Summit Farmer
Chapter 285 - 284: Family Members

Chapter 285: Chapter 284: Family Members

After leaving John Morris’s house, Peter Brown wandered around the village with his hands on his back.

Although the village had undergone some changes, Peter was still not satisfied. Overall, although the income of some families had increased, many more people were still in great difficulty.

Looking at the dilapidated houses, Peter felt a bit sad - these villagers had survived for so many years in such an environment.

He had to find a way to increase their income!

Ever since Peter could observe spiritual roots, he had looked into the Brown Family, and regretfully found that none of them had any spiritual roots.

Since the Brown Family couldn’t take the cultivation path, Peter had to find a way for them to make money.

Now, Peter was confident in his ability to make products that combine cultivation and machinery. He believed that these products would change the whole world, and as long as he could produce and sell them, the country would vigorously support his development, let alone those cultivation factions who would want their share of profits.

Looking at the surroundings, Peter smiled at the corner of his mouth.

Actually, he could have done these things in better conditions elsewhere, but his choice to come here was to target those age-old cultivation clans. If he could get them to develop their businesses here, the impoverished people on this land would have more opportunities, and their development would certainly be faster.

So, Peter had asked the Brown Family to contract more land to benefit from this plan. He also taught them some industries like weaving, processing, quarrying, and breeding, which would generate income in the future if they were willing to work hard.

Peter had shown the villagers the way to develop. Whether they could follow his ideas depends on their destiny. Peter couldn’t do everything for them.

Alvin Brown took Peter’s words seriously and treated them as a significant development for the village. He immediately went to discuss with the village cadres.

Peter admired this grandfather from the bottom of his heart. These old party members were excellent, always working for the good of everyone.

"Peter, I’ve been looking for you everywhere," said Lily Jackson when she saw Peter looking at a geothermal spot in the village, where he had discovered a hot spring.

"Is there a hot spring in the village?"

"Yes, there are a few hot spring spots in the village. The largest one is over there. Let me take you to see it."

She then led Peter to a steaming pool.

When Peter felt the hot spring, his eyes lit up and asked, "How is the hot spring managed in the village?"

"Not much management. People just come here when they want to take a bath."

This could be another way to make money!

Peter looked at Lily and asked, "What has your mother been doing?"

"Since her illness was cured, she’s been helping us look after your land."

Then she dragged Peter and said, "We haven’t had you over for a meal yet. My mother said she’d cook some dishes specially for you today. We’re family now, and you haven’t been over to our house for a meal, which isn’t good."

Family now!

Peter looked at Lily, who didn’t seem to care much about the idea, and thought she was a pure-hearted child.

When Peter looked at Lily, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Lower-grade fire spiritual root!

She had a spiritual root!

Although Lily’s spiritual root was not very good, it could still be considered as having a spiritual root.

After seeing Lily’s spiritual root, Peter thought of teaching them some cultivation arts and see if they could cultivate.

"Lily, how long has this hot spring been here?"

"I don’t know for sure, but I heard it’s been here since long ago and has always been like this. People in the village go to the lower grounds here to soak in the hot springs."

Oh.

Having inspected the area more thoroughly, Peter decided to develop the hot springs.

Although there were no visitors now, it did not mean there would be none in the future. If they started building now, the road would be accessible, and the place would become lively. Furthermore, if they could develop the surrounding scenic area as well, there would be no shortage of people.

Peter believed that by the time the hot springs spa was built and the area became crowded, they would make money no matter what.

Upon arriving at the Jackson’s house, Peter saw Narcissus Brown, dressed in new clothes, coming out with a smile.

"Peter, please come in and sit down."

Lana Jackson also came out with a basin for washing vegetables.

"I just had a meal at John Morris’s house."

Seeing the politeness of this mother and daughter, Peter Brown smiled.

"Madam, how is your health now?"

At first glance, Peter saw that Narcissus Brown looked like a completely different person. She used to be sickly, but now she was refreshed and radiant. After dressing up and changing into a new set of clothes, she looked like a different person, especially when she stood beside Lana Jackson, looking like two sisters.

Narcissus Brown gratefully said, "Peter, if it wasn’t for you, I don’t know what would’ve happened to me. Ah, it’s our blessing to have met you!"

"Peter, please sit down and take a break."

Lily Jackson brought a bamboo chair for Peter Brown to sit on.

"I’ll help you cook. I can cook too." Although he had already eaten, Peter didn’t feel right just sitting there eating, so he quickly rolled up his sleeves and helped Lana wash the vegetables.

Seeing Peter’s demeanor, Narcissus Brown smiled and said, "Don’t be so formal, we’re all family now."

Well, now the whole village considered the sisters Taylor as his women, which made Peter feel a little awkward.

Seeing that the three women didn’t want him to work, Peter had no choice but to sit there and watch them wash the vegetables and cook.

The three women were all efficient workers, bustling about, which secretly impressed Peter Brown. This family had long changed from the lifelessness he had seen before. With his help, the family had regained their vitality and energy. Peter could even hear Narcissus hum a beautiful village song.

What a great feeling!

Sitting there, Peter thought about many things: his time in prison, his student years...

Sometimes Peter would think that if it hadn’t been for the fight, he wouldn’t have had this adventure, and his heart wouldn’t have been so dissatisfied with serving three years in prison for someone else’s crimes.

Thinking of Zachary Taylor and Fiona Jackson, Peter realized that he had grown distant from them.

Now, Peter Brown knew in his heart that those people had become passers-by in his life, and would never leave a mark. The path he had to take was already in another direction.

"Peter, what are you thinking about?" Narcissus sat down across from him. Ever since Peter arrived, she had been secretly observing him. Her feelings towards this man, who was like a big boy, were complicated, as various emotions intertwined.

"I was thinking about some past events."

Narcissus nodded slightly and said, "You’ve helped us so much, I don’t know how to thank you. Everyone thinks that Lana and Lily are at a disadvantage with you, but only we know that it’s their blessing!"

"Don’t say that, they’re all very good." Peter understood the thoughts of the village people and the Jackson family. If he said right now that he didn’t want the Jackson sisters, they would never be able to hold their heads up in this village again, and might even experience some tragedy.

Anyway, things were already like this, and his path was different from theirs. Peter decided not to dwell on it.

Speaking of which, Peter looked at Lana again.

When he looked at her, Peter’s eyes lit up. This Lily Jackson also had spiritual roots, and her spiritual root was a middle-grade metal spiritual root, which was even better than her sister’s.

When he looked at Narcissus again, Peter’s gaze sharpened, wondering what was going on with this family, as they all had spiritual roots.

At a glance, Narcissus’s spiritual root was also a metal spiritual root, a top-level gold spiritual root.

It was strange, each of their spiritual roots was better than the last. What was going on with this family?

Peter’s direct gaze made Narcissus misunderstand, and her face flushed. Although she was a mother of two children, she had never been stared at so directly by a handsome man. She quickly stood up and said, "I’m going to fry vegetables" before rushing away, leaving Peter confused and wondering why she was in such a hurry.

Seeing that both mother and daughter had spiritual roots, Peter had more ideas. He would need help with many things in the future, and if he could train them, they could help him do a lot.

Obviously, these three mother and daughters were determined to follow him, and they were trustworthy.

From his secret observations during this time, Peter could see that the three of them were grateful and not ungrateful.

Of course, to ordinary people, these items were precious, but Peter knew that in the world of cultivation, they were just superficial things, without much significance.

"Peter, what are you going to do with all those herbs you planted?" Lily asked, while working.

"I have some unique recipes, which are very useful. Don’t underestimate those herbs. They can sell for a lot of money in the city."

"Peter, you’re lying! Cleo Harris from our village came back from the city, and he secretly took some of the herbs you planted to the Pharmacy Shop in the city last time. They almost beat him up, saying he was trying to defraud them with wild grass."

So there were smart people!

Unfortunately, they would never know the properties of these herbs, and they wouldn’t be able to learn the recipes.

Peter laughed and said, "This is my unique recipe, and others can’t learn it. Of course, I’ll teach you guys in the future. Don’t underestimate these things, as the key is to find people who recognize their value. As long as they do, they can sell for a good price."

"Peter, you’re so kind. Don’t worry, I won’t reveal the Windsor Family’s recipes even if it kills me."

Hearing that Peter agreed to share such important recipes with them, the three of them from the Jackson family felt deeply moved once again. Everyone in the village knew that this was a precious heirloom.

Narcissus laughed and said, "We’re family anyway, Lana, you should listen to Peter." Now, her heart was completely at ease, as Peter showed his willingness to share such valuable information with her daughter, proving that he considered her his own.

Thinking about it, Narcissus looked at Peter again, and suddenly recalled the situation when he treated her illness. Her heart was in chaos.