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

36. The Little Maid's Cry for Help

The welcoming banquet lasted until midnight. Lin Ran instructed her staff to make arrangements for everyone in the alchemy department of Tianli Academy.

Of course, his son and daughter-in-law would definitely be arranged to live in his courtyard. Anyway, his courtyard is very big, so they can choose any room they want.

Outside, the bright moon hung high, and the cool moonlight shone through the window, turning into dappled spots of light on the living room floor. In the center of the living room, several people sat around a round table. Lin Ran sat at the head of the table, looking at Lin Chong and his two future daughters-in-law on her right, her face beaming with joy.

Even the wine in their glasses was frequently emptied, and Wen Qianyi would always pick up her glass to refill it for Lin Ran at the right time, quietly listening to the conversation between Lin Ran, Lin Chong, and the Ye sisters.

The Ye sisters were a little awkward in this situation, because this was the first time they had formally sat down and talked face-to-face with Lin Chong's father. It would be a lie to say they weren't nervous. The two of them sat upright and were very cautious when they spoke.

"Xiao Chong, what's your strength now?" Lin Ran asked.

This kid now has ways to hide his strength; we can only vaguely sense that his aura is at the Spirit Core Realm. It seems this kid has quite a few secrets.

"Father, I am currently at the seventh level of the Spirit Pill Realm, but if I use the secret techniques to enhance my strength and my ultimate move, I can even fight against those at the Nirvana Realm!" Lin Chong answered truthfully.

"Seventh Star of the Spirit Pill Realm!"

Lin Ran stopped mid-air with his wine glass raised, surprised by Lin Chong's confidence and arrogance. He laughed and said, "You lad, your strength has improved quite a bit. What are your plans for the future? Let your father give you some advice!"

"I want to travel around Jiezhou first. If possible, I'd like to go into the Danger Triangle Zone. It's a great place!" Lin Chong licked his lips, his eyes brimming with excitement when he mentioned the Danger Triangle Zone.

Lin Ran could understand that in such a lawless place, killing and being killed were commonplace, and might made right.

Lin Ran nodded, then asked, "And then?"

"Then I'll represent the academy in the Continental Academy Competition. It's said that if you achieve an excellent ranking, you can enter a super sect. I want to join the Sword Sect and go to the heart of the continent to see the Central Region, where powerful figures abound!" Lin Chong said with a determined look in his eyes.

Lin Ran was very pleased to see this. From Xiao Chong's words, he could feel his determination and will to travel far and wide and climb to a higher peak.

He patted Lin Chong on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Whatever you do, your father will support you. Besides, your idea is good. Xinzhou is the place where your strength can grow faster, but..."

"But what..." Lin Chong blinked his confused eyes and asked Lin Ran.

Lin Ran glanced at the Ye sisters, then looked at Lin Chong and said earnestly, "If you go out to train all by yourself, someone will always worry. So why don't you give your father a grandson or granddaughter to hold? With that kind of concern, you'll always remember to come back!"

Lin Chong, the Ye sisters, and their two companions quickly blushed crimson. The Ye sisters lowered their heads in embarrassment, while Lin Chong scratched his head and stammered, "Father... we're not even married yet, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Isn't it too early..."

"Oh, what's the rush? I'll hold a wedding for you two when we go back to Linshan City. It's fine now too..."

"However, I think a girl's wedding is basically a once-in-a-lifetime event, so it should be as grand, magnificent, and impressive as possible. Also..." Lin Ran spoke like a mother hen, her words popping and crackling like firecrackers.

In the end, Wen Qianyi blushed and pulled Lin Ran back, decisively ending their late-night conversation. If they continued talking, Lin Ran would have to start arranging Lin Chong's wedding ceremony directly, and the wedding would begin tomorrow.

Lin Chong and the Ye sisters left the living room without saying a word, but all three walked towards the room that Lin Ran had arranged earlier.

But when they saw that there was only a bed in the room, the three people standing inside felt even more embarrassed, and all lowered their heads in the pitch-black room.

Lin Chong, however, changed the subject, saying, "Why is there only one bed? My father is really something. I'll go ask him for another room!"

"Brother Lin Chong, are you a fool?"

Ye Wanxi, suppressing her embarrassment, pulled back Lin Chong, who was about to rush out, and said in a sweet voice, "Now... Uncle Lin should be sleeping with Sister Wen. Wouldn't you be disturbing him if you went over there? Besides... it's not like we can't sleep in the same bed..."

Ye Qingyi, who was standing to the side, quickly raised her head and stared wide-eyed at her older sister. How could such lewd words come from the mouth of her gentle older sister? This was too wild!

Sister, do you even know what you're saying? She's still here! You've really gone mad!

Ye Wanxi knew she had said those words, but since she had already said them, she wasn't going to bury her head in the sand anymore. She straightened her chest and said softly, "You all reek of alcohol. I'll go prepare some hot water for you to wash up, and then you can go to bed and rest. You've been traveling for so long!"

It's just sleeping together, what's the big deal... It's not like we're doing *that* together. Even if we were, she's not incapable of it; she's learned from a pamphlet. As for her sister, she can just make do with a makeshift bed in the room for the night!

……

The next morning, Lin Ran got out of bed feeling refreshed. Looking at Wen Qianyi sleeping next to her, her gentle, crescent-shaped eyebrows and her long, curved eyelashes fluttered rhythmically with her breathing, making her look like she was sleeping soundly.

He longed to just watch Qianyi sleep all day, but unfortunately, he had a mission to complete. He couldn't help but gently pinch Wen Qianyi's delicate cheek and softly call out, "Wake up, my little Qianyi..."

A moment later, Wen Qianyi blinked rapidly and then slowly woke up. When she saw the familiar face in front of her, she couldn't help but smile foolishly. She pointed at Lin Ran's hair and said, "Senior, your hair looks like a bird's nest!"

Lin Ran: "..."

Comrade Wen Qianyi, you have made a mistake and must receive education!

Immediately afterwards, Lin Ran lifted and covered herself with the blanket, and the mountain-like quilt moved occasionally, with some strange sounds coming from inside, making people unable to help but imagine in their minds; imagination is truly a magical thing.

……

In the morning, students from the alchemy department of Tianli Academy joined the classes at Linghua Academy. Over the next period of time, the two sides will hold various activities to exchange alchemy skills. Both sides are eager to compete and do not want to lose to their peers in their proud field.

Ye Wanxi is the representative of young alchemists at Tianli Academy. She is also the strongest young alchemist at Tianli Academy right now. She has reached the fourth level of alchemist at a young age. If it weren't for the fact that she has not yet mastered the Spirit Pill, she might have had the opportunity to explore the threshold of the fifth level.

Today, Ye Wanxi looked exceptionally radiant and charming, even more so than before. This subtle change, like a gentle spring breeze nourishing the earth, could only be noticed by those who knew Ye Wanxi well. Others might just think that Ye Wanxi was wearing makeup and looked better.

Compared to Ye Qingyi, who looked haggard with dark circles under her eyes, it seemed she hadn't slept well.

When Wen Qianyi saw Ye Wanxi, she was somewhat surprised. The last time she had seen someone so changed was the Sword Sect Fairy. Remembering the mess she had made the night before, she couldn't help but silently curse in her heart, "Truly, father and son, both of them know how to corrupt women..."

Wen Qianyi was organizing an exchange activity with Tianli Academy in the Department of Alchemy, while Lin Ran was handling matters at the City Lord's Mansion. His silly son, Lin Chong, was sitting at the reception table, grinning foolishly. Lin Ran looked at the documents and occasionally glanced at Lin Chong, teasingly saying, "Hey, you look so smug, did you succeed last night?"

"Where...where can I find it?!"

Lin Chong unconsciously touched his nose and looked around, unaware that these subconscious actions betrayed him.

Lin Ran smiled and shook her head, not pressing for details. Her son and Ye Wanxi had been together for several years and were even engaged. He and the Ye family patriarch got along very well and had long wanted the two of them to get married.

In this fantasy world, there are no marriage certificates. You're only considered married after holding a wedding ceremony here. As for sex, if the two people are in love and their parents agree, what's wrong with that? Lin Ran has long hoped to have a grandson so that her son won't be too promiscuous outside.

Although he believed in the Chosen One, he was also afraid. With more children, the boy's will to survive in danger would be stronger.

"I won't talk about your young people's business yet. You've been acting all mysterious, saying you have something to tell me. What is it?" Lin Ran looked at the scroll in her hand, put it aside, and then asked.

Lin Chong slyly used his soul power to survey the surroundings, and after confirming that no one was around, he handed the thick package in his hand to Lin Ran, saying, "This was sent from the family. Inside is a letter of appeal for help that Jinling Chamber of Commerce has been sending to you, Father."

"A distress signal?!"

Lin Ran was startled. He immediately thought of the charming woman who was like a fox. He quickly took the package and carefully examined all the envelopes. After reading them, Lin Ran's face turned gloomy. He hadn't expected that the situation in the Li Dynasty would become so bad.

Seeing his father's grim and unchanging expression, Lin Chong couldn't help but ask, "Father... is the situation very serious?"

"Ah...it's alright, but I need to go back sometime..."

Lin Ran smiled helplessly. The letter might only mention some of the problems. The real problems of the Li Dynasty might be much more serious than that, otherwise the little maid wouldn't have asked him for help.

Lin Chong thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "Father, saving people is fine, but don't do anything to betray Sister Wen..."

"You little brat, starting to lecture your father now, huh!" Lin Ran said with a laugh.

But Lin Chong's expression remained troubled as he said, "Father, I'm not lecturing you. The reason I didn't tell you about this last night was because I was afraid Sister Wen would be sad if she heard. Sister Wen is a really good person; she helped us a lot back in the secret realm..."

"Yes, I understand. Your sister Wen... is indeed a very outstanding girl. Father doesn't know what he has done to deserve her affection. Don't worry, Father will take care of it," Lin Ran said with a smile.

"I believe in you, Father!"

.....

37. Leaving Ayaka Academy

After reading the pile of letters, Lin Ran was restless. He was not a cold-hearted person after all, and he could not just stand by and watch the little maid ask him for help without lending a hand. If he did not know, that would at least be understandable, but knowing and not helping was a different matter altogether.

Lin Ran, who was in the office, finally stood up and went to the back mountain.

"What?! You're asking for leave to leave?!"

On the back mountain, sitting in a bamboo house halfway up the mountain, Qiu Qingzi, who had just taken a sip of tea, suddenly spat it out. She stood up abruptly, not even bothering to wipe it away, and looked at Lin Ran in surprise, asking, "Why are you doing this? The alchemy department of Tianli Academy is still here exchanging ideas, your son and daughter-in-law are here, and Qianyi is here too. What are you doing taking leave to leave?"

Lin Ran had already prepared his response. He said, "My Li Dynasty is embroiled in a war with two neighboring dynasties that has lasted for several years. Now, some of my friends in the Li Dynasty are involved, and I have to go back to save them. I haven't been back to my family for a long time..."

"That's it..."

Qiu Qingzi plopped back down in the bamboo chair, rubbed her temples, closed her eyes, and fell into deep thought.

The bamboo house suddenly became quiet, with occasional cries of wild birds outside the window and gentle breezes rustling through the dense foliage, as if choosing their own dance partners to perform their own melody. In this pristine green mountain and clear water, one's heart seems to find peace.

In the end, Qiu Qingzi agreed to Lin Ran's request for leave, but she immediately added, "My agreement doesn't mean the dean agrees. You need to wait while I go and report to the dean!"

After saying that, Qiu Qingzi stood up, swayed her waist, and quickly left the bamboo house. If there was anyone who didn't want Lin Ran to leave, Qiu Qingzi would definitely be on the list. If Lin Ran ran away, she wouldn't be able to have any peace and quiet!

Soon, Qiu Qingzi ran back dejectedly, slumped on the bamboo chair like a salted fish, and responded to Lin Ran listlessly, waving her hand and saying, "Let's go, let's go. Remember to tell Qianyi, don't let her worry!"

"Okay, don't worry, I'll come back as soon as possible to take over. There's no need for this!"

Seeing Qiu Qingzi's appearance, Lin Ran stepped forward and patted Qiu Qingzi on the shoulder.

"Get out of here, you stinky old man!"

"Qiu Qingzi shouted angrily."

Lin Ran left the bamboo house suppressing his laughter. When he was halfway there, he opened his mouth and laughed loudly, which made Qiu Qingzi inside the bamboo house so angry that she picked up the pastries on the table and stuffed her mouth full.

"I have to... face... those things again... Waaah, I don't want to... go to work!"

……

Lin Ran didn't have anything particularly to pack up. Since he had taken over so much power in the dangerous triangle area, he had also embezzled some of it himself. Now his pockets were full of confidence. Indeed, a man should have money!

He went to the alchemy department to observe the alchemy students from Tianli and Linghua academies learning alchemy. Alchemy is undoubtedly a very time-consuming and patience-testing thing, but it is quite spectacular to see flames burning with spiritual power.

Wen Qianyi was also generous with her knowledge of Tianli Academy. When she saw someone make a mistake in alchemy, she would point it out and guide the students to think of the correct solution.

When some students come up with new ideas, she happily takes notes. Perhaps this is the essence of mutual learning between teachers and students, where each influences the other.

Lin Ran waited silently. After the exchange activity ended, the students were overjoyed and rushed out of the classroom in a swarm. Lin Ran also saw Ye Wanxi, who blushed and called out to Lin Ran, "Hello, Uncle!"

"Should I still call you Uncle?" Lin Ran joked.

Ye Wanxi felt like her head was about to steam, and she blurted out, almost unconsciously, "Dad?"

"Hey!"

Lin Ran responded, feeling very happy. He never expected that his son would have a wife so soon.

He then asked, "Is there anything you want to bring back to your parents? I need to go back to the Li Dynasty and have a chat with your father to see how to hold a grand wedding for you in the future."

"Ah... Uncle... Dad... Why are you suddenly going back?" Ye Wanxi exclaimed, covering her mouth in surprise.

"bump!"

Wen Qianyi, who was still tidying up the classroom in the alchemist's room, accidentally dropped the jade bottle in her hand. She rushed to the back door of the classroom, stood in front of Lin Ran, and said anxiously, "Senior...why are you going back!"