After discussing with Vernon, Herag decided to give 30% of his original 40% share to the Cheqi Family and 10% to Vernon.

However, this was only on the surface; the Cheqi Family and Vernon held these shares on behalf of Herag, and the profits still belonged to Herag.

As for whether Vernon and the Cheqi Family would swallow these profits in the future, it was not important.

Because when Herag returned without those troubles, Vernon and the Cheqi Family would naturally return these profits.

If Herag could even handle the Taylor Family, how would Vernon and others dare to provoke Herag?

But if he couldn't return, then these profits would be meaningless.

After Vernon finalized the agreement, he checked it many times, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Are you sure you want to sign it?"

Herag didn't speak, he directly dropped a drop of his own blood.

Vernon had to admire the young man in front of him once more, able to pick up and let go.

So many profits, to say let go then just let go, not everyone can do that.

Herag's vision was more long-term; letting go now was just for a chance to retrieve them in the future.

Otherwise, when these profits landed in the hands of the Taylor Family, it would be difficult to get them back later.

"This is what you wanted; I tried my best to find it. But it seems someone secretly instructed others regarding the Key of Rules, so most people were unwilling to give it to me, probably afraid it would end up in your hands." Vernon said, taking out a test tube.

The test tube contained a light blue solution, and inside it floated a plant resembling seaweed, dark green in color.

Vernon had been searching for the Key of Rules, knowing Herag needed it.

It seemed like everyone had been informed, even though they were ready to sell it to him, they changed their minds at the last minute.

This test tube was something he painstakingly purchased secretly, not easy to come by.

"This is Sea Snake Grass, the Key to the Water Element Rules, I hope it helps you." Vernon explained.

"Thank you." Herag nodded and thanked as he accepted the Sea Snake Grass.

Vernon then took an ancient golden crown from his Space Ring, which looked very old, emanating an ancient aura, clearly something from many years ago, with a long history.

"I bought this from the Pioneer, the Babylonian Crown." Vernon said.

"Is this... Witchcraft Artifact?" Herag felt the crown had a special aura, upon closer inspection, it resembled Witchcraft Artifacts but seemed different from the current ones.

"Yes, based on current standards, it's at least a Level 3 Witchcraft." Vernon explained.

"What is its function?" Herag also sensed the unusual aura on it, this crown might be something extraordinary even among Level 3 Witchcraft.

Vernon said, "I originally intended to collect it, but it's said that this crown can protect the wearer's soul."

"Soul?" Herag paid more attention.

Aside from Necromancers, most Wizards don't usually delve into soul research.

Because soul research is very troublesome, even Necromancers haven't delved deeply.

It's said that one truly encounters soul-related powers only upon reaching the highest levels of Wizards.

This crown involving the soul dimension is an exceedingly rare treasure.

Vernon said, "You might face many dangerous situations in the future, so this is more valuable to you, hence I am giving it to you. If I keep it, it's merely a collectible, unable to utilize its value."

"Thank you." Herag said nothing more and accepted it directly.

If he resolves his troubles in the future, he would naturally repay Vernon.

If he died, those shares could be considered remuneration.

Herag talked with Vernon deep into the night before leaving the Silver Moon Tavern.

Upon returning home, he took out the Babylonian Crown and asked, "Can you take a look at this for me?"

The toad examined it carefully for a while and said, "There's no problem; no hidden tricks. You can use it. It's a Soul Witchcraft Artifact, capable of protecting your soul from most Level 4 or lower soul magic attacks and enhancing your soul strength."

"Then I can rest assured." Herag said.

He certainly wouldn't use it casually; if it had a hidden trap, it would be a disaster.

One must never absolutely trust others, no matter the circumstances.

Worst-case, even if Vernon bore no ill will, he couldn't ensure this thing had no issues.

Therefore, Herag had the toad check closely after bringing it back.

Herag pricked his finger, dripping a drop of blood into the Babylonian Crown.

The simple, ancient crown absorbed the blood and suddenly emitted a faint golden light, slowly floating up.

Once afloat, the Babylonian Crown drifted toward Herag, landing on his head and gently descending.

Upon landing atop Herag's head, it disappeared.

Herag felt it intently, sensing that the Babylonian Crown remained within him, though its entity was unseen.

He felt a strange sensation, akin to wearing clothes.

This feeling was quite odd, as he was physically dressed already.

But after wearing the Babylonian Crown, he realized it felt akin to being unclothed before, never having worn clothes.

Until he donned this crown, it felt like he wore an outfit.

The toad explained that previously Herag's soul had practically no defensive measures.

With this crown, there's now an additional layer of defense, thus the sensation.

"When can I reach the level of soul interaction?" Herag casually asked.

The toad yawned, "Talk about it after you become a Level 4 Wizard, still a long way to go."

Herag nodded, no longer asking, finding it unnecessary to ponder such distant matters.

The next morning, a piece of news spread throughout Silver Moon City and even reached various places in the Land of Dawn.

It stated that Herag had withdrawn from the Nightingale Commerce Association's business, transferring all his shares to the Nightingale Commerce Association and the Cheqi Family.

Additionally, the Nightingale Commerce Association's president, Vernon, declared there would be no further collaborations with Herag.

This way, the two had entirely drawn a line.

Upon hearing this news, many people started discussing it.

Already a topic of conversation, Herag, who had worked his way from the Barren Land to become a Level 2 Wizard, and now landed in such a predicament, naturally sparked a lot of discussions.

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