After walking for a while, they arrived at the mining area. Alexander brushed away the loose soil on the ground with his hand, revealing the rock layer beneath.

He crouched down to examine it and found that this rock layer was indeed very unusual. Its shape and color were different from the norm, and there was even a strange spiritual energy protecting it.

It seemed that someone had discovered this mining area earlier but lacked the ability or convenience to mine it. They had therefore arranged a barrier made of spiritual energy in an attempt to prevent others from exploiting the mining area.

Seeing Alexander remain silent, Smith became impatient, his face filled with frustration.

He explained to Alexander, "We’ve tried everything, even armor-piercing missiles, but nothing can break through this rock layer. It’s really strange."

Alexander carefully sensed the spiritual energy, a thoughtful expression on his face. He could feel the strength of the energy, indicating that the person who set up this barrier must be a master, more powerful than Robert.

Having battled in the business world for many years, Alexander had never encountered such a situation before, which suggested that increasingly strange events were happening on Earth recently.

But Alexander’s mindset was calm, and he was not overly surprised by these incidents.

In his understanding, the business world was like a battlefield, full of dangers at every step. Countless people were watching, waiting to take you down. If you lacked mental fortitude, one wrong decision could lead to bankruptcy!

Another reason Alexander was not worried about these strange events was because of the Supreme Yin - Yang Dual Cultivation technique he possessed. As long as he often practiced this technique with his wives, he could ensure a continuous growth in his power.

Even more, when his elemental power reached 100%, it would produce even stronger effects. By then, Alexander’s strength would reach an inconceivable level.

Alexander turned to Smith and said, "I believe this rock layer is not unbreakable. I can give it a try, but I need you to make a concession. I want 15% of the shares in this mining area to be transferred to Jessica’s name."

Smith nodded, having no objection to Alexander’s request.

Moreover, Jessica was not only Alexander’s wife but also Smith’s daughter, so why would he have any reason to object? Therefore, Smith readily agreed.

"Alright, I’ll begin. You two step back," Alexander said.

Isabella and Smith quickly retreated, not stopping until they were a kilometer away from Alexander, at which point he signaled that they could stop.

Next, Alexander began to concentrate, and soon, the power of five elements began to rotate around his body.

Smith, holding a telescope, watched intently, feeling a tremendous force gathering. This power was not only shocking but also filled with a sense of awe.

Alexander’s eyes sparkled with determination. He took a deep breath and slowly raised his fist.

As he released all of his elemental power, the air around his body seemed to tremble. His fist was surrounded by the five elemental powers, gradually forming a potent energy sphere.

At that moment, his strength reached an inconceivable level, and the spiritual energy in the entire area seemed to respond to his call.

Finally, Alexander threw that punch.

"Boom!"

The power of this punch surpassed anyone’s imagination, striking directly at the spiritual protection barrier on the rock layer. The powerful spiritual barrier collided with the five elements’ forces, creating a deafening explosion.

The spiritual protective film on the rock layer shattered instantly under Alexander’s fist, and the originally hard rock layer was blasted open, leaving a massive hole.

An energy wave spread across the surface, and Smith’s body lost its balance, falling to the ground.

Not only the mining area but even the whole continent of America shook from this blow, with many observatories in different regions registering an earthquake of over 6 magnitude.

Smith’s face displayed a mix of surprise and joy, knowing that this mining area would bring him endless wealth.

"Ha ha, Alexander is incredible, absolutely amazing!" Smith slapped the dirt off his clothes and quickly ran towards Alexander’s location.

"I’ve done what I needed to do; the rest is up to you," Alexander patted Smith on the shoulder, then, accompanied by Isabella, boarded his private jet and returned to Washington.

...

Location: Washington.

Inside a dark interrogation room, a man sits on a lonely chair with a black cloth over his head.

"Criminal: George, internationally renowned assassin, responsible for thirty-two lives, wanted by Interpol for five years, reward amount six million dollars."

"A few days ago, after receiving an anonymous tip-off, he was arrested on the roof of the International Building, in a state of extreme shock at the time of capture, with multiple fractures."

"Swish."

A hand removes the black cloth from his head, and the dazzling light makes it impossible for George to open his eyes.

George slowly adjusts to the bright environment, and before him appears a man in black clothing, who looks to be about thirty years old, his eyes as sharp as a hawk’s.

"What do you want to do?" George grits his teeth.

The man reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out a badge, calmly saying:"I am a special investigator with the Supernatural Research Bureau, Louis. We’ve brought you in today to assist us in identifying an individual."

George reacts warily, "What Supernatural Research Bureau? I’ve never heard of it!"

The man called Louis takes out his phone and says indifferently, "It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. You just need to tell us what you know..."

He picks up his phone, squints, and says:"You should recognize this man, shouldn’t you?"

George looks at the video playing on the phone’s screen, and his eyes grow more and more terrified, more and more fearful.

That video shows Alexander climbing to the buliding rooftop and destroying a helicopter with his bare hands.

Louis asks coldly, "What is his name? I hope you can tell me detailed information about him."

The following day.Alexander’s mansion.

"Ding-dong!"

The sound of the doorbell echoed from beyond the iron gate.

Sophia, who was strolling in the courtyard, turned her head in confusion.

"Hm? Do we have guests coming? Alexander didn’t tell me anything about this."

Sophia walked to the main entrance, opened a small window, and peered out in bewilderment.

There stood a man in a gray uniform who looked up and said to her, "Hello, I’m from the water company. I’m here to read the water meter."

Read the water meter?

Sophia scratched her head, confused, "But we don’t use tap water here. We have our own reservoir, and the water is air-freighted from the Alps."

An instant silence surrounded the area.

The man’s eyes darted to both sides, and right next to the gate, leaned dozens of fully armed soliders.

Louis gave him a look, and the man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead before pulling a card from his pocket, saying, "I need to check the electric meter as well. This is my ID; please open the door."

Sophia looked puzzled, "Electric meter?"

The man frowned, "Don’t tell me you don’t have an electric meter either?"

Sophia became even more confused, "We don’t have an electric meter. We have our own private power station, so we don’t have to pay for electricity."

The man in the gray uniform: "..."

Louis, leaning against the gate with an awkward face, couldn’t pretend anymore.

He pushed the man aside and took out an ID from his chest, stating solemnly, "Hello, Miss, I’m Louis, an investigator from the Supernatural Research Association. Here’s a search warrant. Please cooperate with our work and open the door."

Sophia was taken aback, covering her mouth and stepping back slightly.

"Please... wait a moment..."

...

Meanwhile, Alexander, who had just finished practicing the Supreme Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation technique with his wife, was walking towards the mansion bare-chested, feeling very content.

After a night of cultivation, Alexander’s strength had improved once again, and the saturation of his elemental power had reached 16%.

Alexander clenched his fist; he could feel that with his current power, a full-force blow could easily demolish a skyscraper.

Moreover, if the saturation of his elemental power reached above 20%, he could effortlessly destroy a skyscraper with only one-tenth of his strength.

Considering how often he was currently engaging with his wives, Alexander knew that as long as he put in a little extra effort every night, he would quickly elevate his elemental power to 20%.

As he thought about this, Alexander soon arrived at the mansion’s main gate.

"Sophia, what are you doing here?" Alexander asked with a smile.

But at the very moment he spoke, he sensed some unfamiliar presences.

Alexander narrowed his eyes, "Uninvited guests."

Alexander quickly strode to the center of the courtyard.

But at that very moment, fully armed soldiers burst forth from the shrubs on either side, their dark gun barrels aimed at him.

"Don’t move!"

"Raise your hands!"

Surveying the soldiers around him, Alexander slightly raised an eyebrow and rolled his shoulders, saying:"Special forces and the FBI? What’s this all about? I’m a law-abiding citizen, and you are trespassing on private property. What do you think you’re doing?"

Alexander extended a finger, and the power of the elements instantly radiated outward. Ice began to spread rapidly across the marble floor.

The special forces soldiers instinctively took a step back.

At that moment, a calm male voice came from one side."Lower your guns for now; you’re no match for him."

The surrounding special forces soldiers moved their gun barrels away, but still watched Alexander with utmost vigilance.