Goblin Dependency-Chapter 681 - 342: Follow-up Plans and Spoils Processing

Chapter 681: Chapter 342: Follow-up Plans and Spoils Processing

The return journey was even smoother than the way out.

The two additional goblin clearing missions taken before departure had already been completed, eliminating the need to spend extra time searching for goblin nests.

Although this meant losing the opportunity to indulge desires and relieve stress, it undeniably saved Xia Nan a lot of time.

And behind him, the two young companions he thought might slightly delay the journey turned out to be quite unexpected.

On the road, they were very obedient, never defying Xia Nan’s words. Even when he made decisions that ordinary people might not understand, like suddenly going quiet during the journey or inexplicably taking a long detour, they never questioned why, only simply complied.

At the same time, they did their best to help him with tasks like gathering firewood and cooking food, reducing Xia Nan’s energy expenditure.

Moreover, thanks to his keen Perception Ability, he avoided many unnecessary troubles along the way, along with relatively good luck.

Making the return journey for the three exceptionally smooth.

Even though there were more rest periods due to Dong Shu and Lilia’s stamina.

When they arrived at River Valley Town, they were still two days ahead of schedule.

White Sparrow Tavern.

The classic spot in the corner of the hall.

The silver spoon slowly sank into the thick and smooth creamy white soup, gently stirring, with finely chopped dark brown mushroom skins and crispy parsley fragments appearing and disappearing within the whirlpool formed by the broth.

Scooping up half a spoonful, accompanied by the enticing broth dripping from the spoon’s edge, sending it into his mouth.

The unique forest aroma of wild mushrooms tightly embraced the sweet fat of fresh cream, with a hint of appetite-arousing black pepper grains and the fresh parsley flavor, layers of taste burst from the tip of the tongue, instantly filling the mouth.

Enjoying the long-absent creamy mushroom soup, Xia Nan involuntarily squinted his eyes.

In contrast, the young boy and girl sitting across the table appeared somewhat restrained, their bodies stiff, completely out of place with the noisy tavern environment.

But it was normal.

After all, growing up in a remote village deep in the lowlands, let alone a bustling adventure town like River Valley Town, they rarely even encounter passersby from the outside world.

Suddenly being brought to a bustling place like the White Sparrow Tavern, which is always crowded with adventurers, filled with loud voices, feeling uncomfortable is understandable.

In fact, when they followed Xia Nan to River Valley Town and saw the bustling crowd on the street and the shops lined up on both sides, the originally somewhat lively two had already become less talkative.

Just shrink like quails behind Xia Nan, cautiously observing the scenes they had never seen before.

Xia Nan did not intervene too much in this.

Since they have decided to leave their original environment to strive in River Valley Town, naturally, they need to desensitize quickly and familiarize themselves with this entirely different atmosphere and lifestyle pace compared to Fog Lamp Village.

Holding the spoon, he glanced at Dong Shu and Lilia in front of him, exuding the nervousness of newcomers.

He lightly knocked the edge of the soup bowl with the spoon bottom.

"Ding..."

Accompanying the crisp sound, their slightly unfocused attention due to excessive nervousness focused instantly on him.

"Eat, don’t just watch."

"Here, politeness will only leave you hungry."

The table had long been filled with extremely sumptuous food.

Besides the pot of steaming creamy mushroom soup, ambitiously spreading its sweet milk fragrance, there was a whole golden crispy roasted chicken, fragrant dripping honey-glazed ham, a large plate of sizzling sausages, a heap of mashed potatoes like a small mountain, and meat pies emitting enticing spice aroma.

Naturally, Xia Nan was the host.

Compared to the income from this quest, this lavish meal cost hardly any money.

After finally completing the mission and returning to town to rest, he deserved to reward himself well.

The two young newcomers, whom he had taken a liking to, were here for the first time, and he wanted to take care of them a little.

Having never eaten so well, the two from the remote village didn’t even dare to make big moves.

Only when the aroma of food surged into their nostrils with each breath, and their throats rolled instinctively, did they cautiously start eating.

Perhaps, due to their reliable performances in the canyon and on the return journey, Xia Nan, as the only familiar person in the unfamiliar surroundings, offered them a considerable sense of security.

Even though he himself did not say much, just sitting across the table, accompanied by each mouthful of delicious food swallowed down his stomach, their expressions and actions finally relaxed somewhat.

No longer as restrained as when they first entered the tavern.

Dong Shu dared to half-stand up and use a table knife to cut the ham located on the other end of the wooden table;

Lilia also gradually adapted to the tavern’s noise, beginning to sneak a look at the adventurers with weapons around, chatting and laughing.

To be honest, under normal circumstances, their youthful and inexperienced behavior would have been exceedingly conspicuous to the old foxes in the tavern.

If they were to encounter some drunkard with poor drinking manners or a few others with ill intent, trying to exploit the young for their benefit, they might really have faced harassment.

But now, with Xia Nan sitting across from them, all possible troubles vanished like smoke.

Some adventurers, noticing Lilia’s gaze, even proactively greeted them, mistakenly believing themselves to be friendly.