The Alpha CEO

Evil Spirit

Alexander and Henry proceeded to the designated pick-up location to collect the items they had acquired during the auction. Upon arrival, they noticed several other buyers who had also come to claim their winnings.

First, Alexander and Henry engaged in a discussion with the organizers regarding the sale of the jade slips. Ordinarily, the auction proceeds would be subject to a 7% deduction as the organizer's fee. However, due to Henry's presence alongside Alexander, they managed to avoid any deductions, ensuring that the entire sum from the auction remained with Alexander.

Alexander observed as his card was charged for the pendant necklace and the villa. Initially, his card was declined, adding a momentary concern that the purchases might not go through. Fortunately, after getting the payment, his card was returned, alleviating his worries.

With the pendant necklace in his possession, Alexander was eager to test its unique properties. He pricked his finger, allowing a drop of blood to touch the pendant necklace. In response, the necklace revealed its true nature as "the heart of the kingdom." It granted the wearer the ability to control their displayed level of cultivation, effectively concealing their true strength.

Taking advantage of this newfound ability, Alexander concealed his power at the level of a third-tier Martial Realm, a facade that would undoubtedly deceive his adversaries.

Upon completing the necklace's activation, Alexander shifted his focus to the documents related to the villa. Among them, he discovered the ownership certificate, the keys to the villa, and a detailed description of the property.

Eager to explore his new acquisition, Alexander turned to Henry and suggested, "Henry, I'm planning to visit the villa in Campbell District right away."

Henry, the ever accommodating companion, offered his assistance. "If you'd like, I can accompany you there."

Alexander accepted the offer, saying, "Sure, let's go see the villa together."

Just as they were about to depart, Henry's phone rang unexpectedly. He answered the call and engaged in a brief conversation with the caller. Once the call ended, he let out a sigh of resignation.

Curious about the call's content, Alexander inquired, "What's happened, Henry?"

Henry explained the situation to Alexander, "It appears that Emgrand Group is creating quite a buzz in town due to the auction slots. Companies involved in construction, decoration, and other related fields are inquiring, and I need to return to the company immediately to manage the situation. I'm sorry, but I won't be able to accompany you to the villa."

Understanding the urgency of the matter, Alexander nodded in agreement, saying, "No need to apologize. Go ahead and address the situation at the company. Remember to choose the best possible options."

With their plans momentarily diverging, Henry departed to handle business matters at Emgrand Group, leaving Alexander to explore the villa on his own.

With no time to waste, Alexander decided to drive to the Campbell District to reach the villa quickly. The district was renowned for its opulent residences, making it the perfect location for the city's wealthiest inhabitants.

Navigating the district, Alexander was determined to locate the villa he had recently purchased. Driving around the area, he eventually identified the villa matching the image provided in the Certificate of Occupancy.

The villa measured an impressive 200x200 meters and featured four floors. It appeared to be in relatively good condition, considering its long period of abandonment. According to the documents, the villa also boasted three underground floors.

While most properties of this caliber would command a price in the tens of millions, Alexander had acquired it for a fraction of its worth, making him feel incredibly fortunate.

Descending gracefully, Alexander made his way to the villa's entrance. As he approached, an ominous energy emanated from within, confirming his suspicions of a malevolent presence.

Undeterred, he pushed open the villa's doors and ventured inside.

Within the villa, dust and neglect had settled over the years of abandonment, rendering the once-luxurious residence in a state of disrepair. Undeterred, Alexander began his exploration, cautiously examining each room.

As he ascended the staircase to the second floor, a peculiar sight caught his attention: a strange, amorphous black entity with red eyes and a sinister grin. The entity introduced itself with unsettling laughter.

"Hahaha, another curious intruder dares to set foot here. Gazing upon me will invoke an overwhelming sense of despair," the entity gloated.

Alexander, however, met the entity's unsettling laughter with a stern, unwavering gaze, his eyes filled with hostility. He had read extensively about evil spirits and their weaknesses in Leylin Farlier's journal, which equipped him with some knowledge about their nature.

The entity, assuming that Alexander was just an ordinary human who could not see it, began to shift and contort in eerie ways, attempting to intimidate its newfound visitor.

"Can you truly see me?" the entity inquired, taken aback by Alexander's piercing gaze.

"Of course, I can see you, and I can hear your every word," Alexander responded with a calm and composed demeanor.

Surprised by Alexander's ability to perceive it, the entity praised him, stating, "Interesting, you are the first person who has ever seen me through my guise."

Intent on confronting the malevolent presence, Alexander discarded pleasantries and declared his intention to vanquish it.

The entity, however, retorted, "Humans are often filled with arrogance. Let us see just how formidable your strength truly is."

With that, the entity unleashed chains of darkness from within its amorphous form, preparing to engage Alexander in a formidable battle.

Alexander, sensing the impending danger, took action. He hurled a talisman toward the entity, creating a blinding burst of light that should have been sufficient to eradicate the malevolent presence. However, to his surprise, the entity remained unscathed.

"Hahaha, do you truly believe such a low-class talisman could banish me? Your arrogance is staggering, inferior human!" the entity taunted, hurling insults at Alexander.

In response to the entity's arrogance, flames erupted from Alexander's body, enveloping him and the surrounding area. With a determined expression, he declared

"One hundred thousand fire swords."

The flames coalesced into a myriad of fiery blades, each under Alexander's control. These fire swords were based on one of the inheritance techniques he had acquired from Leylin Farlier's memories.

As the fire swords materialized, the entity exhibited its own formidable power, utilizing the "Chain of Soul Suckers" to counter Alexander's onslaught.

The clash between Alexander's fire swords and the entity's sinister chains resulted in resounding collisions that reverberated throughout the villa. Alexander, though restraining his full strength to avoid causing extensive damage to the property, believed that his assault should have been sufficient to vanquish the malevolent entity.

However, the outcome of this confrontation remained uncertain, as the entity displayed resilience beyond Alexander's expectations.