Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God-Chapter 1179 - 659: Valo’s Travels_3

"What does it mean that it’s already published? Do you know this book?" This time, it was Mother Gao Ser’s turn to be puzzled.

"I’ve heard of Mage Valo. I’ve seen some excerpts from his previous travel diary, and he mentioned that he planned to write about his travels in the Northern Lands and Komeer Kingdom. But you know how these authors are; they’re never punctual, and no one knows when they will publish. I thought I would have to wait awhile longer," Gaven said vaguely.

Although he was not clear about the specific order of Valo’s Travels, one thing was certain: Valo’s Travels on Komeer would not be the first book in the series. Places like Waterdeep City, which are well-developed in various aspects and have a good audience, are always the first choice for publication. After accumulating a certain amount of audience and funds, then it makes sense to go on long travels, as in any world, long-distance travel is an extremely costly affair.

"I see." Mother Gao Ser suddenly realized, and she totally believed Gaven’s explanation, "This is a transcribed internal version I got from a friend in Waterdeep City. The mass printing won’t happen until next year."

Mother Gao Ser once again proved her extensive connections and great influence in Waterdeep City with her actions, handling a document that involved the core secrets of a publishing house.

"Thank you, madam, for the trouble you went through." Gaven thanked her formally.

He couldn’t help but wonder if Mother Gao Ser had guessed that he would invite her to go to Komeer and had thus prepared in advance?

"It’s just a coincidence. I am a loyal reader of Mr. Valo, and I read all his publications as soon as they’re available. My friend knows my preferences, so he prepared this book for me in advance, but now you need it more than I do." As if to prove she wasn’t making it up, Mother Gao Ser went to a bookcase, opened it, and inside, not only the complete series of Valo’s Travels was displayed, but also Valo’s Complete Magic Compendium, Valo’s Personal Biography, Selections from Valo’s Diary, and other somewhat niche books were arranged neatly, though visible creases indicated they were not just for show, but were frequently browsed by their owner.

"Even so, I still appreciate it, madam." Gaven was even more grateful, "I have always wanted to read Mr. Valo’s complete works, but never had the chance. Since you have such a complete collection, may I borrow them to read?"

"Of course." Mother Gao Ser generously offered, "Which ones do you need? I’ll pack them for you."

"No need for the trouble, I will just take them to the inn to read." Gaven decided to adjust his own plans, foregoing his return to City of Faith today and spending the entire day reading all of Mr. Valo’s books.

"Since you’re reading here in Anfield Village, it’s even simpler, you can read here at Joy Hall, it’s much quieter during the day than at your inn." Mother Gao Ser suggested an even more convenient idea.

"Then, I am in your care, madam." Gaven didn’t decline because the Stone Stallion Inn was indeed a bit noisy during the day.

It wasn’t just about the food procurement for the Gnoll Quarry; the situation here was slowly opening up due to The Weeping Witch’s long disappearance. It wasn’t quite bustling with carriages and horses, but the occupancy rate had sharply increased. After all, in Anfield Village without competitors, the prices were relatively reasonable, and mornings and evenings were the busiest times, with a constant stream of merchants and travelers.

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"You haven’t had breakfast yet, have you? I’ll have them prepare it together," Mother Gao Ser expressed concernedly.

Gaven shook his head and declined Mother Gao Ser’s kindness, "Your girls are too shrewd. If you ask them to send two servings of food to the room, it will surely arouse a lot of suspicion. I’d rather try the cooking from my chef."

Turning his head, Gaven then took out from the Portable Dimensional Hole three dishes and a soup. Although not many dishes, the quantity was substantial, with both meat and vegetables steaming hot.

He never shortchanged himself in this aspect; as long as there was space in the Portable Dimensional Hole, he would carry a lot with him, emphasizing being prepared for any situation.

"Even if you gave them ten times the courage, they wouldn’t dare harbor suspicion against their mother," Mother Gao Ser declared dominantly, "Since you’ve prepared so thoroughly, let’s not bother them. The food you have is too greasy for me, I need to control my body type, I have a special breakfast set apart, so I will not join you. If there’s nothing else, you might as well read here, there’s still a lot of work to prepare for sending them to Komeer."

"Alright." Gaven did not insist, as in any world, women are very conscious about their figure and appearance, especially the ladies of Joy Hall, who always had very light meals — a necessary sacrifice to maintain their earning power. Mother Gao Ser, although no longer needing to entertain by look, had even more control over this aspect than the other entertainers.

Gaven ate while reading, soon immersing himself in the ocean of knowledge.

For other series of Valo’s Travels, he merely skimmed and took quick notes, not delving into serious study. He reserved that for leisurely, profound moments. These took only a few hours, and his main effort was placed on Valo’s Travels around Komeer, reading in great detail and even taking notes with pen and paper.

During his studies, Gaven’s strongest impression was that, truly befitting a travelogue, Mage Valo had a distinctive interest in food and drink. Any village introduced inevitably included critiques of local delicacies, pubs, and inns which were extremely helpful for tourists aiming to follow his trail, helping them avoid pitfalls successfully.

However, for someone like Gaven with ulterior motives, this part was the least useful, generally glossed over.

The second impression was that Mage Valo truly dared to write about anything, and his capability was extraordinary. He even managed to obtain some of the confidential decrees of Komeer Kingdom and boldly wrote them in his travelogue, including some improbable gossip.

By the time this book is officially published, it will also be the time for Komeer Kingdom to extensively modify their secret decrees, and it will also mark the moment when Mr. Valo will be listed as one of the most unwelcome individuals in Komeer Kingdom.

If he ever encounters Mage Valo, he must be cautious with his words and actions, to prevent his own affairs from becoming material for his new book.