Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God
Chapter 607 - 470: Wealth and Pride_3

Chapter 607: Chapter 470: Wealth and Pride_3

But today, I just have to praise him, because this is absolutely fair to say.

All of you aren’t blind; living on Longroad for so many years, you’ve seen all sorts of merchants, not ten thousand then at least eight thousand.

Which one isn’t the kind who could squeeze oil out of a stone?

Which one isn’t thinking of ways to pry money out of your hands?

When have you ever seen someone like Mr. Gaven, who voluntarily offers to mend your pots and pans for free? Who throws a banquet for you on his own initiative?

Have you ever seen someone promise to repair your roads over a supposed treasure whose existence is not even certain?

There must be some of you still muttering, thinking perhaps this kid has ulterior motives.

To such people, I can only say one thing: wishful thinking about your mother.

Harboring malicious thoughts yourself and seeing malice in everyone else.

As far as I’m concerned, let’s just settle this matter; if there are no objections, let’s go to the Joy Hall tomorrow night, let’s join at the Malande crossroads for a celebration party, to celebrate together and welcome Mr. Gaven as a part of Anfield Village.

"Good, we should have done this a long time ago."

"I agree, we’ll definitely be on time for the banquet tomorrow."

"Mother Gao Ser is truly one of the wisest in Anfield Village, hitting the nail on the head. A conscientious merchant like Mr. Gaven is not just rare; he’s practically nonexistent. Would we demean ourselves by suspecting him with our own malice?"

"Really, we are no different from Parost, only he spoke out and we did not. Compared to Mr. Gaven, our thoughts are indeed too dark."

Both Krewen and Mother Gao Ser hold considerable prestige in Anfield Village.

With their endorsement for Gaven, the whole sentiment completely tilted in his favor, with some even beginning to examine themselves, reproaching their own dark hearts for mistaking a genuinely good person for a bad one.

The thorough reversal of public opinion made Gaven himself feel somewhat embarrassed.

Because he wasn’t as pure as they claimed; he indeed had ulterior motives, just that what he aimed for was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Even the road repair was part of it; reputation, a large-scale settlement of Gnolls, weren’t these all schemes?

But when it comes down to it, there are truly no purely good people or deeds in this world.

Even those benevolent deities, don’t their actions also aim for more followers?

Seeing nobody stepping forward to object, Mother Gao Ser spoke up again: "If you all fear letting these Gnolls into your homes to repair might pose risks, I don’t. My place could use a lot of mending, Mr. Gaven, so I’ll trouble you to take care of that."

"Of course, ma’am, leave it to us. Rest assured, we guarantee to fix up your Joy Hall, inside and out, just like new. If we can’t finish it today, we’ll continue tomorrow. You five, follow me." Gaven understood the thoughtful intentions of Mother Gao Ser.

This was another step to help dispel the villagers’ reservations.

Such things become much easier when someone takes the lead.

Gaven called over the five Dragon Blood Kobolds that possessed the Complete Repair Technique.

Due to their Spell-Like Abilities, their usage was limited per day, and they hadn’t used them yet, saving their abilities for a critical moment to show off.

The previous mending was not done by them, but by Gaven, Anna, and Luna, with Anna taking the lead.

Mending is just a zero-level spell, and with her Transcendent Rank, the number of times she could cast it daily was astonishing, easily a dozen or more, and the Perfect Restoration Technique, a second-level spell, could also be cast a dozen times—higher Spell Slots can be used for lower-level spells, although it’s a bit wasteful.

Gaven turned to Anna and said, "You continue leading them, stay here, help the gentlemen and ladies with the repairs, and I will take them over there."

"All right, sir, you can count on me," Anna replied with an exceedingly sweet smile.

This work perfectly suited her helpful nature; far from minding the tedium, she found joy in it.

Many things around Gaven were rapidly changing, but some remained the same, like Anna’s disposition.

She was still that little white flower Gaven had lured away from home, not tainted by a single stain.

Maybe it was her sweet appearance that made her more approachable, or perhaps it was because she’s a follower of the God of Suffering, or maybe it was because her desire to help others came from deep within her heart.

Though she was new to the village, her popularity among the villagers seemed to surpass even Gaven’s.

Especially after she instinctively prescribed medicine for a few who seemed under the weather.

The free repair stall was starting to shift towards offering free medical consultations.

Gaven didn’t mind; as long as it improved relationships and achieved his goals.

Whether it was repairs or medical treatment made no difference.

Just as long as Anna didn’t use her Healing Divine Art on anyone.

They had identified the source of her illness, but the cure was still elusive, and the Healing Divine Art remained incomplete and potentially lethal; it’s usually used as an interrogation spell, with those who have suffered it unlikely to ever forget.

Gaven need not remind her; Anna was already quite discreet about it and knew how to adapt to circumstances.

The girl had not just maintained her character; she had also grown. At least she was beginning to show a semblance of her prowess from her previous life, able to handle many situations on her own. The current situation was just a small scene for her.

After giving his instructions, Gaven, followed by the five Dragon Blood Kobolds, walked with Mother Gao Ser toward the Joy Hall.