At this point, Lin Ran hadn't let go of his hatred—hatred is something one never truly releases.
Today, his main goal was psychological warfare.
Hearing Lin Ran's words, Lin Jian shook his head with a bitter smile, mourning his own past naivety.
"Lin Ran, if from the very beginning I had truly treated you as an older brother, would things have turned out differently?"
Lin Ran couldn't answer that question because he didn’t know.
"You said it yourself—'if.' That means it was never possible. I can't tell you what might have been, but I can tell you what comes next. At the very least, you’ll be spending the New Year behind bars. After all, what you did to Lin Tianba falls under criminal charges."
"But don’t worry, you won’t be in there for too long. Your crimes aren’t that severe—just a few months, I’d guess."
As he said this, Lin Ran flashed a smile that made Lin Jian’s heart drop.
"You’ve called me 'brother' for so many years. As your elder brother, it’s only right that I take care of you. Consider this my gift—I’ve arranged for someone to keep you company inside."
Lin Jian’s eyes widened. "What do you mean?"
"Exactly what I said. You know I have plenty of connections. I’ve handpicked one of my bodyguards for you—his name is Jia Laoban. Remember, when you see him inside, treat him with the same respect you’d show me. See you later. Once you’re out, we’ll have plenty of time to… play."
As the guards led Lin Jian away, he was still shouting.
"I’m already ruined! Why won’t you just let me go?"
Lin Ran shook his head with a bitter smile.
In our past lives… did you ever let me go?
The second person he met was Liu Yuemei. Their crimes had already been thoroughly investigated, leaving no room for excuses—they were simply awaiting trial.
Lin Tianba, unwilling to endure further humiliation, had chosen to expose himself.
"Xiao Ran, are you here to save me? Oh, thank goodness! All these years—"
The moment she saw Lin Ran, Liu Yuemei instinctively began her usual act, but halfway through, she realized her mistake.
Lin Ran shook his head. "No. I’m here to give you a heads-up—so you don’t die of shock when you see Liu Ruxue inside."
The more cryptic Lin Ran was, the more uneasy Liu Yuemei became.
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing much. My wife gouged out your niece’s eyes, and she’s being tortured daily. You’ll likely get the same treatment. Just a friendly warning."
"After all… I was your obedient dog for so many years, brainwashed by your manipulation. But now, this dog has turned into a wolf—and he’s come back to bite."
Hearing Lin Ran’s analogy, Liu Yuemei stared at him in disbelief.
"You’re lying, aren’t you?"
The coldness in Lin Ran’s eyes sent chills down her spine. "Do I look like I’m joking? Liu Ruxue’s eyeballs are in my bedroom. Should I bring them here to show you?"
Meanwhile, in Luo Yao’s office at Luo Corporation, she stiffened, stunned by the words coming through her earpiece.
She had never told Lin Ran about what happened to Liu Ruxue.
"So… A-Ran knew all along?"
Luo Yao was both shocked and uneasy.
Then, the conversation continued in her ear.
"No… You’re lying! No one would keep someone’s eyes in their bedroom—that’s psychotic!"
"Oh, that? Simple. Because my wife likes it. If she’s happy, I’m happy. I don’t care if Luo Yao is a psychopath or a lunatic—she’s my woman, and she’ll always come first with me."
Hearing this, Luo Yao’s lips curled into a smile.
A-Ran… really doesn’t blame me.
"No! NO!"
"Xiao Ran, I was wrong! Please, save me—"
Liu Yuemei’s mind shattered. The meeting ended.
"Hahaha! Lin Ran, you’ll get what’s coming to you! Luo Yao doesn’t love you—once she’s had her fun, she’ll end you!"
Lin Ran waved goodbye.
"Give Liu Ruxue my regards when you see her. Tell her I’ll be waiting to send her off to Southeast Asia when she gets out. As for my wife 'ending' me? Well, I’ll gladly offer my neck."
Isn’t that just our usual dynamic? What’s the problem?
(If you understood that, go face the wall for ten minutes.)
The last person he met was the ungrateful son, Lin Tianba.
Lin Ran marveled at how composed he felt now. Unlike before, when just seeing Lin Jian or Liu Yuemei made him want to throw punches, he could now speak to them calmly.
Psychological warfare… was actually kind of fun.
Lin Tianba was wheeled out. The authorities had shown some humanity—despite being a suspect, they’d arranged basic medical care.
But his limbs had been broken for too long. Full recovery was impossible, and after Lin Jian’s recent abuse, the chances of him ever walking again were slim.
When he saw Lin Ran, Lin Tianba finally shed tears of regret.
"Son… are you here to kneel and apologize to your father?"
Lin Ran: "..."
Couldn’t hold it in.
"Fck!"
BANG!
Lin Ran threw a punch without hesitation.
He’d cleared the room beforehand, leaving only Abu beside him. Even if someone saw, it didn’t matter—money could fix 99% of problems. The remaining 1%? That was up to luck.
"AH—!"
Lin Ran hadn’t expected this. He’d stayed calm facing Liu Yuemei and Lin Jian, yet Lin Tianba broke his composure with one sentence.
Guess I still need to work on my self-control.
"Lin Tianba, if your brain exploded, the universe would tremble. If your cerebellum’s rotting, go take your meds—stop talking like a sewage truck passing by, spewing nonsense without tasting your own filth?!"
Lin Tianba didn’t blame him. If he were in Lin Ran’s place, he’d be angrier.
"I’m sorry, son. But it wasn’t my fault—I was deceived! You and Xiao Jian were both treasures in my hands. How could I ever hurt you? They say a father’s love is as steady as a mountain. I only wanted the best for you both. I never imagined things would turn out like this."
"Treasures in your hands?"
Lin Ran couldn’t take it anymore.
"More like you trained in iron palm—your 'hand' was just a slab of rock slamming into me! And now you’re playing the victim? Your 'fatherly love' was like a public toilet during rush hour—always occupied, never available."
Lin Tianba tried to argue. "I wasn’t biased! I just raised you and Lin Jian differently!"
"Oh, you weren’t biased—because Lin Jian wasn’t even your son! All that affection you wasted on him was just feeding a bastard. And don’t you dare talk about 'fatherly love.' You’re not worthy. Your so-called love was just you standing over me like a mountain, shielding that bastard from the storm."
Then, Lin Ran remembered a popular internet meme.
"Honestly… you’re such a Lin Jian."
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
