaf in the wind, and came to his side in an instant. Without hesitation, she used her body to protect him tightly behind her, and her voice was filled with unquestionable determination: "Go!" Her eyes flashed with determination and courage, as if at this moment, she had already put life and death aside.

However, at this critical moment, Bai Mingfa's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations. He looked at the giant python's huge body getting closer and closer, with a flash of fear and selfishness in his eyes. Suddenly, he exerted force and pushed Sophie towards the giant python that was about to open its mouth.

This was just a split-second decision, an instinctive subconscious reaction, and he had only one thought in his mind: if someone could hold back this terrifying creature, he could buy more time to escape. (End of this chapter)