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

Shangguan Mengqing shook off Lin Ran, then stood up and walked to the side alone.

Seeing Shangguan Mengqing like this, Lin Ran knew she was in the wrong, so she quickly stepped forward, shamelessly took Shangguan Mengqing's hand, stared intently at her, and said softly, "How could I blame you? I'm so grateful to you for giving me such a big surprise. I was worried you might do something silly, but I never expected you to give me such a surprise. Thank you... Mengqing!"

These words came from the bottom of her heart and were all sincere. Lin Ran didn't know how to thank Shangguan Mengqing. She felt that a simple "thank you" couldn't compare to Shangguan Mengqing's many efforts.

Although he didn't know exactly how much Shangguan Mengqing had sacrificed, he knew from Fan Hua's words that Shangguan Mengqing had given everything so that he could successfully activate the cultivation technique and comprehend the power of "Dao".

I love you, Mengqing!

Lin Ran embraced Shangguan Mengqing, gently kissed Mengqing's smooth forehead, and gazed at her affectionately.

Shangguan Mengqing's eyes sparkled with light, and even though the sun was shining brightly, its brilliance could not compare to those tender, loving, and joyful eyes.

She boldly removed her veil, reached out and wrapped her arms around Lin Ran's neck, slightly tiptoed, and pressed her rosy cheeks against Lin Ran's.

Lin Ran was surprised, but quickly sensed the soft sweetness, like a wine that becomes more fragrant and mellow with time. He closed his eyes, wanting to savor the intoxicating wine...

Seeing that there was no movement above, Comrade Fan Hua thought it was over and wanted to hurry over to see if Lin Ran had successfully activated the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Technique. If Lin Ran had mastered that power, his future achievements would not be limited to the Dragon Transformation Realm!

To Fan Hua's surprise, she immediately witnessed the two embracing and kissing, and it was actually Shangguan Mengqing, who was usually calm and composed, who initiated the attack.

Oh, what's wrong with this world?

Why would her master, a middle-aged man, attract a cool and aloof young woman more than ten years his junior to offer him a kiss?

If Fan Hua were to compose a poem, perhaps it would be a question posed to the heavens, a poem titled "Asking the Heavens." But the heavens might not be so sure of an answer, for even the sun, witnessing this scene, seemed a little shy, hiding behind the dark clouds to observe in secret…

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Chapter 190 Time Bomb

On that mountain ridge, the grass was lush and green. The moist sea breeze blowing from afar was like a cold and imposing army of soldiers pressing in. Its astonishing momentum made the tender grass seedlings sway in the wind. The soldiers' goal was the snow lotus, which only grows on icebergs and is known as the "Queen of Icebergs".

The dampness brought by the sea breeze seemed unable to quell the soldiers' fervent emotions. The snow lotus closed its petals in fear, and the delicate grass sprouts tried to protect their queen, preventing the "flower of the high mountains" from being stolen by these despicable soldiers.

Their efforts and struggles ultimately could not stop these savage soldiers. Their brutal offensive, like a storm, swept through the land, plundering with impunity. They reached the summit and reveled in the joy of victory.

A melodious and gentle song echoed on the mountain peak, just like in Lin Ran's memory. He felt his blood boiling with the song.

Like soldiers roused before battle, fueled by passion, they launch an aggressive offensive. They not only want to climb those towering mountains, but also to step into those secluded valleys to savor the sweetness of the more precious fruits of victory. Perhaps only in that way can they truly claim victory.

However, the dream was short-lived. Soon, a slight pain on the tip of his tongue startled Lin Ran awake. He looked at Meng Qing in front of him blankly, somewhat puzzled.

"hand!"

Shangguan Mengqing spoke succinctly.

The misty feeling that had filled those deep eyes was suppressed by reason, but those eyes still looked like a pool of gentle water, with a touch of charm.

"Ah, what a surprise..."

Lin Ran was a beat slow to react, and reluctantly retreated from the mountain ridge, wondering when she would be able to see the view from that high place again.

Seeing Lin Ran's reluctance to leave and her restless antics before departing, Shangguan Mengqing straightened her clothes and stared intently at Lin Ran, asking, "How are you feeling?"

Lin Ran: "!"

Is this something I can say? How should he answer?

Lin Ran thought it over carefully, mentally reviewing the situation, and then said decisively, "It feels great!"

He didn't even want to wash his hands anymore; those hands had once held the lofty starry sky he had always longed for!

"Do you like it?"

"I really like it!" Lin Ran said sincerely.

He stopped pretending. From the first moment he saw Shangguan Mengqing, he had been lusting after her body!

"Would you like to try again?"

Shangguan Mengqing wore a bright smile, and her clear, slightly cold voice, when speaking such ambiguous and seductive words, was far more alluring than Feng Lian's vulgar fantasy...

"I want to so much!"

Lin Ran was already feeling her throat on fire; to hesitate even a little would be disrespectful to Meng Qing.

"Then you should think about it carefully!"

A sly glint flashed in Shangguan Mengqing's eyes. Her fingers lightly traced Lin Ran's chest as she winked at Lin Ran before quickly breaking free from her embrace and heading down the mountain.

Lin Ran stared blankly at Shangguan Mengqing's back. He had never imagined that Shangguan Mengqing had such a side. It turned out that beneath that aloof and icy exterior, there was a cunning little devil. What should he do?

You're starting a fire and then not going to put it out, are you?

Lin Ran was thinking of sneaking up on Shangguan Mengqing from behind, and she wanted to pounce on this cunning little vixen with a move called "Tiger Descending the Mountain".

However, Shangguan Mengqing is not only cunning, but also has eyes in the back of her head.

He easily saw through Lin Ran's little schemes. A deep blue light flashed before Lin Ran's eyes. Illuminated by such a strong light, Lin Ran couldn't help but squint.

"bump!"

With a dull thud, Lin Ran fell onto the grass. He not only missed his target but also ended up with a mouthful of grass.

Shangguan Mengqing appeared beside Lin Ran, squatted down, and looked at Lin Ran's unhappy face. Ripples of laughter appeared in her eyes as she slowly said, "Do you really think about these things?"

"miss you!"

Lin Ran turned her head and looked at Shangguan Mengqing pitifully.

He hadn't eaten meat in so many years, and when he finally did, he was still in a daze. How could he not miss it? How could he not be anxious?

"When you come to Xinzhou to find me in the future, I will grant your wish, okay?" Shangguan Mengqing said softly, but she was thinking of more than just Lin Ran.

Freed from the constraints of the Pure and Tranquil Sutra, Shangguan Mengqing's personality remained aloof, but after undergoing two "special cultivation sessions" and experiencing Lin Ran's confession, she changed.

She can reveal her true self in front of Lin Ran and boldly express her love, but there's still a little bit of restraint...

You could say he has courage, but not much; otherwise, he wouldn't have had to resort to... or something like that.

For Shangguan Mengqing, the condition she was given was a buffer, a space for her and Lin Ran to relax. She longed to continue being with Lin Ran, for that was the happiest time of her life.

But she still has many things to do, and she has many obligations and responsibilities on her shoulders. She has been here for too long, and she is afraid that if she continues to immerse herself in this, she will forget the things she should be doing.

Hearing Shangguan Mengqing's voice, Lin Ran stared blankly at Mengqing in front of him. He realized that he had been too willful. Although he was older than Mengqing, he was far less mature than her in doing things.

Lin Ran sat up and reached out to take Shangguan Mengqing's fair and delicate hand, which startled Shangguan Mengqing. She pretended to pull her hand away, afraid that she would fall for Lin Ran again.

"I promise I won't lay a hand on you this time!" Lin Ran had no choice but to swear.

Seeing Lin Ran swear, Shangguan Mengqing did not pull her hand back. She looked at Lin Ran quietly, her eyes shining brightly, as if she was looking forward to what Lin Ran would say next.

Lin Ran kneaded Shangguan Mengqing's hand, carefully choosing his words, but unexpectedly, Shangguan Mengqing rolled her eyes at him, as if to say that he was not speaking but was secretly taking advantage of her.

"First of all, I want to apologize to you!" Lin Ran said apologetically.

This prompted Shangguan Mengqing to ask in confusion, "Why apologize?"

"I apologize for my... well, my haste. The Mirror Moon Holy Flame incident was an accident, and I've been a bit too hasty a lot since then."

I didn't respect your feelings enough, I... I should have been more restrained... I love you, but I don't want to hurt you!

Lin Ran spoke sincerely, saying that he felt there was a saying that was quite true: "Liking is unrestrained, love is restraint." There is plenty of time in the future, so let's give each other some time and space, and let this feeling become more profound in the future.

When Shangguan Mengqing heard Lin Ran's words, the affection in her eyes seemed to overflow, making her exceptionally beautiful and moving. She didn't need elaborate sweet words; this sincere apology was enough to fill Shangguan Mengqing's heart with sweetness.

"I will go to Xinzhou to find you, and then I will go to your master to propose marriage and ask for his approval for us to get married!" Lin Ran said sincerely.

"I believe the first part, but the second part, are you really going to do it?" Shangguan Mengqing asked Lin Ran with a smile in her eyes.

“Then I have to give you a proper title!” Lin Ran said.

Seeing Lin Ran's confident demeanor, Shangguan Mengqing decided it was better to give this fool a reality check. Otherwise, if he really came to her master to propose marriage, he would be beaten to death.

“My master is the sect leader of the Sword Sect, a Saint Realm expert. Are you sure you really want to mention him?” After Shangguan Mengqing finished speaking, she looked at Lin Ran’s expression with great anticipation.

Lin Ran's expression shifted from blank to surprised, and finally to terrified, completing a rich series of emotional changes in a short period of time.

Lin Ran suddenly said, "I think this matter still needs to be discussed. Let's talk about it later."

"Oh?"

Shangguan Mengqing stared straight at Lin Ran and said coldly, "Didn't you say you would give me a title? Why are you going back on your word again?"

"I'll definitely give it to you, I never said I wouldn't!"

Lin Ran straightened his back, but quickly bent down again. He leaned close to Shangguan Mengqing's ear and whispered, "Let's keep it a secret for now. You also need to keep it from your master. You don't want your future husband to be beaten to death by your master, do you?"

Shangguan Mengqing felt the hot breath on her ear and her body trembled involuntarily. Hearing Lin Ran's words, a faint blush rose on her pretty face, and she said coldly, "If I say you've ruined my innocence, my master will definitely grab you and give you a good beating."

"No, fairy sister, I was wrong, please don't say it!"

Lin Ran wailed and quickly pulled Shangguan Mengqing's hand into his arms to prevent her from escaping. If she really told him, he might get beaten to death.

Shangguan Mengqing holds a very high position in the Sword Sect. She is already the designated future young sect leader, and becoming the sect leader is basically just a matter of time. Once Shangguan Mengqing's cultivation reaches a certain level, she will probably be appointed directly.

That's the sect leader of the Sword Sect, a super sect in Xinzhou, comparable to those hidden ancient forces. He's just a minor vice dean of Linghua Academy right now. The difference in their status is enormous.

He'll have to wait until he reaches the Undying Realm before he can challenge the Sword Sect.

"If you want me to stop talking, you have to promise me a few things!"

Shangguan Mengqing slowly said, "First, don't slack off in your cultivation, especially not in your cultivation of the 'Dao'..."

Lin Ran nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice. Even if Shangguan Mengqing hadn't said anything, he would have intensified his training in this area.

"Secondly, you should use this bracelet to tell me about your recent situation often, and I will tell you back, understand?" When she said this, Shangguan Mengqing looked away. She didn't dare to look at Lin Ran, because this was her own selfish wish. She hoped that she could talk to Lin Ran more often in the future, but she could only keep a straight face.

Isn't this just like having a long phone conversation?

Lin Ran agreed without much thought. In the past, their relationship wasn't quite there yet, but now that it was, he wanted to talk nonsense with Shangguan Mengqing 24/7. He wondered if she would get annoyed.

"Thirdly, don't mess with women anymore. I'll let it go for now, but I'll keep an eye on you for Qiqin's sake. If you dare to flirt again, don't even think about it, or I'll cripple you!"

When Shangguan Mengqing said this, she was truly filled with murderous intent, her eyes were icy cold, and her aura of the Dragon Transformation Realm was almost about to erupt at full power.

She is actually quite magnanimous. If she hadn't gotten on that pirate ship, she would never have allowed anyone else to take her man away. This has always been a knot in Shangguan Mengqing's heart, and a major reason why their relationship hadn't progressed much before.

But she's willing to be patient for now, at most one Wen Qianyi and her original wife. That's her limit. If it's any more, she's afraid she won't be able to resist drawing her sword.

"hiss!"

Lin Ran was so frightened by Shangguan Mengqing's powerful aura that he dared not move. His heart felt like it was about to stop. He understood Shangguan Mengqing's subtext very well. In other words, she could barely accept him now, but if he were even half a step more, she would send him to the palace.

As for Shangguan Mengqing, she probably only knows about Mu Qiqin, Wen Qianyi, Hong Jia, and Yu Han... she probably doesn't know anything else...