Jeff is a good person.
At least during all those days Xia An spent interacting with him, that was the impression he left.
Of course, he possesses the typical shrewdness of the ordinary people in this world, having managed a caravan for many years, dealing with countless individuals.
If he really appeared as simple and honest as his exterior suggests, it wouldn’t be possible for him to retire in middle age and open a tailor shop in Neum.
Regarding this, Xia Nan is very clear in his mind.
As a husband, a father, and even as a caravan leader.
Jeff must have done everything within his power.
Leading the caravan through the dangerous wilderness teeming with demons and vicious bandits outside the city for years, exchanging personal safety for rewards to support his family’s livelihood.
He was generous with subsidies and rewards for adventurers like Xia Nan who accompanied him in the early days, even helping to build valuable connections, taking very good care of them.
Thus, even though the time spent knowing each other wasn’t particularly long, Xia Nan held a good impression of this hard-working middle-aged man.
In such a situation, facing this little trouble that he could easily resolve with his current ability, since he happened to encounter it, he naturally didn’t mind lending a helping hand.
Why did he train so diligently to improve his strength if not to keep such unpleasant affairs far away?
He was a "professional," after all. Allowing these street thugs to behave arrogantly in front of him would render the rise in his Professional Level meaningless.
However, it was somewhat unexpected.
The bald leader among the thugs had good eyesight, managing to recognize the deliberate use of [Gravity Control] that Xia Nan displayed.
Upon realizing his professional identity, their attitude changed quickly.
At least they were somewhat smart.
Saves him a lot of trouble.
"May the Trade Goddess always bless you!"
"Boss, we’ll be leaving first, we’ll come by to take care of your business next time!"
Outside the Pigeon Feather Tailor Shop, the thugs from the Gray Badger gang, usually rampaging through the streets, fierce-looking, now, under the lead of the bald man, were bidding farewell to Jeff and the others.
Each of them held a roll of colorful fabric in their hands, contrasting with the ferocious tattoos on their bodies, revealing a bit of humor.
Without awaiting a response, they turned and left, their steps gradually urgent, disappearing with a small run at the end of the street.
"Not too bad, they understand."
Xia Nan withdrew his gaze, murmuring in his heart.
In his ear, Jeff’s filled with gratitude, loud voice rang:
"Thank you so much this time, Xia Nan."
"Even the last time, I hadn’t had the chance to properly thank you, and today it’s again..."
"I don’t even know what I should do."
Seeing his pensive look, Xia Nan merely waved his hand, indicating there was no need for this formality.
"Just a lift of the hand."
Knowing that was his character, Jeff didn’t say any more sentimental words of gratitude.
Instead, he pulled his daughter "Lilina," who was hiding behind the counter, secretly watching them, over.
Introducing solemnly:
"This is the adventurer I’ve been talking to you about, who saved your father’s life - ’Xia Nan’."
"Your father is able to safely stand here with you and watch the store because of him, you..."
"Alright, alright, no need to do this, Mr. Jeff." Xia Nan could feel the sincerity and earnestness in Jeff’s words, yet felt it was somewhat too grand under his eyes.
But unexpectedly, the one in front named "Lilina," with her innocent face showing a hint of scholarly air, obviously just graduated, a slender young girl.
Changed her expression from the previous timidity at Jeff’s introduction, bravely sporting a slightly pale face, properly bowed to Xia Nan.
"Thank you very much for saving my father, Mr. Xia Nan."
Her extremely earnest demeanor left Xia Nan momentarily at a loss as to how to respond.
In his heart, he genuinely felt, no wonder Jeff had previously mentioned paying high tuition each year for his children to study at Neum’s Academy.
That money surely wasn’t wasted.
Xia Nan arrived in Neum by dusk.
The tailor shop’s business hours were near ending, and having been disturbed by those thugs from the Gray Badger gang just now, they simply closed, no longer receiving guests.
Standing in the shop, reaching out to take the teacup offered by Lilina, Xia Nan smiled and nodded, asking Jeff beside him:
"This Gray Badger gang... what’s their background?"
Today, it was fortunate he passed by and helped Jeff and the others out.
When he completes his task and returns in the future, if the Gray Badger gang thugs come back to cause trouble, it’s uncertain how they’d handle it.
"A gang from the Neum West District, with a fairly large area, somewhat influential."
Detecting the implied worry in Xia Nan’s words, Jeff’s face broke into a slight smile, appearing confident.
"It’s alright, no need to worry."
"I’m not exactly an adventurer, but for all these years in the caravan business, I have some connections."
"This time, just opened the shop, too occupied with various affairs that I forgot this. I’ll just mention it to someone later, and it’ll resolve itself."
Xia Nan silently nodded, without suspecting Jeff of lying.
After all, back in River Valley Town, Jeff was known as a decent person, with friendships with many senior adventurers.
Strictly speaking, his first encounter with the evil sheriff "Ingram," who contributed the [Bathed in Light] specialty to him, was arranged by Jeff.
Follow current novels on freewe(b)novel.c(o)m