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

"Li Yuhan? That name..."

If he remembered correctly, this name seemed to belong to the daughter of Li Jinling, the head of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce.

"If you calculate the time, it is indeed just right. Li Yuhan came to Linshan City for training." Because it has been a long time, Lin Ran's memory of the plot is not very clear, but Li Yuhan is Lin Chong's confidante in the plot. She did not become Lin Chong's harem, but she was very close to it.

Li Yuhan is involved in quite a few plot points, but mainly only in the early stages; she basically disappears from the story later on.

"This invitation is to invite me to an auction in two weeks, and they also specifically invite me to have a private chat after the auction. This is no small matter!"

Lin Ran didn't think that this girl had just arrived in the mountain city and sent him the invitation because he was handsome. There must be some hidden story behind it. He would just have to deal with it as it came!

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Chapter Nine: You are a princess, but I am not a prince (Please add to your favorites and read on)

In Lin Hongjia's room, Lin Ran checked the wound and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that it had healed perfectly.

It's finally over. Lin Hongjia's injury took almost half a month to recover. During this time, he came over every night to change Lin Hongjia's dressings, and he had to do it secretly so that his son wouldn't find out. If his son found out, things would get really bad.

This is like an old ox eating young grass; he'll be criticized for it.

Lin Hongjia was somewhat regretful as she straightened her clothes. She even considered whether to cut herself a couple of times to worsen the injury, so that she would have a reason to continue Lin Ran's treatment, but she did not do so.

Lin Ran isn't stupid; she'll definitely figure it out eventually. She'll definitely give her a good scolding, and she's still very afraid of Lin Ran getting angry.

"You little pighead, now you can finally tell me what you told me about half a month ago, how did you respond?" Lin Ran angrily poked Lin Hongjia's head. This damn little girl is so annoying!

"I'm not a little pighead!" Lin Hongjia covered his head and whispered in response to Lin Ran's gaze, "I said I didn't want to go back, but they gave me a final deadline: before I turn eighteen. By then, whether I want to go back or not, I have to."

"Before I turn eighteen, there are only a few years left!" Lin Ran looked out the window with complicated emotions. Even though there were still two or three years left, she still felt a tightness in her chest.

This was a beautiful, healthy cabbage that he had painstakingly raised. Although it had grown crooked, it was bad enough that it was crooked, but now the original owner was taking it back. Just thinking about it was unbearable.

Looking at Lin Ran's profile, Lin Hongjia felt that Lin Ran seemed to have aged a lot in an instant, which made her heart clench.

She stood up abruptly, went behind Lin Ran, and slowly hugged her, blurting out, "I...I'll come back. I won't keep you waiting too long, I...I..."

Lin Hongjia ultimately didn't say "I like you" out loud. She was afraid of being rejected, but she felt fine as things were now.

Feeling the softness on my back, and smelling the refreshing fragrance with just a gentle sniff, this young girl may be young and inexperienced, but her size is truly impressive.

"Jia'er!"

"Well, what happened?"

Lin Hongjia was somewhat fond of Lin Ran's scent, just like when she used to enjoy having Lin Ran carry her around. That faint, refreshing scent, like sunshine, and that slender back gave her a perfect childhood and a sense of security.

"I am just an ordinary person with no talent for cultivation. It is already a great fortune that I have been able to cultivate to the Spirit Core Realm."

"You come from the Celestial Clan, and I know the fate you are destined to bear. The forces behind you will not allow you to do this. Xiao Chong is actually more suitable for you. He is the same age as you, and his talent has been restored. He will definitely be able to catch up with you in the future..." Lin Ran said earnestly.

But these words made Lin Hongjia's face turn pale, his lips moved, and his voice became a little hoarse as he asked, "Why?"

"You are a princess, but I am not a prince." Lin Ran looked at the bright moon outside the window and sighed softly.

These words, spoken softly yet like a heavy hammer, struck Lin Hongjia's heart, and hot tears involuntarily streamed down his face.

Feeling the dampness on her back, Lin Ran quickly turned around. Just as she was about to say something, Lin Hongjia's cold voice rang in her ears: "Get out!"

"Jia'er, I..." Lin Ran looked at Lin Hongjia, who was standing with his head down, and wanted to say something, but what she was met with was an even colder rebuke: "Do I need to say it again? I'll tell everyone!"

Lin Ran glanced at Lin Hongjia, shook his head, and slowly retreated. As he closed the door, he heard a soft sob.

Lin Ran sighed. Instead of returning to his room, he quickly went to the back of the mountain and stood on the edge of the cliff, looking up at the night sky.

After arriving in this world, he loved going to the back mountain at night to look at the starry sky, because the vast and boundless starry sky, the dazzling stars, and the bright moon were much more beautiful than the world he came from.

There are many reasons why he didn't accept Lin Hongjia. Actually, going against the plot is a minor matter. If he were strong enough, what would it matter if he went against the plot? Unfortunately, his cultivation talent is really worrying.

When Lin Ran first arrived in this world, his idea was to collect all the beautifully described female protagonists from the original novel. However, his idea gradually changed. His talent for cultivation was truly terrible. Just how terrible?

The cultivation technique he is currently practicing was obtained by chance back then. It is the technique of the ancient powerhouse, the Azure Emperor, the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Technique. The technique is very powerful, right? Although it is not specified, it must be of a very high level. How could the inheritance left behind by such a top-level powerhouse be useless?

Unfortunately, after so many years, more than forty years, with top-tier cultivation techniques, a pile of cultivation materials, and even guidance from a powerful figure like Mu Qiqin, he has only barely managed to break through to the Spirit Pill Realm and can only show off his power in this small place.

The true powerhouses don't even reach the Nirvana Realm, the starting point. After Nirvana comes the Dragon Transformation Realm, then the Undying Realm, the Saint Realm, and finally the Great Emperor, also known as the Dao Proving Realm.

For someone like him, let alone being with those female leads, even if he were to encounter them, it would be pure luck. Most of the female leads eventually become saints, and the powerful ones even challenge for the title of Great Emperor and attain enlightenment. Moreover, the female leads are supposed to work together with the protagonist to save the Nine Provinces Continent in the end.

If he doesn't have a series of great opportunities to change himself, he probably won't even see the Immortal Saint. Just the Dragon Transformation Realm alone would take him who knows how long.

That's why he told Lin Hongjia, "You are a princess, and I am not a prince."

"There's no such thing as defying fate so easily. I just want to live a little longer and see more of the world." This is the only thing Lin Ran wants to do after enduring so many years of beatings: to raise her son Lin Chong, help him successfully become an Emperor, and then take him flying.

Life is not easy, and living requires even more courage.

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Tonight is the auction hosted by the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. They have been promoting the auction for more than half a month in advance.

This time, the Jinling Chamber of Commerce has really gone all out with its publicity. Even some small cities in the surrounding area have come to join the fun. It is said that this time, there are not only high-level cultivation techniques and martial arts skills, but also pills that can help people break through to the Daoist realm, medicinal liquids that can assist in the cultivation of the Body Refining Realm, and even mysterious auction items.

Those mysterious auction items, such as high-level cultivation techniques and martial arts skills, are basically only available to a handful of major powers, leaving smaller powers to only look on with envy.

However, those pills and elixirs that aid in Body Refinement cultivation are more practical, enabling one's descendants to quickly reach the Daoist realm and establish a more solid foundation in Body Refinement. Some smaller forces are willing to spend money on these more direct ways to improve their strength, and they are both affordable and not particularly expensive.

That's why people from many small cities around the city flocked to the auction, hoping to buy something and make the trip worthwhile.

Lin Ran planned to bring the main senior members of the Lin family and some key younger members to this auction, so he asked them to wait at the side gate and go to the Jinling Chamber of Commerce auction house together to broaden their horizons.

After Lin Ran finished handling some matters, she arrived at the side gate of the Lin family's residence, where a large group of people were gathered, creating a lively scene.

Lin Ran spotted Lin Hongjia in the crowd from afar, but after glancing at him, Lin Hongjia turned away and chatted casually with Lin Chong and his group of young people.

Upon seeing Lin Ran, the elders of the clan were the first to cup their hands and say, "Greetings, Clan Leader!"

The younger generation chatting over there quickly joined the elders in calling out.

Lin Ran waved her hand casually and grinned, "If everyone's here, let's set off!"

The Lin family's location was not far from the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, so they didn't call a carriage and instead headed towards the Jinling Chamber of Commerce in a large procession.

A little behind the group, Lin Chong looked at Lin Hongjia beside him and couldn't help but ask, "Jia'er, did you and your father have a fight? You two have been acting strangely lately."

"No!" Lin Hongjia replied succinctly, without saying much more.

Seeing Lin Chong being treated this way, Lin Lan took advantage of the situation and was defeated by Lin Hongjia's deadly chat within minutes.

Soon, the group arrived at the entrance of Jinling Chamber of Commerce and were shocked by the bustling scene in front of the entrance. The crowd was surging and the noisy chatter was like flies buzzing in their ears, making them feel irritated.

The Grand Elder, standing to the side, looked at the throng of people at the main entrance and exclaimed in surprise, "Is this auction really that popular?"

Lin Ran didn't speak, but was thinking about Li Yuhan's matter. What exactly did they want to do with all this fuss?

Lin Ran and her large group could only watch from afar as the main entrance was blocked by people, unable to enter. But just then, a manager who was greeting people at the entrance seemed to recognize Lin Ran and her group. He walked through the crowd to Lin Ran and respectfully said, "Clan Chief Lin Ran, you are guests specially invited by Miss. Please go to the side door and enter the auction house through the side door!"

Some of the underlings, seeing that Lin Ran and her group were able to use the back door, couldn't help but say indignantly, "Why can these people use the back door? Why don't they line up obediently!"

These words startled the supervisor, who quickly reminded him, "This is the Lin family, with Clan Chief Lin Ran, a Spirit Pill Realm expert. They can naturally use connections!"

Some people who were originally planning to cause trouble immediately quieted down upon hearing this name, and even silently distanced themselves from the henchman who had just spoken, so as not to be caught in the crossfire.

Lin Ran didn't pay much attention to this little incident. She had the manager lead them into the auction house through the side door. Just as they were about to enter the auction hall, a beautiful figure walked out of a room.

When she saw Lin Ran, she smiled sweetly and walked over gracefully, extending her slender, fair hand to Lin Ran: "Clan Chief Lin Ran, hello, nice to meet you. I am Li Yuhan, the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce in Linshan City."

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P.S.: There's roadwork going on nearby today, and all I can hear is the constant drilling noise. It's so annoying! (*｀皿′*)?

Chapter Ten: Remembering Happy Things (4K, Please Add to Favorites)

When Lin Ran saw Li Yuhan up close, she couldn't help but marvel at the charm of the protagonist's confidante in the original novel.

Li Yuhan's appearance may not be considered a true beauty, but it is definitely not bad. Wearing a fitted cheongsam embroidered with white and gold patterns, Li Yuhan looked even more alluring, with the smooth silk softly clinging to her body.

Her figure was perfectly accentuated by her curves; her breasts were full, her hips were prominent, her long hair was piled on her head, and her exposed skin was fair, smooth, and soft. At this moment, Li Yuhan was extremely sexy.

Li Yuhan possesses an understated intellectual air, reminiscent of a well-bred lady. When she becomes sexy, she's like a poppy—alluring and fiery.

After subtly glancing over, Lin Ran gently squeezed Li Yuhan's hand; it was icy cold, but she released it after a short while.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too, Ms. Li Yuhan. You look so beautiful and charming today. Are you going to host this auction yourself?" Lin Ran said with a faint smile.

"Of course!" Li Yuhan leaned forward slightly, her fingers inadvertently tracing her chest, as if trying to draw Lin Ran's attention to her snow-white cleavage. She laughed in a soft, seductive voice, "I hope Clan Leader Lin Ran will support me tonight. I've just arrived in the mountain city and am eager to make some achievements."

"Haha, if Miss Li's auction items tonight are good enough, I believe that with Miss Li's abilities, the performance of Jinling Chamber of Commerce in Linshan City will soon multiply several times over." Lin Ran smiled on the surface, but in her heart she had gained a deeper understanding of Li Yuhan. This was a top fishpond queen.

"Thank you for your kind words!" Li Yuhan said with a smile.

After exchanging a few words, Li Yuhan sent a group of pretty girls to entertain Lin Ran and her group. Then, she herself swayed her slender waist like a water snake, giving people a suggestive and alluring silhouette.

Even Lin Chong, looking at the mature and charming Li Yuhan, was a little unable to resist. Just as he was about to turn around and say something to Lin Hongjia, he saw Lin Hongjia staring coldly ahead, his eyes seemingly filled with murderous intent. He rationally chose not to disturb her, even though he didn't know why. He chose not to see her.

Only after the "femme fatale" left did the Grand Elder dare to ask, "Clan leader, what is this...?"

The other clansmen also looked at Lin Ran with great curiosity, all wanting to know who this mature and charming woman, whom they had never seen before in Linshan City, was.

"He must be a member of the royal family; his identity is not simple!" Lin Ran did not reveal his true identity.

Even just the presence of royalty was enough to shock the Lin family; their small city of Linshan actually had such a powerful figure descend upon them.

Led by the maids, Lin Ran and her entourage arrived at the best viewing box, with a panoramic view of the auction hall below through the windows. The maids had initially intended to remain in the room to serve her, but at Lin Ran's request, they all left.

If she hadn't brought anyone with her, Lin Ran might have stayed behind, but since she brought a large group, she could leave it at that; she needed to maintain the dignity of the clan leader.

Many of the younger members of the Lin family were visiting such a luxurious and magnificent place for the first time. They couldn't help but tiptoe around, their eyes curiously scanning the surroundings, afraid of touching anything of value and damaging it, not knowing how much money they would have to pay in compensation.

Lin Hongjia looked at Lin Ran sitting in front of her with some resentment. She really wanted to ask Lin Ran what her relationship was with that vixen. From her angle, she could see that vixen vigorously stroking her chest, as if she was afraid that others wouldn't see her cleavage!

Is this something you should do when you first meet someone?

"So beautiful and charming, that damn Lin Ran, she just likes big breasts, huh? Can't I have them too? Am I not prettier than that stinky woman?" Lin Hongjia muttered to herself, looking down at her own breasts. They were quite full, not bad at all, and could even grow bigger in the future. That hateful Lin Ran.

The thought of Lin Ran's words that night made her sad and upset. She wanted to talk to Lin Ran, but she didn't want to talk to that nasty person. How awful!

After the auction hall was filled, the lights went out shortly afterward, and a beam of light suddenly shone from the high platform at the front of the auction hall.