Chapter 213 - 135: The Miser

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Chapter 213: Chapter 135: The MiserOriginally, above the trading area, a huge Invisibility Tent had suddenly appeared, covering over half of the sky above the trading area, as if it had dispersed the hot air in the atmosphere. Item: Invisibility Tent Introduction: Can protect a region and normalize it under various extreme weather conditions. How had this Invisibility Tent come to be? Just as this thought crossed her mind, both of them had already donned heat-resistant equipment and headed toward the trading area. Zhou Bai was well aware that something she didn’t know about must have happened during this time. And just as she approached, Zhou Bai saw Bayer and beside him, Vigil. Zhou Bai’s gaze flickered for a moment. She pretty much had a grasp on the whole territory’s situation, and this tent that had appeared so suddenly was likely related to Vigil, this Undead NPC that had just been summoned. Bayer and Vigil also noticed Zhou Bai and took the initiative to walk over to her. "Village chief," Bayer called out. "This is..." Zhou Bai asked directly, pointing to the tent. "This is one of my merchant equipments," Vigil said on his own initiative, "This morning, as I was wandering around the territory, I saw this place was quite lively and came over. I didn’t expect that even in this high-temperature weather, people would be trading. My equipment was just suitable for this situation, so I took it out to use." As Vigil spoke, there was a hint of surprise on his face. He didn’t expect that on his first day of being hired, he would encounter such extreme weather; he had been prepared for business to be neglected but hadn’t anticipated that the residents of this territory were even tougher than he had imagined. Then, from the residents’ chatter, he learned that a team had just returned from Bengala Town the previous day, bringing back countless novel magic merchandise, which they couldn’t wait to purchase. Where there is demand, there will be a market. Those small teams that had returned from outside naturally wanted to sell their goods as quickly as possible. They knew that mercenary teams from Bengala would be coming in the future and compared to their resources, these smaller groups were clearly at a disadvantage. Naturally, they wanted to seize the market before the others stepped in and convert their stockpiled goods into currency. Searᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, how could high temperatures stop them? They still set up their stalls, opened their shops. Of course, the most important reason was that they had already endured several instances of extreme weather; they had constantly adapted to environmental changes. Even if affected, they knew the impact was limited. Going to distant places might require heat-resistant equipment, but right in their territory, many residents were still able to endure. Losing a few points of Life Value over a short distance was worth it. Otherwise, they could use their own straw hats, which also provided some shade. Therefore, countless residents poured into the trading area, creating a lively scene. Vigil, having learned the internal affairs, thought of all his equipment and naturally put it right to use. After lending out his equipment, he soon received many thanks, and with that came quite a few small items. They weren’t expensive, but they were tokens of the Hope Village residents’ appreciation. It was these little details that made him like this place even more. He had brought out this equipment simply as an initial test, and the results pleased him immensely! After understanding the situation, Zhou Bai said to Vigil, "Thank you. However, is there any limitation to using this equipment, do you need anything? Shall I supply you?" Not to say, this invisible tent indeed brought considerable benefits to Hope Village. Since he generously offered help, her role as the Lord also called for a good display of appreciation. "No need; it just consumes some Magic Value," Vigil said casually, but deep down, he was happy Zhou Bai appreciated his "goodwill." Zhou Bai paused upon hearing this and directly gave Vigil a few Magic Power recovery potions, "Can you use these?" Vigil looked at the potions with a moment of hesitation. Seeing this scene, Bayer spoke up directly, "Take them! This is a reward from the territory." He understood that this was just Zhou Bai’s nature. Most importantly, Zhou Bai’s actions were likely to earn Vigil’s favor. Vigil, as a renowned merchant of the Undead Kingdom, was lucky to be summoned to Hope Village, and naturally, he hoped Vigil would do his best there. Vigil, having heard this, simply accepted and looked straight at Zhou Bai, saying, "Thanks!" "I should be the one thanking you. How are you adapting to the territory?" Zhou Bai continued. This person before her was currently the only merchant in the territory, a profession that was "valued for its scarcity." It was her responsibility to show concern. "Not bad," Vigil nodded. It was completely different from the human territories he had in mind. Everywhere he looked, there was innovation and boundless potential—ripe with business opportunities. "This is my mother, Ding Qiurou, and she’s currently managing the warehouse in the territory. She’s also indirectly responsible for the goods in the grocery store. You’ll definitely be working with her going forward, and I hope you can teach her more," Zhou Bai said sincerely. After the incident in Bengela Town, she realized even more the gap between her territory and others. If she wanted to close that gap, she needed more people capable of supporting the territory. Such people needed to be from both the local lands and Blue Star. Compared to the local staff, those from Blue Star lacked the depth of understanding about this world. But they could learn, enriching their knowledge through education. Vigil was a merchant—a capable one at that. Learning even a little from him would be enough for her mother to digest. What one learns becomes a part of oneself. "Mutual learning is key. I’ve looked over the goods currently on sale at the grocery store, and they’re quite suitable, but there are some areas that need adjusting," Vigil said smoothly, glancing at Ding Qiurou. The mother of the Lord deserved a bit of courtesy. Ding Qiurou, seeing the earnest look on Vigil’s face, smiled, "Just handle the areas that need adjustment as you see fit. When it’s time, simply notify me about the inventory for pickup." "Alright." "Do you have any adjustments that need to be made now? Shall I come with you and take a look?" Ding Qiurou continued to ask. "... Alright," Vigil said, his voice pausing momentarily as he saw the look of readiness on Ding Qiurou’s face. However, seeing that neither Zhou Bai nor Bayer objected, he agreed. And so, the two of them walked towards the direction of the grocery store together. Watching them leave, Bayer said to Zhou Bai, "Vigil is a very famous merchant in the Undead Kingdom, and also a wealthy man. I’ve heard something about him." "Oh?" "One-third of the wealth in the Undead Kingdom—if it can be counted—is monopolized by Vigil! You summoning him is lucky for the territory." Zhou Bai: "..." —Is he really that big of a deal? "Of course, he also has a bigger reputation as a miser. That’s because once someone buys goods from him and the trade is made, regardless of any issues with the product, he refuses to make a return or exchange." Listening, Zhou Bai recalled the disheveled state Vigil was in that morning when he was summoned. She instantly understood! But then, a question popped up. "Then him managing the grocery store, will that be alright?" Bayer: "It should be fine! After all, the goods sold at the grocery store are related to eating, drinking, and lodging—they’re inherently hard to return or exchange. It couldn’t be more suitable." "Alright." "What’s most important is his extensive commercial knowledge. Now that he’s just arrived, we don’t need to rush. We’ll wait for him to adapt," Bayer hinted on the side, "just like we did with Hope Village." When they first arrived at Hope Village, their thoughts were only about returning to human society. Now, however, they considered it their territory, their home. He thought, given the atmosphere of Hope Village, it was just a matter of time before Vigil fully became one of its people. Once he did, the situation would change. Bayer’s mental calculations clicked away. Zhou Bai listened and gave a light cough to show her agreement. Persuading talent to become part of Hope Village was, after all, a long-term plan of the village.

Chapter 213 - 135: The Miser

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