Since they had already clashed, concealing his identity now might only cause a misunderstanding. Yi Shuyuan set down his fishing rod and answered the question plainly.
"My name is Yi Shuyuan. I was merely fishing here with someone and know nothing of what happened in your Water Palace. If it is convenient, could you explain in detail?"
At Yi Shuyuan's words, the aquatic being beneath the water felt a jolt of alarm, but doubt soon crept in.
That man was Yi Daozi? He was actually here?
No, with Yi Daozi's fearsome reputation, could I have offended him and still be here arguing with him in one piece?
"Words alone prove nothing. How do I know whether you are telling the truth?"
His words were clearly steeped in suspicion, but just as clearly, he was no longer so aggressive. The aquatic being beneath the water watched the little boat with his full attention, remaining on guard.
Before Yi Shuyuan could speak, Hui Mian laughed in exasperation, leaped straight from Yi Shuyuan's shoulder onto the gunwale, and spoke toward the water.
"You think far too highly of yourself! Why would Master need to lie to you?"
There was no response from beneath the water. Since the other party had shown that he refused to believe him, arguing with him now would serve no purpose. Yi Shuyuan could hardly force him to believe that he was who he said he was.
Knowing that the person in charge was absent, Yi Shuyuan spoke directly.
"So it is inconvenient to explain? Whatever the matter is, let us discuss it once your Water Goddess returns from the Heavenly Realm!"
According to legend, during an age when the world was in chaos and rival powers carved it up, a heroic woman named Yao E had ferried countless