Gao Wu: Oh no! Young Master Zhen is a cultivator!

"How are you?" Lin Ran sat calmly on the sofa, looking composed.

Zhao Yanran immediately changed her previous demeanor, did not respond to Lin Ran, but bowed slightly to Lin Hongbo: "Hello, Uncle Lin."

"Oh, it's Zhao's daughter. Is she here to see Lin Ran today?" Lin Hongbo asked calmly.

"I..." Zhao Yanran paused, "I came to get something from Lin Ran, I'm going back now."

Song Yishu quickly tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "It's so late, have dinner before you leave."

"No, no." Zhao Yanran waved her hand. "I have other things to do, so I won't eat."

Her visit was deliberate; to dine at the same table with the Lin family without their consent would inevitably create an awkward atmosphere.

Although she had originally intended to risk her reputation, now that she had achieved her goal, she naturally didn't want to continue experiencing that kind of situation.

"This child, you still need to eat, even if you have something to do," Song Yishu said with a reproachful look.

Zhao Yanran's eyes flickered slightly as she glanced at Lin Ran, a hint of pleading in her eyes.

Seeing this, Lin Ran smiled knowingly: "Mom, forget it, let her go home first. It's too late and not safe."

He had just declined Shen Rujun's invitation, so he could naturally understand Zhao Yanran's feelings at this moment.

Eating in this kind of setting is almost like being on trial.

Song Yishu raised an eyebrow: "If it's not safe, can't you at least offer to escort them?"

"Okay, I'll see her off. You guys eat first." Lin Ran stood up.

Song Yishu rolled her eyes: "I told you to eat before you take her!"

"Next time, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future." Lin Ran looked at Zhao Yanran beside him: "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Zhao Yanran bowed slightly to Lin Hongbo and Song Yishu: "Goodbye, Uncle and Aunt."

The two walked out of the villa side by side, the evening breeze blowing in their faces, dispelling the previous awkwardness.

The courtyard gate slowly closed, cutting off sight and sound from both inside and outside.

Song Yishu gazed at the empty doorway and sighed softly, "This child..."

"What's going on?" Lin Hongbo put down his teacup, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Song Yishu turned to look at him: "Wasn't this all caused by your son?"

"This is the third one, isn't it?" Lin Hongbo asked in surprise.

Song Yishu shook her head: "He's such a worry."

Lin Zhiyao, standing next to her, couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "What a womanizer!"

"The incident Xiao Ran caused at the engagement banquet of the Zhou and Zhao families a couple of days ago has already sealed the fate of the matter."

Lin Zhiwan smiled knowingly: "Our little brother really knows how to charm girls."

"Impossible!" Lin Zhiyao immediately denied. "With his terrible temper, what girl could stand him?"

Lin Zhiwan shook her head: "If you don't go against him, you'll find that he doesn't have a bad temper at all, and is even quite mild-mannered."

"Don't be ridiculous, how can he be associated with the word 'gentle'?" Lin Zhiyao pouted, looking unconvinced.

"You haven't picked a fight with him these past few days, and he hasn't brought up past issues either, has he?"

"I didn't cause any trouble before!" Lin Zhiyao still insisted, "Besides, considering his current womanizing ways, I wasn't wrong about him before!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Hongbo's expression turned serious: "I'll have a serious talk with him later; this can't go on."

"Don't worry about that. My son is outstanding, it's normal for girls to like him," Song Yishu immediately defended him.

Upon hearing this, Lin Hongbo chuckled helplessly, "Alright, alright, I'll do whatever you say, Madam."

The night was cool, and the streetlights lit up one after another, casting a warm yellow glow along the way.

Lin Ran and Zhao Yanran strolled leisurely along the street.

Zhao Yanran turned her head, a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Where are you planning to take me?"

"Let me take you to the hotel first. Aren't you unable to go home?" Lin Ran replied casually.

Zhao Yanran said awkwardly, "Actually, it's not that we can't go back at all."

"I knew it." Lin Ran glanced at her. "That so-called expulsion from the family was all a fabrication you made up from the beginning, wasn't it?"

Since things had come to this, Zhao Yanran simply admitted, "I was afraid that you would reject me again, so I made things sound more serious."

"Alright, I'll take you home." Lin Ran didn't pursue the matter further.

Regardless, he had already confirmed his relationship with Zhao Yanran, so it was natural that he might push her away for this reason.

Since that's the case, there's no point in worrying about those things anymore.

Seeing that Lin Ran showed no sign of backing out, Zhao Yanran quickly pressed, "Then do you think the house purchase still stands?"

"You haven't even been kicked out of the house, so why would I buy a house?" Lin Ran retorted.

"Of course, it's for convenience in the future..." Zhao Yanran started to say, but then suddenly became a little shy: "Anyway, you already said you wanted to buy it."

"Let's talk about it later. I'll take you home first." Lin Ran said casually, his tone unhurried.

Zhao Yanran looked up at the night sky, her eyes sparkling: "You're planning to walk me home like this?"

"Have you forgotten what realm I'm at?" Lin Ran's lips curled slightly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he stretched out his arms and steadily lifted Zhao Yanran into his arms.

The air beneath his feet suddenly surged, and with a soft whoosh, his body soared into the air, shooting straight into the distant night sky.

Zhao Yanran instinctively tightened her arms around Lin Ran's neck, her clear shouts carrying on the wind.

"Ahhh...so fast!"

"This is nothing! I can be even faster!" Lin Ran said casually.

A strong evening breeze ruffled their clothes, and the city lights rushed past their feet.

Zhao Yanran nestled in his arms, her voice soft: "Naughty little brother, I love this feeling."

"Then hold on tight, I'm going to start speeding up!" Lin Ran whispered a reminder.

The air around him suddenly accelerated, and with a whoosh, his figure became a blur as he traversed the sky above the city.

"Ahhh...too fast! Slow down!" Zhao Yanran's shouts, tinged with laughter, drifted in the evening breeze.

In just a few minutes, the two traversed half of New Sea City.

The Zhao family's detached villa and courtyard lights were clearly visible below.

Lin Ran chose a secluded and quiet open space, slowly gathered his spiritual power, and landed steadily.

"arrive!"

"That was so fast!"

Zhao Yanran steadied herself, her eyes filled with amazement.

"Practice hard, you can do it too!" Lin Ran casually advised.

Zhao Yanran's eyes crinkled into a smile, her tone slightly teasing: "Why do I feel like you're the dean of students at our school?"

"That's different. His method is definitely not as effective as mine!" Lin Ran said confidently.

Zhao Yanran nodded gently: "That's true. Having seen the scenery in the sky, my motivation to cultivate is definitely stronger!"

"Alright, let's go back." Lin Ran raised his hand to signal.

Zhao Yanran took two steps forward, then turned back and said, "Remember about buying a house!"

"Don't worry, everything will be arranged before the start of the semester," Lin Ran solemnly agreed.

"Okay, then I'll wait patiently." Zhao Yanran replied, turning and walking deeper into the villa area.

Lin Ran watched her figure disappear around the corner, then leaped up, changed direction, and flew towards the Lin family villa.

Although the Shinkai Martial Arts Academy has not yet started, Lin Haozhe has already been sent to the school.

The family has lost a lot of fun since they lost their eccentric adopted son.

At the dinner table, Lin Zhiyao was unusually well-behaved.

It seemed that she thought Lin Zhiwan's words made some sense, or perhaps she was simply afraid of being punished by Lin Ran.

After all, Lin Ran is now a Transcendent Realm expert, and his blows can be very painful.

A table of home-cooked food, the family eating quietly, the atmosphere peaceful and relaxed.

After dinner, everyone dispersed.

Lin Ran got up to go upstairs to his room, but Lin Hongbo called out to him.

"Xiao Ran, wait a minute, I have something to ask you."

Lin Ran paused slightly, turned to look at Lin Hongbo, and teased, "Speaking to a Transcendent Martial Artist like that is somewhat disrespectful."