Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth

After gathering the relevant information, the team immediately continued forward following the trail.

Meanwhile, Kevin and his two companions had already arrived at their destination.

"It should be just ahead. There's a small valley passage leading inwards from there. This place is really well hidden."

Kevin followed the information he had recorded and quickly found the passage, entering a small valley.

"Wow, this place is really nice."

Menqi gazed at the small valley, her eyes filled with affection.

Kevin couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful the place truly was.

Hidden among the mountains and forests, it is like a secluded paradise.

The valley is not large, and you can see its end at a glance. The ground is covered with colorful plants, like a beautiful scene that only appears in a dream.

A small waterfall cascades down the cliff face, forming a small pool. A winding stream flows through the area and then into the distance via an underground river.

Moreover, the valley's unique natural structure allows sunlight to shine in perfectly, as there are no tall trees around that block out the sun.

There is a small hillside in the middle of the valley.

Pink flowers gather at the top of the hillside, absorbing the most brilliant sunlight.

Kevin thought to himself that this place must be a place where the moonlight gathers at night.

"This is the place you've been looking for? It's amazing you managed to find this information."

Menqi was somewhat impressed; it was already well worth the trip to such a secluded and beautiful place.

She even started to regret not bringing a camera or something; she really wanted to take a picture of this place to preserve the memory.

The three of them crossed the grass and came to the top of the hillside, looking at the circle of pink flowers growing in the middle.

Kevin knelt down and gently touched the flower.

Perfect; each flower evoked a powerful longing in him.

Each petal met the required standards.

Only the outermost ring doesn't have every single petal perfectly matching the description, but every flower has at least one petal that can be used in medicine.

In the very center of these clusters of flowers, there are a dozen or so flowers clustered together. The golden color that originally existed only at the bottom of the petals has now spread to the surface of the petals.

These golden veins, like special decorations, grow on the pink petals, making these dozen or so flowers stand out exceptionally against the backdrop of the surrounding landscape.

"It's so beautiful. If it could be transplanted, it would definitely fetch a very high price outside."

"It's obviously unlikely. The environmental requirements here are extremely stringent, as can be seen with the naked eye."

"Even if it's made into a specimen, its value won't be low."

Menchi and Buhara were discussing it.

The fact that Kevin made a special trip for it speaks volumes about the preciousness of this material, not to mention its beautiful and unique appearance.

For those who love flowers, plants, and other plants, this is a perfect collectible.

Kevin ignored the two of them and instead reached out to gently touch the dozen or so distinct flowers at the very back.

A longing, an even stronger longing, welled up in my heart.

Seeing Kevin's focused expression, the two silently retreated and walked down the hillside, no longer wanting to disturb him.

Kevin was indeed completely focused at that moment.

He could sense that the petals of the flowers in the middle were made of materials that were very close to the limit of grade C.

Moreover, upon closer inspection, one will find that although golden lines appear on the petals, these lines are rather diffuse and not very obvious.

This indicates that these petals have not yet grown to their most perfect state, and there is still room for improvement.

Therefore, it can be inferred that if these flowers could grow in a perfectly suitable environment and be carefully cared for, their material grade would definitely have a chance of reaching grade B.

What a pity, what a real pity.

Kevin thought the environment here was already quite harsh, especially since these flowers only grew in the best location at the top of the hillside.

Even under such superior conditions, the dozen or so flowers clustered at the very center, absorbing the most nutrients and sunlight, have only just begun to produce higher quality material.

Obtaining perfect materials is extremely difficult.

Ugh.

Kevin sighed helplessly.

He's not really good at things like growing flowers.

I wonder if there are any professional hunters I could consult. If not, I'll have Kate come and investigate the ecological environment here and provide a detailed standard.

Kevin was already thinking about how to cultivate these flowers.

The reason he values ​​these flowers so much is largely because their petals are an ideal "fusion agent".

The refining of medicine requires [primary drug], [secondary drug], and [fusion agent].

Of these three, a high-quality fusion agent is the most rare, as it must not only match the characteristics of the main and auxiliary drugs, but also play a role in balancing the efficacy of the drugs.

In the past, Kevin had to spend a lot of time and effort searching for suitable [fusion agent] materials. He had previously discovered that these pink petals were applicable to almost all potions. Although they were not omnipotent, this was already quite remarkable.

And now, these petals still have room to grow; the materials we obtained before were just incomplete, substandard products.

Its ultimate level can even reach grade B, and these flowers have seeds that can be planted, making them sustainably obtainable.

How could Kevin not be so concerned about such a discovery?

Kevin first collected some seeds, and then selected some ordinary, qualified petal materials.

After much deliberation, he selected a flower from the dozen or so in the middle that was of relatively poor quality and had only three petals with golden patterns, and picked it.

The rest of the flowers were preserved.

After all, he is pursuing sustainable development.

This harvest was perfect. Now that the area has been identified, the next step is to consider how to gain control of it.

The best solution is to buy the land along with the surrounding area and then carry out protective development there.

This precious material is well worth Kevin investing a lot of money and effort in its development.

However, this matter needs to be put on hold for now.

"Is it over?" Mencius asked.

Kevin nodded: "It's over. As long as we confirm that these flowers are indeed here, we've achieved our goal."

"Are these flowers important materials for your Nen ability?" Menchi asked curiously.

"I guess so, because using this material can save a lot of trouble and reduce a lot of problems."

Upon hearing this answer, Menqi nodded knowingly.

She advised, "Then you'd better try to take over this area. If you have a hunter's license, some of the procedural issues will be relatively easy to resolve."

"I have this plan, but I have to wait for the right time."

The three of them quickly left the area and retraced their steps.

As they walked, they subtly adjusted their positions and moved in perfect coordination.

"The bird overhead is watching us."

They realized they were being followed.

Kevin said in a low voice, "Wait for my command. I'm going to use my Nen ability to scan the surrounding area."

As he spoke, Kevin suddenly released his Nen energy, quickly scanning the surrounding environment.

"A Nen user!"

Kevin called out a warning, and the three of them immediately hid behind the pre-selected cover.

The Nen user instantly realized that he had been swept by Nen energy and knew that he had been exposed.

"Wait, we mean no harm. I am the captain of the Kakin Empire's Special Operations Force."

Chapter 102 Clearing Up the Misunderstanding (Xu Dog)

"Put away your weapons."

The voice of the special forces captain could be heard from outside.

He was ordering his men to put their weapons away to show they meant no harm.

Then they heard his voice again, explaining to Kevin and the others who were hiding in the tree stump shelter.

"We tracked a poaching gang here and found traces of their previous stay outside, and there are also some new traces here that appeared last night."

Therefore, please identify yourselves. As long as we confirm that you have no connection with those poaching gangs, we will absolutely not cause you any trouble.

The captain tried to make his tone sound less serious, hoping to resolve the situation with official language.

After all, the other side has three Nen users, and they don't seem to be some low-level amateurs.

He couldn't accurately judge the opponent's strength, and on his side, he was the only Nen user, being the captain.

In the event of a conflict, he is unsure whether he will come out on top.

The group of people hiding behind the cover exchanged glances.

Buhara was the first to emerge from behind the large tree stump where he was hiding. He was huge, and even with the tree stump covering him, a small part of his clothes was still visible.

The other party has already expressed their goodwill.

If they don't want this inexplicable conflict to occur, they have to show their goodwill.

He looked at the other side and saw that these people were indeed wearing field uniforms and carrying guns and weapons.

The captain seemed to be in sync with them, subtly displaying his attire and the weapon in his hand.

Although the Kakin Empire is not a member of V5, it is considered the strongest nation below V5, possessing formidable national power.

It is also very influential and powerful in international diplomacy, and is not just an ordinary small country.

Whether it's their uniforms or weapons, they all possess a certain degree of independent research and development. Anyone with a little knowledge of the subject can dispel some of their doubts at a glance.

As Buhara observed, he began to believe what the other party had said.

They had spent some time in Kakin and had a good understanding of the country's situation.

He flashed a hunter's license in his hand.

“We are professional hunters, not the poaching gang you’re talking about. That camp you mentioned, those fresh marks, were just where we rested temporarily last night.”

The other person nodded; in fact, he had just made that guess.

He was just being cautious and observed things closely, but unexpectedly, he was discovered by the other party.

This is also why he felt that the other party was not simple.

“That’s right, the traces you left behind are indeed different from those of the poaching gangs.”

After the misunderstanding was cleared up, Kevin and Menchi also emerged from behind their hiding place.

However, both sides maintained a safe distance.

"Then let us escort you out of here."

Although some basic trust has been established between the two sides, they remain wary of each other at this moment.

Kevin and the others couldn't be sure if the other party was really a member of the special forces, but judging from the current situation, it was highly likely.

The other party could not immediately confirm whether they were genuine professional hunters, and it must be acknowledged that there could be professional hunters within those poaching groups.

Therefore, the other party needs to be more vigilant.

And so, the two maintained a safe distance and silently walked toward the edge of the forest.

We continued until we reached a place near the edge of the forest.

They saw several off-road vehicles and special operations vehicles, clearly marked with the military insignia of the Kakin Empire.

Kevin noticed that among the people who remained, there was also a Nen user.

The man first glanced warily at Kevin and his group, then walked over to the Nen leader who was confronting them and exchanged a few words with him.