The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2403 Great, really great, they're not even trying to hide it from people anymore!

Sea God Cult Camp.

Everyone looked solemn, moved cautiously, and spoke in hushed tones, creating a heavy atmosphere throughout the camp.

They lost!

In the North Sea, on their own territory, they lost to the three religions. Their previously planned expansion was forced to stop. Not only that, the three religions would also be proselytizing here. They could not launch an attack, and could only watch helplessly as the three religions proselytized and competed with the Sea God Cult for believers.

Inside the main tent, Shangguan Wenyin's face was ashen.

Sitting at the head of the table was Vice Leader Wei Deyuan. His face was pale, his lips were bloodless, and he looked very weak.

He fought against the monk Kurong and lost decisively, without any suspense.

A one-sided beating!

He also launched a fierce attack, causing great trouble for Monk Kurong. However, this attack awakened the inner demon that Monk Kurong had been suppressing. Monk Kurong, now possessed by demons, became extremely bloodthirsty and his combat power increased dramatically. He directly blasted most of Wei Deyuan's body apart.

If Wei Deyuan hadn't used a secret technique to escape, he probably would have been beaten to death on the spot by the monk Kurong, his body and soul completely destroyed!
After losing the match, Wei Deyuan reviewed all the battles and blamed Shangguan Wenyin for the defeat.

“I told you back then that you were already injured in the first match, and I asked Zong Jizhi to play in the second match, but you refused and insisted on playing yourself. As a result, we lost. We ultimately lost the match three to four. If we had won the second match, we could have even won the match four to two in the sixth match... How can you take responsibility for this?”

Shangguan Wenyin calmly countered, "I was indeed injured, but not seriously. My combat strength was not greatly affected. The reason I lost was because Xuanhe used the Dragon Mountain Secret Technique, which greatly enhanced his combat power. Even if Zong Ji went up against me, he wouldn't be able to withstand it and would lose as well!"

"If you, Vice Master, still think he can win, why don't you let him fight me now? I'm already more injured than before, let's see if he can defeat me!"

"If he wins, I'll relinquish the title of Holy Son and take responsibility!"

Zong Jizhi, who was not far from Shangguan Wenyin, was eager to try, but Shangguan Wenyin didn't even glance at him.

Wei Deyuan glanced at Zong Jizhi, but ultimately did not agree.

He witnessed firsthand the fighting prowess Shangguan Wenyin displayed and was naturally well aware of it. It could only be said that Shangguan Wenyin, who was already injured, deserved his defeat when he encountered the desperate Xuanhe.

If Zong Jizhi were to challenge Shangguan Wenyin, Shangguan Wenyin would most likely still win. In that case, not only would Zong Jizhi be humiliated, but Shangguan Wenyin would also lose face.

He wasn't really standing up for Zong Jizhi; he just wanted to shift the blame. After all, he was the person in charge this time, and he had to take responsibility for losing the competition.

Before he came, the cult leader repeatedly told him that he must not lose, otherwise it would affect the cult leader's grand plan. Now everything is ruined.

He was very flustered.

Although he was the vice leader, he had no status whatsoever in front of the leader.

We have to find a scapegoat!
Wei Deyuan sneered, "You fought Xuanhe and only lost by a hair's breadth. Then let me ask you, why have I never seen you use the Tide Pearl in battle?"

Shangguan Wenyin remained calm and replied, "Using the Tide Pearl will disperse spiritual power. It's not true that the more magical treasures you use at the same time, or the better the treasures, the greater the power."

Wei Deyuan sneered, "Even at this point, you're still lying. The massive spiritual power of the Tide Pearl has been absorbed by a woman, making it unusable, right?"

Shangguan Wenyin's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He had specifically instructed those around him to keep this a secret, yet Wei Deyuan knew about it. There was only one explanation: Wei Deyuan had planted someone among his acquaintances!
Otherwise, how would Wei Deyuan have known?

Shangguan Wenyin calmly replied, "That was an accident, and in the battle against Xuanhe, I don't think I could turn the tide of the battle by using the Tide Pearl."

Wei Deyuan said coldly, "If the other party were simply a beautiful woman, I would even be willing to believe that you fell in love with someone else and did such a foolish thing. But as far as I know, that woman has a man. Her man's name is Lin Chen. He saved the disciples of the Three Religions during the sea attack and has now become a disciple of Fuyunzi..."

Shangguan Wenyin's expression changed slightly: "What are you trying to say?"

Wei Deyuan's gaze was cold and sharp: "On the eve of the great battle, you lent the Sea Tide Pearl, the most precious treasure of your sect that could enhance your combat power, to the people of the three sects. You even caused the Sea Tide Pearl to lose all its spiritual power and become unusable, which ultimately led to your defeat in the competition. I just want to ask, Shangguan Wenyin, what exactly are your intentions?"

Shangguan Wenyin's expression suddenly changed; he finally understood Wei Deyuan's purpose.

He wanted to take all the blame upon himself and make himself responsible for the defeat in this competition!
"Stop spouting nonsense!"

Wei Deyuan's eyes revealed a smug look. This was exactly the effect he wanted. By telling everyone about this, the blame would naturally fall on Shangguan Wenyin!

As for the truth, Wei Deyuan didn't care!
As long as Shangguan Wenyin can take the blame for this huge mess, that's enough!
The most interesting thing about this matter is that everything Wei Deyuan said was true, and Shangguan Wenyin had no way to refute it even if he wanted to.

"If I'm making baseless accusations, then tell me, which of my statements is a lie?"

Looking at the smug look in Wei Deyuan's eyes, Shangguan Wenyin suddenly didn't want to say anything more.

He realized that the other party just wanted him to take the blame.

He was afraid the cult leader would blame him, so he made himself take the responsibility.

If I possess the Tide Pearl, can I really win?
Can't win!
Shangguan Wenyin knew best what effect the Tide Pearl would have on him, while Xuanhe was protected by a magic weapon at the time, and the power of that magic weapon was no weaker than the Tide Pearl. The tidal power of the Tide Pearl could not affect Xuanhe who was desperately using the Dragon Mountain Secret Technique.

The Xuanhe River at that moment was something that even someone at the Carp Dragon Realm couldn't withstand.

In the fourth match, didn't Fuyunzi of the Longshan Sect also use a secret technique to instantly increase his strength and turn the tide to win the match?

Shangguan Wenyin had a clear conscience, but he knew that once this matter came to light, he would probably be forced to take the blame.

Shangguan Wenyin was proud by nature. Once he understood Wei Deyuan's plan, he remained silent.

I did lose a game, and I do bear responsibility. If you want to shift all the blame onto me, then I'll take it.

Just as Shangguan Wenyin was about to shut up and stop talking, a disciple of the Sea God Sect came in to report.

"There's a disciple of the Dragon Mountain Sect at the gate looking for the Holy Son..."

Disciples of the Longshan Sect?
All eyes turned to Shangguan Wenyin, each with a different expression, while Wei Deyuan's eyes lit up: "What's the name of that Dragon Mountain Sect disciple?"

He said his name was Lin Chen.

Wei Deyuan turned his head with a sneer: "Shangguan Wenyin, you're really something, not even trying to hide it from others. What do you have to say now?"

(End of this chapter)