Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2386 - 2406: You Really Think I Can’t Deal with You?

Chapter 2386: Chapter 2406: You Really Think I Can’t Deal with You?

Lin Chen nearly perished at the hands of Master Kurong and was thoroughly admonished by the three ladies.

Lin Chen reflected upon himself, realizing he must not be careless. Anyone he encountered now in the circles he moved in could potentially threaten his life.

Safety first!

This visit to see Shangguan Wenyin meant delving deeper into the Sea God Sect, and with the matter of the Sea Tide Pearl, it was not Lin Chen’s true self that came, but only a clone.

Unable to tolerate Lin Chen’s provocation any longer, Wei Deyuan decided to teach Lin Chen a lesson.

Though killing you would indeed bring about massive retaliation, teaching you a lesson shouldn’t be a problem, right?

"Kid, your insolence must be because no one disciplines you. Someone needs to teach you how to behave, and I shall be that someone."

Lin Chen sneered, about to reply, when suddenly, Shangguan Wenyin stepped forward, blocking him. He calmly said, "My injuries are not severe, you may go back now."

Lin Chen was slightly surprised, as Shangguan Wenyin seemed too straightforward.

He actually stood up for Lin Chen against the Vice Sect Hierarch!

Since Shangguan Wenyin had gone to such lengths, Lin Chen could not dismiss his kindness. He immediately laughed and said, "Alright, seeing that you’re alright makes me relieved. I will report back to the Sect. Farewell!"

Shangguan Wenyin hummed an acknowledgment, "See you."

Just as Wei Deyuan was about to act, Shangguan Wenyin’s intervention stopped him, leaving him seething with anger, "Shangguan Wenyin, you...you have no regard for others. Do you really think I cannot deal with you, Saint Child?"

Shangguan Wenyin calmly replied, "My actions are just and honorable, and I have nothing to hide. I do this for the glory of the Sea God. If Vice Sect Hierarch Wei believes there is impropriety in my actions, he is free to strip me of my Saint Child title and throw me into prison."

Seeing that Shangguan Wenyin had intervened on his behalf, Lin Chen did not hesitate any longer; he turned and left. The people at the entrance saw that Shangguan Wenyin had stepped in and, with Wei Deyuan not giving any further orders, they let Lin Chen leave.

Watching Lin Chen depart, Wei Deyuan felt his face had been lost. He coldly shouted, "The position of Saint Child is personally ordained by the Sect Hierarch, and I cannot revoke your status. Everyone here is a witness. Go back and explain it to the Sect Hierarch yourself."

Shangguan Wenyin answered serenely, "I naturally will explain to the Sect Hierarch."

Fuming with rage, Wei Deyuan turned his head and stormed out of the main tent. Once he entered his own tent, the anger on his face instantly vanished, leaving only a cold and forbidding expression.

How could someone who had attained the position of Vice Sect Hierarch be so easily swayed by emotions?

Everything was but an act, a performance for the people to see his supposed helplessness.

Yet again, the blame game.

Even though he was responsible for this mission, he believed that among the people around, there were definitely those loyal to the Sect Hierarch, watching every word and action here, ready to report back everything that happened to the ears of the Sect Hierarch.

Let Shangguan Wenyin go back and face the Sect Hierarch’s questioning. With him taking the blame first, his own responsibility would be significantly lessened.

And as for Lin Chen?

He should actually thank him.

The events that just unfolded in the main tent needed to be spread quickly. The more exaggerated the story, the harder it would be for Shangguan Wenyin to explain.

It’s like mud in your pants — whether it’s poop or not, it’s still poop.

...

Lin Chen left the main camp of the Sea God Sect, his brow furrowed.

Shangguan Wenyin was a real man.

Even at a time like this, he stood by his actions, without any blame-shifting, and was even willing to take the fall for the matter.

Was Wei Deyuan’s insistence on investigating the Sea Tide Pearl incident not just an attempt to shift the blame?

Shangguan Wenyin might suffer upon returning this time.

Let’s see later if there’s an opportunity to meet with him again.

Some matters require a proper closure.

Lin Chen returned to the camp and recounted the whole incident. Everyone sighed with emotion.

"Shangguan Wenyin has principles indeed."

"Quite manly of him. He won’t be in trouble, will he?"

"Isn’t he now shouldering the blame for the Vice Sect Hierarch? This matter is somewhat related to us after all. Is there anything we can do to help him?"

Lin Chen shook his head with a bitter smile, "With his status, there’s little we can do to help. But Nalan, I’ve observed that there’s serious infighting within the Sea God Sect. It’s not just the disciples; even the Vice Sect Hierarch and the Saint Child are at odds. You should dismiss the idea of joining the Sea God Sect."

"It’s not that the Sea God Sect has no prospects, but the infighting is severe. If you get involved, much of your energy will be consumed by internal strife, which will slow down your cultivation. Plus, in such conflicts, there’s no guarantee you won’t face life-threatening dangers. In short, it’s better to stay away."

"As for the Sea Tide Pearl, we’ll find other ways to compensate. He himself said that even with the Sea Tide Pearl, he couldn’t have withstood Xuanhe’s explosively increased strength. This means his loss in the competition has little to do with us."

Nalan Wushuang nodded, "Alright, I’ll listen to you."