The ring was no ordinary trinket; it contained an astonishing attribute that set it apart from anything he’d ever seen.

The spatial ring had an internal storage space of 1000 square meters. It was a pocket dimension of sorts, folded into the fabric of reality and accessible only through the ring. Its interior could be customized according to the owner’s wishes, making it a valuable asset for storing items, materials, or even creatures.

Alexander was awed by the intricate design of the ring. The exterior was elegantly crafted, with delicate engravings that resonated with mystical energy. Yet, it was the ring’s functional aspects that truly captured his imagination.

Within the spacious storage, the temperature, humidity, and even gravity could be controlled. Items placed inside would remain exactly as they were left, unaffected by the passage of time or external conditions. The ring could be a perfect hiding place for rare treasures, a mobile laboratory for an alchemist, or a shelter for magical beings.

Right now, the space inside the ring was quite empty, so Alexander placed some cash in it.

...

Soon, the plane landed at the airport in Manaus.

Manaus is a city near the Amazon rainforest, and since the outbreak of the ferocious beast riot, the military has been stationed there.

On the road, one could occasionally see fully-armed soldiers and tanks driving down the streets, and the airport was bustling with people.

Alexander stepped off the plane, stretched his shoulders, and smiled, "So this is Manaus? The air is nice! It really feels different from a densely populated metropolis!"

Louis chuckled and said, "It seems like Mr. Alexander is here for the first time. We’ll wait here for a bit. We’ll soon have someone pick us up to take us to our hotel. Tomorrow morning, we’ll take a helicopter to the nearby military base!"

As the group chatted and walked, what they didn’t notice was that inside a concealed building, two pairs of eyes had been watching them since the plane landed.

One belonged to a beautiful woman with an attractive figure, wearing leather and long hair, her face wearing a faint smile, her eyes especially captivating.

Next to her stood a short man, wearing a mask and a hat, with only a pair of tiny eyes visible.

"Why am I paired with you today?" the masked man said solemnly.

The woman looked at him flirtatiously, covering her mouth with a laugh in her eyes, swaying her hips, and said, "Of course, because I volunteered. Working with Elder CharmingPrince always makes me look more charming."

At her words, the man turned sharply, glaring at her, "Don’t mention that name in front of me! Be careful, or I’ll kill you!"

The woman laughed coquettishly, "Elder CharmingPrince, please don’t be angry. It was just a joke. How could I possibly be your match? Really now~"

The man known as CharmingPrince turned his head, glaring ominously at Alexander and his group, and said, "The Master was right; the Temple’s people have indeed come. They arrived before us and have taken control of the Psychic Association. If they take control of the Amazon rainforest as well, our Order of the Wandering Oracles will suffer a severe loss!"

The woman flirted, "Then we’ll just kill them. After all, the spiritual energy has not fully revived yet, and high-level cultivators won’t appear so soon. Besides the High Priest and Laura, they seem weak!"

Then both sets of eyes fell on Alexander.

The woman’s eyes brightened, and she covered her mouth, exclaiming, "What a handsome man! Is he a disciple of the Temple too? He’s too good-looking!"

A sinister and terrifying glint burst forth from CharmingPrince’s eyes as he declared, "I’ll take care of this man. I’ll kill him first; I loathe his kind the most."

The woman frowned and protested, "No way! Such a handsome man—I like him a lot. I want to take him back as my pet."

CharmingPrince turned his head and glared at her menacingly, saying, "The master said that I’m fully in charge of this mission. Aren’t you supposed to control the beasts in the Amazon? Don’t cause trouble here; I alone am enough to annihilate them!" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

The woman gave Alexander a regretful look, lightly licking her red lips, and lamented, "That is truly... such a pity."

...

Meanwhile, at the airport.

Alexander suddenly shuddered.

Laura immediately asked with concern, "Darling, what’s wrong?"

Alexander touched his arms, turned his head, and looked in the direction of a distant building, but there was no one there.

"I feel..." He frowned slightly, saying, "As if I’ve been stared at by a scorching gaze that seems to want to strip my clothes off and then..."

Laura laughed and scolded, "Alexander, I know you are charming, but can you not be so narcissistic? We are in public, and so many people are watching."

Alexander promptly turned his head and looked at the astonished expressions of the High Priest, Louis, and others, displaying a faint smile.

"It’s not narcissism." Alexander maintained his captivating smile, saying, "It’s confidence."

...

Soon, the group arrived at a hotel located on the outskirts of Manaus.

Though it was a hotel, the military had completely rented it out. Patrol soldiers were everywhere, and there were even armored vehicles.

This was enough to show that the situation in the Amazon region was far from optimistic, and the government was taking the matter very seriously!

As soon as Alexander stepped out of the car, he saw rows of soldiers standing neatly on the open ground, saluting them.

"Welcome, Commanders! Welcome to Manaus!" the soldiers barked, saluting them.

Everyone was taken aback.

Louis explained with a smile, "We are a special task force sent to handle the Amazon anomaly. Our status is special. In Manaus, we have the highest level of operational ability, and they will fully assist our actions!"

Jennifer crossed her arms and scoffed, "A bunch of slightly stronger ordinary people, nothing more. Bullets can’t pierce mighty beasts, so no matter how many of them there are, they’re useless!"

Alexander turned and smiled at her.

Robert, seeing this, quickly gave her a warning look and whispered in her ear, "If you’re overly confident, he might challenge you to five hundred matches, so I suggest you keep a low profile and don’t say useless things!"

Jennifer shivered and turned her head, promptly closing her mouth.

After arriving at the hotel, even though Louis had prepared a room specifically for Laura, she still secretly made her way to Alexander’s room.

Laura had become infatuated, longing to be with Alexander every moment.

Alexander did not disappoint Laura’s expectations. With his robust physique, he brought her the ultimate pleasure.

Perhaps because Laura was of SS-tier, Alexander gained more yin and yang energy during their dual cultivation.

After conversion, Alexander’s elemental saturation had now reached 18%, drawing ever closer to the 20% mark.

In addition to that, after concluding the dual cultivation, Alexander once again received a reward from the system.

This time, the reward was a rare talisman: the Fire Spirit Talisman.