Chapter 284: Chapter 175: What’s the Plan?
At this mont, Viscount Lancelot and Locke, among others, stepped into Hope Village.
Compared to the curious looks of newcors like Viscount Lancelot, Locke and the others felt as comfortable as if they had returned ho.
The bustling Comrcial Street was crowded, with many Professionals buying breakfast. So had already finished buying and were eating as they walked out.
Of course, they also noticed the returning rchant team.
They were prepared and warmly greeted familiar faces.
“Have you returned? Did your goods sell well?”
“Did you encounter any dangers on the road?”
“Did you spend the night outdoors yesterday?”
“Why didn’t you make it back to the territory last night?”
“…”
The familiar tone left so of the rchant team a bit taken aback.
Were they that close?
Locke quickly responded, “The goods sold really well! We had a lot of people, so we didn’t encounter much danger. Demon Beasts ca our way, making it more like they were delivering themselves to us. Because we had many ordinary people in the team, it slowed down our pace. Wanting to ensure safety at night, we stayed overnight outside.”
Locke had an answer for everything.
Most importantly, seeing everyone’s enthusiastic responses made him feel… like he was back ho.
This was a feeling that Barnes Village couldn’t give him.
“Did you bring your family here?” Because of Locke’s responses, the attention of most people shifted to him and they continued to ask smilingly, looking at Beth and others by his side.
“Yes! Having them here makes feel accompanied and at ease.”
“Your kids are so adorable, really beautiful. Here, Uncle’s got so candy for you,” said one of them, pulling out a small paper bag from his pocket. He opened the bag to reveal several pieces of rock candy.
“This is too precious,” Locke said instinctively as he heard about the candy.
He had seen candy stores in bigger towns, but their prices were astonishing; he could hardly bring himself to buy any.
“It’s not expensive. They sell it in the sauce shop; it’s intended for cooking, but I bought it because I have a sweet tooth. These are just the simplest candies. Wait a bit! The territory will definitely co up with various kinds of flavors,” said the man, stuffing the candies into Locke’s hand, “You split them yourself.”
Locke: “…”
“We’re heading out on a task, so we won’t disturb you any further. Once you’re settled, I’ll co and buy stuff from your stall. Rember to give us a discount!” The man then quickly led his team away.
Locke held the glistening pieces of candy in his hand, a touch moved, then looked at his three sons gazing eagerly at him and handed the candies to the eldest, Henry, “Share with your brothers!”
Henry took them and imdiately gave Locke and Beth a piece each, “Father, Mother, you eat first.”
Seeing there was plenty left, the two did not refuse.
Then they popped the candy into their mouths. At that mont, a sweetness spread through their mouths, a sweetness completely different from that of fruits.
Delicious!
Henry promptly shared it with his younger brothers.
“Father, it’s so tasty, it’s really nice here,” Henry said with candy in his mouth. His days in Barnes Village hadn’t been bad; he had a diet of vegetables and at, living quite comfortably for a kid. But even so, he had never tasted candy before. Being able to eat it upon arrival made this place seem even better, didn’t it?
“It will get even better,” Locke said earnestly.
anwhile, Beth, who had been worried throughout the journey, felt considerably more at ease at this mont.
From the little she witnessed, she could tell the difference between Hope Village and Barnes Village; she understood why Locke chose to leave Barnes Village.
“Let’s go! First, take the family to settle down, then we’ll regroup,” Locke said to the relatives of the team mbers following behind.
“Yes,” the group hurriedly replied. They had seen the team leader’s family eating candy and were tempted, but it didn’t matter; even though they missed out on free candy, they could buy their own later.
After giving the instructions, Locke led his wife and children to a nearby shop, “Co, let take you to breakfast first.”
As Beth approached the shops, she was imdiately dazzled by the array of goods.
“Are these foods expensive?” Beth swallowed and couldn’t help asking, already enthralled.
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