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

Hua Feng rarely saw his grandfather so serious. His body trembled slightly. Thinking of some unpleasant things, he said with a bit of fear, "He said his name is Jiang Ran, from the Eastern Region, the Primordial Holy Land of Liezhou, and his master is Gu Qiumeng. He also said that if I don't know, my family definitely does. He added that if I don't want to lose my spot, I should behave myself..."

Hua Yunlong took a sip of tea, glanced at Hua Xiong sitting opposite him, and asked, "Hua Xiong, what do you think of this matter?"

Hua Xiong glared at Hua Feng, knowing his son's character well, and said angrily, "It's probably this kid who, when he saw someone coming to find that Li Yuhan, started beating her up. He didn't expect to kick a hornet's nest. If the other party is really from the Primordial Holy Land, you've really gotten yourself into big trouble."

"It's not that... serious, is it?" Hua Feng's voice became softer. He was starting to get scared. If that pretty boy really was from some ancient holy land, would he be doomed?

"I told you to tone it down a bit, but you wouldn't listen. Last time, for that useless woman, you beat the people from the neighboring country half to death, which led to the royal family taking the opportunity to attack our Hua family's businesses."

This time, you've gotten yourself into even bigger trouble because of that woman named Li Yuhan. You cause trouble wherever you go. Do you really think the Hua family is invincible? You'll ruin the Hua family one day, all you ever think about is women.

"If you hadn't shamelessly pestered Grandpa to propose to the Emperor, this marriage wouldn't have even been in your hands. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror; that girl would rather die than marry you and even ran away to hide in Linshan City. You should really reflect on what kind of person you are—utterly hopeless."

Hua Xiong almost couldn't help but want to slap this bastard. Every time he brings back a lot of trouble, he has to clean up the mess. As if he hadn't caused enough trouble, this time he brought back a big shot.

"From the ancient holy land, and his master is actually Gu Qiumeng. That person's background is not simple. What is such a person doing in a small place like Linshan City?" Hua Yunlong couldn't help but feel puzzled. Such a prodigy appearing in Linshan City, it just didn't seem right.

"Could it be the matter that caused such a stir before? Someone discovered a mysterious ancient ruin in the mountains near Linshan City, but it seems that they spent a lot of manpower searching for a long time without finding it." Hua Xiong suddenly remembered this news. Because it caused quite a stir before, but now there is basically no news about it, many people have begun to suspect that there is something wrong.

Hua Yunlong nodded, stroking his teacup, and said, "Only something like this could attract such a person. Was this news initially released by that girl Li Yuhan?"

“It seems so!” Hua Xiong said.

"No wonder she went to Li Yuhan. That girl probably has some idea of ​​that young man's identity and is probably trying to climb the social ladder and get rid of this engagement." Hua Yunlong tapped the table, pondering the pros and cons. After a while, Hua Yunlong suddenly said, "Xiaofeng, you go back first. Your father and I have something to talk about!"

Hua Feng wanted to continue listening, especially about his engagement, but knowing he had made a big mistake, he knew that staying there would only anger his elders, so he quickly slunk away.

Hua Xiong glanced at his son's pathetic state and couldn't help but sigh. He said, "Father, what do you think we should do about this? We're not sure if that young man named Jiang Ran is from the Primordial Holy Land, but what if he is?"

Hua Yunlong stood up, put his hands behind his back, and paced around the courtyard as if he were thinking. Suddenly, he turned around and looked at Hua Xiong, and said seriously, "How about this, find some time to break off the engagement with that girl, restrain Xiao Feng, and then send someone else to deliver something to that girl so that she can transfer it to that young man. Consider it our apology."

"Father, aren't we showing weakness? What if it's fake?" Hua Xiong asked, somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected his father to make such a decision.

"Hua Xiong, this isn't exactly showing weakness. We can find a better reason to terminate the contract, as a way of giving that girl face. That way, she won't have any reason to deal with our Hua family."

This is also a good opportunity to teach Xiaofeng a lesson and make him restrain himself. There is more than one girl in this world. Besides, I have met that girl before. Although she is not good at cultivation, she is too scheming and ambitious. She has been accumulating strength all these years. If she really uses any means necessary and manipulates Xiaofeng to drag our Hua family into it, she might actually be able to achieve great things.

"If the Hua family wants to maintain its prosperity, it must always remain cautious and progressive. Last time, the royal family found a reason to take action. If things get out of hand this time, the royal family will do more than just plunder some of its assets. Do you understand?" Hua Yunlong said worriedly.

“I understand. I will take care of these matters,” Hua Xiong nodded, said goodbye to Hua Yunlong, and went down to deal with these troublesome things.

Only Hua Yunlong remained in the courtyard, sitting there drinking tea. His eyes were fixed on the pale blue, clear tea in his cup, the calm surface of which seemed capable of creating ripples with the slightest movement…

……

After the last incident, Linshan City fell into a long period of silence, with no big gossip to follow.

The entrance to the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, which was a mess last time, has been repaired and restored to its previous appearance.

Li Yuhan was handling matters in her study when a letter from the capital arrived in her hands. Upon reading its contents, she initially thought it was a forgery. However, if it weren't for the secret mark unique to the Jinling Chamber of Commerce on the letter, and the fact that it was in her mother's handwriting, she wouldn't have believed it to be real.

She immediately used a carrier pigeon to call Lin Ran, wanting to share her joy with him.

When Lin Ran arrived at Li Yuhan's study, Li Yuhan was already sitting at the coffee table, having brewed tea. The steaming tea had a refreshing fragrance that could be smelled with just a gentle sniff.

"What wonderful tea! It smells so good! This is the first time I've ever been treated like this here!" Lin Ran was visiting for the first time and was amazed by the fragrant tea. Moreover, its effects seemed extraordinary!

Li Yuhan gave Lin Ran a charmingly reproachful look and said coquettishly, "Every time I treat you to tea, it's the best tea. But this time it's an absolute gem, a tea that money can't buy. It's called Wisdom Leaf. Have you ever heard of it?"

Lin Ran's eyes widened in disbelief, but he still asked, "Are you sure it's a leaf from that ancient divine tree in the Forest of Wisdom?"

"What else? I could make you a fake one, would you drink it or not?" Li Yuhan said irritably.

"Yes, of course I'll drink it! I've never tried this flavor before!" Lin Ran said quickly.

Look at you!

Li Yuhan smiled and poured Lin Ran a cup of tea, explaining, "To match this tea, this water is also spring water with spiritual energy. This is the first time I've ever been so extravagant."

Lin Ran picked up the teacup, smelled the fragrance, and felt his mind clear up a bit. Under Li Yuhan's watchful gaze, Lin Ran slowly drank the small cup of tea. The sweet taste danced between his lips and teeth, his mind became clear, and even the shackles that were hindering his progress seemed to loosen a little.

"How is it? How is it?" Li Yuhan looked at Lin Ran with some anticipation. She brought out such a treasure to thank Lin Ran for her help. Otherwise, she would have auctioned it off long ago and made a lot of money instead of just using it to make tea.

“That’s great, but I have a question!” Lin Ran looked at Li Yuhan seriously and said.

"Go ahead!" Li Yuhan sat up straight, eager to hear her insights.

"Can I take one home with me?"

Li Yuhan: "..."

She admitted that she still had a lot of positive feelings towards Lin Ran, but this guy was really not a human being, a damn bastard!

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Chapter Twenty: Which girl doesn't dream of love? (Please add to your favorites)

"I brought it for you, I brought it for you!" Li Yuhan said irritably, "I gave you a good drink, and you're still thinking about packing it up to take home? Who are you giving it to? Not some mistress, are you?"

"No, it's just that I was thinking of giving some to Xiao Chong and Jia'er. You should have investigated them and know about those two kids, right?" Lin Ran's first thought when she saw the tea was to get some for Jia'er and Xiao Chong. These two are exceptionally talented, and if this tea could help them improve their comprehension, it would definitely be much more useful than it was for him.

"What a good father. I'll pack it up and take it back to you later." Li Yuhan said with a helpless smile. She had just picked up her tea and taken a few sips, but before she could swallow, she heard Lin Ran say, "Besides, I don't have a mistress. If we really have to count, isn't your mistress the one?"

"Cough cough!"

Li Yuhan choked on the tea she had just drunk, almost to death. She pointed at Lin Ran, about to speak, but before she could catch her breath, she stared at Lin Ran with shame and indignation and said, "Did I ever say I would be your mistress?"

"Didn't you say you were going to give him to me? Our relationship is, well, barely counts!" Lin Ran joked.

"So you didn't accept? You're all lust and no guts. I'll give you another chance!" Li Yuhan leaned forward as she spoke. Today, Li Yuhan was wearing a red cheongsam with a small cutout design at the chest, revealing her white cleavage. Her crossed legs revealed a large expanse of fair skin through the slit.

Li Yuhan stared into Lin Ran's eyes, her smile alluring, and her voice soft and sweet as she said, "Now that my engagement is dissolved, I have no more worries. Do you still want me?"

"The engagement was dissolved?" Lin Ran noticed this point keenly, even ignoring the tempting conditions Li Yuhan mentioned later, and quickly asked, "How could the engagement be dissolved so suddenly? Who did it?"

"My mother sent me a letter today telling me that the Hua family requested the emperor to dissolve the engagement, citing the reason that the two parties were not suitable, thus giving both sides a way out." A hint of disappointment flashed in Li Yuhan's eyes, and she seemed listless as she spoke of this, lacking the initial joy.

"It seems that when I invoked the name of the Primordial Holy Land that day, I scared the Hua family. But there must have been other reasons. Anyway, the result is good. Congratulations on breaking off the engagement. Are you happy?" Lin Ran said with a smile.

This result was somewhat unexpected for him. Although the breakup of the engagement happened a little early, he was still happy for Li Yuhan. However, he was a little surprised by how relaxed she was. He wondered if it would affect the subsequent plot.

"I'm still happy, but calling you makes me less happy," Li Yuhan said irritably.

"The way you're saying that makes me sound so bad and angry. What do you think happiness is?" Lin Ran suddenly stood up, walked up to Li Yuhan, and asked this question.

Li Yuhan couldn't help but look up into Lin Ran's eyes, and said somewhat angrily, "I don't know what happiness is, but the way you're looking down at me like this, I know I'm not happy."

Looking at Li Yuhan's stunningly beautiful face, Lin Ran smiled and said, "I will make you understand what happiness is."

“Really? I don’t believe it!” Li Yuhan replied.

Lin Ran stared into Li Yuhan's eyes, just as Li Yuhan stared into his.

Seeing Li Yuhan's slightly flustered expression, Lin Ran leaned down and held Li Yuhan's head still, covering her full, sweet lips with her own, and said in a deep voice, "Then, I'll let you believe me this once!"

Lin Ran was relieved that he was still a normal man, and he still had the right reaction when faced with a beauty like Li Yuhan who was seducing him all day long.

Soft, sweet, and with a faint fragrance, it made Lin Ran feel reluctant to let go.

In contrast, Li Yuhan's thoughts were a bit tangled up like a knotted rope. She hadn't expected Lin Ran to be so bold, and she herself couldn't explain her feelings for Lin Ran.

She admitted that when she asked Lin Ran that question earlier, she hoped that Lin Ran would agree, but when Lin Ran dodged the question, she felt uncomfortable. Sometimes she felt that she was really pathetic, clinging to others even though they didn't want her.

But when that moment actually came, she became a little scared. What should she do? Should she let him molest her like this, or push him away immediately? Or should she slap him across the face?

If anyone else dared to do this, Li Yuhan would definitely send them to meet the King of Hell in the underworld. But since it was Lin Ran, she had to seriously consider this matter.

Li Yuhan felt her head was spinning, and she didn't even know what she was thinking. Had she fallen for Lin Ran, or perhaps accepted him? Then why didn't she push him away?

Overwhelmed with mixed feelings, she reached out and put her hand on Lin Ran's shoulder.

She wanted to try to respond enthusiastically, but she suppressed it, and she didn't know what she was doing.

Lin Ran sensed Li Yuhan's confusion, gently released her, looked at her pretty face, and softly asked, "Are you happy?"

Li Yuhan nodded subconsciously, but then felt something was wrong and shook her head vigorously. Even she herself didn't know whether she should be happy or sad.

"I think I should go back!"

Lin Ran smiled helplessly and was about to turn and leave when Li Yuhan grabbed his hand and said, "I'll pack you some tea. Take it back for your two children!"

"it is good!"

……

Lin Ran took the initiative this time, but unexpectedly returned in disgrace. She thought it would be a spectacular battle that would wipe out the Great Dao, but unexpectedly, the opponent disconnected, and the game ended.

Back at the Lin family home, Lin Ran walked around the courtyard with his hands behind his back like an old cadre. He originally planned to go straight back to the courtyard to cook, but then he remembered that Xiao Chong and Jia'er seemed to be sparring and training on the training field, so he turned around and went to the training field he usually used.

As soon as I entered, I saw the two of them sparring.

On the stage, Lin Hongjia's figure was like a butterfly dancing gracefully. She dodged Lin Chong's attacks with elegance and agility every time, keeping her face calm and composed, and occasionally giving Lin Chong pointers.

Lin Ran entered the training field and leaned against the wall, not saying a word, just quietly watching the duel between the two.

For Lin Hongjia, sparring with Lin Chong was more of a waste of his training time, but for him, it was worth it to be able to help the older brother he had grown up with.

Lin Hongjia easily deflected Lin Chong's close-range attack with her small hand, and her voice rang out: "Brother Lin Chong, your reckless attack is equivalent to exposing your chest weakness to the enemy. Besides, how can you not concentrate in battle?"

"Father is here!" Lin Chong pointed behind Lin Hongjia.

“You can’t do this no matter who comes. If the enemy wants to kill you, you could lose your life if you’re distracted… Wait a minute, Brother Lin Chong, who are you talking about?” Lin Hongjia only realized what was going on when he was talking so eloquently, and quickly turned his head to look.

When she realized it was Lin Ran, a fleeting, elegant smile appeared on her face. She skipped over to Lin Ran's side and said sweetly, "When did you get here?"

"You've been here for a while now, and you've been doing a great job, little teacher!" Lin Ran smiled and ruffled Lin Hongjia's hair. The latter squinted his eyes slightly, enjoying it, like a little kitten.

Lin Chong also came to Lin Ran. Lin Ran looked at him and saw that after a period of hard training, he had shed his previous dejection. At this moment, Lin Chong was full of determination and confidence, and even his body had become more solid and reliable.

"Little Chong, you've worked hard during this period of cultivation. You've reached the ninth level of the Body Refinement Realm. If this happens during the clan's grand competition in a while, it will surely shock everyone. My son, Lin Ran's son, is truly outstanding. I'll get you some good stuff later, Little Chong." Lin Ran patted Lin Chong's shoulder with his big hand and smiled with great satisfaction.

Seeing Lin Chong grow even faster than in the original story, Lin Ran was filled with joy. Although she didn't know what Mu Qiqin had left for this child, it was enough to make him regain his talent and go from the third level of Body Refinement to the ninth level in a year. It might not shock the entire continent, but it could certainly shock the small city of Linshan.

"What about me? What about me? I also helped Brother Lin Chong, and I also worked hard to cultivate!" Lin Hongjia shook Lin Ran's arm vigorously, acting coquettishly.

"When have I ever forgotten you, you little rascal!" Lin Ran smiled and pinched Lin Hongjia's rosy cheeks, then waved her hand and laughed loudly, "Let's go, I'll get you each a portion when we get back."

Lin Chong looked at Lin Hongjia, who was acting coquettishly with Lin Ran, and couldn't help but feel a little envious. He also wanted his little sister Jia'er to act coquettishly towards him.

Although they've spent a lot of time together lately, he could sense that while Kari was much closer to him than to many others, there was still a slight distance between them. For example, Kari's genuine, heartfelt smile was usually only shown in front of her father, which made him feel somewhat frustrated, but it also strengthened his resolve to become stronger. He believed he could earn Kari's approval.

Back in the courtyard, at the mahogany table where the three of them often ate, Lin Ran magically produced an exquisite teapot and filled it for both Lin Chong and Jia'er.