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

"We'll have to squeeze as much money as possible out of that rich girl. You won't be able to get rid of her with just this mask..."

After making her decision and giving instructions, Lin Ran changed her clothes and put on the mask she had made earlier.

After checking herself in the mirror and confirming that everything was alright, Lin Ran transformed into a streak of light and arrived at a deserted alley in Linshan City. She shook her sleeves, walked out of the alley, and headed straight for the Jinling Chamber of Commerce.

……

At that moment, at the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, as soon as Li Yuhan opened the door to the VIP room, a "bear" immediately stood up from its chair, opened its arms and charged towards Li Yuhan, shouting, "Wife, it's been a long time!"

Startled, Li Yuhan quickly closed the door and walked to the side, trying to calm herself down. But the "bear" smashed the wooden door to pieces, sending wood chips flying everywhere. Li Yuhan looked at the scene and couldn't help but rub her forehead, feeling a bit of a headache.

Seeing that Hua Feng still wanted to hug her, she coldly shouted, "Stop! Hua Feng, stop right now!"

These cold words finally made Hua Feng stop what he was doing. The big guy said with a very aggrieved look, "Yuhan, my wife, why are you treating me like this!"

Li Yuhan was almost laughing with anger. She didn't give Hua Feng a pleasant look, her eyes full of disgust as she said indifferently, "First of all, I am not your wife, we will not get married, and we will never get married."

Second, don't bring up the marriage contract. I don't recognize that marriage contract. Don't think I don't know. You were the one who asked your father to go to the emperor to negotiate that marriage contract.

Third, I was merely showing courtesy to an old friend who had traveled a long way, but your behavior disgusted me, so I ask you to leave the Jinling Chamber of Commerce.

"Yuhan, don't be like this. It's just a door, I'll pay for it." Hua Feng continued, "I specifically applied to my family to come here to complete a mission, and it's also a good opportunity to see you!"

“Mission?” Li Yuhan keenly grasped this key word, but on the surface she still coldly mocked: “Missions are all made up, right? Even when I escaped to Linshan City, you still wouldn’t let me go. Let me tell you this, even if I commit suicide and leave my body in the wilderness, I will never marry you.”

"Really, I didn't make this up. My father wants us to win over the Lin family in Linshan City, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He said they have a Spirit Pill Realm expert there."

Yuhan, I have no pity for you. Besides, I am so talented. I am only in my early twenties and I am already at the peak of the Daoist Realm. I am about to break through to the Dao Yuan Realm. I am also ranked among the top in the capital.

Besides, if you marry into our Hua family, with how much my grandfather and father dote on me, you'll be a phoenix rising from the ashes. What's wrong with that? Come back to the capital with me and we'll get married. What's so great about this little Linshan City?" Hua Feng blurted everything out in one breath.

Just as Li Yuhan thought, they did want to win over the Lin family, but it was no wonder that sending such a playboy would not win them over. They probably came for her sake, and just took the opportunity to gain experience and have some fun. What talk of her becoming a phoenix on a branch? It turns out she was still trying to climb the social ladder by marrying into the Hua family. It was infuriating.

At this moment, a maid came over. Seeing the scene, she seemed hesitant to speak. Li Yuhan noticed and beckoned, saying, "Xiaoxue, is there something you need?"

The maid, called Xiaoxue, cautiously approached Li Yuhan and whispered in her ear, "Outside the Chamber of Commerce, a man who calls himself Young Master Jiang said he has important business to discuss with you, Miss, and specifically instructed that he was invited by you."

"Young Master Jiang?" Li Yuhan was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered and a bright smile appeared on her face. She hurriedly instructed Xiaoxue, "Xiaoxue, go and take Young Master Jiang to my study!"

"Hey, I can't even get into your study, Yuhan, so why can that Young Master Jiang go in!" Hua Feng felt like he was wearing a green hat, and looked at Li Yuhan with a fierce gaze.

"What does it have to do with you!"

Li Yuhan glared coldly at Hua Feng, then walked towards the main entrance.

Seeing this, Hua Feng quickly followed, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes. He wanted to see who dared to compete with him for a woman in this small place.

……

At the main entrance of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, some onlookers commented on the young man standing in front of the door.

"This... seems to be someone who's also here to see Miss Li Yuhan..."

"Look at the aura of this young master, he already completely outclasses that big guy from before, who was still shouting and yelling."

"Hey, watch your mouth. That big guy is no ordinary person, otherwise Miss Li wouldn't have invited him in."

The person standing at the door was naturally Lin Ran, who had already disguised herself. Listening to the conversation around her, Lin Ran knew that Li Yuhan's fiancé must have caused quite a bit of trouble at the gate just now.

This also fits his stereotype of Hua Feng. Even in the original novel, this guy attacked Hua Feng as soon as he saw his son Lin Chong and Li Yuhan having some intimate contact. I wonder if he will attack Hua Feng when they meet again? Lin Ran is really looking forward to it.

"President!"

The guards on both sides of the gate greeted Li Yuhan respectfully as she came out, but Li Yuhan waved casually. She looked at Lin Ran standing not far from the gate, wearing the mask she had made that day. His face was handsome and clear, and he was wearing a blue robe that was different from the style of the Li Dynasty. He had a jade pendant tied around his waist, giving him the image of a refined and elegant young gentleman.

Li Yuhan admitted that she was really engrossed in watching. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she was about to step forward when Lin Ran walked over instead. With a bright smile on her face, she extended her hand and said, "Miss Li, I have long admired your name. Meeting you today, you are indeed a heroine among women with extraordinary presence."

"Young Master Jiang, too..."

Li Yuhan was a little caught off guard. Just as she was about to shake hands in return, a sudden roar came from behind her. Li Yuhan only felt a gust of wind pass by and a figure attacked Lin Ran.

Faced with this attack that came without warning, Lin Ran couldn't help but smile even more brightly, easily taking Hua Feng's fierce punch.

Hua Feng's fierce face instantly turned into one of astonishment, unable to believe that his full-force attack had been so easily intercepted by his opponent.

Lin Ran casually shook off Hua Feng's fist, the force of which forced Hua Feng to take a few steps back. Lin Ran looked at Li Yuhan, who was still standing there in a daze, and couldn't help but transmit her voice: "Li Yuhan, are you an idiot? What are you standing there for? You're not going to act anymore, are you? If you're not going to act, I'm going back."

Li Yuhan then came to her senses and quickly got into character. Her pretty face flushed red, whether from anger or shyness, and her full breasts heaved as she scolded Hua Feng in a coquettish voice, "Hua Feng, what's wrong with you? This is my guest!"

Hua Feng's expression was ferocious, his burning gaze fixed on Li Yuhan. He laughed loudly, "I don't care what kind of guest you are. I only know that this pretty boy is no good. Stay away from him. You are my woman, and you must listen to me."

Li Yuhan was so angry by these words that she felt a surge of anger.

Lin Ran, who was standing to the side, was also a little shocked as he looked at Hua Feng. He didn't know what was wrong with this guy's brain to say such incomprehensible things. Didn't he just know that there was a difference in strength?

The onlookers were also thoroughly enjoying the spectacle, never expecting such a big scoop to happen on such an ordinary day.

Lin Ran was about to say something when Hua Feng pointed at him, a sinister smile spreading across his face: "Pretty boy, you do have some skills. But let me tell you, I am a genius from the Hua family of Wangdu. Remember my name, I am Hua Feng."

And beside me, Yu Han, is my betrothed, a marriage bestowed upon me by the Emperor. Don't lay a hand on Yu Han, or you'll face the wrath of a Nirvana Realm expert from the Hua family!

Hua Feng's words not only revealed his family's wealth, but he also spoke so loudly that almost everyone on the street could hear them.

Among those present, there were those who knew about the three great families of the Li Dynasty's capital. After some word-of-mouth explanation, everyone felt sorry for the pretty boy, who had been inexplicably dragged into this mess.

How will this refined young man deal with the Hua family, such a behemoth in the Li Dynasty?

Lin Ran looked at Hua Feng, who not only made threats but also had his men surround him, which made Lin Ran burst out laughing.

Hua Feng was a little angry and couldn't help but shout, "You pretty boy, what are you laughing at?"

"After failing to ambush someone, realizing the difference in strength, they immediately brought out their family's influence and had people surround me. Is this the so-called Di Hua family? It's truly laughable!" Lin Ran sneered.

"Kid, you've got a sharp tongue!" Hua Feng grinned at Lin Ran, his white teeth looking rather menacing. He waved his hand and sneered, "You all better give this Young Master Jiang a good talking to. Make sure he pays the price for his actions!"

Upon receiving the order, the Hua family guards grinned maliciously, twisting their necks and cracking their joints. The captain of the guards in the middle said arrogantly, "Kid, you only have yourself to blame for touching the wrong person."

The captain of the guards suddenly unleashed a terrifying aura. A tangible cyan spiritual power coiled around his right hand, a power even more advanced than battle qi, capable of solidifying into a tangible form. This meant that the captain of the guards was a master at the Spirit Transformation Realm.

The other ordinary guards also unleashed terrifying strength. More than a dozen guards, mostly at the Dao Yuan Realm, surrounded Lin Ran, eager to fight.

The Hua family's strength truly opened the eyes of the onlookers. A Dao Yuan Realm expert who could be considered a master in Linshan City was treated like a common cabbage in the Hua family, one of the three great families of the capital. They could only serve as family guards, and even a Spirit Transformation Realm expert was just a captain of the guards. The Hua family even had a Nirvana Realm expert. Is this the strength of the three great families located in the capital of the Li Dynasty? It's truly terrifying!

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P.S.: It's been so hot lately, I'm almost dizzy from the heat, and my typing speed is too slow.

Chapter Seventeen: Just Doing Business with Your Wife (Please Add to Favorites)

"Are you crazy, Hua Feng?!"

Li Yuhan couldn't help but scold him. She had expected this guy to cause a lot of trouble, but this was still beyond her imagination. He would hit someone just for shaking hands, and if he couldn't beat someone, he would call for others to gang up on him. How did the Hua family raise such a monster?

"Yuhan, I'll show you how I teach this pretty boy a lesson!" Hua Feng looked at Li Yuhan, becoming completely frenzied, and roared, "Beat this guy to death!"

Upon receiving the order, the captain of the guards unleashed a torrent of azure spiritual energy, enveloping his fists as if he were wearing azure gloves.

His figure transformed into a blur as he rushed towards Lin Ran, his cyan fist, carrying powerful energy, slamming down on Lin Ran's head.

Lin Ran's hands emitted a pale golden light as she easily caught the terrifyingly powerful cyan fist. The pale golden light in her hands quickly reduced all the power in the cyan fist.

The captain of the guard felt that his right hand was no longer his own. Then a huge force made him move forward. He subconsciously wanted to use his left hand to strike back at Lin Ran, but the other party seemed to have seen through his movements in advance. Before he could make a move, he felt himself being swung up.

The other person grabbed his arm and slammed him against the ground like a sandbag. His head and the hard bluestone floor were repeatedly compared in hardness, creating deeper craters in the floor and sending fragments of stone and blood flying everywhere.

Lin Ran even swung the "sandbag" in his hand to fight back, smashing it at the Dao Yuan Realm cultivators surrounding him. The terrifying force applied to the "sandbag" sent one of the guards flying out of the street. The terrifying force carried the guard into a building on the street, turning him into a cannonball that pierced through several layers of walls before stopping. However, he was covered in dust and bleeding from all seven orifices, barely breathing and unlikely to survive.

The remaining guards were also thrown into disarray. In just one minute, Hua Feng's guards had become street decorations for people to admire.

Li Yuhan's mouth gaped open as she stared in astonishment at the horrific scene in front of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. It was the first time she had ever seen Lin Ran take action. Such ruthless and brutal methods reminded Li Yuhan of how she had dared to think she could deal with such a powerful figure on her own with her personal charm. It was already a miracle that she hadn't been completely devoured and her body dumped in the wilderness.

After casually shaking off the clueless captain of the guards, Lin Ran dusted off her clothes and walked slowly toward Hua Feng.

As Lin Ran approached step by step, Hua Feng felt as if death was beckoning him. His legs trembled uncontrollably, and he shouted hoarsely, "You...you stay away! My father is Hua Xiong, a seventh-star Spirit Pill Realm cultivator, and my grandfather is Hua Yunlong, a Nirvana Realm cultivator. If you dare to lay a hand on me, you...you will definitely face retribution!"

Lin Ran smiled but didn't say anything. He took a step forward, and Hua Feng took a step back, until they crashed into the wall behind them and had nowhere left to retreat.

When Hua Feng saw Lin Ran reach out towards him, he shrank back and screamed, "Don't kill me! Don't kill me! My grandfather is a Nirvana Realm cultivator, and my father is a Spirit Pill Realm cultivator! Don't kill me!"

Lin Ran looked at the big guy in front of her, who was cowering and crying, and couldn't help but find it a little funny. She glanced at Li Yuhan and then said, "Don't worry, I won't kill you. Can I talk business with your wife now?"

Li Yuhan gave Lin Ran a coquettish glare, smoothed her hair, and called her subordinates over to clean up the scene and compensate those affected.

At this moment, Hua Feng dared not say no and quickly begged for mercy, "Of course, Young Master Jiang is just discussing business. I can lend you my wife."

"Oh, what are you saying? This is still your wife. I have no interest in interfering in other people's private affairs. I'm just discussing business with your wife!" Lin Ran even helped Hua Feng up and straightened his clothes, smiling faintly, "This is just to teach you a lesson. If you want revenge, I welcome you. Remember to go to the Eastern Region, Liezhou, and the Primordial Holy Land, and mention my name, Jiang Ran. If you don't know where the Primordial Holy Land is, you can ask your elders. They will definitely know. I can even mention my master's name, Gu Qiumeng!"

"Remember this: if you don't want your Li Dynasty to lose its spot because of you, then behave yourself, understand?"

Hua Feng nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice. Lin Ran smiled, patted Hua Feng on the shoulder, and then went into the Jinling Chamber of Commerce with Li Yuhan.

But after Lin Ran left, Hua Feng's expression was uncertain. He stared at the corner where Lin Ran had disappeared, his eyes full of resentment. He thought to himself, "Jiang Ran, right? You even made up some 'Primordial Holy Land' and 'Master Gu Qiu' stuff. I'm going back to the capital to call my family to come and kill you."

……

After Li Yuhan led Lin Ran upstairs, she took Lin Ran's hand and hurriedly went to her study, closed the door, and turned on all the soundproofing measures.

Looking at Li Yuhan's behavior, Lin Ran couldn't help but tease, "Is she planning to do something inappropriate to me?"

"Yeah, yeah, I'm not only going to rape you, I'm going to dump your body in the wilderness. How about that, are you scared?" Li Yuhan rolled her eyes at Lin Ran, getting angrier the more she thought about it. She pointed at Lin Ran and said angrily, "Take off that mask first, it's annoying to look at!"

"Don't you really like this look? You blush every time you see it. Isn't it handsome? It makes your heart flutter." Lin Ran didn't take off her mask and deliberately moved closer to Li Yuhan, pretending to gaze at her affectionately.

Looking at the face in front of her, Li Yuhan's pretty face flushed a light pink, and she suddenly shouted, "I like it this way, so what? Let's get down to business!"

Lin Ran stopped teasing Li Yuhan, took off her mask, saw a recliner in the study, and sat down.

Seeing Lin Ran acting like a big shot, Li Yuhan said angrily, "Why did you just say I was that bastard's wife!"

"Why?" Lin Ran said meaningfully, "I'm taking care of his wife for him!"

Li Yuhan was stunned for a moment, then carefully considered what he said before she suddenly realized what he meant. She couldn't help but ask coquettishly, "Do all men like this?"

"Whether you like it or not is another matter. Have you ever thought about simply becoming Hua Feng's wife? All you need to do is keep him from touching you. You can also use the Hua family's power to help you grow." Lin Ran just remembered those palace dramas where women did this, and to be honest, it's actually quite feasible.

"I have thought about it, but I haven't found a way to stop that guy from touching me. Besides, if things go wrong, I can't handle the Hua family's wrath. It's better to do what I thought before and let Hua Feng cause problems on his own and take the initiative to break off the engagement."

Li Yuhan said with a troubled expression, then suddenly remembered what Lin Ran had said earlier and couldn't help but ask, "Hey, what you said today about the Primordial Holy Land and Gu Qiumeng, is that made up or do such forces and people really exist?"

"What do you think?" Lin Ran didn't answer, but instead asked in return.

"It should be true. You even specially asked that fool Hua Feng to inform his elders. I'm afraid only the top figures in the Li Dynasty know about this power, right?" Li Yuhan said with a smile, her eyes sparkling.

“You’re still very smart. Actually, it’s not a problem to tell you this.” Lin Ran explained with a smile: “The Primordial Holy Land is the most powerful force in the Eastern Region. The Li Dynasty has to pay tribute to it every year in exchange for a spot to become a disciple there.”

The Imperial Tournament held by the Li Dynasty awards a spot to the top five in a prestigious expedition to the Primordial Holy Land. It seems to happen every fifty or sixty years, and there are age restrictions; it's basically a competition for the royal family and the three great clans.