For the Nightingale Commerce Association, it would naturally be better if the Cheqi family could grow stronger, as business cooperation in all aspects would be smoother.

So they do not hesitate to help the Cheqi family, offering various supports.

When Herag walked into Black Rock Valley, the first thing he saw was still that Magic Potion Garden.

At this time, quite a number of wizard apprentices were working inside. Most people Herag no longer recognized; it seemed many had changed over the years.

Herag remembered that there were many ordinary people here back then, not even wizard apprentices.

Now, looking around, they were all wizard apprentices; it seemed the Cheqi family had indeed become better and better.

Herag didn't know how many people now wanted to work for the Cheqi family.

Even if it was just to do odd jobs at Black Rock Valley, they all wanted to latch onto this opportunity.

However, the Cheqi family wasn't so easy to get into now, especially in a place like Black Rock Valley, with very strict requirements.

Everyone's background would be thoroughly checked, ensuring there were no issues before they could enter.

Not only that, but you also needed someone familiar to introduce you to have a chance.

As Herag and his group walked in, these wizard apprentices curiously looked over.

Many of them didn't know Herag, just had heard of him.

But these wizard apprentices didn't know that Herag would come back today; only some of the Cheqi family members and some from the Nightingale Commerce Association knew about this.

They didn't recognize Herag, but they recognized Booker and some people from the Cheqi family.

Seeing these people just following behind Herag, they couldn't help but be surprised and curious.

Most of them recognized Mayer and Booker, the current patriarch of the Cheqi family, and also their direct supervisor.

For Mayer to be following behind, it showed that the young man walking in front had a high status.

Herag's group continued forward, heading toward the northern castle.

Herag noticed that a tall fence had been built on the northern side of the Magic Potion Garden, covered with green vines.

"This is to separate the Magic Potion Garden, to prevent any random people from disturbing Asuna and Chatiya," Booker explained.

Inside Black Rock Valley, the castle to the north was a forbidden area, and those wizard apprentices working in the Magic Potion Garden were prohibited from approaching it.

Not only could they not enter, but even getting close was not allowed.

If anyone tried to approach, they would face severe punishment.

Herag and Reese reached the castle there, while the others temporarily rested elsewhere.

According to the arrangements, a grand banquet would later be held at the Cheqi family to celebrate Herag's return.

Herag, holding Reese's hand, walked along the road, looking at the quiet castle ahead.

He noticed that the castle had gained many trees and flowers, the entire castle was beautifully decorated, as if in a forest.

"What's the matter? Missing your little Asuna?" Reese teased.

Herag smiled, holding Reese's hand, without saying anything.

After a while, the two arrived at the castle gate.

As soon as they reached the gate, they saw that the inside of the castle was like a garden, with all kinds of flowers planted.

Chatiya and Asuna were in the courtyard, trimming flowers, watering them, very focused.

There was also a table behind them, with some fruits, snacks, and juice placed on it.

It seemed like it was their afternoon leisure time, and life was relatively comfortable.

Hearing footsteps from behind, Asuna turned her head and was stunned when she saw the two at the castle gate, not even noticing the watering can dropping from her hand.

Chatiya, not knowing what happened, turned to look at Asuna and followed her gaze.

She saw Herag and Reese, her eyes widened, and after confirming it wasn't an illusion, she directly threw away the scissors in her hand, ran over, and threw herself into Herag's arms.

Once in his arms, Chatiya murmured many words and even started crying.

Over the years, with Herag not around, she had never felt secure and didn't dare to go out and interact with others.

Now that Herag was back, she was naturally very excited.

Herag smiled, patting her head to comfort her, feeling that Chatiya had grown taller over the years, wondering if it was an illusion.

The lifespan of the Elf Race is very long, and ten years or so doesn't mean much to them.

After a while, Asuna slowly walked over as well.

"You're back."

Asuna's eyes were somewhat red, and her voice carried a slight tremor, evidently controlling her emotions.

With a smile, Herag beckoned to her and then embraced Asuna.

"You've become an initial-tier caster?" Herag, sensing the aura from Asuna, asked.

Asuna nodded, touched the corner of her eye, and said, "Yes, with the resources provided by Mr. Booker over the years, I've progressed quickly in my practice."

Casters in the Elf Plane are actually quite similar to wizards, and they require quite similar resources for their practice.

With Herag's connections, the Cheqi family naturally provided many resources to Asuna and Chatiya.

Asuna had not been idle over the years, always studying and engaging in meditation practice seriously.

She had never had such conditions for practice before, where she didn't have to worry about anything, just needed to study and practice.

In the past, Asuna had to struggle for survival, experiencing various dangers; now she did not need to.

Asuna had naturally high talent, and after consuming the World Tree sap, her aptitude improved considerably.

With these conditions, Asuna's promotion to initial-tier caster was only natural.

An initial-tier caster is equivalent to a Level 1 Official Wizard in the Wizard Plane, although their power is a bit weaker.

Herag had previously learned from some research that compared to wizards, the spiritual power of casters is indeed much weaker.

However, casters do not need magic potions to advance, making the difficulty of advancement much lower than that of wizards.

Yet in the same realm, wizards would be stronger.

"Will you leave again this time?" Chatiya lifted her head and asked, the tear marks still on her face.

Herag sighed and said, "I am only back for a short time; after a while, I will go to the Elf Plane."

"What are you going to the Elf Plane for?" Asuna asked.

Herag said, "To find an alternative path for us."

"An alternative path?" Asuna and Chatiya both looked puzzled, not quite understanding what Herag meant.

Herag glanced around and saw that there were no other people in the castle now.

The original two servants had left years ago.

They were just ordinary people and could not stay in this place for too long, or their health would suffer.

Wizards naturally emit some radiation, which can affect ordinary people.

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