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

"Indeed!"

Lin Hongjia's bright, watery eyes curved into beautiful crescent moons as she gazed at the figure on the high platform, her eyes slightly unfocused, as if reminiscing about the past...

Lin Lan on the stage seemed a bit embarrassed. He thought Lin Hongjia was smiling at him, but Lin Hongjia was just chatting and laughing quietly with Lin Chong next to him, looking very intimate. This dampened his joy, and he left the stage with a gloomy face.

The Grand Elder on the high platform was buzzing in Lin Ran's ear: "Clan Chief, how's my grandson? Sixteen years old, he's at the ninth level of Body Refinement, advancing two levels in a year. He's quite a figure among the younger generation in the clan, isn't he? And that Condensing Dao Pill..."

Lin Ran said irritably, "That's because I taught him. I've never seen you teach your grandson to cultivate so fast. He even has a Dao Condensation Pill. He'll only get it if he wins the competition. He's just a ninth-level Body Refinement Realm cultivator and he's already talking. There might be someone even more powerful. Don't be too happy yet."

The elder scratched his head awkwardly. He had forgotten that his grandson's rapid progress was also due to Lin Ran's guidance.

However, he was very confident about this competition. He was sure his grandson could get into the top three, obtain the Condensation Pill, and smoothly enter the Daoist realm. His future was bright, and he could also watch Lin Ran's son make a fool of himself, which would bring him double the joy.

After Lin Lan's mini-climax, the subsequent tests were relatively mediocre. Some of the better ones were around the seventh level of Body Refinement, and it's estimated that they will be able to break through to the eighth or ninth level by the time of their coming-of-age ceremony.

"Lin Qing'er!"

The name called this time is also a shining star among the younger generation of the family. Lin Lan has cultivated to the ninth level of the Body Refinement Realm with the clan leader, so how will this girl, who is second only to Lin Hongjia, fare?

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Qing'er nimbly leaped from the crowd onto the testing platform. At the tester's command, accompanied by a delicate shout, Lin Qing'er swung her fist and smashed it onto the testing platform.

The tester looked at the displayed values ​​with a hint of surprise, and called out loudly, "Lin Qing'er, Body Refinement Realm, Ninth Level. Would you like to test her a second time?"

"No need!" Lin Qing'er shook her head, jumped off the stone platform, and as soon as she returned to her friends' circle, she received praise and congratulations from them. The girl's face was filled with a proud and confident smile.

At the age of fifteen, he had reached the ninth level of Body Refinement Realm, and even advanced two minor realms in a year. Such remarkable achievements were enough to make him stand out among the younger generation of the family. He could be considered the number one person after Lin Hongjia.

"Next up, Lin Hongjia!"

The tester's voice carried a hint of respect when calling out the name, and all eyes turned once again to Lin Hongjia, the girl as elegant and pure as a lotus.

Lin Qing'er also stepped over the crowd and looked at Lin Hongjia, who was slowly walking onto the stage. When she was cultivating with the clan leader, she rarely saw Lin Hongjia cultivating, and she was curious about Lin Hongjia's current strength.

Accompanied by intense gazes, Lin Hongjia arrived at the stone platform, looked at the tester pointing to the testing stone tablet used for Daoist realm cultivators, and smiled, "Shall we begin now?"

"Miss Hongjia, simply unleash your full power at the stone tablet!" the tester said respectfully.

"it is good!"

Lin Hongjia smiled faintly, looked up at the high platform, and when he saw that the figure was watching him, he stretched out his small hand toward the stone tablet, his sleeve slipped down, revealing a section of his snow-white wrist.

Golden battle qi condensed in his palm, and Lin Hongjia casually slapped the stone tablet. The heavy stone tablet quickly displayed numerical values.

Daoist Realm: Six Stars!

Looking at the large characters displayed on the stone tablet, anyone with eyes could see them without the tester having to say them aloud.

"Miss Hongjia, congratulations! You've become a six-star Daoist!"

The testers were even more respectful than before. A six-star Daoist at the age of fifteen—the heights he could reach in the future were unimaginable, more terrifying than all the previous tests combined.

Seeing this scene in the training field, Lin Xi couldn't help but sigh. She gently patted her younger brother and said with a wry smile, "Little brother, you should give up. A girl with such talent is simply not someone you can have your hands on."

Having seen the outside world, Lin Xi understood even better that a fifteen-year-old six-star Daoist was a prodigy whose future would certainly not be limited to the small city of Linshan. In addition, Lin Hongjia's identity was mysterious, and she had heard her grandfather mention it. They were destined to have a huge gap between themselves and Lin Hongjia.

Lin Lan's face was full of resentment, especially when she saw Lin Hongjia and Lin Chong chatting and laughing. She was even more jealous and said angrily, "If Lin Chong, who is at the third level of Body Refinement, can do it, why can't I?"

Seeing this, Lin Xi didn't intend to say anything more. The Lin Chong she had seen before seemed decadent and world-weary. No matter who spoke to him, they would basically not get any response. What was worse was that he might directly respond with harsh words.

But the Lin Chong she had just seen was unruly and confident, as if he had returned. Lin Chong had been training with the clan leader and was more diligent than anyone else. Could he really still be at the third level of the Body Refinement Realm? Lin Xi couldn't help but wonder. What if Lin Chong had regained his former talent and displayed even more amazing strength than before?

Many people will probably be shocked or regretful, and she might be one of them.

"Six-star Daoist realm, this little pighead should be able to do it even faster..."

Lin Ran thought to herself, "Although this cultivation speed has far exceeded the original plot, it doesn't matter, since it's already pretty much broken anyway."

He actually hoped that the girl would cultivate faster. With the resources of the Celestial Clan, and if she worked harder, she might become a six-star Daoist and reach the six-star Dao Yuan realm.

The core members of the Lin family on the high platform were also shocked by Lin Hongjia's strength. They all looked at the patriarch, wondering how the patriarch had taught him or whether Lin Hongjia was just naturally gifted.

When Lin Qing'er saw that Lin Hongjia was a six-star Daoist, her previous smugness turned into dejection. She had worked so hard to cultivate with the clan leader, yet she still couldn't see the back of that elegant girl. Such a dazzling achievement was something that was difficult to achieve, let alone surpass or even compare with.

The girl on the platform glanced triumphantly at Lin Ran on the high platform, then gracefully returned to the corner of the training field.

When Lin Chong saw Lin Hongjia return, he couldn't help but congratulate him, saying, "Jia'er's cultivation speed is something I can't even dream of matching!"

Upon hearing Lin Chong's words, Lin Hongjia clapped her hands adorably and said softly, "From the third level of Body Refinement Realm to the first star of Daoist Realm, it only took a little over a year. How can Jia'er compare to such talent in cultivation!"

Lin Chong glanced at Lin Hongjia with some surprise and asked in astonishment, "You can see my strength?"

"Just some low-level tricks!" Lin Hongjia covered her mouth and chuckled.

Although Jia'er defeated the young master of the Murong family, proving that she indeed possessed the strength of a Daoist, perhaps no one except her father knew exactly how many stars Jia'er was at the Daoist realm.

Today, I have witnessed Jia'er's strength, which has made Lin Chong even more determined to become stronger. If he cannot keep up with Jia'er's pace, how can he eventually be with her?

……

Chapter Twenty-Three: The Return of Talent and Ancient Ruins (4K)

Next, some of those who went up to the stage for the test reached the seventh level of the Body Refinement Realm. To Lin Ran's surprise, there were quite a few people at the eighth level of the Body Refinement Realm, but at the ninth level, there were only Lin Lan and Lin Qing'er.

"Next up, Lin Chong!"

The tester called out the name with mixed feelings. It was the last name on the list. He wondered who was so malicious as to make this list. He wondered if he would be blamed if things went wrong.

Lin Chong stood up, stretched his body, and turned his gaze to Lin Ran on the high platform.

Seeing Lin Chong looking over, Lin Ran smiled gently and gave him a thumbs up. Lin Ran herself was also looking forward to this classic face-slapping scene from the original work, which was also a key step for Lin Chong to regain his strength and take the path to becoming an emperor.

Lin Hongjia, standing nearby, also encouraged Lin Chong: "Go for it, Brother Lin Chong!"

After nodding to Lin Hongjia, he strode towards the stone platform. His calm smile and spirited demeanor were somewhat familiar.

They seemed to see that genius from back then return, with the same confident smile as before. However, whether he would still be stuck at the third level of Body Refinement or regain the halo of genius would depend on the upcoming test.

Lin Xi, who had been leaning against a big tree with her eyes closed, straightened up when she saw Lin Chong about to be tested. Her eyes were fixed on the thin figure on the stone platform, and she couldn't help but feel that something big was about to happen.

Under the complex gazes of everyone present, Lin Chong arrived in front of the testing platform. Following the tester's instructions, Lin Chong smashed the testing platform with all his might.

All eyes were fixed on the testing stone platform. Was Lin Chong still at the third level of the Body Refinement Realm?

Surprisingly, the stone platform made a "crackling" sound and developed many cracks, as if it would shatter into pieces at any moment.

Tester:?

What happened? Why is it cracked again? He didn't embezzle any money!

The people on the field were anxiously waiting for the tester's announcement. Only the tester could see the test results from the test platform, and the fact that the tester didn't speak made some people anxious.

"Tester, what exactly are the results? Give me a straight answer!"

"Yeah, you know how urgent this is!"

A commotion suddenly erupted on the field. Before Lin Ran could even speak on the platform, the Grand Elder rushed to the railing and yelled at the tester, "Tester, what the hell is going on?"

The tester snapped out of his daze and hurriedly explained, "Elder, the stone platform has cracked again!"

Audiences:?

Is this testing platform so easily broken? It's understandable that Lin Hongjia broke it last time, after all, Lin Hongjia is a Daoist. But why did it break when Lin Chong went up to test it? Could it be that Lin Chong is also a Daoist? But that's too unlikely. Going from the third level of Body Refinement to the Daoist in just over a year? You must be joking.

The Grand Elder was stumped by these words and stood there for a moment, but Lin Ran stood up and said loudly, "Let's go to the stone tablet to take the test!"

Lin Ran's words suddenly caused a huge uproar. Many young people were discussing it, and they all thought of an unbelievable result: Could it be?

Lin Chong walked leisurely to the stone tablet. The tester next to him felt a little thirsty. As usual, he introduced the test procedure and then watched Lin Chong's every move with great attention, as if afraid that Lin Chong would do something to cheat.

After loosening his joints, Lin Chong pulled up his sleeves, revealing his sturdy, yellowish arms. He assumed a horse stance, clenched his right fist tightly, and concentrated his pale white fighting spirit into it. He then punched the stone tablet with all his might, as if he wanted to vent all the bitterness in his heart into this one punch.

After the stone tablet calmed down slightly, several large characters quickly appeared. The huge characters were dazzling under the sunlight, making everyone present feel as if their hearts had stopped beating at that moment.

Daoist Realm: One Star

The square suddenly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared at the large characters on the stone tablet, their expressions becoming quite fascinating.

The elder sitting next to Lin Ran, who had been looking forward to seeing her make a fool of herself, suddenly stopped smiling. Just a year ago, she was at the third level of the Body Refinement Realm, but now she has directly become a first-star Daoist Realm cultivator. Her cultivation speed is too terrifying!

"Congratulations, Clan Chief! Young Master Lin Chong's return to his peak must be thanks to you!" The First Elder smiled and quickly flattered Lin Ran, his skill in changing his tune with the wind was truly masterful.

"Oh, Elder, what you're saying is terrible. I only played a guiding role. It was Lin Chong himself who truly put in the hard work and cultivation. Our Lin Chong..."

Lin Ran sipped his tea and recounted to the elder the hardships his son had endured in his cultivation journey. He recalled how the fat man used to constantly boast about his grandchildren, but now he could brag about his own. This kind of pretentious and embarrassing scene was, to be honest, quite satisfying.

Beside the stone tablet, the tester's expression had long been replaced by shock. It took him a while to recover before he announced in a trembling voice, "Lin Chong, one-star Daoist Realm, you have one more chance. Do you want to continue the test?"

"I'm afraid that if we test it again, it won't be accurate and won't convince the public!" Lin Chong said calmly.

All eyes were once again focused on Lin Chong and the testing stone tablet in front of him. Some people still thought it was impossible for it to be true, that it was absolutely impossible for someone to go from the third level of the Body Refinement Realm to the first star of the Daoist Realm in just over a year.

But when Lin Chong tested his Daoist cultivation again and reached the first level, this undeniable fact was laid bare before them.

Standing at the edge, Lin Xi covered her mouth, her face filled with shock.

In just one year, she went from the third level of the Body Refinement Realm to the first star of the Daoist Realm. Even in their academy, no one could achieve such a cultivation speed.

Lin Xi's gaze was filled with complex emotions as she stared at the boy on the stage, and she murmured softly, "He's really back..."

Lin Lan, who was standing next to Lin Xi, had originally wanted to see Lin Chong make a fool of himself, but now he was staring blankly at the large characters on the stone tablet. The words "Daoist Realm One Star" seemed to pierce his eyes like needles: "This is fake, isn't it?"

Looking at the large characters on the stone tablet, Lin Chong couldn't help but laugh. The complex gazes and whispers around him reminded him of himself three years ago, when he was full of vigor and arrogance...

Shaking his head, Lin Chong calmly walked off the stage, met the gazes of the entire audience, returned to the edge of the square, and sat down next to Lin Hongjia.

Although some people hadn't taken the test yet, everyone's attention was no longer on the test, but on Lin Chong's miracle of leaping from the third level of the Body Refinement Realm to the Daoist Realm in just over a year. Some said he must have cheated, some said he must have taken drugs, and some said the clan leader gave him special treatment. There were many reasons, but the sourness and jealousy in their words could not be concealed.

After all the minors had finished their tests, Lin Ran stood up with a beaming smile and announced the rewards and rules of the competition to the young people who had no interest in it. This caused the crowd to erupt in excitement once again, as the right to choose between Condensing Dao Pills and low-level Earth-rank cultivation techniques was certainly something to be envious of.

Lin Ran will soon be able to enjoy watching her son, Lin Chong, show off and slap people in the face to take the top spot in the underage group.

Especially when Lin Ran saw her son face off against the Grand Elder's grandson, Lin Lan, and Lin Lan was utterly defeated despite using all his skills, the Grand Elder's liver-colored face made Lin Ran burst into laughter.

This competition has shown everyone that the genius Lin Chong has returned.

……

On the night the competition ended, Lin Ran cooked many delicious dishes to celebrate his son Lin Chong's return to the Daoist realm and his achievement of winning first place in the clan competition.

Lin Ran even brought out some treasured fruit wine to celebrate. Lin Chong and Lin Hongjia's eyes lit up. They had both secretly tasted the fruit wine before. It was really fragrant and mellow, and it also had some cultivation effects. It was a bit intoxicating, but it could be expelled with battle qi, so it was harmless.

"Come on, let's celebrate Chong'er becoming the family genius again, cheers!" Lin Ran raised her glass, the three of them clinked their glasses together, making a crisp sound, and then downed the fruit wine in one gulp.

Perhaps because she drank a little too quickly, a faint blush spread across Lin Hongjia's face. Her bright, watery eyes seemed to speak volumes as she looked at Lin Ran and said with a charming smile, "Shouldn't I celebrate becoming a sixth-star Daoist? Uncle Lin Ran, you're being a bit biased!"