The excerpt that supports the cultural value of helping others without expecting payment in return can be seen in the line where "Hidesato did not want to accept all these presents." This shows that Hidesato's initial reaction was not to seek a reward for his actions. He helped the Dragon King out of a sense of duty or goodwill rather than for the sake of receiving gifts. His reluctance to accept the presents emphasizes the value of altruism and highlights the idea that one should help others without the expectation of compensation.
Which excerpt from “My Lord Bag of Rice” supports the cultural value that one should help others without expecting payment in return?
Then Hidesato called to the Dragon King to come out with him on the balcony, for the centipede was dead and he had nothing more to fear.
Hidesato did not want to accept all these presents, but as the Dragon King insisted, he could not well refuse.
The Dragon King himself accompanied the warrior as far as the bridge, and then took leave of him with many bows and good wishes.
As soon as the Dragon King's retainers had put down the presents they vanished, and Hidesato told all that had happened to him.
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