Chapter 275: David’s Departure

Pruis continued, “As for the ‘cleansing,’ it involves checking every person and place nearby for any signs of contamination. Normally, everyone present would have to go to the city hall for a thorough inspection, but since you’re one of us, I can handle it here.”

“I see. Thank you for the trouble,” Helag replied gratefully.

Pruis coming in person made Helag feel a bit embarrassed.

“It’s no trouble,” Pruis waved it off. It was just on his way.

Pruis pulled out a vial of Dewdrop Reagent, the same type used when Helag first entered the city. A pink mist enveloped Helag briefly before dissipating, confirming that he wasn’t contaminated.

Pruis smiled. “No issues. I’ve got a lot to do, so I’ll be off.”

With that, Pruis vanished in a flash, clearly overwhelmed with tasks after working all night.

The contamination checks were the most tedious part, as they involved too many people, and everyone had to be inspected one by one.

Meanwhile, Israel’s house was temporarily uninhabitable—not because it had collapsed. For wizards, rebuilding a house was quick work.

The problem was that a planar rift had appeared there, and it wasn’t just a matter of checking for contamination. The entire area would be under long-term surveillance by Silvermoon City. Any abnormalities would be immediately detected and recorded.

As for the surrounding residents, they would have to temporarily relocate. They could move to areas with similar property values, and the cost would be covered by Silvermoon City’s administration.

Poor Israel. He hosted a ball and ended up losing his house.

If not for his deep pockets, he might have gone bankrupt.

Helag sent a few messages to Israel to check on him, but there was no reply. He was likely too busy dealing with the aftermath.

Since the incident happened at his home, Israel was in for a lot of trouble and wouldn’t be free anytime soon.

“Helag, there’s something I want to discuss with you,” David said hesitantly.

Seeing David’s expression, Helag knew it wasn’t a small matter. “What is it?” he asked.

“I’ve decided to join Seranthiel’s merchant caravan and scout the way for our Terchy family. Once I’ve figured things out, our family’s business can get involved here. I’ve realized over time that my talent is limited, and it’s unlikely I’ll reach higher realms through cultivation alone.”

“So, I thought I’d take this opportunity in the Land of Dawn to expand the family’s prospects,” David explained slowly. It was clear he had thought about this for a long time.

Helag was silent for a moment, unsure of what to say.

David’s decision wasn’t an easy one.

Joining a merchant caravan would leave him with very little time for cultivation.

Life as a merchant wasn’t easy, especially in the Land of Dawn, where the areas outside the city were polluted and filled with unknown dangers.

By making this choice, David was essentially giving up on further personal advancement and dedicating his time and energy to paving the way for his family.

David had been struggling with this for some time. He knew his talent and potential had reached their limits.

He couldn’t advance as quickly as Helag, who seemed to break through realms as easily as eating or drinking.

In the world of wizards, David was just an ordinary person.

Knowing the truth was one thing, but accepting it was another.

David had come to the Land of Dawn with hopes of advancing further.

But now, he had made the decision to take on the responsibility of securing his family’s future, leaving Helag with mixed feelings.

The Terchy family had likely hoped that both David and Reese would continue to advance in their wizardry, as increased strength would naturally lead to greater success.

David’s choice was more practical. He realized that he wouldn’t be advancing anytime soon.

Rather than wasting time and family resources on his own cultivation, he decided to do something for the family.

If he could establish trade connections between the Terchy family and the Land of Dawn, it would be a tremendous boon for the entire family.

Currently, no wizard families or organizations from the Barren Lands had any trade relations with the Land of Dawn.

There would undoubtedly be many challenges, but David felt he had to try.

“I respect your decision. Be careful out there. Oh, and take this,” Helag said, handing David a drop of World Tree sap.

“What’s this?” David asked, puzzled.

“Don’t ask, just take it,” Helag replied flatly.

He didn’t plan on telling David what it was.

David wouldn’t willingly reveal anything, but since he was joining a merchant caravan, he would undoubtedly face situations beyond his control.

In this world, there were too many strange and unpredictable methods, and it was impossible to guard against them all.

Without hesitation, David swallowed the sap in one gulp, not even tasting it.

He trusted Helag unconditionally. If Helag told him to take it, it had to be for his own good.

After that day, Helag helped David get in touch with Pruis.

Once Pruis learned of David’s intentions, he quickly connected him with Seranthiel’s merchant caravan.

With Pruis’s recommendation, David had no trouble joining the caravan and began his career as a traveling merchant throughout the Land of Dawn.

“Helag, am I useless? Am I a coward for not stepping up?” Reese asked tearfully after David left, burying her face in Helag’s chest.

Helag comforted her. “Everyone has their own path and their own way of doing things. David joined the caravan for the family’s future, and you’re here cultivating for the same reason. The goal is the same; the methods are just different.”

“You don’t need to feel guilty or sad. For you, advancing in your cultivation is the greatest help you can give to the Terchy family.”

Reese nodded, understanding his words, though she still felt uneasy.

Her talent was better than David’s, and her cousin had always been less capable than her, yet he had always accommodated her.

Now that David had chosen to leave, it was likely because Reese was staying with Helag, giving David peace of mind to focus on helping the family in his own way.

When David left, Helag gave him 10,000 magic stones, along with various potions to ensure he wouldn’t run out when he needed them.

He also gave David a few Fire Lizard Bombs, which Helag had made but hadn’t had the chance to use yet.

If David was going to be traveling as a merchant, he would likely find them useful.