The Earth Source Life spell has a wide range of applications and can absorb various energy impacts.

It can absorb any energy-type impact, not limited to the Wizard's magic.

For Wizards who need to navigate the Endless Plane, this spell is of high practical value.

Because in other planes, those natives have various methods, and no one knows what kind of attacks they might encounter.

However, most attack methods operate on the same principle, and many are energy-based attacks.

In such situations, Earth Source Life can handle many scenarios.

The only limitation of this spell is that it requires the Caster to be on the ground, in contact with the earth, to use it.

This is quite a disadvantage; you must not let others know the limitations of your spell, or it will easily be used against you.

For Wizards specialized in Earth Element, it might not be too big of a problem since they have a variety of earth spells and can use multiple means to maintain contact with the earth, not necessarily standing on the ground.

Herag is now using every means possible to strengthen his capabilities, mastering all these spells, which took a little over a month.

During this time, he stayed at home and did not go out, but the people monitoring him never left.

Herag has figured out who is watching him, a middle-aged uncle wearing a fringed hat, smoking a pipe all day.

This uncle's surveillance method is unique, using smoke from his pipe to monitor Herag.

The middle-aged uncle himself lives more than ten kilometers away, yet the smoke from his pipe drifted here to Herag.

Initially, Herag couldn't figure out who was watching him; he used Shenlan's environmental detection to probe almost everyone around, but found no trace.

Only after noticing a strange wisp of smoke did he let the Toad follow the trail to locate this person.

This person's task seems solely to observe him, with no other actions.

If he goes out, the person's watch becomes more intense.

Besides using the Key of Rules to perceive the Power of Rules and learning a few Second-level Spells, Herag is considering which resources he needs to purchase.

There are already plenty of materials related to Magic Potions and Witch Array, packed in Space Rings.

Some were purchased, some seized from enemies.

These materials for Magic Potions may last hundreds of years unless he plans to open a store.

So, there is no immediate need to supplement the Magic Potion materials.

After considering, currently, the most valuable to him are the Key of Rules and some Witchcraft Artifacts.

The Nightingale Commerce Association is still the only help in these matters.

Pries has done a great deal; Herag cannot endlessly demand from him.

After all, Pries's own situation isn't quite good, and it's very commendable to help to this extent. Herag will remember this kindness.

For the Key of Rules and Witchcraft Artifacts, the commerce channel has always been better.

Now the issue is, Herag is unsure of Vernon's attitude towards him.

Though Magic Stone credits are deposited monthly into the account, not shorted.

However, since returning to Silver Moon City, Vernon has not contacted him, nor communicated via Talisman Stone.

By usual standards, he should have visited long ago.

Herag thought for a moment, took out a Talisman Stone, and sent Vernon a message: "I need the Key of Rules and some useful Witchcraft Artifacts; do you have a channel?"

Unexpectedly, Vernon quickly replied: "No problem, some matters need face-to-face discussion. Meet at Silver Moon Tavern."

It seems Vernon was already prepared, just waiting for Herag to seek him.

After Herag and Vernon settled on a time, he arrived at the Silver Moon Tavern that night and went to the private room upstairs.

Vernon was sitting alone inside; upon seeing Herag, he rose to greet him and said, "I ordered Fire Dragon Whiskey for you; if you don't like it, we can change it."

"No issue, I have always liked Fire Dragon Whiskey here," Herag chuckled.

After sitting down, Herag casually arranged a Witch Array to block external spying and eavesdropping.

Though the private room already had a Witch Array, Herag did not fully trust it.

Vernon had no objections, but after Herag was done arranging, he spoke: "I'm sorry, Mr. Herag. During this period, I haven't been able to help with your matters much."

He looked apologetic, seemingly regretful towards Herag.

"Mr. Vernon, am I a youthful, ignorant child driven by emotions?" Herag laughed indifferently and took a sip of the wine.

Vernon seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, bitterly smiling and nodding, clinking glasses with Herag.

Vernon had been under enormous pressure lately, even more than Herag.

As the president of the Nightingale Commerce Association, the stakes are incredibly broad.

Various pressures from all directions have overwhelmed him during this time, and Vernon has been bravely enduring.

Under such pressure, he dared not contact Herag, as the consequences would be grave.

Only when Herag proactively reached out did Vernon decide to meet and discuss in person.

Herag said, "Transfer my shares to the Cheqi Family and publicly sever ties with me. I will ask the Cheqi Family to do the same, so they aren't affected by me."

Herag is already planning to head to the Elf Plane, and the benefits from the Wizard Plane are actually negligible.

With pressure from above, this money may not belong to him in the future, so he might as well transfer it directly to the Cheqi Family.

Vernon nodded: "Rest assured, I can protect the Cheqi Family."

Vernon hasn't been idling these years; those people are only targeting Herag.

The Taylor Family may use the Medel issue to trouble Herag, but the Cheqi Family remains a Wizard Family in the Barren Land, distant from the vortex of the Land of Dawn.

Vernon can mediate, ensuring both sides appear severed from Herag outwardly, and it's not a major problem.

The only real issue is whether Herag is willing to let go.

If Herag fails to see Vernon's predicament and insists on binding the Nightingale Corp with himself.

Then Vernon might have no choice but to break ties with Herag, and truly sever links.

Now that Herag actively requests severance, the situation is different.

Both can publicly claim to have no association, yet still maintain a good relationship privately.

As long as Herag is able to extricate himself from this trouble and returns someday, Vernon will still be his most loyal partner.

Only many actions need to be performed for the sake of appearances.

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