Chapter 223 [Flying Boat] (6300)
The old rascal in front of him was not simple. Seeing Chen Yan's cold attitude, keeping others at a distance, he merely focused his gaze, suppressing the awkward expression on his face.
Bowing slightly to Chen Yan, East Sea said loudly, "I suppose the esteemed neighbor hasn't been here long and may have heard some irrelevant rumors. Most people in the world simply parrot what others say, enjoying gossip that tarnishes reputations. I disdain explaining myself to others. As we will be neighbors for some time to come, Fellow Daoist will naturally understand my character in time."
After speaking, he seemed rather upright.
If Chen Yan hadn't personally seen Zhao You being dragged into unpaid "electric bills," or heard the three neighbors discuss how he owed alchemists money and cheated people out of materials...Chen Yan would have almost believed him.
