Monster Hunter, start with a wife!

As if anticipating Cheng Zhuo's questions, the cybernetic woman explained with practiced ease:

"Here's the thing, if you choose Redstone Town, you can sign a contract now. After certification, you'll have a one-month free period, during which you don't need to go. After that, you only need to participate in the monster extermination around the town once a month. We have dedicated transportation routes, so it's absolutely safe. Most importantly, the hunter tax in Redstone Town is only 13%, which is almost half the price of the towns around the giant city!"

As she spoke, she shook the stone tower:

"One more thing, you should know about the super-range portal during the beginner phase, right?"

Cheng Zhuo nodded slightly, "I know, but what does it have to do with this?"

The portal to the outer boundary was the first lesson he learned in his course on survival in the Void Realm.

Under normal circumstances, a gate can only lead to one realm, and there are often strict restrictions on the level and number of people allowed to enter.

However, the difference is that every time a new batch of people awakens in the Lighthouse, a large number of gates that can enter the same Ruins will appear within the awakening range of the new people. Sometimes, even several giant cities will appear to enter the same Ruins through the same gate.

This kind of gate can only be entered by newcomers who have never been to the Void Realm before, and the risk is relatively small.

It's like a beginner's village, allowing newly awakened individuals to have an adaptation process.

Of course, it's only relatively small.

It is still very dangerous for ordinary people and low-potential newcomers.

People have long suspected that the Lighthouse and the Ruins were created by the same high-dimensional civilization, and this inexplicable connection is one piece of evidence.

The Ruins have invaded, and the Lighthouse offers protection…

It's as if some extraordinary force is forcing humanity to grow.

"That's a very big deal."

The cybernetic woman chuckled, raised her hand and made a sweeping gesture in the air, and the holographic projection immediately lit up—

The image shows a route map of Star Iron City and more than a dozen surrounding towns.

"The super-distance portal, known as the 'newbie village,' usually appears within a week of awakening. Half of that time has already passed. As you know, once you're outside the Beast City's area, flying vehicles can't go there. If you leave the city now to get certified in a small town, even the nearest one, Sanhe Town, it will take more than a day. What if the portal opens on the way, causing you to miss your chance? Wouldn't that be a pity?"

She handed the stone to Cheng Zhuo, and the patterns on the stone suddenly lit up, as if responding to the source energy within him:

"With this tower stone, things are different. It allows you to complete contracts anytime, anywhere, and enter the interdimensional portal within the city, saving a lot of time. If you can get high ranking rewards, it will be much safer to leave the city, right?"

Hearing her say that, Cheng Zhuo was indeed a little tempted.

But this feeling of attraction didn't last long, as it was quickly suppressed by a strange sense of wariness.

He felt like something was off.

The cybernetic woman, thinking Cheng Zhuo wasn't interested, put away the tower stone, projected another image, and then introduced it:

"If you think Redstone Town is too far, we also have shuttle services to these nearby towns, but not to Tashi. These towns have slightly higher rates; the nearest one, Sanhe Town, has 25 rates, and Tongniu Town has 20 rates..."

"I wanted to ask..." Cheng Zhuo suddenly changed the subject, his gaze falling on her cybernetic compound eye beside her eye:

"You just asked how much your compound eye cost?"

"Three million two hundred thousand, the latest model from Nebula Technology. It can scan for biological strength and publicly available information. What, young man, you want to buy one too?"

The cybernetic woman covered her mouth and laughed, her red fingernail lightly tapping the metal connector at the edge of her compound eye, a hint of mockery in her expression.

"But I must warn you, this thing requires gouging out your original eyeball to install, and it hurts a lot."

Cheng Zhuo feigned envy and smiled:

"Being a hunter broker, is that profitable?"

The cybernetic woman's smile seemed to freeze, and she coughed lightly, laughing:

"Young man, you're joking. These compound eyes were a gift from my parents; I couldn't afford to buy them myself. We errand runners only earn a meager living. Have you considered which store you'd like to go to?"

Cheng Zhuo's fake smile vanished, and he took half a step back.

"Thanks for the offer, but I've decided to go by myself. Goodbye."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the street corner, but his hand quietly slipped to the crossbow at his waist.

"Young man, won't you reconsider?"

The cyber woman's voice came from behind, devoid of its allure and noticeably colder.

Cheng Zhuo didn't stop walking, only replying lightly, "No need."

"Fine."

She spat lightly, and in an instant!

Cheng Zhuo felt as if he were surrounded by a sinister pressure, which startled him so much that he almost used his dragon form.

"Young man, you're so smart, don't say anything carelessly, it could be dangerous."

The cyber woman's voice echoed, eerie and somewhat piercing to the soul.

In just a moment,

Cheng Zhuo was covered in cold sweat.

He subconsciously quickened his pace.

Only after turning out of the alley and merging into the crowded flow of people did that eerie pressure gradually dissipate.

That final threat confirmed Cheng Zhuo's suspicions.

This cyber woman is very likely a member of the underground organ trafficking organization that Anno had warned him about before.

A broker, whose entire set of equipment was worth nearly a thousand, Cheng Zhuo couldn't think of any other broker besides organ traffickers who could be so wealthy.

Hunters' organs are very valuable.

Especially for some wealthy businessmen who have little potential for spiritual cultivation, some people want to have their internal organs replaced even when they are not sick.

Some wolf-like canine beast hunters' kidneys are said to fetch astronomical prices.

There are also hunters with self-healing abilities, and each of their organs is very valuable.

Although once separated from the original card, the internal organs have no special abilities other than being more durable, some people still believe that the card's organs can make them live healthier and longer.

Even though the city-state was cracking down hard on these underground organizations, money could make the devil turn the millstone.

Until you get on the subway,

Leaning against the cold metal armrest,

Cheng Zhuo's chest was still heaving violently.

In that instant, he truly felt the threat of death. That cyber woman's strength was such that even if he summoned the jar and used the dragon form, he would probably be instantly killed!

He felt extremely uncomfortable being targeted and targeted for harm.

The dangers in this world are not only strange beasts, but also underground organizations, savage killers in the wilderness, and hunters who stab you in the back...

I need to grow up quickly and take the idea of ​​becoming a wilderness hunter outside the city seriously.

It must not be taken lightly.

Cheng Zhuo closed his eyes to rest, pondering to himself.

The subway sped through the dark tunnel, the constant clanging of wheels against the tracks.

The subways in the outer city are of much worse quality than those in his previous life, but the noise actually helped calm his frightened mind.

"Quick, check the news! The gate to the hypersonic barrier has been opened!"

Just as they were about to arrive at the station, a young man in overalls diagonally in front of Cheng Zhuo suddenly shouted excitedly.

His companion exclaimed in surprise, "My God, how come this one is so big?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zhuo quickly opened the news page on his watch.

really!

The gate to the hyperspace realm has truly opened!

The homepage headline prominently displays a warning—

"This batch of super-range gates has been opened. New hunters with no prior experience in entering the Void should prepare as soon as possible! Ordinary citizens, please do not approach!"