My Ares Son-in-Law

"boom!"

This sudden muffled sound hit Sophie's heart like a heavy hammer, and it was followed by the clear and harsh sound of clothing fibers being torn apart under the huge force.

She opened her eyes wide, and found herself being gently wrapped by an invisible force in disbelief. It was as if there was an invisible shield around her, completely isolating her from the impact of the outside world. Her body did not shake at all, and she did not feel any pain. Only Xiao Chen's solid chest was her only support, conveying warmth and peace of mind.

Her eyes involuntarily fell on Xiao Chen, who was standing with his back to the python, his figure upright and resolute, like an unshakable mountain. The giant python's huge head slammed into his back fiercely, and every collision was accompanied by the sound of clothes breaking, like a sail in a storm, which was hit hard but unyielding.

Xiao Chen's clothes had become tattered, revealing the tight muscles underneath. Every muscle seemed to contain endless strength and determination.

"Xiao Chen..." Sophie's voice trembled, with a bit of disbelief and deep gratitude. She looked at Xiao Chen, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes - surprise, gratitude, and deep worry.

At this moment, she seemed to be in a dream, and everything around her became unreal. Only Xiao Chen's familiar face gradually became clear in her eyes and became the most solid support in her heart.

Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Xiao Chen's waist, as if to confirm his existence and confirm that all this was not an illusion.

Her heartbeat quickened, resonating in sync with Xiao Chen's every breath, as if an unspoken tacit understanding and connection had been established between the two. At this moment, all the fear and despair disappeared, leaving only the cherishment of life and trust in each other.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!" Xiao Chen's words were gentle and firm, like the warm sunshine in spring, penetrating the haze in Sophie's heart and warming every corner of her.

The corners of his mouth curled up into a faint smile, which showed his calmness in the face of danger and his deep concern and comfort for Sophie. His voice was low and magnetic, gently echoing in Sophie's ears, like the most beautiful melody, soothing all her anxiety and fear.

Sophie listened to Xiao Chen's words, and her emotions surged like a tide. She couldn't help but close her eyes, letting her tears slide silently, wetting Xiao Chen's clothes. These tears were a release of past fears, and also a response to Xiao Chen's deep affection.

She had never thought that she would show her vulnerability and dependence so unreservedly at this life-and-death moment.

She likes him, and this feeling has already taken root and sprouted inadvertently, and now it is growing wildly, occupying her entire heart. She knows very well that this feeling is like a mirage, beautiful but out of reach, but she can't control her emotions and can only let it spread wantonly.

She fell in love with Xiao Chen, the man who gave her hope and strength when she was most desperate. His excellence and gentleness made her unable to extricate herself. Even though she knew that this love had no future, she was willing to sink into it.

At this moment, Sophie's heart was filled with mixed emotions. She felt happy and satisfied because she could get Xiao Chen's protection and love; but she also felt painful and helpless because this love was destined to not bear fruit.

Her mood was like a leaf caught in a strong wind, spinning and swaying in the air, and she didn't know where it would end up. But she knew that no matter what the future held, she would cherish every moment she spent with Xiao Chen and keep this precious memory deep in her heart.

Xiao Chen brought Sophie to the ground several dozen meters away steadily. At that moment, Sophie's feet finally touched the ground firmly, as if she had returned to reality from a dreamlike journey. She staggered slightly, then quickly stood firm, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes, including both the relief of surviving the disaster and deep gratitude and admiration for Xiao Chen.

She stood there, her eyes fixed on Xiao Chen, as if the only person left in the world was the man in front of her.

He was tall and straight, with an indescribable luster all over his body. It was a kind of confidence and strength that radiated from the inside out, like a god descending from heaven, making people unable to look away. His every move and every look was full of fatal charm, which caused ripples in Sophie's heart.

At this time, the people in the distance finally came back to their senses from the shock just now. They looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes.

In such a short time, Xiao Chen was able to cross a distance of nearly 100 meters. He not only saved Sophie, but also dared to confront the giant python that was more than ten meters long head-on. This was simply beyond their imagination.

Even in this age of warriors, such amazing strength was extremely rare, and few among them were lucky enough to witness such a feat.

Some people in the crowd were talking in low voices, their voices full of awe and amazement. They couldn't imagine how Xiao Chen could do all this. It was not only a display of speed and strength, but also a crystallization of courage and wisdom.

They looked at Xiao Chen's back, their hearts filled with admiration and yearning, as if they saw a whole new world opening its doors to them.

Bai Mingfa's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip from it. His eyes flickered with unwillingness and anger, and the corners of his mouth were tightly pursed into a straight line, revealing his inner struggle and frustration.

He knew very well that his gaffe not only made him lose face, but also completely destroyed the slim hope between him and Sophie. This clear understanding was like a sharp blade, leaving bloody marks in his heart, making him unbearable.

He looked around and saw that those lackeys who once flattered him and obeyed his orders now turned their gazes to Xiao Chen, with admiration and awe in their eyes.

This sudden change was like cold rain that extinguished the last spark of fire in his heart, making him feel unprecedentedly lonely and helpless.

Bai Mingfa clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force. He tried hard to suppress the anger and jealousy in his heart, but a sneer unconsciously appeared at the corner of his mouth, and that smile was full of sarcasm and malice.

"Humph, you just pretend to be awesome," he murmured to himself in a low voice. Although his voice was soft, it revealed endless hatred. "Later, when the giant python attacks again, we'll see if he can still be so calm. By then, we'll see if he can still be so radiant. I'm afraid that by then, there will only be fear and despair."

His words were full of malicious speculations and curses against Xiao Chen, as if only this could slightly alleviate the pain and unwillingness in his heart.

However, this approach not only failed to change the status quo, but made his image even more despicable and unbearable in the eyes of the public. (End of this chapter)