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

"Hmm, what a fragrant tea smell! What kind of tea is this?" Lin Hongjia took a closer sniff of the pale blue tea. The taste was completely different from any of the teas she remembered drinking, which made her curious.

"Hurry up and drink it, then tell me how you feel!" Lin Ran smiled without saying a word. This water from the Wisdom Leaf should be more helpful to the two children, which is why he shamelessly insisted on taking it to go.

Lin Hongjia glanced at Lin Ran, and without much hesitation, slowly swallowed the tea. She trusted that Lin Ran wouldn't harm her. Besides, if Lin Ran added some inappropriate medicine, she would be more than happy to accept it. Then she nestled into her sweetheart's arms. It was simply intoxicating!

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Chapter Twenty-One: The Clan Grand Competition (Please add to your favorites)

However, to Lin Hongjia's regret, it was not a drug unsuitable for children, but rather a drug that made people's minds clear, giving them a sense of sudden enlightenment and the feeling of becoming a saint on the spot.

"Wow, is this tea really that magical?" Lin Hongjia felt his mind was clear now. He was just one step away from a breakthrough, and suddenly he found his rhythm.

"I'm going back to my room to cultivate!"

After finishing the remaining tea, Lin Hongjia hurriedly returned to his room to cultivate in seclusion in preparation for a breakthrough.

Seeing this, Lin Chong looked at Lin Ran with burning eyes and asked, "Father, does this tea really have magical effects?"

"Why don't you try it and you'll see?" Lin Ran said with a smile.

Lin Chong thought for a moment, then downed a whole gulp in one go. Soon, he felt better, said something, and hurriedly returned to his room to cultivate.

Suddenly, Lin Ran was all alone in the courtyard. He picked up his teacup and slowly sipped the tea. He didn't like drinking alcohol, but he loved drinking tea. After drinking this tea made with Wisdom Leaf, he felt that his palate would become picky and he wouldn't be able to drink any other tea.

"I remember Xiao Chong will be going to the Forest of Wisdom someday. It would be nice to follow him and collect some leaves!" Lin Ran thought to herself. She imagined collecting several baskets of Wisdom Leaves with her son and making tea with them every day, which would be very refreshing.

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For a family to thrive for a long time, it must ensure a sufficient supply of young blood. But simply having enough blood is not enough; it must also carefully examine the vitality of that blood.

With this in mind, the Lin family held their last large-scale test and competition before the coming-of-age ceremony today.

Besides assessing the vitality of these young talents, Lin Ran also wanted to get a feel for the younger generation of the Lin family, promote some capable young people, and help them become the backbone of the Lin family as soon as possible.

Only when the Lin family becomes strong can he feel at ease going out to gain experience; he doesn't want to return home to find it gone.

Lin Chong stood in front of the mirror, straightening his clothes. Today he was wearing a blue robe that was almost the same style as his father's.

Wearing this outfit, Lin Chong appears more like a swordsman in green robes, exuding a sense of sharpness and brilliance as his sword is drawn from its sheath.

Lin Chong had just changed his clothes when there was a knock at the door.

"Brother Lin Chong, it's time to set off."

Are you up?

Hearing the girl's clear and melodious voice, Lin Chong strode to the door and pulled it open.

The door opened, and the morning sunlight gently shone on the young man in blue, making him look exceptionally energetic.

The young girl standing outside the door was graceful and elegant, also dressed in a light blue dress. The refreshing dress accentuated the curves of the nascent suburbs. Although her small breasts, partially concealed by her clothes, were light blue, they proudly exuded youthful charm. A small light blue sachet hung from her slender waist, its fragrance filling the air...

Looking at the vibrant young woman in front of him, Lin Chong was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, he couldn't help but laugh and say, "Jia'er, you look so beautiful today. I didn't recognize you at first. I thought you were some kind of fairy!"

Hearing Lin Chong's words of praise, Jia'er's eyes, as clear as autumn water, seemed to hold a hint of joy. She smiled modestly, pursed her lips, and raised her delicate chin, saying, "This is a dress that Uncle Lin Ran made for me. I usually don't even want to wear it. Brother Lin Chong is in for a treat today."

"My father can also make women's clothing?" Lin Chong was a little surprised. It was the first time he had ever heard of this. He had thought that his father could make clothes, but he never expected that he could also make women's clothing.

"Of course, I have a lot of clothes... Well, let's get going!" Lin Hongjia's pretty face flushed slightly, and she quickly stopped the conversation.

Lin Chong didn't pay much attention. As he walked with Lin Hongjia on the road leading from the Lin family to the competition arena, a smug smile appeared on Lin Chong's lips. He clenched his fist slightly and confidently said to Lin Hongjia, "Jia'er, do you think anyone will still call me a piece of trash after today?"

Looking at the confident Lin Chong beside him, Lin Hongjia smiled faintly and said, "I'm afraid they're going to be labeled as good-for-nothings!"

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On the family training ground, hundreds of teenagers stood amidst a deafening cacophony of noise.

Because this competition test included not only those in the Body Refinement Realm but also young family members who had already undergone the coming-of-age ceremony and reached the Daoist Realm, the training ground was somewhat crowded. Boys and girls of similar ages, or those who hadn't seen each other for a long time, were catching up and chatting in the training ground.

Although this was just a test and not a real coming-of-age ceremony, it was still a trial for these underage juniors. Some who usually performed well were naturally fearless of any challenge, but some who usually performed poorly or even poorly were hesitant and unsure of how to respond.

On the high platform in the training field, family members were seated, with Lin Ran and other core members of the Lin family sitting in the middle.

Lin Ran originally wanted to invite some other forces, but Li Yuhan was busy with other things and didn't have time to come. Inviting other smaller forces would be troublesome if they got entangled with them, so in the end Lin Ran gave up inviting other forces to come and watch him flex his muscles.

"Clan leader, the time is almost up, shouldn't we begin?" The eldest elder beside Lin Ran asked with a frown.

Lin Ran glanced at the First Elder and said indifferently, "Why is the First Elder in such a hurry? Are you eager to enjoy this clan competition?"

"I'm just thinking that if we start early, the competition can end sooner and won't affect the operation of the family business!" The elder forced a smile. He dared not say that he was looking forward to seeing the clan leader's son make a fool of himself while his grandson would shine in the spotlight.

"What's the big deal? If we can discover promising talents and nurture them well so that they can become the backbone of our Lin family in the future, what's a little delay? Don't you agree, Elder?" Lin Ran looked at the Elder with a smile.

How could he not know what this chubby kid was thinking? He was always thinking about surpassing him and becoming the clan leader himself. He planned to leave the whole mess to this chubby kid when he went out to play, and then see if he still wanted to be the leader.

"The clan leader is right!" the elder quickly replied with a smile.

This time, some of the clan leaders who had businesses outside the clan also returned, so Lin Ran asked them to report on the recent situation one by one.

A slight commotion soon broke out on the training field below.

Lin Ran looked toward the entrance to the training ground, where two figures walked slowly in, showing no signs of haste despite it being an important test.

Lin Ran couldn't help but think to herself, "They only arrive right before the deadline; what time management masters!"

Lin Chong and Lin Hongjia walked into the training ground side by side, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

The two can be said to be very famous figures in the Lin family, but one is known for being a good-for-nothing, while the other is known for his youthful and beautiful appearance and extremely outstanding strength and talent.

The two walked side by side into the training ground. The young men in the field who admired Lin Hongjia all had a hint of jealousy on their faces. In the Lin family, the only young person who could walk so closely with Lin Hongjia was probably the good-for-nothing Lin Chong.

Somewhere in the square, Lin Lan, surrounded by a large group of peers, looked at Lin Chong and Lin Hongjia so intimately, her eyes filled with jealousy and resentment.

Beside Lin Lan, a woman dressed in what appeared to be the academy's special attire was leaning against a large tree, resting with her eyes closed. The woman had a pretty face and a rather tall figure. Although her chest was unremarkable, her long, shapely legs were quite eye-catching.

Seemingly annoyed by the noise, the woman opened her eyes and found everyone talking about Lin Chong and Lin Hongjia sitting in the corner. She couldn't help but sneer, "This genius is still so eye-catching. I wonder if we'll get to see the amazing scene of the third level of Body Refinement today."

"Sis, should we go over and say hello?" Lin Lan said with ill intent, leaning close to her older sister.

The woman glanced at her younger brother and said after a while, "Don't go too far. After all, he is the clan chief's son."

"Okay!" Lin Lan's face lit up with a bright smile.

The two walked straight toward Lin Chong.

The surrounding onlookers, seeing that there was something interesting to watch, also turned to look.

Lin Chong and Lin Hongjia, who were chatting and laughing quietly in a corner, looked up and saw Lin Lan and her sister walking over like big stars. Lin Chong couldn't help but sneer and said, "I didn't expect Lin Xi to be back too. Wasn't she studying at the academy?"

"Hmm, Lin Xi?" Lin Hongjia followed Lin Chong's gaze and saw the woman in the academy's attire. He vaguely remembered her; she seemed to be a rather famous woman from the Lin family.

Lin Xi and Lin Lan, the siblings, approached the two men. Lin Xi laughed and said, "Lin Chong, aren't you going to call me 'cousin' when you see me? How rude!"

"Why is there a dog barking and begging for food? How strange!" Lin Chong looked like he was searching for the source of the sound, which made many people laugh.

This made Lin Xi's face turn ashen. She put her hands on her hips, glared at Lin Chong, and sneered, "No wonder your strength is only at the third level of Body Refinement. It turns out you've spent all your cultivation time practicing your verbal skills."

Lin Chong raised an eyebrow and glanced at the insignia on Lin Xi's chest, a symbol of her strength. Usually, no one wears such things, but Lin Xi wore it today, her purpose being to show off that she had already reached the second star of the Daoist Realm.

"What are you looking at? Your eyes are wandering around!" Noticing Lin Chong's gaze, Lin Xi's expression grew even colder.

"I'm not interested in washboards, don't flatter yourself!" Lin Chong's calm words broke Lin Xi's defenses, and even her younger brother Lin Lan looked at his sister with a bit of fear.

He knew this woman best; she hated it when people commented on her bear-like behavior, and would get angry at the slightest comment, especially in front of so many people.

"Ahhh, you little bastard, believe me or not I'll kill you!" Lin Xi's pretty face turned red with anger as she glared at Lin Chong and said through gritted teeth.

This tense situation was quickly broken by Lin Ran's loud shout that echoed throughout the entire venue.

"You young people are indeed full of vigor. It seems you can't wait to start today's competition?"

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Chapter Twenty-Two: Lin Hongjia's Strength (Please Add to Favorites)

"You're really lucky, but I don't know if you'll be so lucky in the big competition later!" Lin Xi snorted coldly, looking at Jia'er next to Lin Chong, and said meaningfully, "Cousin Jia'er, you are still young, and your appearance and cultivation talent are top-notch. Once you leave the family and know how big the outside world is, there will be countless men more outstanding than him. Why hang yourself on one tree?"

"Cousin Lin Xi, thank you for your suggestion, but of course I also have the right not to take it." Lin Hongjia smiled. She knew Lin Xi was referring to Lin Chong, but she didn't actually like Lin Chong; she liked the gentleman on the platform. She added silently to herself, "He's the best!"

Lin Xi felt embarrassed after being rebuked by Lin Hongjia and didn't want to stay there any longer, so she took Lin Lan back to her place.

Watching Lin Xi leave, Lin Chong leaned against a big tree and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "I didn't expect that after returning from my training trip, this woman would still be the same."

Upon hearing Lin Chong's words, Lin Hongjia couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, "Brother Lin Chong, has something happened between you two? It seems like sparks fly every time you meet."

"Maybe she's still thinking about some things from her childhood!" Lin Chong shrugged, smiling wryly. He was quite helpless about Lin Xi.

He had always been curious as to why Lin Xi was targeting him so much. They had a pretty good relationship when they were kids, but things had changed so much as they grew up.

"Is that so?" Lin Hongjia nodded and didn't ask any more questions, because Lin Ran had already started speaking.

"The purpose of today's clan competition is to see how good you young people are. I won't say more. First up is the test for the underage group. Those whose names are called, please come up for the test. I believe you are all familiar with this process, so I won't explain it further. Let the test begin!" Lin Ran announced loudly.

The testers on the stage called people up for testing according to the list. Their cold voices made the people whose names were called tremble with fear.

Sitting on the high platform, Lin Ran watched the tests below. When she saw some promising talents, she would have the people next to her record them. But basically, they were all the same people from before. A year had passed, and it seemed that not many of them had made any progress.

"Lin Lan!"

The tester's voice echoed in the arena. Lin Lan, standing next to Lin Xi, said something to her sister and then stepped onto the stage with a cool pose.

Arriving at the testing platform, after receiving the tester's instructions, he clenched his fist, used all his strength, and slammed it hard against the platform.

The tester looked at the values ​​displayed on the stone platform, his face filled with shock, which quickly turned into joy. Even his voice became louder as he announced the numbers: "Lin Lan, this is your first test of the ninth level of Body Refinement. Do you want to continue with a second test?"

"No need!" Lin Lan's face was full of a smug smile, and she even looked in Lin Chong's direction, but actually mainly in Lin Hongjia's direction, as if to say, "Am I amazing?"

Seeing this, Lin Hongjia couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, saying to Lin Chong beside her, "Brother Lin Chong, don't you think that guy is a complete idiot?"

"What does this mean?" Lin Chong scratched his head a little embarrassedly; he really didn't understand.

Lin Hongjiaqian toyed with a strand of her hair, recalling Lin Ran's explanation to her. A playful smile appeared on her lips as she said, "Uncle Lin Ran said it refers to those flamboyant and attention-seeking types. Don't you think it's true?"

"It's quite similar. My father always manages to come up with so many strange words," Lin Chong shrugged and remarked.