Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God
Chapter 608 - 471: Man Must Save Himself_1

Chapter 608: Chapter 471: Man Must Save Himself_1

After moving away from the crowd, Mother Gao Ser gave Gaven a thumbs-up and said, "The way you handled Parost was simply brilliant. There was no chance for that old guy Krewen and me to step in."

"If we had known you had this up your sleeve, we wouldn’t have needed to throw any party. A mere formality at Launcel’s grave would have sufficed."

Obviously, Mother Gao Ser and Father Krewen had arrived on site early, intending to step in and smooth things over should Gaven come into conflict with the locals.

Little did they expect that Gaven, though young in age, was as shrewd as they come. His methods were so adroit, they even surpassed theirs.

At least, Mother Gao Ser admitted to herself that had she been in his position, she might not have done a better job than Gaven.

If initially, Mother Gao Ser’s choice to help Gaven was purely driven by self-interest,

by now, she had begun to genuinely appreciate him.

She was beginning to understand why that old guy Krewen, who had known Gaven for less than half a day, took him on as an apprentice so readily.

This young man’s interpersonal tactics were not typical of someone his age.

It would be more accurate to say Krewen got lucky by stumbling upon a treasure than to say Gaven took advantage of Krewen.

The old guy usually acted like he was senile, but at times like this, his insight was sharper than anyone else’s.

If Krewen knew what Mother Gao Ser was thinking, he would probably respond with a wry smile.

Sharp insight? He had simply seen Gaven’s extraordinary learning speed and acted impulsively.

And that’s how beautiful misunderstandings often came to be.

"No conflict, no conflict," Gaven said with a smile, "Emotions like that can never be too deep. I didn’t do this out of the selflessness that the lady suggests. I had my own motives; you know, I started with the Gnolls.

Most of my subordinates are Gnolls, who are naturally good at digging and like dealing with rocks, giving them a unique advantage in this field.

I’m still counting on them to rebuild the inn.

If they were driven out by the villagers with sticks before they even entered the village, it would have been terrible. If a little kindness and small favors can make the villagers accept them,

for me, it’s a very profitable deal."

For someone like Mother Gao Ser, who had rolled and tumbled through every layer of human society, it was best not to play mind games; speaking frankly was more likely to win others over.

And sure enough, not only was Mother Gao Ser not annoyed by Gaven’s explanation, but her smile grew even more joyful, and her gaze softened as she looked at him, "You have transcended the common in your understanding of human relationships.

In this world, most people are petty and only look at immediate benefits.

Giving them a little favor is already enough.

If you give too much, they might even resent you, thinking that you’re so wealthy yet you give them so little; greed never gets satisfied."

Some life truths are universal. Although Felen might not have proverbs about ingratitude for life-saving kindness, similar principles still exist.

It’s not a flaw in human nature, but in sentient beings.

"I understand, madam, please be assured, I will handle it well," Gaven said, expressing his gratitude, "Madam, where in this place needs repairing? Let’s get started."

"Are you really going to help me repair the Joy Hall?" Mother Gao Ser said, somewhat astonished, as she had only been beating around the bush for Gaven earlier.

"Of course," Gaven said as a matter of fact, "Why put on a show when you can do something tangible and reliable? Don’t worry, they are professionals with extensive experience in this area. Not only can they perform the Complete Repair Art, but they are also adept at some non-professional work."

The Gnolls that Gaven could call upon were certainly the elite of the elite within the territory, depending not only on their Spell-Like Abilities but often possessing Professional Levels, primarily as Magicians. Although their levels were not very high, they had a diversified range of abilities, which enabled them to do many things.

This scenario wasn’t an exception but the path that Dragon Blood Kobolds from the entire Dragon Oak Territory ultimately had to take.

Spell-Like Abilities were just the beginning; their final goal was to unlock Professional Levels.

Compared to ordinary Gnolls, they still had an edge.

First, as soon as their Spell-Like Abilities were unlocked, they stood out from their own kind and received focused training.

Second, with continuous use of their Spell-Like Abilities, any impact would result in substantial experience, aiding them in quickly elevating their Professional Levels.

Mother Gao Ser thought about it and realized it made sense, then said to Delara who had come out to greet them, "Take them on a tour and see what needs mending around here, and let’s tidy up while we’re at it."

Delara nodded and motioned to the five Dragon Blood Kobolds to follow.

"I’ve also brought along the Ghost Grape Wine, where should I place it?" Gaven took the opportunity to fulfill his earlier promise.

"Just keep it with you; those girls are all envious of the beauty-enhancing effects of this wine. If you put it in the cellar, it will all be plundered by them in a few days, especially by Delara."

No one knows women like their mother, and although Mother Gao Ser was not the actual mother of these hostesses, she knew them through and through.

"Alright," Gaven agreed readily and pulled out his Portable Dimensional Hole.

Mother Gao Ser also took out hers.

The fact that both owned such Magic Equipment did not surprise either of them.