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

After a few words of conversation, dishes were served one after another, each with a bright color and a fragrant aroma.

The meal was enjoyed in a relaxed and pleasant manner, and it took a long time to finish.

After the meal, Lin Ran paid the bill and left, taking Chu Xining's hand as they strolled slowly down the street.

The afternoon breeze swept across the roadside trees, swirling up tiny fallen leaves that gently twirled and landed.

Lin Ran held Chu Xining's hand, slowed his pace, and became more serious.

"If I asked you to leave Xinhai with me, would you be willing?" Lin Ran asked casually.

Chu Xining paused, a hint of confusion appearing in her eyes: "Is Brother Lin Ran leaving again?"

"A secret realm has appeared in Xinhai City, leading to another world. I recently offended someone there, and I may need to go and deal with it."

Lin Ran said solemnly, "Moreover, the cultivation ceiling in that world is higher, and I may cultivate there for a long time."

"When?" The confusion in Chu Xining's eyes faded, replaced by a complex expression.

"Whether it's a few days or a few months, I will definitely go there."

When asked, Chu Xining looked up at Lin Ran with a firm gaze and without the slightest hesitation: "I want to be with Brother Lin Ran."

Lin Ran gently stroked the back of her hand with his fingertips and nodded slightly: "Okay, once I've settled down over there, I'll pick you up and we'll go together."

"Brother Lin Ran is the best!" Chu Xining's eyes crinkled with a smile, her whole being radiating happiness.

The two continued walking slowly, heading towards the gate of Xinhai College along the sidewalk.

The campus was still lively in the afternoon, with shouts of students practicing extra lessons mingling with laughter and playful chatter, exuding youthful energy.

Lin Ran escorted Chu Xining to the tree-lined path at the school gate and watched her walk into the campus.

The girl walked quite a distance, but she didn't forget to turn back and wave, her eyes full of tenderness.

Lin Ran raised her hand in response, and only after her figure had completely blended into the crowd did she turn and head towards Platinum Mansion.

The villa courtyard is clean and tidy, with neatly trimmed green plants, exuding a refreshing and elegant atmosphere.

The smart access control system quickly recognizes faces, and with a soft beep, the door automatically unlocks and opens.

Pushing open the door, the room is pleasantly cool, filled with a sweet fragrance, and exudes warmth everywhere.

Zhao Yanran had already finished washing up and was dressed in simple home clothes, her long hair loosely tied up, exuding a gentle and charming temperament.

The room was softly lit and the atmosphere was tranquil, just as she had said, welcoming guests with open arms.

Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, Zhao Yanran immediately looked up, her eyes instantly lighting up with a faint glimmer.

Before Lin Ran could speak, she stepped forward lightly and threw herself into his arms.

Their soft bodies pressed tightly together, and warm breaths wafted towards them.

She raised her hand to wrap around Lin Ran's neck, stood on tiptoe, and took the initiative to get closer.

Their warm lips touched, tender and lingering.

The atmosphere inside the room instantly heated up, and the originally peaceful air gradually became hot and stuffy.

The curtains hang low, shutting out all light and noise from the outside world, leaving only the gentle drizzle in the room.

After a long period of tenderness, the wind and rain subsided, and the house returned to tranquility and peace.

Zhao Yanran nestled lazily in Lin Ran's arms, her hair cascading over her shoulders, her eyes and brows gentle.

She gently traced her fingertips across Lin Ran's chest, speaking softly, "Your childhood sweetheart is still in the dark. When are you planning to tell her?"

"Cough cough cough... I didn't mean to hide it from her." Lin Ran said with a hint of helplessness.

"It's just that this matter will make her feel wronged to some extent. The longer she finds out, the happier she will be. There's nothing wrong with that."

Zhao Yanran tilted her head slightly, a hint of reproach flashing in her eyes: "Alright, it seems you still favor her more."

"You have different personalities, which is why I have different methods," Lin Ran said calmly, gently stroking her hair.

Of the three women, Chu Xining is relatively simple-minded and has no reservations about Lin Ran.

Although she has some ulterior motives, she is ultimately just an innocent and naive young girl.

If she could maintain that innocence, Lin Ran would naturally be happy to see it happen.

Bai Ruolin is rational and intelligent; it would be difficult for Lin Ran to deceive her.

However, she is usually quite frank and will say whatever she thinks, so Lin Ran has no need to hide anything from her.

Zhao Yanran has a relatively free-spirited personality, but she also knows what she really wants.

After obtaining the "Divine Dragon Body Refining Technique," she had already set her sights on Lin Ran and was willing to risk everything to drag him down with her.

Most of the time, I'm bold in thinking and acting, and I do this in many ways.

"Does being sensible mean you deserve to suffer?" Zhao Yanran asked softly, her tone resentful.

Lin Ran chuckled and shook his head: "Although it's not entirely fair to say that, sensible people do indeed suffer more injustices."

At this point, he lifted Zhao Yanran's chin, his smile playful: "But then again, do you really feel wronged?"

"Oh dear, you saw right through me." Zhao Yanran's composure instantly crumbled, the anger in her eyes vanished, replaced by a bright smile.

"How could I possibly feel wronged being with a future immortal? I'm even hoping that one day, when you're the only one who gets it, I can also ascend to heaven with you!"

"Your standards for yourself are a bit too low."

Lin Ran said earnestly, "You must also cultivate diligently in your daily life. The Divine Dragon Body Refining Technique itself is enough to allow one to directly reach the True Immortal realm!"

There are countless paths to enlightenment, but they all lead to the same goal. The Void Breaking Realm of Body Refining Techniques and the Mahayana Realm of Qi Refining Cultivators are essentially the same.

After breaking through the void, one naturally ascends to the immortal realm and becomes a true immortal.

Of course, if Zhao Yanran is truly limited by her aptitude and unable to reach the Void Breaking Realm, Lin Ran can use the Nine Heavens Pendant to help her sneak into the Immortal Realm.

However, this method is inherently risky and may even incur divine retribution, so it can only be considered a backup plan.

"I understand, I will try my best!" Zhao Yanran said solemnly.

Seeing this, Lin Ran nodded, then changed the subject: "Speaking of which, I might be going to a world where demons and cultivators exist in a few days. Would you like to go?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yanran pondered for a moment, then gently shook her head: "No, thank you."

"Even if I go with you now, I probably won't be of much help. Let's wait until I'm able to protect myself. Anyway, you can go there and come back, right?"

"That's certainly possible, but I might not be able to come back for a long time in the future."

A flicker of panic crossed Zhao Yanran's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "How long can it be?"

"I might only come back once every few months or even years," Lin Ran told the truth.

Zhao Yanran breathed a sigh of relief: "It wasn't a very long time."

"If we all become immortals in the future, the time will probably be measured in hundreds or thousands of years. What does it matter if we are separated for a few months now? Let's just consider it as getting used to it in advance."

"You're quite magnanimous," Lin Ran said, his smile growing wider.

Chu Xining was determined to follow Lin Ran, while Zhao Yanran did not want to become a burden to Lin Ran.

Both of them were deeply in love with Lin Ran, but they made completely different choices.

A sly glint flashed in Zhao Yanran's eyes: "Then aren't you going to reward me handsomely?"

"Didn't we just reward her?" Lin Ran feigned ignorance.

Zhao Yanran twisted her waist slightly, snuggling closer, her voice soft and alluring: "I think I'm good again."

As night deepened, moonlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, creating a gentle and tranquil atmosphere.

That night, Lin Ran stayed at Platinum Mansion and indulged in pleasure for a while.

The next day, as dawn broke, a hazy morning mist enveloped the entire city.

Lin Ran quietly got up, straightened his clothes, and walked out of the villa.

He soared into the air and headed to the mountains and forests where the rift between the two worlds was located, beginning his daily routine patrol.

The morning mist lingered in the mountains and forests, the vegetation was damp, and the air was fresh and crisp.

Ao Zheng sat on the stone platform, his body surrounded by spiritual energy.

Noticing Lin Ran's arrival, Ao Zheng raised his eyes and nodded.

Chong Lie and Xiao Cangshan remained standing on either side of the stone house, steadfastly holding their posts.

Inside the stone house, Zhu Wanwan's spiritual energy steadily increased, and signs of a breakthrough became increasingly apparent.

Lin Ran quickly scanned the area, and after confirming that everything was alright, he immediately turned around and headed back.

At noon, the sun was high in the sky and the temperature was pleasant.

Lin Ran returned to the Lin family villa. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he sensed a familiar presence inside the house.

"Looks like the people who've brought the money have arrived."