Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth

“Not many,” replied Buhara, who knew more about the matter. He explained briefly, “On average, the number of qualified candidates in each session is about 7-8, so this number is normal.”

Furthermore, I've heard of instances where over a dozen people passed the initial screening.

"I see? It seems there were too few qualified candidates in my batch."

"How many of you passed that round?" Kevin asked curiously, peeking out from the bathroom.

"3."

That's really very little, or rather, it's far too little.

"You're pretty good." After all, only three people passed, which shows that the competition in that round was very fierce.

"Hmph, of course, I'm a genius!" Menchi said without any modesty and with great narcissism.

After Kevin finished washing up, he came over and sat down next to them, taking out different forms.

The two took the forms and looked at them. They were a supplier contract and a list of medicines that could be sold and provided at this stage.

"Your medicines are more complete than I imagined," Menchi said in surprise. When she chatted with Kevin earlier, he had only mentioned a few of the more unique medicines.

"There will be more to come."

After carefully reading it, Buhara frowned and said, "You should still be in the preparation stage, right? This contract is a bit rough, and the content is too simple."

Kevin nodded, acknowledging that this was indeed only a preliminary framework.

That's why he specifically contacted Menqi and others beforehand, wanting to exchange ideas, familiarize themselves with the process, and see if there were any problems.

Solve these problems before getting things on track to ensure that too many unexpected issues don't arise.

Menchi also looked at the contract and then said, "It is indeed a bit basic and rough. You may not know much about the hunter community. I think you'd better consult a professional hunter. I remember there are hunters who specialize in this kind of consultation."

Kevin nodded, humbly accepting their opinions; he did indeed have limited knowledge of the hunter community.

Buhara looked at Kevin and asked curiously, "I remember your master was Bisky, right? Why don't you ask her for advice?"

After all, Bisky is quite well-known in the Hunter Association, a highly experienced senior figure whose understanding of hunters is far deeper than theirs; consulting her would definitely be very beneficial.

His main customers are definitely hunters; they are not numerous, but each one has a very strong spending power.

Kevin had indeed considered this before, but he didn't want to bother her with such a small matter.

But now that I think about it, Bisgee will likely become a customer when it comes to selling medicines in the future.

If the contract is too rudimentary and has loopholes, she will definitely laugh at it. Given her tendency to be a know-it-all, she will surely give it a good scolding.

She might even question herself: why didn't she consult someone knowledgeable before making a decision?

"Okay, you're right."

After a brief exchange, Kevin felt he had gained a lot; these kinds of things really do need to be discussed with fellow hunters.

After they finished talking, Menqi took out the box that they had prepared when they arrived and placed it on the table.

The table was vibrating, indicating that it contained quite a lot of things.

Upon opening the box, it was found to be filled with all sorts of biological parts, as well as some unusual plants.

“These are some materials we’ve gathered while hunting for ingredients recently. Based on the ‘essence’ standard you mentioned, we’ve taken different samples.”

Buhara added from the side, "We have made thorough preparations. Take a look at what can be called 'materials.' The source of each material and our considerations at the time are recorded in detail. After comparing them, we can roughly know what you need."

This way, in subsequent transactions, they can more accurately obtain the materials Kevin needs.

Kevin was surprised by how well the two had prepared, and nodded in approval before starting to check each item.

These materials were carefully packaged using different packaging methods. The box must be specially made to allow for low-temperature preservation.

Soon, the room was filled with the smell of blood.

After examining them one by one, Kevin had to admit that Menchi and his two professional hunters were indeed insightful and skilled.

They provided a total of 28 items, 10 of which met Kevin's standards.

Kevin's standard is C grade because these ten materials have given him a desire for different standards.

Kevin found ten of the desired materials in one go, and he couldn't hide the joy on his face. This was much faster than he could have collected them on his own.

Kevin picked out these ten materials directly and said, "These ten are what I need."

Upon hearing Kevin's words, the two immediately wrote them down.

“These ten materials are indeed, as you said, the essence of a creature. But why won’t these materials work?”

Mencius asked curiously, as she needed to understand the more detailed standards in order to provide more suitable materials later.

Moreover, they would generally discard these parts that they used as ingredients unless Kevin needed them, because these parts have little edible value and some even contain toxins.

They are gourmet hunters, and their targets are mostly delicious and edible.

To some extent, these were parts they took off on the spur of the moment, essentially earning some extra money.

For this reason, these parts are not available on the market, so Kevin would have a hard time knowing which parts are usable unless he directly acquires the whole prey and examines them one by one.

After all, the so-called "essential parts" are not necessarily the most useful parts.

“It’s not that these parts aren’t the essence, but rather that the creatures that obtained these materials don’t meet my standards,” Kevin explained.

Upon hearing this, the two nodded slightly, roughly understanding Kevin's meaning.

"There is one criterion that is definitely correct: the stronger and more difficult a creature is to hunt, the more likely it is to contain the materials I need."

"Like these ten I picked out, obtaining them must be quite difficult, right?"

Upon hearing Kevin's question, the two thought for a moment and couldn't help but nod in agreement.

However, among the materials that Kevin deemed unqualified, there were also those from powerful creatures, indicating that the two of them had failed to extract the essence that Kevin needed from these powerful creatures.

This is somewhat of a pity and a waste, but it does require a certain amount of experience.

Kevin won't know which materials he needs unless he touches them.

Although he had thought about how to solve this problem, he couldn't think of a good solution for the time being.

The only solution he could think of was to use his Nen ability, but to be honest, although he still had some space in his memory, it was limited.

He wanted to leave the empty space for other ideas.

"In any case, the approach of finding suppliers is definitely the right one." Kevin smiled, the materials in front of him were the best proof.

After saying that, his expression turned serious, and he looked at the two of them and said, "You two are my preferred suppliers, and we have a foundation of mutual trust between us. As you can see now, my sales store is still in the preparation stage, so the contract will not be signed for the time being. We will sign it after everything is ready."

"But our tacit cooperation can begin first. I will treat these materials as your currency. If you use the currency to purchase medicine, you can enjoy internal pricing."

The two nodded; it wouldn't do them any harm, so they had no reason to refuse.

At this moment, Kevin had roughly formed some ideas and processes in his mind.

Now that the most important [supplier] plan is going smoothly, everything else is worth trying.

"However, as you know, I came here to take the hunter exam. I originally planned to meet you in Vasa City on the continent of Eurubian."

"So I didn't bring enough medicine with me. If you don't mind, we can go back together after I'm done with what I'm doing here."

The two were prepared for Kevin's words.

After hanging up the phone yesterday, they briefly discussed and deduced this possibility on their way here, so it's not surprising.

Menchi nodded: "No problem. We've finished our business in the Kakin Empire. We've got the materials and recipes we needed, and we were planning to leave anyway, so let's go together."

Buhara asked curiously from the side, "Is there anything else you need here? If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask."

“That’s right, that’s right, we’re practically partners now,” Menqi said with a smile.

A simple collaboration has been achieved, and both parties are now in a good mood.

Kevin smiled and waved his hand: "Thank you for your kindness, but it's just a small matter. There's an important [material] that might be within the territory of the Kakin Empire, and I was planning to come and take a look when I had the chance."

"Now that we're here, let's get this done while we're at it. I'd like to investigate the growth environment and specific details of this material."

Indeed, it was just an ordinary little thing.

Menqi nodded after listening, and said with curiosity, "Materials that you care about so much must be extraordinary, right? We also need to get materials for you, so let's go and see what they are like on the way."

After saying that, Menqi looked at her partner.

Buhara nodded, indicating his agreement with Menchi's idea.

"In that case, let's go together. I was just about to buy tickets."

After finishing these matters, Menchi suddenly remembered something: "Speaking of which, this is the capital of the Kakin Empire. I heard there's an auction tonight. How about we go check it out?"

Anyway, their plane tickets are for tomorrow noon, so they have nothing better to do.

Kevin nodded indifferently. It might be good to go and take a look; maybe he could find the materials he needed.

Chapter 100 Scarlet Eyes X Human Body Collector

The capital of the Kakin Empire.

As night falls, the city is immersed in a dazzling display of lights and vibrant nightlife.

Kevin gets a little nervous every time he sees a scene that resembles a night view of the world from the past.

Even though the world has clearly entered modern society, it always manages to give you a touch of medieval life in some strange and wonderful places.

It's really incomprehensible.

At this moment.

Kevin, Menchi, and Buhara, all dressed in formal attire, arrived in front of a building.

As they had previously agreed, they decided to come and check out a large auction when they heard about it during their free time.

Of course, the main reason is that Menqi can't stand being idle.

Kevin was also very interested in auctions, since he had never been to such a place in his previous life, nor had he ever been to an auction in a proper way.

It sounds like a pretty good experience.

"Logically speaking, shouldn't an auction like this require an invitation? We just walked in like this, how are we supposed to get in?"

Kevin asked with a puzzled look, "I haven't seen Menchi prepare any invitations or anything."

Typically, large auctions like these will verify the qualifications of bidders, the simplest way being to check their assets.

Otherwise, if anyone could just walk in, wouldn't the auction be thrown into chaos?

This is a basic measure that almost all high-end large-scale auctions take to prevent some strange troublemakers from lowering the auction's prestige.

For these wealthy and powerful people, class is extremely important.

Menchi looked at Kevin with a smug smile on her face: "Hmph, you've only just become a hunter, so you don't really understand, do you? The hunter's license and the real privileges that come with being a hunter."

As she spoke, she took out her hunter's certificate, held it between two fingers, and waved it.

"This will do. Remember? With a hunter's license, you can freely enter and exit most areas, except for a very few special places."

"This isn't just about closed-off countries; auctions like this are no exception. And you know how it is, a large portion of the rich list consists of hunters."

"In this situation, a genuine hunter's license is the best invitation."

Upon hearing Mencius's explanation, Kevin suddenly understood.

So that's how it is. Perhaps because he had only recently obtained his hunter's license, he wasn't used to the feeling of having no obstacles with it.

This thing is the best pass.

Buhara chuckled and patted Kevin on the shoulder, pulling out a hunter's license from his person. He said, "It's not something you're used to at first. I was the same way at first, but it's become much more convenient. With a hunter's license, doing many things becomes much easier."

After all, enjoying privileges requires a period of adjustment.

At this moment, Menqi had already walked into the building.

The security personnel in charge of the inspection immediately became serious when they saw the hunter's license she handed over.

The security personnel used scanning equipment to check the document, and after confirming that the hunter's license was genuine, their attitude became even more respectful.

To be honest, that thing does look a bit like a bank card swipe.

He waved, and a waiter led Mencius inside.

Ordinary businessmen who received invitations did not receive such treatment.

As Mencius entered the building, she turned around, winked at Kevin, and gestured for him to follow.