My father is the main character, but the female leads want to kill me.

Lin Ran's expression froze. When did Wen Qianyi learn to ask such sharp questions? How was he supposed to answer?

"Um, well... Mengqing went to the Sword Sect to do ideological work, while I came to find you. I know you haven't been doing well here lately, so I wanted to find a way to help you!" Lin Ran tried to find a better reason to defend herself.

Do you know why we haven't been doing well lately?

Wen Qianyi turned to look at Lin Ran, her red eyes fixed on her, and said, "Isn't it all because of your disappearance? Do you know how worried I was about you? Do you know how worried your child was about you? You're perfectly fine now, yet you're still living happily ever after with that Shangguan Mengqing. Well then, let's continue."

Lin Ran sighed helplessly and said, "If Shangguan Mengqing hadn't saved me, I would have almost died in that monster tide. That night, even the rock behemoth was resurrected and came to my side."

"Shangguan Mengqing almost destroyed all her elixirs to save me, and now she's just barely alive; she can't use much of her strength..."

Upon hearing what Lin Ran said, Wen Qianyi trembled slightly, her expression filled with astonishment…

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Chapter 163 Father and Son Reunited

Wen Qianyi never expected that Shangguan Mengqing could go to such lengths; it almost ruined her entire life.

There was no need for the senior to lie like this. She had already checked Shangguan Mengqing's body and found it to be a mess. It was a miracle that she survived going back to rescue Lin Ran in such a terrible state.

"We agreed we'd never be together, yet you keep doing this. Shangguan Mengqing, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Wen Qianyi couldn't help but complain in her heart, and at the same time, she felt a headache about her senior's philandering. How could even the noble and elegant fairy of the Sword Sect be so infatuated with her senior that she was willing to give everything?

Rolling her eyes at Lin Ran, Wen Qianyi pinched Lin Ran's waist hard, cursing, "You womanizing senior, you're driving me crazy!"

Wen Qianyi crawled directly into the quilt against the wall on the bed and lay down with her back to Lin Ran.

The room fell silent, so quiet that you could hear the faint sound of breathing.

Lin Ran sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the empty, clean bed, unsure of what to do, feeling a bit conflicted.

Little did she know, Wen Qianyi herself was the same way. She didn't even know why she deliberately brought out an extra bed. Wouldn't it have been better to let this philandering senior sleep on the floor? Anyway, he's thick-skinned and won't have any problems.

"It's really cold today!" Lin Ran suddenly said.

Wen Qianyi closed her eyes tightly, pretending that she was already asleep, but her heart was beating faster and faster because she could feel that Lin Ran had gotten into bed and was lying behind her.

"Damn senior, you're a Nirvana Realm cultivator, what are you saying about being cold!" Wen Qianyi complained inwardly. She obviously didn't expect Lin Ran to give such a lame excuse, but she didn't want to talk to Lin Ran. She was still angry.

"I wonder when we'll be able to leave this secret realm and go back to Linghua Academy to see those children. I wonder how many years have passed since we left..." Lin Ran said, trying to make conversation.

Wen Qianyi remained unresponsive, as if she were truly asleep…

Lin Ran yawned, leaned against the pillow, looked at the dark ceiling, smelled the faint fragrance wafting from Wen Qianyi's direction, and glanced at the simple interior decoration. Before he knew it, he was really sleepy, so he turned over and pressed one hand down on Wen Qianyi.

Wen Qianyi tensed up instantly, wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, crossed her arms over her chest, turned her back to Lin Ran, curled up in a bow shape, her mind a complete mess, too confused to think clearly.

"Goodnight, Qianyi!" Lin Ran said softly.

He did not make any further inappropriate moves. He liked this girl and naturally did not want to go against her wishes. Even if he forced himself on her, Qianyi might not resist, but the relationship might end there.

When Wen Qianyi heard the gradually calming breathing behind her, she felt a sense of relief for some reason. Just now, she was already thinking about whether to accept or refuse. She hoped to give herself to Lin Ran wholeheartedly, but that would definitely be at the most beautiful moment, not in this small, shabby room, where things were left unclear.

The familiar scent emanating from Lin Ran brought her a sense of peace, and before she knew it, she had fallen into a deep sleep. After a long period of sleeplessness, Wen Qianyi's mind could finally relax completely and she could get a good night's rest.

While Lin Ran and Wen Qianyi were asleep, a figure suddenly appeared in the courtyard. The figure approached the door and looked through the crack. After watching for a while, the figure silently retreated from the door.

Upon entering the courtyard, the crimson light emanating from the blood moon in the sky made the scene in the courtyard vaguely visible. One's gaze was drawn to the figure wearing a veil, revealing only her eyes. Wasn't that Shangguan Mengqing?

She glanced back at the door, shook her head, and murmured, "Isn't this good enough? You and Lin Ran have no future, don't you know that? Wake up, Mengqing, stop this!"

Shangguan Mengqing did not linger there any longer, and her figure disappeared into the darkness once again, seemingly trying to escape.

But if it were so easy to let go, then Shangguan Mengqing's state of mind wouldn't have been broken, and the elixir wouldn't have shattered...

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After Lin Ran returned, Wen Qianyi's spirits improved significantly, and she finally had that gentle smile back on her face.

Such an unusual situation naturally attracted the attention of those who cared, such as the elders of Linghua Academy. They knew Wen Qianyi best; this girl had been wearing a sour face lately, so how did she suddenly return to her cheerful self?

In the end, Lin Ran asked Wen Qianyi to invite the elders of Linghua Academy to a gathering, and Lin Ran came out to meet these guys.

Fortunately, all the elders from Linghua Academy who entered the secret realm were still alive and there were no accidents. As soon as they entered, they quickly gathered together and, relying on their experience and Spirit Pill Realm strength, they did quite well in the secret realm.

When the elders of Linghua Academy learned that Lin Ran was safe and sound, and even had a chance to succeed, they were happy for her. As long as everyone survived until the day they left the secret realm, then this trip to the secret realm would be a great success!

Lin Ran felt he should inform Lin Chong of his safe return as soon as possible, fearing that Lin Chong's worry would affect his cultivation. So he asked Wen Qianyi to invite Lin Chong over for a get-together.

The next day, Lin Chong, along with Ye Wanxi and Ye Qingyi who had just broken through, packed up and prepared to go to Wen Qianyi's place.

On the way, Ye Wanxi habitually took Lin Chong's arm, blinked her big eyes, and asked curiously, "Sister Wen, did you say why you invited us over?"

Lin Chong shook his head and said, "Sister Wen just said she had a surprise for us, and that we would be happy to know!"

"I recently heard that Sister Wen's condition seems to have improved. It seems that my sister and I went to talk to Sister Wen last time and it was helpful!" Ye Qingyi, who was standing to the side, was obviously very happy about Wen Qianyi's improved condition. She raised her swan-like white neck high and took credit for herself.

"Silly sister!"

Ye Wanxi silently complained to herself.

Wen Qianyi's condition has improved, which is definitely not something that can be solved by just chatting with them. She guessed that Sister Wen must have found some information about Uncle Lin, otherwise she wouldn't have been so eager to invite them over.

Ye Wanxi glanced at Lin Chong, but decided not to voice her guess, lest she disappoint everyone.

Upon arriving at Wen Qianyi's courtyard, Wen Qianyi, dressed in a light blue dress, was already waiting outside the door. Seeing Lin Chong and his group arrive, she invited them inside and then closed the gate behind her.

The lively Ye Qingyi tugged at Wen Qianyi's arm and said sweetly, "Sister Wen looks so beautiful today!"

Wen Qianyi gently pinched Ye Qingyi's fair cheek and said with a smile, "You sweet-talking girl, don't even think about tricking me out of pills. Sister Wen is penniless now!"

Ye Wanxi looked around curiously, hoping to catch a glimpse of Uncle Lin, but the place was so small that she couldn't find him, which made her start to doubt her own judgment.

Lin Chong, on the other hand, remained very composed. After greeting Wen Qianyi, he asked, "Sister Wen, is there something you need from us today?"

"Let's talk inside first, it's not a good place to talk here!" Wen Qianyi invited Lin Chong and the others into the house.

After closing the door, Wen Qianyi thought about pouring tea, but Ye Wanxi had already snatched the task away: "We dare not let Sister Wen pour the water!"

Ye Wanxi skillfully poured a cup of tea for each person. The three juniors looked at Wen Qianyi obediently, waiting for her instructions. Seeing the three sitting so upright, Wen Qianyi couldn't help but tease them, "You don't need to be so serious. It's like I'm scolding you."

"It's mainly because you've been so mysterious, Sister Wen, that we're starting to panic. We're afraid that if we accidentally let it slip, Sister Wen might hold a grudge," Lin Chong said, trying to ease the tension.

This immediately made the girls laugh.

After exchanging a few words, Wen Qianyi got down to business, saying, "What I'm about to tell you, I really hope you'll keep strictly confidential!"

"We will!" Lin Chong and the other two said in unison.

"That's OK!"

Wen Qianyi smiled, clapped her hands, and called out, "Come out!"

Lin Chong and his two companions were puzzled. Could someone really be hiding in such a small place? Why hadn't they seen anyone?

Beside Wen Qianyi, a deep blue light flashed, and a figure emerged from it.

When he saw the figure's face clearly, Lin Chong stood up abruptly. Lin Chong, who rarely shed tears, now had tears welling up in his eyes, which were red and swollen. Looking at the person in front of him, he called out in a trembling voice, "Father...Father, is that you?"

"I'm sorry I made you worry, Xiao Chong!"

Lin Ran opened her arms, and Lin Chong rushed into her embrace, bursting into tears: "Father, I was so worried about you, I was so scared... If you really left, I really don't know what I would do..."

Lin Ran gently patted Lin Chong's back, his eyes also stinging with tears. Looking at his son, who was now almost as tall as him, he said softly, "Father is afraid too... Father is afraid you'll perish in the monster tide. If that happens, I'm afraid I won't have the face to face your mother again..."

Wen Qianyi, standing to the side, looked at the father and son with a hint of envy. She had never had a father since she could remember. She had always been raised by her older sister and the elders of the academy. Although the older sister was like a mother, the unique emotions that a father brought were something that her sister could not provide.

The Ye sisters covered their mouths and looked at this scene with surprise. Even Ye Wanxi herself did not expect that her guess would actually come true. Uncle Lin really had returned.

However, what Ye Wanxi liked even more was the tearful Lin Chong... She felt she could use this to tease Lin Chong later, but she wondered if she would end up being bullied instead of teased...

The father and son exchanged pleasantries for a while, and finally Lin Chong sat down with a slightly flushed face. He was clearly a little embarrassed to show such a vulnerable side of himself in front of Wen Qianyi and his two girlfriends.

Lin Ran sat down next to Wen Qianyi. He sensed Lin Chong's extraordinary aura and couldn't help but ask, "Little Chong, what's your strength now?"

"Spirit Pill Realm, three stars, still far behind Father!" Lin Chong scratched his head. His goal had always been to catch up with his father, but he never expected that his father had gone much further.

"You are much better than your father. Your father didn't advance at your speed. If it weren't for the pills your sister Wen gave me, your father might still be stuck in the Spirit Pill Realm."

Wen Qianyi rolled her eyes at Lin Ran. When she met Lin Ran, Lin Ran was already in the Nirvana Realm. What did it have to do with her?

Lin Ran was very satisfied with Lin Chong's speed of progress. He had previously worried that he had taken away many opportunities from Lin Chong and that it might delay Lin Chong's advancement, but the facts proved that his son still had the potential to become an emperor.

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Chapter 164 The Surprise Brought by Lin Chong

The father and son had not seen each other for a long time, and now that they were reunited, they naturally had a lot to talk about.

Wen Qianyi and the Ye sisters acted as listeners and tea pourers.

Lin Chong excitedly recounted all his experiences in the secret realm to Lin Ran, with the Ye sisters sometimes joining in to add to the story. When Lin Ran heard that Lin Chong and his companions had actually visited places like snow-capped mountains and volcanoes, she was quite impressed.

This startled Lin Ran, who quickly asked, "Xiao Chong, have you encountered any particularly powerful monsters that guard a place?"

Upon hearing Lin Ran's question, Lin Chong instinctively replied, "Father, how did you know?"

"Did you get a small ball like this from that monster?" Lin Ran placed the crystal balls he obtained from the Rock Giant and the Tai Shui Scale Dragon on the table.

Looking at the two crystal balls, the Ye sisters and Lin Chong were surprised. They looked at each other for a moment, and then Lin Chong took out two more crystal balls from his spatial ring. One was an ice-blue crystal ball that seemed to contain ice crystals, and the other was a fiery red crystal ball that looked like it was burning with flames. The four crystal balls gathered together in this way.

Fan Hua's excited voice echoed in Lin Ran's mind: "You're really lucky. I didn't expect your son to get the remaining two crystal balls."

Lin Ran ignored Fan Hua and stared at the four crystal balls on the table. He gasped and looked at Lin Chong, asking, "Little Chong, how did you get these?"

"I don't know how to say it?"

Lin Chong scratched his head and said, "Those two monsters, the one in the snow mountain and the one in the volcano, were a bit slow-witted. I attracted their attention and lured them out, so Qingyi easily slipped in and got it."

Immediately afterwards, we fled, and the two demonic beasts stopped chasing us halfway through each time.

"Wow, is it that simple?" Lin Ran exclaimed in surprise.

If the people of the Pure Land knew about this, they would be furious. They went through a lot of trouble to barely kill the Water Scale Dragon and get the crystal ball, and you just stole it.

"Father, what is the use of this crystal ball?"

Lin Chong glanced at Ye Wanxi beside him and continued, "I asked Wanxi to take a look. She said it might be a key to something, and it has a strong Dao power on it. Father, is that right?"