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

"You brat, I'm your father!" Lin Hongbo feigned anger.

Lin Ran's lips twitched slightly: "Although this is the truth, I still feel offended."

"Don't give me that nonsense." Lin Hongbo composed himself and asked seriously, "Tell me, what's your relationship with that girl from the Zhao family?"

In fact, he already had a good idea in his mind. The reason he asked Lin Ran was just to confirm it one last time.

"It's just a normal relationship between a man and a woman," Lin Ran replied casually.

Lin Hongbo frowned: "Nonsense, you already have a fiancée, how is it normal for you to be involved with other women?"

"I'm going to become the supreme martial arts master, and these worldly rules can't restrict me!" Lin Ran said frankly.

Lin Hongbo shook his head helplessly: "You want to become the supreme martial arts master, is it just to get more women?"

"That's impossible." Lin Ran said seriously, "Breaking through the shackles of martial arts is my real goal; picking up girls is just a side thing."

He wasn't exactly lying about that.

Having mastered the "Myriad Treasures Spirit Forging Technique," his ultimate goal must be to become a true immortal.

Blue Star has martial arts restrictions that prevent martial artists from breaking through to the Martial Saint realm, which means that he can only reach the Divine Transformation realm at most.

Therefore, he must break through this shackle in order to continue his cultivation.

"Alright! I'll be waiting for you to become the supreme martial arts master!"

"Then you'd better take good care of your health and try to live a long life!"

Lin Hongbo was both amused and exasperated: "What are you saying?"

"I'm just concerned about you!" Lin Ran said seriously.

Lin Hongbo raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Is this how you show concern?"

"How about I put it another way?" Lin Ran asked, feigning seriousness.

"Don't try to fool your father here!"

Lin Hongbo pressed on, "You already had an ambiguous relationship with the Bai family girl, and now you've dragged in the Zhao family girl too. Are you really planning to have it all?"

"The capable should do more, I can handle it." Lin Ran said casually.

"Who asked if you could handle it?" Lin Hongbo said speechlessly. "What I'm worried about is the relationship between the three families. Can you manage it?"

Lin Ran's lips curled up slightly: "In the end, this world is ruled by martial artists."

This was the excuse Sun Jingyao used to threaten him when he had just transferred to Xinhai No. 1 Middle School.

Today, he is putting this principle into practice.

Lin Hongbo took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

"Since you're so confident, I won't ask any more questions. Just be careful, or you might end up losing everything!"

Just then, Song Yishu walked over with a plate of sliced ​​fresh fruit and happened to overhear Lin Hongbo's words.

She placed the fruit plate on the coffee table and sat down next to Lin Hongbo.

"What? You're very experienced?" She smiled, but there was no joy in her eyes.

"No, no, I don't have any experience at all. Don't you know me?"

Lin Hongbo quickly waved his hand, his attitude earnest: "Back when we were still in school, I was devoted to you and never touched another woman."

"Hmph! At least you still have some conscience," Song Yishu said indifferently.

Lin Hongbo said with considerable pride, "My greatest strength is that I have a conscience!"

Seeing the two start showing affection, Lin Ran got up and said, "If there's nothing else, I'm going back to my room!"

"Xiao Ran," Song Yishu quickly said.

"Although what your dad said is a bit far-fetched, there's some truth to it. If you really take on so much responsibility, don't end up hurting the girl's feelings!"

"I'll handle it." Lin Ran nodded seriously.

Lin Hongbo looked at Lin Ran and sighed softly, "Your womanizing habit is nothing like mine."

"Alright, alright, you're the most affectionate person in the world." Lin Ran said, then walked upstairs without stopping.

Lin Hongbo's lips curled up slightly, his smile undisguised: "You know what, it's true."

"She's in her fifties, yet she acts like a child." Song Yishu glanced sideways.

Lin Hongbo said seriously, "A man's death is often linked to his childhood!"

"Never serious." Song Yishu shook her head helplessly.

The night was quiet, and the entire villa was at peace.

Lin Ran sat upright on his bed in his bedroom, closed his eyes and concentrated, practicing his internal energy cultivation techniques throughout the night.

He can now use up several sixth-order crystal cores in one night. As for fifth-order crystal cores, he needs to set up an array to meet his absorption speed.

I haven't been actively hunting for crystal cores these past few days while dealing with miscellaneous tasks. Although I still have quite a few in stock, I should still plan ahead.

Perhaps I should take some time these next couple of days to collect some crystal cores.

As dawn broke, the morning light pierced through the curtains.

Lin Ran finished his practice and stood up. His aura was refined and pure, and his mind became more and more calm.

After a quick wash and tidying up, he had breakfast and headed straight for the coastal coastline.

The morning breeze by the sea is cool, carrying the rich, salty scent of the sea.

Layer upon layer of waves rise and fall, repeatedly washing over the long beach, the sound of the water rustling incessantly.

Along the distant coastline, a slender figure moved slowly.

Bai Ruolin, dressed in the Special Affairs Bureau's standard uniform and holding a recording tablet, walked and stopped, meticulously inspecting the sea surface.

She frequently looked down to input data and record anomalies in the sea area, displaying a serious and focused work attitude.

Lin Ran swayed, stepped into the air, and landed steadily on the beach.

Bai Ruolin looked up at the sound, her gaze falling on him, her tone slightly teasing.

"What brings Advisor Lin from our Special Affairs Bureau here today to inspect our work?"

"Caring for my subordinates is my duty as a leader," Lin Ran said calmly.

Bai Ruolin raised her eyebrows slightly: "Then you probably have a lot of obligations."

"Not many, I only care about pretty female subordinates," Lin Ran joked.

A faint blush rose to Bai Ruolin's cheeks as she softly scolded, "Pah, shameless!"

"What would I need that thing for? You're enough for me." Lin Ran became even more unrestrained.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ruolin's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Then, would you be willing to give up Chu Xining and Zhao Yanran for me?"

This statement contains three parts sincerity, three parts probing, and a touch of humor.

In reality, many truths are spoken in the form of jokes.

Perhaps, she really hoped that Lin Ran would agree to live happily ever after with her.

"Cough cough cough... No, that won't do." Lin Ran quickly tried to cover it up: "You are all my treasures!"

Bai Ruolin feigned disgust: "Ugh...so greasy!"

"Hahahaha... It seems my skills aren't proficient enough." Lin Ran laughed loudly.

Bai Ruolin gently shook her head: "Don't! If you keep going like this, I'll start to doubt whether I've met the wrong person."

"No, I'm absolutely the right choice for you." Lin Ran said firmly and seriously.

Bai Ruolin walked slowly forward, neither confirming nor denying: "Having confidence is a good thing."

"Wouldn't it be better with a gift?"

Lin Ran raised his hand, and a bright red Vermilion Fruit lay quietly in his palm.

The plump flesh gleams with a lustrous sheen, exuding a vibrant energy, and its refreshing aroma wafts on the breeze.

He handed the vermilion fruit to Bai Ruolin, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Try it, it's good for your cultivation."

A clear look of emotion flashed across Bai Ruolin's eyes: "You've become so generous, giving me such a precious spiritual fruit so easily?"

"Why would we be reluctant to part with our own people?" Lin Ran asked calmly.

Previously, the two were just friends, and a fair trade was necessary.

Now that he and Bai Ruolin have established a relationship, he naturally can't use the same old methods anymore.

"Hmph, I'll forgive you since you put in so much effort." Bai Ruolin reached out and took the vermilion fruit, a gentle smile curving her lips.

Lin Ran looked puzzled: "No? When did I offend you?"

"You caused such a big fuss about stealing someone at their engagement party, now the whole of Xinhai knows about it."

Bai Ruolin looked up at him, her tone tinged with resentment: "Chu Xining is your fiancée, Zhao Yanran is the woman you stole, and what about me? Who am I to you?"

"You are my U-Love-Me," Lin Ran blurted out.

Bai Ruolin looked blank, her eyes full of confusion: "What's Youlemei?"