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

In the evening, the Qin family and the super sect's team arrived at the place where Shangguan Mengqing and her group had discovered the giant.

As this is the only way to the Qianlong Mountain Secret Realm, the Qin family had no reason not to take this route. When they chose to set up camp nearby, a disciple with influence discovered the damaged mountain wall and went back to inform his elders. Suddenly, the area was filled with people.

The main problem is that this place looks very out of place, and judging from the signs of damage, it hasn't been there for very long.

Qin Tianying, the head of the Qin family, and his son Qin Yi also came here.

Qin Tianying's piercing eyes scanned the mountain wall, then he looked at the Qin family guards who were leading the way and asked, "We haven't found anything of value here before, have we?"

The guard who had led the way bowed respectfully and replied, "My lord, no, this road has been open for many years, and we haven't found anything particularly special about it."

"Is that so?"

Qin Tianying rubbed his chin, then turned and left.

A group of Qin family members quickly followed. Qin Yi was curious as to why her father suddenly turned and left. Just as she was about to ask, her father's eyes swept over her.

Qin Yi immediately understood. After returning to the camp, Qin Yi followed Qin Tianying into his tent and poured out all the questions that had been on his mind: "Father, why did you leave after only taking a few glances? Didn't you go and check if there was anything you left behind inside the mountain wall?"

Qin Yi saw many people going into the damaged mountain wall, holding torches or flares to investigate. If the other party really discovered something, wouldn't the Qin family suffer a loss?

Qin Tianying shook his head, tapping his hand rhythmically on the table. Looking at his son, he asked, "Do you think those people from the super sects have sent anyone to check across the street?"

"A super sect..."

Qin Yi fell into thought for a while before shaking his head and replying, "It seems like none of them... but I did check on their affiliated forces!"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Qin Tianying stood up and paced around the tent, pointing in the air to the location where the super sects were encamped, his gaze seemingly piercing through them.

"Those guys from the super sects are shrewder than anyone else. That mountain wall looks just like the ancient Dragon Gate. Go and check it out? Do you really think there's anything left for you?"

"If others can find treasures in places like this, do you think we're even qualified to get a share?"

"Just one glance will suffice. Besides, they're also heading to the secret realm, and might even be ahead of us. That way, we'll have a clear target. If they're easy prey..."

Qin Tianying didn't finish speaking, but Qin Yi had already grasped the key point. He hadn't thought that far ahead, but his father's explanation made him understand. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your explanation, Father!"

"Qin Yi, when you enter the secret realm, don't make these mistakes again. Unless absolutely necessary, don't rush to the front line to find those inherited treasures. But what your father instructed you to do is to gather the Qin family members and take action as soon as possible. Do you understand?" Qin Tianying patted Qin Yi's shoulder and said earnestly.

"I understand, Father!"

……

The next day, early in the morning, Lin Ran and his group set off again. They needed to speed up their pace and get through the treacherous jungle as soon as possible during the day.

Because the trip was dangerous, Lin Ran couldn't just let Mu Shishuang wander around. Ignoring Mu Shishuang's temper, she tied her up tightly and carried her on her back.

Half an hour had passed since they set off, and Mu Shishuang was still angry. She kept her hands on Lin Ran's back, trying her best to keep a certain distance from Lin Ran. This somewhat cute action made Lin Ran both amused and exasperated.

Shangguan Mengqing also came to the front of the team today. Her profound knowledge and keen insight can help the team detect danger at the first time.

However, they had not yet entered the jungle and were still walking through the mountains and forests. Ahead, some disciples of the Tianshan Sword Sect were wielding their swords to cut through the thorns and weeds blocking their way, allowing the group to maintain a relaxed atmosphere as they continued their journey.

Shangguan Mengqing lagged behind by a step or two and came to Lin Ran's side. Seeing Mu Shishuang's expression, a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. She took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Lin Ran: "Lin Ran, do you remember what I said last night?"

"last night?"

Lin Ran turned his head with some confusion. Of course he remembered what they had done last night. Shangguan Mengqing had even whispered something in his ear. How could he forget that? But was Shangguan Mengqing going to bring that up now?

Shangguan Mengqing reminded her, "Yes, I reminded you of that last night before I left!"

Upon hearing this keyword, two people immediately became restless. Mu Shishuang silently lowered her hand, pressed herself tightly against Lin Ran's back, and even used some force to press down on her. She turned her head to look at Shangguan Mengqing with a smug look in her eyes, as if she was showing off to Shangguan Mengqing.

Shangguan Mengqing's body did stiffen for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure, only her gaze toward Lin Ran became even colder.

Shangguan Mengqing had little recourse against Mu Shishuang's near-self-destructive behavior. After all, Lin Ran was so popular with women that another one would pop up every now and then.

"That despicable old man, always flirting with women, he's probably secretly enjoying himself right now!" Shangguan Mengqing thought to herself.

Lin Ran felt wronged. Shangguan Mengqing, who had been all smiles, suddenly reverted to her icy demeanor from when they first met. Mu Shishuang, on the other hand, became much more obedient. What had just happened between these two?

After walking for another half hour, and passing a very steep slope, a rushing river appeared in front of them. On the other side of the river were rows of thick, lush green trees that they had never seen before. The branches, leaves and the soil on the ground were visibly wet, as if they were shrouded in a damp furnace.

Is this the jungle?

Lin Ran looked across at the vegetation, which was clearly different from other places, and felt a primitive and desolate aura coming towards her.

Mulan, who had overheard Lin Ran's words, nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, Mr. Lin, this is the Surprise Jungle that we mercenaries were talking about!"

"You mercenaries are quite humorous!"

Lin Ran had just heard Mulan mention a strange name for this jungle last night. It's because all sorts of strange plant-type monsters often fight back in this jungle, like opening a blind box. Every time you come, there's a brand new surprise, so it's simply called the Surprise Jungle.

"Let's rest here and prepare before going in!"

After discussing it with Shangguan Mengqing, Lin Ran felt that they should not rush in immediately, and should proceed with the prudent approach they had discussed the previous night.

Even though their team is quite strong, it is precisely because of this strength that you are likely to suffer an unexpected defeat.

"Sigh, I wonder where Brother Lin Chong and the others are. I hope they're not in any danger?" Fu Yuemei grumbled softly during the rest.

Although they didn't encounter any significant dangers along the way, the path that Brother Lin Chong and his companions took was different from theirs. According to their master, that path might be quite dangerous, which made them even more worried.

Chi Sinian, standing beside Fu Yuemei, was pouring a mixture of medicinal powder into a sachet while saying, "Your brother Lin Chong is so capable, you can rest assured!"

The two didn't try to hide their conversation, so Shangguan Mengqing, who was not far away, overheard it. She sent a telepathic message to ask, "What's the relationship between your disciple and Xiao Chong?"

"what relationship?"

Lin Ran couldn't help but peek out to look for her apprentice. Upon seeing the girl, she smiled and said, "It's not done yet, but it should be done once we enter the secret realm!"

"As expected of an old man, he likes to play matchmaker. Not content with his own womanizing, he also has to involve his own son!" Shangguan Mengqing said coldly.

"Hey, I didn't play matchmaker at all! They fell in love on their own, they gradually got attracted to each other and started dating, just like us!" Lin Ran cried out, feeling wronged.

Not far away, Shangguan Mengqing was sitting on the pebbles by the river. Her pretty face under the veil was flushed with a few blushes. If it weren't for the high collar of her dress, one could probably see the blush creeping up her fair and delicate neck.

“We are different. You forced me to become your woman. You treated me like that in that cave. I will remember it for the rest of my life!” Shangguan Mengqing said, trying to appear calm.

Lin Ran: "..."

How did it become that he forced me? Is there no reasoning involved? Is there no law anymore?

Without dwelling on the topic, Shangguan Mengqing quickly asked, "Xiao Chong, did they leave with the Qin family?"

“Yes, they’re taking a different path from the ancient battlefield, so they’ll probably encounter those ‘Void Hunters’ too!” Lin Ran said.

Wasn't Lin Ran worried? He was just as worried about Lin Chong. Even though he knew Lin Chong was the protagonist and had the protagonist's halo, who knew if that halo would suddenly stop working or what? He didn't want to suffer the tragedy of a parent outliving their child. If something happened to Lin Chong, he and Qi Qin wouldn't be able to explain it to each other.

"As you said before, with the inner dean of Tianli Academy leading the way, there shouldn't be any problems!" Shangguan Mengqing noticed that Lin Ran was a little down, so she comforted her and quickly asked, "Xiao Chong, have you thought about which super sect you'll join after you achieve good results in the secret realm?"

"Of course I'll go to your Sword Sect! That's what I strongly recommended when he asked me!"

Lin Ran even winked at Shangguan Mengqing and teased her in a voice transmission, "You'll have to take good care of my son then, you're practically his mother now!"

"I'll find some time to spar with you sometime. You probably haven't had an opponent in a long time!" Shangguan Mengqing said calmly.

"Comrade Mengqing, what I just said was just a joke. Please forgive me!" Lin Ran quickly begged for forgiveness.

"late!"

……

After all the preparations were completed, Lin Ran and the others entered the "surprise jungle" fully armed. Their figures were quickly hidden by the waist-high wild grass, and soon they disappeared from sight.

It's unknown what dangers they will encounter in this jungle. Once they can safely traverse this jungle, the Qianlong Secret Realm will not be far away.

.....

142. The Pink Mist of the Swamp

In the Surprise Jungle, the air is filled with invisible poisonous miasma, which clings to the thick humidity and is inhaled into the lungs with every breath.

If you magnify it infinitely, you'll see that as you breathe, small black dots gradually appear in your lungs. If this accumulates over time, the consequences are probably unimaginable.

Lin Ran and his group walked through the jungle. Each of them wore a cloak, a special mask, and a sachet with a peculiar fragrance hanging from their waist, making them look quite strange.

This time, Lin Ran and Shangguan Mengqing led the way, while Mulan directed the route behind them. They had been walking for almost half an hour, but in that short time, they had encountered no shortage of dangers along the way.

Just now, they encountered a large number of humanoid tree spirits. They were dark and ugly. They thought they were just some harmless dead trees and were about to lead their group past them when the tree spirits suddenly came to life and swung out a vast net of vines at them.

Fortunately, with the support of Shangguan Mengqing's Heavenly Fire, the group of tree demons was easily dealt with. However, this also served as a reminder to everyone that they should not be careless about the seemingly ordinary things in the jungle.

"and many more!"

The group of people who were walking ahead stopped abruptly upon hearing Lin Ran's voice and turned to look at her with puzzled expressions.

Lin Ran frowned, lightly stepping on the soft ground. The sudden softness made him cautious. He looked at Shangguan Mengqing beside him and said, "It looks like there's a swamp ahead..."

The same applies to the area of ​​Qianlong Mountain and the ancient battlefield. Your soul power cannot extend at all; you can only explore a very small area around it. Even Shangguan Mengqing, who is at the Dragon Transformation Realm, is no exception. As for the Undying Realm, perhaps this limitation can be ignored.

Without the help of soul power, their ability to perceive their surroundings will be weakened, which is why they must be extra careful when moving forward.

Shangguan Mengqing looked at Mulan, whose cloak was covered in mud. Mulan took out a water bottle to wash her hands, took out a map and carefully looked through it, and then used a disc to explore it.

She said with certainty, "We're on the right track. We have to cross a swamp. It's a huge swamp and the most dangerous place."

Lin Ran shrugged, glanced at Shangguan Mengqing, and said in her mind, "Looks like there's no way around it, you're going to become a mud fairy!"

Shangguan Mengqing's gaze towards Lin Ran revealed an extremely cold killing intent, causing Lin Ran to immediately shift her gaze and wander around aimlessly.

"Childish devil!"

Shangguan Mengqing muttered to herself, then looked at the group and said, "Everyone, we're about to wade into the swamp. Let's keep our formation close together and use our spiritual energy to protect ourselves. If we encounter any danger, we'll immediately ask for help from those around us!"

"it is good!"

Everyone responded in unison.

The group continued forward, and after walking for about several dozen meters, Lin Ran felt his feet sink into the ground, and he knew that they had reached their destination.

He couldn't help but look over there, but unfortunately his view was blocked by the unknown plants. However, he could see many pools of water. Some of the pools were very murky, while others were still clean, with some broken grass and fallen leaves floating on the surface.

"Be careful of the insects here and the monsters that may appear in the swamp at any time!" Lin Ran warned.

Shangguan Mengqing nodded, agreeing with this point. The two proceeded in the direction Mulan pointed out, with Lin Ran using her spiritual power to protect Mu Shishuang, who was on her back.

Shangguan Mengqing glanced at it but didn't say much. She focused on the road in front of her. Her intuition told her that they were going to encounter a great danger.

"Walking in a place like this is really uncomfortable!"