He hid all of his delight behind an expression of concern before walking toward Song Wan.
Startled, Song Wan unconsciously took a step backward.
"Don't worry, Song Wan. You're here, in this hall. You can tell the truth. Even if I perish today, I'll protect you!" Ximen Ren declared righteously.
"That's right, Lady Song! I'll protect you as well!" Bodyguard Zhao chimed in as he stepped between Song Wan and Wei Chen, positioning himself as her shield.
"The truth?" Song Wan sneered.
The moment Ximen Ren saw that sneer, a bad feeling rose in his heart.
"The truth is that you, Ximen Ren, are the demonic cultivator! You're cultivating forbidden demonic arts that grant you a demon body! Furthermore, you force-fed me your Control Gu and tried to control me!"
She revealed everything in one breath.
"What?" Bodyguard Zhao froze in shock. "What are you talking about, Lady Song?"
He immediately turned toward Wei Chen.
