Chen Changan had truly never expected the people here to have such bizarre thought processes.
Forget Worry Village? Had they all forgotten their brains?
No wonder Chen Changan had sensed something else mixed into the villagers' puzzled looks when they first saw him.
So from that very moment, they'd thought his appearance had something special to do with Bao Dating?
This was unbelievable!
"You're reading too much into it."
"There's nothing like that between us. Do you really think so poorly of me?" Bao Dating said indignantly.
"What kind of thing is that to say? You're not that bad, but I am?" Chen Changan asked from the side, sounding exasperated.
"Now's not the time to discuss this."
"Just be quiet for a bit."
Bao Dating gave Chen Changan a helpless look, then explained to the villagers, "This year's Realm Lord Battle really has had some interesting things happen. I also bought you quite a few gifts."
"But I have something else I need to take care of right now. When I have some free time, I'll tell you all about it."
"Baozi, you weren't like this before. What's so urgent that you have to go right away?"
"Exactly. Come chat with us first. What big thing could you possibly have to do?"
"Could it... could it be..."
Suddenly, one villager's eyes widened in disbelief, as though he'd just thought of something momentous.
"What is it?"
To Chen Changan's surprise, there was even someone nearby playing straight man.
"He hasn't brought an outsider here in all these years. This time, not only has he brought one, he also has something important to do."
"By my reckoning, this is no small matter."
"If my wisdom hasn't failed me, Baozi must be taking this person to meet the village chief."
The villager stroked