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

After the battle that day, Lin Ran returned and told Lin Chong about many things that had happened that day. Lin Chong was also very sad after learning that Jia'er had left, but he was even more angry about what the Celestial Clan had done. Even though they apologized, it still left Lin Chong with a bad impression of the Celestial Clan.

"Father, don't worry. Those guys in the Celestial Clan are so arrogant. If they dare to offend my Lin family again, I will definitely go to their door and demand justice for the Lin family and for you!"

Lin Chong said with a determined look in his eyes, "If Nirvana and Dragon Transformation don't work, then I will cultivate to the Undying Realm. If Undying doesn't work, then I will become a Saint. If even Sainthood doesn't work, then I will become a Great Emperor. I want them to know that our Lin family is not a soft persimmon to be trampled on!"

Lin Chong's words stirred Lin Ran's blood, reminding him of when he first transmigrated and cultivated so diligently, all to prove that he could become a Great Emperor and the number one person in the Nine Provinces Continent.

However, when he realized that his talent for cultivation was very ordinary, or even trash, he was indeed depressed for a long time. He even treated cultivation as just a routine check-in, and instead pinned all his hopes on his son's future.

After experiencing the trials in the inheritance space, Meng Qing's teachings and Senior Ye Qiu's advice made him realize that having bad talent is not terrible; what is terrible is not having the will to strive and constantly want to become stronger, and being content to just fade into obscurity.

People who are more talented than you are still working hard, so what right do you have not to work hard?

For the sake of the little girl who has already returned, or his long-lost wife, or Meng Qing, who is deeply entangled with him and is far away in the Central Region, he must venture out to the mainland and forge a path. Even if it may be very difficult, there is no easy path in cultivation.

In the days that followed, Lin Ran not only prepared for the coming-of-age ceremony but also guided her son Lin Chong's cultivation. Although Lin Chong's cultivation time had been delayed for nearly half a year, it was precisely because of the accumulation and refinement during this period that Lin Chong's foundation became incredibly solid. Moreover, the Azure Spirit Sword Technique, as Lin Chong's standard technique in the original work, was indeed very suitable for him, and he practiced it with ease.

What Lin Ran found very strange was that Lin Chong's breakthroughs were quite frightening. He had to absorb an enormous amount of energy from heaven and earth to break through even a small realm, which could be described as swallowing a whale whole.

Because the natural energy in Linshan City wasn't particularly abundant, Lin Ran could only give Lin Chong spiritual medicine to help him break through, since Lin Chong couldn't absorb the energy from spirit stones yet. Fortunately, the compensation from the Celestial Clan contained quite a generous amount of cultivation resources.

When Lin Ran increased the dosage of the spiritual medicine for Lin Chong, she was particularly puzzled. The energy was clearly enough to break even a Daoist Realm cultivator, yet Lin Chong had managed to consume it all. Did the Azure Spirit Sword Technique have the function of increasing spiritual energy storage?

With these questions in mind, Lin Ran went to talk to Lin Chong one evening…

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Chapter 46 My Wife is This Fierce? (Please Read On)

That night, after finishing her work for the day, Lin Ran returned to the courtyard, went to Lin Chong's room, gently knocked on the door, and said, "Little Chong, may I come in and talk to you?"

After a while, Lin Chong's voice came from inside: "Father, you may come in!"

Lin Ran pushed open the door and went in. She saw Lin Chong sitting up on the bed with his shirt off, and knew that he had just been cultivating. Lin Ran found a chair in the room, sat down, looked Lin Chong over, and asked, "Little Chong, the coming-of-age ceremony is in a little over a month. How are your preparations going?"

Hearing Lin Ran ask about his preparations, Lin Chong sat up straight and said earnestly, "Father, under your guidance, my current realm is the third level of the Daoist Realm, and I've reached the first level of the Azure Spirit Sword Technique. My sword moves are..."

Listening quietly to Lin Chong's story, Lin Ran occasionally asked a few questions, and roughly knew what level Lin Chong was at. He was more than capable of dominating Linshan City, but he was still a bit lacking compared to the younger generation of the Li Dynasty.

"Xiao Chong, with your current strength, passing the coming-of-age ceremony should be easy. However, if you want to achieve a good ranking in the academy selection competition later, you can't just bury yourself in hard training like this. After that, you need to go out and hone your character, skills, and strength. Do you understand?" Lin Ran said.

Lin Chong nodded and said, "Father, I also feel that the current rigorous training is always lacking something, and my strength is improving rather slowly. I have just prepared a few training routes, and I would like to ask you to recommend some to me."

Lin Chong took a few sheets of paper from the bedside table. They were all simple maps of the Li Dynasty. Lin Chong marked three roads leading from Linshan City to the capital, Anling.

One option is to start from a relatively safe route that has already been explored in the Southern Wilderness Mountains. This route passes through many large cities and is the fastest way to the capital. However, it is less dangerous and offers little training benefit.

The second route is from Linshan City to the border of the Li Dynasty, Nanshan Pass, then around the Southern Wilderness Mountains, through the Monster Forest, through a swamp, and finally up some mountains to reach the capital, Anling.

The third option is to take the desert route on the other side, where the temperature is scorching and there are many unexplored death zones. Although there is a safe but not very safe route that leads directly to the capital, Anling, to be honest, Lin Ran thinks that this route is full of risks, but the opportunities are uncertain.

After considering the three routes drawn, Lin Ran still felt that the second route was more reliable. Although there were many dangers, this place was not a deserted place. On the contrary, it was quite lively. This was mainly because these places were rich in various medicinal herbs. Although there were also many monsters, hunting them could earn money, and some could be used to make leather armor, weapons, medicinal herbs, etc. They were all treasures.

Naturally, many mercenary groups that make a living from this have settled in these places. These places are the best because they are not very dangerous but have a good training effect. Moreover, with Xiao Chong's status as the chosen one, he should have some opportunities, right?

Lin Ran shared her thoughts with Lin Chong. Lin Chong stared at the map for a while, a smile spreading across his face. He said, "Father's thinking is quite thorough. I really was thinking of taking the third route."

My father is right. I lack the relevant knowledge, and without guidance, choosing this path is too dangerous.

"It's alright. When you enter those academies in the future, study hard, make good use of their resources, and enhance yourself. Your knowledge and experience will also be part of your strength. Don't be like your father, who took the easy way out and didn't learn those things. Now I'm even embarrassed to teach you!" Lin Ran said earnestly, patting Lin Chong's shoulder with a smile.

This wasn't just him being modest; his recent exploration of the Sword Saint's tomb was the best example of what not to do. He thought he was invincible just because he knew some things from the original work, but in the end, he still relied entirely on Comrade Meng Qing to carry him.

I wonder if those academies have adult classes. They could open an adult class specifically to teach various knowledge about the fantasy world, so that we can at least learn the ancient scripts and not miss out on opportunities because we can't understand some ruins.

“I know, Father. And Mother also left me many ancient books, which I am reading and studying!” Lin Chong said.

This gave Lin Ran a chance to ask, "Xiao Chong, I've been wondering about something lately. Every time you break through a realm, the energy you need is extraordinary, and the momentum of your breakthroughs is earth-shattering. Is this due to the Azure Spirit Sword Technique, or is it something your mother did?"

"Oh... Father, I..."

Lin Chong scratched his head sheepishly, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated, stammering for a long time.

When Lin Ran saw Xiao Chong's appearance, she knew that this commotion was not caused by the Azure Spirit Sword Technique, and that Mu Qiqin's words probably contained something she didn't want him to know.

He took a sip of tea, waved his hand, and said, "Father was just asking out of curiosity. Since there's no problem, then let it go. If you want to break through your cultivation level in the future, be careful and make sure to find an absolutely safe and private place. The commotion you caused was indeed quite large."

Lin Chong was taken aback by his father's words, his heart filled with conflicting emotions. In the end, he said, "Father, I will tell you everything that Mother told me. I think you should know these things. Mother didn't actually say that you shouldn't know, she just said that the time would be right before she told you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ran thought to herself, "Why is this all so mysterious? What on earth is that stupid woman Mu Qiqin up to?"

After carefully organizing his thoughts, Lin Chong looked at Lin Ran and slowly said, "Mother, she is actually the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Clan, she..."

"Wait... what saintess?"

The first sentence startled Lin Ran so much that he stood up, wondering if he had misheard.

"The Holy Maiden of the Spirit Clan, Father, is there a problem? Is this a very powerful force? How does it compare to Jia'er's Celestial Clan?" Lin Chong basically knew nothing about these races. Even when he heard his mother say this, he only thought, "Oh, they seem very powerful."

"It's alright, it's alright, please continue!"

Lin Ran gasped, trying to steady his breathing. Although he already sensed something was amiss, he decided to listen to what was going on.

Lin Chong felt a bit confused but still continued, "Then my mother said that she left me a physique that only those with the bloodline of the Spirit Clan can awaken, the Taiqing Spirit Body. The reason why I lost all my cultivation a few years ago was because I used all my cultivation to activate this Taiqing Spirit Body."

My mother foresaw this situation and left behind the method to formally activate the Taiqing Spiritual Body, so my problem of not being able to cultivate and improve my realm was solved. However, my mother did not leave behind any cultivation techniques or martial arts skills, but only many ancient books for me, telling me to read them carefully and not end up like my father…”

Lin Ran:......

He really didn't expect that he would be tagged in this. Can't he catch up now?

"Mother seems to have said that I'm not suited to practicing her martial arts techniques, and that Father will find me someone better in the future. Father, did you two plan this together?" Lin Chong was a little surprised, because his father really did find someone better for him, which was more than ten years ago. How could he have predicted this?

Lin Ran thought for a moment and said, "I can understand if your mother has this ability, but as for the Spirit Clan... well... is there anything else?"

Yes, yes!

Lin Chong quickly said, "Mother actually didn't introduce the Taiqing Spirit Body very much, and basically just gave a brief introduction, but I can feel the exaggerated amount of fighting spirit that my body can contain."

I saw some simple descriptions in the ancient books left by my mother, which said that these were some of the functions of the Taiqing spirit body.

"So that's how it is. I understand now. Mu Qiqin really is... sigh!" Lin Ran shook her head, sighed, and stood up to leave the room. "Since Xiao Chong, your cultivation is fine, then Father will leave. Father still needs to process what you said."

I thought it was just a casual question, but I didn't expect to get such a big answer. A bomb from more than ten years ago has stunned people today.

“Okay, Father, actually…” Lin Chong looked at his father’s departing figure and added, “Compared to me, she actually hopes that you can cheer up and go find her. You should follow your husband wherever he goes, no matter what. Mother said she will always wait for you. These are her exact words!”

Lin Ran paused at the door. Although it was just a message relayed by his son, it was indeed something that silly woman would say. He could almost still recall how she had said those words.

"Even though your mother might not be able to hear me, I will!"

Lin Ran smiled and closed the door.

He walked into the courtyard, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, and it seemed that he was increasingly contemplating life alone while gazing at the moon in the night sky.

When I first transmigrated, I didn't have so many worries. Back then, I was full of vigor and all I thought about was cultivating to become stronger and then finding pretty girls to have some fun with.

Speaking of which, his head is still buzzing a bit. If he remembers correctly, not long ago, he encouraged his son to cultivate hard so that he could go out and win over the rest of the female leads.

Now things are different; there might be one less person available.

However, upon serious thought, although there were members of the Spirit Clan in his son Xiao Chong's harem in the original work, he couldn't quite remember whether they were Spirit Clan saintesses or something, but it shouldn't be Mu Qiqin, because he remembered that her name wasn't Mu Qiqin.

As for whether Mu Qiqin is an alias, that's unlikely. This silly girl traveled to the mainland under her real name. She was fooled by his sweet talk back then, and except for some specific identity secrets that he didn't reveal, she revealed everything else.

It seems that Xiao Chong's future female lead is someone from the Spirit Clan, but we don't know who it is.

He just hadn't expected that silly girl to be the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Clan. But maybe she isn't now? The rules of the Spirit Clan are similar to those of the Celestial Clan. She's committed so many crimes, yet she still obediently goes back to accept her punishment. She really is a fool.

“Since she said she would wait, then when I become strong, I will fight alongside my son against the Spirit Clan to rescue you.”

Silly girl, you must have suffered a lot over the years!

"Sigh, I'm out here having a great time, even flirting with other women. If you knew, you'd be furious." Lin Ran couldn't help but laugh at herself, her smile tinged with bitterness.

He didn't know the girl's identity before and thought she had some urgent business to attend to. But he waited for more than ten years and was starting to lose heart.

He even spent a long time mentally preparing himself before starting a secret relationship with that little witch.

He also had an ambiguous relationship with Meng Qing outside. Now that he tells Mu Qiqin that she has the identity of a Holy Maiden of the Spirit Clan and was probably forced to leave back then, it makes him seem like a heartless man. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a scumbag.

"I hope that silly girl is alright. Sigh, she's still too weak. After I've dealt with everything, I'll secretly follow Xiao Chong out for training!"

Lin Ran realized once again that his strength was insufficient. If he were stronger, perhaps many things would have turned out differently.

But what's the use of saying "what if" now? Striving to become stronger, thickening one's skin, and folding all wings is also a viable approach, isn't it?

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Chapter Forty-Seven: The Ghostly Netherworld Pool of the Spirit Clan

No rules no standards.

Heaven and earth have their own rules, the martial world has its own rules, dynasties have their own laws, and powerful families have their own clan rules.

As a reclusive force and one of the ancient races, the Spirit Race also has strict, harsh, and even inhumane clan rules.

The most severe and harsh punishment of the Spirit Clan is for those who collude with other races and harm the interests of the Spirit Clan.

This involves a wide range of issues, but all members of the Eldar understand that this rule is actually aimed at Eldar who have illicit relationships with other races and have children with them.

The Spirit Race does not allow intermarriage with other races, as this would make their bloodline impure or allow others to steal their bloodline secrets. This is what Spirit Race members are taught from birth.

However, more than a decade ago, a major event occurred in the Spirit Clan. The former Holy Maiden of the Spirit Clan violated this rule and was placed under house arrest in what the Spirit Clan considered a "hell on earth"—the "Ghost Pool of the Underworld."

The reason why the Ghostly Pool is considered a hell on earth by the Spirit Clan is that it is not only home to powerful and vicious wandering ghosts, but also because the pool water has an extremely terrifying cold power that chills to the bone. Even those with spiritual power cannot stay there for long. In the deepest part of the pool, the weak would probably die there in a few seconds and become another wandering ghost.

So after the trial of this saintess, the Spirit Clan people privately discussed that she probably wouldn't live long in that place.

But is that really the case? Only the high-ranking members of the Eldar race know the truth.

Near the Ghostly Nether Pool of the Spirit Race, there is a hidden stone door that has been reinforced by numerous seals. In this gloomy and dark place, which is also a forbidden zone, it is difficult for anyone to find this hidden door.

On this day, a woman dressed in luxurious brocade robes and wearing a veil, with her bare, fair and smooth feet, suddenly appeared, walking on air, and arrived in front of the heavy stone door. She subconsciously looked around, then stretched out a slender, fair hand, palm facing the center of the stone door, and a beam of deep blue spiritual energy was injected into the stone door.

What's even more astonishing is that when the woman circulated her spiritual energy, strange blue patterns appeared on her arm. Her arm gradually became translucent, and you could even see the blood vessels inside, which were all dark blue and had profound rune patterns on them.

The heavily sealed stone door creaked under the woman's spiritual power, and slowly opened to the sides, revealing a slippery, dark, and seemingly endless stone staircase inside.

After the woman glanced back once more, her beautiful figure descended the stone steps. These steps seemed endless. The woman walked in the air for an unknown amount of time before a light source appeared before her: a huge luminous stone, like a bright light bulb, illuminating the world.