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

At the end of the stone steps was another stone door filled with sealing power. This stone door had a slot like a lock. The woman gently touched her spatial ring with her right hand, then took out a key filled with profound runes and extraordinary energy. She aligned it with the lock, inserted it, and turned it left and right a few times. After a series of creaking sounds, the stone door slowly opened.

The woman took back the key and went behind the stone door. Unexpectedly, the originally dark stone chamber was filled with many luminous stones, making it as bright as day. It was easy to spot that in the center of the stone chamber, a woman dressed in white was kneeling on the ground with her long, messy black hair spread out on the ground, making it impossible to see her true face.

But what was most terrifying were the iron rings binding the woman's limbs and neck. Thick chains were attached to the iron rings and extended to a wall several meters behind the woman. The wall was faintly shimmering with a deep blue light, and even the chains had deep blue runic power surging within them, seemingly containing a terrifyingly cold and sinister force.

The woman in brocade did not walk in the void, but walked directly on the cold floor of the stone chamber. The "tap tap" sound startled the woman in the center of the stone chamber. She tried to raise her head, but her messy long hair blocked her vision.

She could only call out in a hoarse, weak voice, "Is...is it Shishuang?"

"Clap!"

The crisp applause echoed in the stone chamber. The woman in brocade clapped her hands as she walked, and sneered, "Sister is indeed sister. Even in this state, she can still tell who is coming. She's really amazing!"

The imprisoned woman in white made the chains clang, which aroused the chilling power on the chains. The terrifying chilling power drilled into her body and soul like a drill, and a miserable scream suddenly echoed in the stone chamber.

Upon seeing this, the woman in the fine clothes felt a flicker of sadness in her deep blue eyes, but it vanished quickly. She said softly, "Sister, you'd better not move rashly, or you'll only suffer a more severe punishment."

"Ahem, cough cough..."

The woman in white coughed a few times, panting heavily, and said in a soft voice, "I...I know, if it weren't for you pleading for me, Shishuang, I would already be a dead person outside...at the bottom of the pool."

“You have committed such a heinous crime, yet you have also rendered meritorious service to the Spirit Clan. As the patriarch of the Spirit Clan, I will naturally judge you fairly. Therefore, I have sent you here to reflect on your mistakes and punish you. I hope you can repent and not continue to be so stubborn,” said the woman in fine clothes.

"This is what I deserve, this is the punishment I should receive..." The woman in white smiled bitterly.

But these words seemed to enrage the woman in the fine clothes. She glared at her sister and shouted angrily, "This is not the punishment you deserve. Just tell me where the child who inherited your bloodline is and where that wild man is. It will all be over. You won't have to suffer like this here. You can go back to the clan. With your talent and strength, even if your bloodline is damaged, you can still break through to the Saint Realm and roam freely in the Nine Provinces Continent. Why stay in such a dog-like place?"

"I won't tell them, they'll die if I do, I can't say it..." The woman in white spoke with unwavering determination despite her weak breath.

This made the woman in the fine clothes laugh in exasperation. She burst into laughter in the stone chamber, her laughter tinged with a hint of exasperation at her disappointment.

She rushed forward, brushed aside the white-clad woman's disheveled long hair, revealing a beautiful, elegant, yet extremely pale face hidden beneath. Her deep blue eyes were fixed on her sister's lifeless and haggard eyes. Pinching her cold cheek, she asked again, "Just for this random man, you're going to throw yourself into this mess? For how long? For a lifetime?"

"I do..." The woman in white opened her mouth slightly, her lips pale and bloodless, looking like a dying person.

This stubborn and foolish behavior truly angered the woman in white. She swung her hand and slapped her sister hard, shouting, "You're hopeless! That man has bewitched you, hasn't he? You're so devoted to him!"

The woman in white kept her head down and remained silent. Seeing her like this, the woman in fine clothes was furious and said, "Just keep doing this. It's alright. I came here to tell you that I have cultivated the ability to perceive space and time. You should know what kind of bloodline talent this is, right? If you can't do it, I'll help you!"

The woman in white's pupils constricted sharply as she tried to grab her sister, but her sister had already retreated several steps. This struggle of the woman in white triggered the power of the chain again, and a terrifying, chilling aura, like a bone-eating insect, once again burrowed into her soul and body.

"what!"

A pitiful scream echoed in the stone chamber. This time, the struggle was too intense, and the person fainted. With his head hanging down, if he hadn't still shown signs of life, he would probably be a corpse by now.

The woman in fine clothes looked at her sister's pathetic state with disappointment in her eyes. She sighed, formed a hand seal, and dark blue runes slowly lit up in mid-air, eventually transforming into a beam of energy that shot towards the woman in white.

The originally weak life magnetic field gradually became vibrant under the beam of light. It was no longer as sickly as before, and even woke up from its unconscious state. When it saw the woman in gorgeous clothes, it even wanted to shout, "Shishuang, don't do that to them... Ahh!"

Before he could finish speaking, a sudden movement triggered the runes on the chain once again, plunging him back into the torment of this chilling power.

The woman in the fine clothes glanced at her sister one last time before leaving. Once the stone chamber door closed again, the screams from inside were no longer heard.

After retreating outside and closing the stone door again, the woman in the gorgeous dress activated the seal, and her deep, star-like eyes shimmered with a deep blue light.

She remembered that her sister was once the most dazzling pearl in the Spirit Clan, and she had always been the one to learn from and admire. After disappearing for a long time while going out to train, she returned to the Spirit Clan alone.

She still remembered that day when her sister was interrogated by the clan elders. They discovered that she had lost her body and her bloodline was damaged. Her eyebrows were sparse and her breasts were high. Her gait showed that she had given birth to a child, but she stubbornly refused to reveal the lover she had been with outside and the child.

She was originally to be executed, but the previous clan leader suppressed the execution and sent her to the Ghost Pool to fend for herself. After she became the clan leader, her sister was already on the verge of collapse, so she often came to check on the situation and provided timely assistance.

"Then let me see what kind of man could make you so obsessed, so determined to protect him. Even in this state, you're still acting like a fool, pleading for that man. Is it worth it?" the elegantly dressed woman murmured in bewilderment.

The figure transformed into a streak of blue light and vanished into the sky in the blink of an eye…

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This book will be available tomorrow, and I still have a lot of feelings about it. I really didn't expect it to be available. There was no outline. It just came from an initial idea: what would it be like if I became the protagonist's stepmother's boyfriend? Then it evolved into what it is now: I became the protagonist's father, and what kind of story would happen between me and the female lead of the original work.

The idea is good, but it's hard to write. I often got stuck because of this when I was writing it myself. Recently, I've had some thoughts on the future direction of the book and I've also made some outlines.

Since school starts on September 2nd, I'll have to check the schedule later. I'll try to update more often. I saw some comments saying I'm just being lazy, but maybe it's just that I update a little slowly, haha.

I know this is a problem, but I also want to try my best to write more. Unfortunately, I'm not a tentacle monster and can't write 10,000 words a day.

I saw some people say that Lin Hongjia's romantic storyline progressed too quickly, or that they were a little confused. I will add more details about the story of falling in love later.

The protagonist also had very conflicted feelings towards her, and it took him a long time to accept her. The two had known each other for more than ten years, and it had been a year or two since Lin Hongjia expressed her feelings. It wasn't a sudden acceptance.

(This sometimes makes me wonder, is the pace too fast or too slow? It's okay, it's my problem!)

It was because Lin Ran's mindset and goals changed after her experience in the inheritance space that she accepted it. However, after accepting it, Lin Ran was quite restrained and did not do anything to Lin Hongjia. Instead, it was this girl who took the initiative to win her over. In fact, the only time the two of them parted was when Lin Hongjia took the initiative to kiss her.

Moreover, Lin Ran treated Lin Hongjia more like a friend from a young age, guiding her growth rather than teaching or instructing her as an elder.

He took her out to play, taught her cultivation in novel ways, and told her many different stories and principles. This fantasy world could be regarded as an ancient society.

Lin Ran, unlike the traditional, rigid elders and parents, has a significant influence on the child. Moreover, the girl is precocious, and in this fantasy world, Lin Ran is like a close friend to her. Unlike family elders who lecture her daily, Lin Ran makes her beautiful dresses and clothes, tells her stories, and takes meticulous care of her. For a little girl in this fantasy world, Lin Ran is practically her dream lover, haha. I'll write the details of the story later.

As for the issue of it being too fast, some people have also raised similar questions about Meng Qing (Shangguan Mengqing), but many people have overlooked the fact that this is a timeline within a fantasy world.

Meng Qing and Lin Ran spent more than two years together in that inheritance space, cultivating and practicing swordsmanship together (even in reality, it wouldn't take more than two years to pursue a younger sister, right?). They cared deeply for each other and were very attached to each other, but they didn't get together or make it official. This bittersweet feeling was exactly what I wanted.

They may both understand this, but they reject it in their hearts because their futures are bleak and they may never be able to be together.

This is my idea, but it might look a bit odd written down. That's my problem, private Marseille~

Lin Ran's original wife, Mu Qiqin, is someone whose identity is only revealed later. The protagonist is unaware of her identity throughout the story. This Holy Maiden of the Spirit Clan also remains silent, seemingly unwilling to let Lin Ran bear the burden of pressure.

So Lin Ran only knew that she was very powerful, but didn't know where she came from, and the protagonist didn't have the ability to find her at that time.

Try to put yourself in her shoes. My wife left a letter and then disappeared. I didn't even know how to find her. If she had powerful connections, I wouldn't have been able to find her with my pathetic abilities. But I waited, for over a decade, until I was completely disheartened, and only then did I learn about her hardships. I'll add more details about her story later.

Sometimes, having a God's-eye view can make you miss some things, but that's okay. It's my problem, and I'll work on improving it, hahaha.

Next up will be Mu Shishuang, the patriarch of the Spirit Clan, and that demoness from the Demon Clan; they will be a little later.

This book is a harem novel, but the main female characters are basically those mentioned in the synopsis, with one or two extras, making a total of about five or six. There won't be many more after that. Harem novels are difficult to write, and I hope I can write them well. How to write the relationships between the male protagonist and the many female characters well, and how to handle their conflicts, is what I will strive to do next.

Having said all that, I hope you will all subscribe enthusiastically so I can see a good subscription result and continue to persevere. I'm also thinking of using this book to earn some living expenses for school (money for late-night snacks). I don't currently have any plans to add extra chapters because I'm afraid that if I can't meet the deadline, it won't be good, and it's not good to break my promise.

I will try my best to update more chapters and not abandon the project. Finally, I hope this book will do better and better in the future, and I hope you can give it lots of votes and subscribe. I wish you good health, all the best, and that you enjoy reading it. Thanks! (ω?)

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Chapter Forty-Eight: Preparations for the Coming-of-Age Ceremony

In Lin Ran's understanding, the coming-of-age ceremony wasn't that important in her previous life, but it was extremely important in this world. It was not only a ceremony to become an adult, but also a time to prove the results of her years of cultivation.

Lin Ran arrived at the clan's training ground early and instructed the staff to set it up. While they were setting it up, the First Elder approached Lin Ran and whispered, "Clan leader, the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce from Linshan City has brought people to visit the Lin family. Would you like to…?"

Lin Ran didn't plan to invite anyone to his coming-of-age ceremony. Since that fight, he has become quite famous and can be considered a local tyrant in the southern part of the Li Dynasty. Many people want to come and become sworn brothers with him, so he simply decided not to invite anyone to his coming-of-age ceremony this time.

But to her surprise, Li Yuhan brought people over. Lin Ran nodded and said, "Take your people to the Senate Hall and treat them well. I'll be there in a bit!"

"Okay, Patriarch!"

After receiving the order, the Grand Elder withdrew.

.....

In the Lin family's council hall, the First Elder invited Li Yuhan to sit down, instructed the servants to pour tea, and said with a fawning smile, "Miss Li, please have some tea first. The clan leader is still directing matters at the training ground and will be here shortly."

Today, Li Yuhan was wearing a light blue cheongsam embroidered with elegant lotus flowers. This refined attire washed away some of her usual allure, making her appear graceful and beautiful. With her legs crossed, she said softly, "I understand. Thank you so much, Elder."

I came to pay a visit today because I heard that your Lin family was holding a coming-of-age ceremony. I brought some small gifts, which I hope will be of no use to you.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Miss Li's visit to our Lin family on behalf of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce is an honor, it's not trouble at all!" the elder said with a smile.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, and also with a bit of his own selfish motives, the Grand Elder chatted with Li Yuhan. He mainly wanted to use the Jinling Chamber of Commerce's channels to find some pills or similar items that could enhance the strength of his grandchildren.

After chatting for a while, Lin Ran also came to the council hall with his hands behind his back. When Lin Ran saw the Grand Elder, he couldn't help but say, "Grand Elder, go to the training ground and maintain order. Make sure those guys don't cause any trouble."

"Okay, Patriarch!"

The elder felt it was a bit of a pity. He was just about to ask Li Yuhan for help when the clan leader arrived, so the matter had to be dropped.

After the Grand Elder walked away, Lin Ran dismissed his subordinates. Li Yuhan understood and told her assistants to go back to the Chamber of Commerce to await orders.

Now only Lin Ran and Li Yuhan were left in the council chamber. Lin Ran, with her legs crossed, looked at Li Yuhan, whose appearance had changed drastically, and said with some surprise, "Haven't seen you in a while. You've changed your style? Gone are the seductive fox, and now you're an elegant lotus?"

Li Yuhan rolled her eyes at Lin Ran, annoyed, and said, "So what if I changed my clothes and changed my mood? Did you think I was promiscuous before?"

Lin Ran smiled and shook her head, picked up the kettle in the council chamber, poured herself a cup of tea, took a few sips, and said, "In my opinion before, you were the kind of person who looked very flirtatious, but was actually a blank slate... Hey, let's change the subject, let's not talk about this anymore. What are you doing here today!"

Lin Ran knew a little about the art of temperature control, and seeing that Li Yuhan seemed about to slam her fist on the table and start a tirade, she quickly changed the subject.

Li Yuhan glared at Lin Ran fiercely, then slowly said, "I was planning to visit your Lin family when you hold your coming-of-age ceremony and bring a small gift."

But my mother also told me to cultivate a good relationship with you, saying you're still young, and if you advance to the Nirvana Realm in the future, she told me to seduce you, so that the royal family would have another Nirvana Realm expert and could then take action against those three aristocratic families.

Li Yuhan has started to speak wildly now. If some older people saw this, they might scold her for being immoral.

"You royal family are dreaming! Too bad I won't get involved in this mess. If I had the strength of a Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator, the Li Dynasty should change its surname to Lin!" Lin Ran teased.

He had no intention of getting involved in the mess that was going on with the Li Dynasty and the three great families. In his view, the royal family was the weaker party. As for the royal family, it seemed that the old man in the Nirvana Realm was still the main figure, with maybe one or two more Spirit Pill Realm cultivators at most.

If it weren't for the fact that the Nirvana Realm elder's strength was higher than that of the other three great families' Nirvana Realm elders, the Li Dynasty would probably have changed its name long ago. In his opinion, the royal family's Nirvana Realm elder cannot be allowed to have any mishaps; if something were to happen to him, the Li Dynasty would also perish.

Li Yuhan found Lin Ran's teasing amusing and chimed in, "If you really succeed, take me as your maid. I'll manage the Lin Dynasty for you. I'll be the emperor during the day, and you'll be the emperor in my bed at night. How about that? Isn't that exciting? I've heard that men like playing with role reversals."

Lin Ran:?

Hearing Li Yuhan's words, Lin Ran almost spat out his tea. He seemed to have underestimated Li Yuhan's wildness. She was indeed quite fierce. Little sister, you understand the contrast!

"I'll talk about it when I have the ability!" Lin Ran quickly changed the subject and said, "Find me another thing that can change my appearance. Even if it's hard to find, please help me find more. Also, help me prepare the items on this list."

She took out a slip of paper and handed it to Li Yuhan. However, Li Yuhan was puzzled by Lin Ran's earlier words and, without looking at the list first, asked, "Where's the mask I gave you?"

"broken!"

"Oh no, it broke so quickly! You spendthrift man, I still have to find you another one, you..." Li Yuhan's chest heaved with anger, pointing at Lin Ran, unable to speak.

After catching his breath, he looked at the list and became even more puzzled, saying, "Why did you ask for so many things to prepare for your upcoming training trip?"

Li Yuhan's Jinling Chamber of Commerce has a major business in Linshan City selling healing elixirs, various animal-repelling powders, tents, and basically all the equipment needed for outdoor training. They sell all of these, and their sales are quite good. That's why she could tell at a glance that Lin Ran wanted all the things needed for outdoor training.

"My son is going out to gain experience, so I'm preparing a set for him in advance!" Lin Ran said.

"But that doesn't make sense. One person wouldn't need that many, would they?"