Pries continued, "As for cleaning, it's to check if every place and person present, as well as the surroundings, have been polluted. Originally, everyone present needed to go to the City Hall for a unified inspection, but since you're one of us, I can do the check myself."

"I see, thank you for the trouble," Herag expressed his gratitude.

Herag felt a bit embarrassed that Pries came in person, giving him such special treatment.

"It's a small matter," Pries didn't mind, as he just happened to be on the way.

Pries took out a test tube, it was a Rain Dew Reagent.

Just like when entering the city before, a pink mist enveloped Herag and then disappeared in an instant.

This proved that Herag was not polluted.

Pries smiled and said, "No problem, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

Pries hurriedly vanished from the spot, clearly having a lot of work and not yet finished after a whole night.

The pollution inspection and cleaning process is the most troublesome because it involves too many personnel, and everyone has to be checked one by one.

Meanwhile, Israel's house temporarily cannot be lived in, not because it collapsed.

For wizards, building a new one is quick.

But because there appeared a plane rift, which is more than just a pollution inspection issue.

The entire area will be under long-term monitoring by Silver Moon City, and any anomalies will be immediately discovered and recorded.

As for the surrounding residents, they can only temporarily relocate from this place.

They can move to areas with similar current housing market prices, funded by Silver Moon City Hall of Serlandir.

Poor Israel, he hosted a ball and lost his home.

If it weren't for his deep family roots, he might have gone bankrupt this time.

Herag sent several messages to Israel to inquire about the situation, but Israel hadn't responded, probably too busy.

The incident occurred at his home, and Israel is likely in significant trouble this time and can't get away anytime soon.

"Herag, there's something I'd like to discuss with you," David said somewhat hesitantly.

Seeing his expression, Herag knew it was probably not a small matter, so he asked, "What's it about?"

"I'm planning to join Serlandir's trade caravan to pave the way for our Cheqi Family. Once I figure things out, the family business can be integrated. I've realized over time that my talent is limited, and reaching higher realms through cultivation is challenging."

"I might as well take this opportunity in the Land of Dawn to expand paths for the family."

David spoke slowly, clearly having considered this for a long time.

Herag was silent for a moment, unsure where to begin.

David's decision wasn't something easily made.

Joining the trade caravan means he will have very little time for cultivation.

The life of a trader is not easy, especially in a place like the Land of Dawn, where outside the city are pollution zones filled with unknown factors.

David making this decision means he's giving up his hopes of advancing himself and devoting more time and energy to blazing a trail for his family.

David has been struggling with this for some time, knowing that his aptitude and potential have just about reached their limits.

He cannot advance as quickly as a genius like Herag, for whom breakthroughs come as easily as eating and drinking.

Within the wizard community, he is just an average person.

Knowing the facts is one thing; admitting them to oneself is quite another.

David surely came to the Land of Dawn wanting to go further.

But now he has made this decision to take on the responsibility of paving the way for his family, leaving Herag with mixed feelings.

The Cheqi Family certainly hoped that David and Reese could journey far in wizardry since greater strength would naturally lead to success in many endeavors.

David's choice is more practical, realizing that he won't be able to make further progress in the near future.

Rather than spending so much time and family resources on personal cultivation, he opts to contribute to his family.

If the Cheqi Family business could gain entry into the Land of Dawn, it would be a tremendous boon for the entire family.

The Barren Land currently has no wizard family or organization with trade ties to the Land of Dawn.

There are certainly many challenges, but David feels he must at least try.

"I respect your decision, be careful. By the way, take this." Herag handed him a drop of World Tree Juice.

"What is this?" David was somewhat puzzled.

Herag said plainly, "Don't ask, just take it."

He wasn't planning on telling David what it was.

David wouldn't say, but since he decided to go trading, he's bound to encounter circumstances beyond his control.

There's too much bizarre means in this world, and preventing them all is impossible.

David didn't hesitate at all, taking it immediately, probably without even tasting the flavor.

He had unconditional trust in Herag, knowing that it would be good for him and not harmful.

From that day on, Herag began helping David contact Pries.

After learning about David's idea, Pries quickly connected David with Serlandir's trade caravan.

With his recommendation, David had no difficulty joining Serlandir's trade caravan, becoming a member, and thus started his career in trading throughout the Land of Dawn.

"Herag, am I irresponsible and useless?" Reese, feeling guilty and remorseful, cried in Herag's arms after David left.

Herag comforted her, "Everyone has their own choices and ways of doing things. David joined the trade caravan for the family's future; you're stealthily cultivating here for the family's future as well. The goals are the same; the methods are just different."

"You need not blame yourself, nor be sad. For you, striving to ascend to higher realms in cultivation is the greatest help to the Cheqi Family."

Reese nodded, understanding the logic but still feeling uneasy inside.

Her aptitude was better than David's, and her cousin had never matched her since childhood, yet he always yielded to her.

Now that David chose to leave, it must be because Reese is staying by Herag's side, allowing David to go out and do something for the family without worry.

When David left, Herag gave him ten thousand Magic Stones and various types of Magic Potions to ensure he wouldn't be without potions when needed.

He also gave David some Fire Salamander Bombs, which Herag had prepared but never got a chance to use.

If David goes out trading, he might find them useful.

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