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

Then a hoarse voice echoed from the forest: "Rumor has it that the Sword Sect's Fairy is as beautiful as a celestial being, peerless and otherworldly. If I could meet her, I would be certain that you are from the Sword Sect!"

"Where did this lecher come from!"

Before Shangguan Mengqing could speak, Huang Shishi couldn't help but take a few steps forward and coldly shouted towards the dark forest, "Hidden in the shadows all this time, refusing to show yourself, and making such an excessive request, do you want to be a rat in the field?"

"Senior brother, step back!"

Shangguan Mengqing turned around and shouted coldly.

"No, junior sister, this..."

Huang Shishi was somewhat confused. How could his junior sister tolerate such words from the other side?

Whether the other side could tolerate it was unknown, but Shangguan Mengqing was indeed somewhat helpless. After her senior brother said that the old man was a rat, what was she, who was colluding with the rat?

"If you want to see that famous Sword Sect Fairy, how can you see her if you don't come out?" Shangguan Mengqing retorted.

"Okay, I'm coming out right now!"

A rustling sound came from the forest, and soon a figure shrouded in a black robe emerged from the shadows.

Both sides became extremely nervous, whether it was Fu Yuemei and others hiding in the shadows or Huang Shishi and others under the moonlight. Both sides were incredibly focused because of this meeting.

The two people on the field, however, were in a relaxed and joyful mood, even like an uncontrollable volcano about to erupt.

Looking at the black-robed figure so close to her, Shangguan Mengqing gently removed her hood. Her waterfall-like black hair cascaded down in the moonlight, reaching her waist. Under countless shocked gazes, she removed her mask.

That was a face of unparalleled beauty, without any flaws. Her aloof and ethereal temperament made people feel a sense of distance, like a beautiful painting that could only be admired from afar.

Even Huang Shishi didn't expect that his junior sister would actually take off her mask and show her face to the "big rat" opposite her. He felt a little angry.

Shangguan Mengqing looked at the man in black robes in front of her with a half-smile and said calmly, "I have fulfilled my promise. Aren't you going to take off your hood? That's a bit unfair!"

"Too!"

The man in the black robe removed his hood, revealing a young face that wasn't particularly handsome, but his eyes seemed to possess a world-weariness that was unusual for a young man.

He strode up to Shangguan Mengqing, extended his hand politely, and said, "Fairy Shangguan, it's been a long time!"

Facing the many horrified gazes, Shangguan Mengqing smiled and placed her soft, fair hand in Lin Ran's, saying, "Vice Dean Lin, it's been a long time!"

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135. Will the truth come out?

This was definitely a somewhat humorous outcome, so strange that no one present could have imagined such a scene, no matter how hard they racked their brains.

Perhaps only Yue Lei, who had experienced the Mirror Moon Holy Emperor's Secret Realm with Lin Ran, could understand.

When Yue Lei saw that it was the young sect leader of the Sword Sect, he suddenly realized something and muttered to himself, "It seems that brat Lin Ran knows that this is the young sect leader of the Sword Sect's team. But wait, how could he recognize them from such a distance when they are all wrapped up so tightly?"

Yue Lei felt like he was starting to have a brain. He really couldn't understand how Lin Ran recognized that this was the team led by the young sect leader of the Sword Sect.

He knew that the two had some connections, but having some connections doesn't mean that someone can hide their true identity like a mummy. You know she is the young sect leader of the Sword Sect, right?

This may be a major problem that Yue Lei finds hard to understand in his life, but one day in the future, this problem will surely be solved.

Lin Ran's hands were restless; just as he was about to separate them, he secretly scratched Shangguan Mengqing's palm.

Shangguan Mengqing watched Lin Ran with great interest. She withdrew her hand, picked up the veil, and put it back on, concealing her stunningly beautiful face once more.

She still prefers to wear a veil, and she wouldn't remove it unless the older man made the request and she had no choice but to accept.

Lin Ran only acts very unserious in front of his own people; with so many outsiders present, he completely changes his demeanor.

Lin Ran said with a smile, "What a coincidence! We've run into Fairy Shangguan's team again. I hope Fairy Shangguan won't personally participate in the secret realm battle this time!"

"I'm just leading the recruitment team this time, so I won't be participating. On the other hand, Vice Dean Lin, are you going to join this group of juniors?" Shangguan Mengqing looked at Lin Ran with a leisurely expression and said.

The implication was that Lin Ran was acting like a child, despite being an old man.

Lin Ran naturally couldn't admit defeat, so he continued, "I'm already this old, why should I join the ranks of the younger generation? I'll just be an old man leading the team. Anyway, you're leading the team this time, Fairy Shangguan, how about we enjoy tea and scenery together?"

"Let's see then!"

The two chatted about trivial things as if no one else was around, and everyone around them suddenly seemed to become mere background figures.

Huang Shishi was a little confused. Why could Vice Dean Lin, who looked young but was actually an old man in his fifties, chat so congenially with his junior sister? They were talking about things that weren't very meaningful, were they?

Soon, their conversation naturally turned to Huang Shishi and the group from the Tianshan Sword Sect. Lin Ran, being very familiar with Huang Shishi, stepped forward and shook his hand with a broad smile, saying, "So it's Senior Brother Huang! I've heard so much about you. I'm Lin Ran, the vice dean of Linghua Academy. Please give me your guidance!"

"Ah, oh, hello!"

Hwang Se-seok was at a loss. He was very embarrassed. Just a moment ago, he was cursing the other person as a rat, but when he turned around, he found out that the two of them knew each other. It turned out that he was the one who was trying to attract attention.

Lin Ran then greeted Elder Heng of the Tianshan Sword Sect, but just as he was about to shake hands, he felt a chilling killing intent pointing straight at his back. He immediately changed to a cupped-hands gesture and exchanged pleasantries with Elder Heng.

Since they all knew each other, Lin Ran asked Yue Lei and the others to come out so that they could get acquainted.

Mu Shishuang was brought out by Lin Ran. Poor Mu Shishuang was immobilized in place by Lin Ran's spiritual power. Lin Ran only freed her when she entered the forest.

As soon as Mu Shishuang came out, her eyes were fixed on Shangguan Mengqing, who was wearing a veil. Her gaze was undisguised and naked as she stared directly at Shangguan Mengqing.

This also made Shangguan Mengqing notice the unfamiliar, powerless woman next to Lin Ran. She scanned Lin Ran from head to toe, then glanced at Mu Shishuang.

Shangguan Mengqing looked at Lin Ran and said in a somewhat cold voice, "Vice Dean Lin, aren't you going to introduce this person to me?"

Lin Ran felt a chill run down his spine. He pointed at Mu Shishuang and said helplessly, "This is my wife's younger sister..."

"you…"

Shangguan Mengqing's pupils contracted involuntarily, and her gaze towards Mu Shishuang held a special meaning. However, given the large number of people around, she quickly suppressed her surprise and calmly said, "You're really good to your sister-in-law, bringing her along to the secret realm!"

"Ah ha ha…"

Lin Ran scratched her head awkwardly, unsure how to answer. She could only try to bluff her way out, but a cold voice quickly entered her mind: "Explain yourself properly later. I don't mind living a life of widowhood."

Lin Ran sighed inwardly. He knew that if he met with the higher-ups, this kind of problem would definitely arise. Fortunately, he and Mu Shishuang did not have any improper relationship, so explaining things directly should be fine.

After the two sides got to know each other, Lin Ran took the lead in greeting Shangguan Mengqing's group and was busy with that, so she somewhat neglected Mu Shishuang.

Mu Shishuang remained silent, but her gaze kept darting around Shangguan Mengqing, especially noticing the bracelet that inadvertently peeked out from Shangguan Mengqing's wrist...

When discussing how to proceed on the journey to Qianlong Mountain, Lin Ran naturally invited Shangguan Mengqing and the others to join them. Shangguan Mengqing had no reason to refuse, and after a few words of refusal, she agreed.

When Fu Yuemei and her group of students saw that their teacher, Mr. Lin, seemed to be getting along very well with the legendary Sword Sect Fairy, their gossipy nature was ignited.

The little ones exchanged glances, and presumably they would begin communicating through spiritual energy while they lay in bed tonight.

Huang Shishi sat on the other side of Shangguan Mengqing. He looked at the many junior sisters who had suddenly appeared next to him, and the wine pot in his hand never left his lips.

Although it was unlikely that his junior sister would be with an old man in his fifties, seeing the two of them talk so much still made him feel uneasy.

After all, he had been traveling for so long, and the conversation he had with his junior sister was less than half of what she had said today.

As it grew late into the night, Lin Ran stood up, clapped her hands, looked at Shangguan Mengqing and the others, and said with a smile, "It's getting late, and you must all be tired after traveling for so long. Go and rest in the tents we've set up. We'll take care of the night watch!"

“This is too much trouble for Mr. Lin. How about I take over Mr. Lin’s shift for the rest of the night?” Elder Heng said first.

She was shrewd enough to know that the Tianshan Sword Sect was able to travel alongside these experienced people entirely thanks to the young sect leader's connections, so they had to do something about it.

"I'll take care of it tonight!"

Lin Ran waved her hand and said, "Elder Heng will have many more opportunities to show his abilities. We have already calculated that it will take quite a while to get to the secret realm of Qianlong Mountain."

"Then I thank Mr. Lin!" Elder Heng said gratefully.

Lin Ran couldn't find fault with Elder Heng's attitude. He was more powerful than her, yet he treated her with such respect and even took the initiative to do work. What was there to criticize?

Now that the night watch duties were settled, everyone returned to their own tents. Lin Ran sat at the entrance of her tent, set up a small stool and a small table, and began to brew tea.

Unfortunately, before Lin Ran could even drink the first cup of tea, Mu Shishuang, who had run over, snatched it away and drank it all.

Lin Ran frowned, looking at Mu Shishuang who had taken over the place, and asked with some confusion, "Didn't I tell you to sleep with Yuemei and the others tonight?"

The campfire nearby warmed Mu Shishuang's face, casting a glow, and her eyes seemed to gleam with fire.

She stared at Lin Ran for a while, then, as if noticing something, she suddenly stepped forward, put her arms around Lin Ran's neck, and whispered in Lin Ran's ear, "You've wronged your sister!"

After saying that, Mu Shishuang let go of her hand, stood up, and walked towards Fu Yuemei's tent. Halfway there, Mu Shishuang noticed a pair of eyes. She subconsciously looked towards the tent where Shangguan Mengqing was. Shangguan Mengqing, who had just stepped out of the tent, looked over indifferently.

Their gazes met briefly in the air. Mu Shishuang looked away for a moment, then turned and slipped into the tent where Fu Yuemei and the others were.

After Mu Shishuang's figure disappeared, Shangguan Mengqing looked at Lin Ran's side again. She scoffed inwardly, then turned and crawled into the tent, pulling the curtain tightly shut.

Even if Lin Ran hadn't witnessed the scene just now, upon hearing Shangguan Mengqing's explosive "Ha" in his mind, he should have known what had happened.

What else could it be? It was just that Mu Shishuang's intimate gesture was caught red-handed by Shangguan Mengqing.

"That brat..."

Lin Ran mentally complained about Mu Shishuang. He thought Mu Shishuang wouldn't cause him any trouble, but it turned out she was waiting for him here. Now she's even playing the game of strategy, just waiting for Shangguan Mengqing to see it so she can pull this stunt!

Lin Ran quickly focused his attention on the bracelet and explained, "Meng Qing, believe me, I can explain. There's really nothing between Shi Shuang and me."

"If you don't believe me, I'll tell you my story with her up to this point. Qianyi knows about it too, so I can really explain!"

The Phoenix Bracelet allows one to unilaterally reject messages from the other party, but Lin Ran knew that Shangguan Mengqing had not done so, so he did not care whether Shangguan Mengqing responded or not. He recounted his story with Mu Shishuang in chronological order.

Of course, there are some things that can't be said. Lin Ran certainly wasn't stupid enough to say them out loud, otherwise it would make things that weren't already so bad even worse and more explosive.

But after Lin Ran finished explaining, he didn't get a response from Shangguan Mengqing. It was as if all his words had been thrown into the sea, which made Lin Ran feel a little irritable. He could only drink cups of hot tea to calm his emotions.

Even after Elder Heng took over his shift late at night, Shangguan Mengqing still didn't respond. Normally, Lin Ran would just go to sleep, but thinking about these things made it impossible for her to fall asleep peacefully.

As Lin Ran packed his things to continue his journey towards the Qianlong Mountain Secret Realm in the morning, he noticed that Shangguan Mengqing's tent was open. Feeling somewhat uneasy, he stepped into the tent.

Seeing Shangguan Mengqing packing her things, he glanced outside guiltily a few times. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he whispered, "Mengqing, I was wrong..."

Shangguan Mengqing stopped what she was doing, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lin Ran, and asked, "Where did I go wrong?"

"The mistake was not explaining the matter of my sister-in-law clearly!" Lin Ran replied honestly.

"Tolerating Qianyi is already my limit. Please put away your thoughts, okay?" Shangguan Mengqing said calmly.

"Feel sorry…"

Lin Ran said in a somewhat weak tone.

Shangguan Mengqing suddenly turned around and looked at Lin Ran, her eyes seemingly a little watery...

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