Four attributes reached their max

Inside the cave, the entrance was fairly bright, but it grew darker as they ventured further in.

The darkness was pervasive, yet the air was not damp.

Suddenly, the Triangular Python spat out a flame, igniting a nearby stone, brightening the cave significantly.

Under the light of the fire, Alexander could clearly see the nature of the burning stone.

"Dark Flame Stone!" he exclaimed, recognizing the burning rock as a rare mineral.

"Master, Triangular says there are more of these stones at the bottom of the cave!"

"What?" Alexander turned to Cassana in surprise.

"Master, Triangular says there are more of these stones at the bottom of the cave!"

Cassana repeated, slightly startled by Alexander's reaction. She understood that the cave might be a mine of Dark Flame Stones, though it was uncertain how many could be extracted.

Without a word, Alexander began inspecting the cave.

At the deepest part of the cave, he found a piece of Dark Flame Stone similar in size to the first one.

Alexander lifted the stone effortlessly with one hand.

"It seems this really is a mine!"

The realization excited him. Dark Flame Stone was a rare mineral, and when mixed into the forging process, it could produce rare fire-attribute weapons.

Alexander didn't hesitate and collected all the Dark Flame Stones in the cave into his Gluttonous Birdstomach sac.

Meanwhile, Cassana wasn't idle either. She laid out a piece of animal skin on the ground, preparing to give a special massage while her master slept.

Today, Alexander and Cassana planned to rest here.

At Cassana's command, the Triangular Python slithered into the deepest part of the cave to recuperate and heal its wounds.

As for Cassana, she skillfully wrapped herself around Alexander's cock, using this special massage technique to help her master fall asleep.

However, under Cassana's touch, Alexander's carnal desires were fully ignited, making sleep impossible.

Unable to sleep and unable to engage in dual cultivation with Cassana, Alexander closed his eyes, enjoying the massage while browsing the trading platform, looking for items that could be of use.

Upon accessing the trading platform, Alexander received a reply from Soul Dodd, the seller of the Blood Essence Stone.

"I don't need points at the moment, how many Beast Crystals are you willing to offer?"

Unsure how to respond, Alexander pondered for a moment before replying, "200 level-five Beast Crystals!"

This offer was made in good faith.

The 200 level-five Beast Crystals were almost his entire fortune, though he also possessed some level-three and level-four Beast Crystals, which he suspected the seller might not value.

Anyone capable of selling a Blood Essence Stone must be at least hero-level in strength.

Moreover, this seller named Soul Dodd was likely a VIP like Alexander and had been in this world even longer.

Just as Alexander was about to continue searching for items on the trading platform, he didn't expect Soul Dodd to reply so quickly.

"Not enough, add a bit more!"

Seeing this message, Alexander felt somewhat irritated.

200 level-five Beast Crystals weren't enough?

Alexander realized that the seller wasn't just unsatisfied with his offer but was trying to extract the maximum possible.

After some thought, Alexander sent a message back to Soul Dodd.

"Add one more level-six Beast Crystal, but that's my final offer!"

Truthfully, Alexander was a bit nervous, fearing that the seller might reject the trade and end the negotiation.

After half an hour, then an hour, amidst Cassana's entwining massage, Alexander finally reached a climax.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, the seller finally replied.

"Sorry, I was caught up with something urgent. I'm free now!"

"Your offer is just average, but I'd like to make a friend. I'll accept this deal!"

"My name is Soul Dodd, and yours?"

Reading these replies, Alexander realized that the seller had been playing the long game with him.

However, seeing that Alexander had stopped responding, the seller must have understood that this was Alexander's final offer, hence the reply.

Cunning merchant!

Alexander cursed Soul Dodd in his mind, gaining a deeper understanding of the VIPs who had arrived in this world before him.

"My name is Alexander. This is a very precious level-six Beast Crystal, handle it with care."

Alexander initiated the trade and placed the level-six Beast Crystal up for exchange.

"Hahaha… Mr Alexander, all expenses are worthwhile for the sake of improving one's strength!"

"Investing in oneself always yields the greatest returns!"

Keep deceiving!

Alexander, looking at Soul Dodd's salesman-like rhetoric, felt somewhat disdainful.

So, he chose to ignore him further.

Eventually, Alexander stored the Blood Essence Stone in his stomach sac and fell asleep.

While Alexander slept, Cassana was outside roasting meat and making a porridge mixed with buckwheat and magical beast meat.

The aroma of the delicious food woke Alexander up, and he enjoyed a carefully prepared delicious lunch by Cassana.

To reward Cassana, Alexander took out a piece of roasted meat: "You've been doing well recently, this is your reward."

Cassana, delighted, held the roasted meat with both hands, snuggling against Alexander, and savored it slowly.

Thus, the day passed uneventfully.

As night fell, Cassana and the Triangular Python were sent out by Alexander to guard the cave.

Alexander prepared to consume the Blood Essence Stone right there.

He took out the Blood Essence Stone and swallowed it in one gulp.

The next thing he knew, a huge surge of life energy erupted from Alexander's abdomen. Without a second thought, he activated his bloodline ability, Ogre Fury, to counteract the pain.

Instantly, Alexander's skin turned blood-red, and a terrifying energy roiled within him, relentlessly surging throughout his body.

The sensation was complex. Alexander felt as if his entire body was being torn apart, yet moments later, he would experience immense comfort, followed again by intense pain.

The intertwining sensations of agony and relief compelled Alexander to let out a roar.

Outside the cave, the Triangular Python had already blocked the entrance, with Cassana standing on its head, her gaze sharp, following Alexander's command to guard the entrance.

Zephyrinus, Thadon, Elroyce, and Jorim, the four ogres, exchanged glances upon hearing Alexander's roar, unsure of what to do.

They had also received orders from Alexander to guard the cave entrance.

But now, Alexander's roar, filled with evident pain, left the four ogres in a dilemma.

Alexander was indeed in pain, but it was a pain laced with pleasure.

As the Blood Essence Stone dissolved, Alexander's attributes edged closer to their maximum values.

Previously, Alexander's agility and Intelligence had not yet reached 100.

But in just about five minutes, Alexander's template reached their maximum values.