Monster Hunter, start with a wife!

I don't know how much time has passed.

Cheng Zhuo only got up carefully when the two exhausted sisters beside her started snoring softly.

Xia Mo was still nestled in his arms, her fair shoulders gleaming like jade in the moonlight, her warm breath brushing against his chest, even the undulating fair breasts seemed gentle.

Xia Chan sprawled out on half the bed, one leg resting on Cheng Zhuo's stomach, her red lips slightly parted, occasionally letting out a few muttered words, before reverting to her carefree self.

Cheng Zhuo carefully withdrew his arm and moved Xia Chan's jade-like legs away.

She tiptoed out of bed.

He walked to the door, retrieved the snoring jar, and tossed a bunch of source cores into his spatial storage.

The system automatically categorized and counted the data.

Cheng Zhuo glanced at the data and raised an eyebrow:

"712 nascent source cores, 55 derivatives... This little guy probably swept the area around the valley clean."

Ordinary source cores are merely crystallized source energy. Because once separated from the body, the internal source energy rapidly decreases to a stable value and dissipates over time, they are generally not very expensive.

A typical first-tier source core, except for the overlord-level ones, is generally worth less than 100 city-state coins.

They are commonly used in small source weapons or everyday machinery.

If Cheng Zhuo were to take this batch out, he could probably sell it for around 40,000.

Including the cookies and water he previously sold at high prices, his current funds are approaching the 200,000 mark.

This doesn't even include the source cards he kept for his own use.

Who would have thought that less than a week ago, he was a penniless wretch who couldn't even come up with five hundred yuan?

"Speaking of which, I'd say I'm the savior of 90% of the newcomers, right?"

He couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips into a smirk, a ridiculous thought popping into his head: "If I gave each person a thank-you fee of ten or twenty thousand, wouldn't that mean instant financial freedom?"

After the Ruins Realm underwent a distortion, the growth of the strange beasts was gradual.

Cheng Zhuo defeated the BOSS on the first day of the aberration, which cut off the source of the Void Realm's continued growth. The remaining alien beasts will only maintain their current strength, and even their initiative to attack will be greatly weakened.

Of course, whether others recognize his salvation is another matter.

After all, there are quite a few talented newcomers who, with the help of some support cards and resources, are not afraid of first-tier beasts.

Some powerful individuals might even resent him for killing the BOSS too early.

Let go of complicated thoughts.

Cheng Zhuo turned and walked towards the kitchen, pulling out a can of ice-cold beer.

With a crisp "sizzle".

He tilted his head back and took a swig; the icy, throat-stinging sensation made him even more awake.

Then, he leaned back on the sofa, tapped the air with his fingertip, and began to review the system notifications he had previously disabled:

"Your partner, Ruan Qinghe, has developed feelings for you; Harmony Value +5."

"Your partner, Ruan Qinghe, has developed feelings for you; Harmony Value +5."

"Your partner, Ruan Qinghe, is worried about you; Harmony Value +10."

……

"Contract partner Ruan Qinghe's daily fortune has been distributed; both parties gain +1 Agility."

"Qinghe..."

As Cheng Zhuo flipped through the pages, his fingertips unconsciously caressed the cool surface of the jar, and his brow furrowed slightly.

In such a short time, his harmony value has already reached 200+.

Besides the 60 points contributed by Xia Mo and Xia Chan.

This is full of resonance points triggered by Ruan Qinghe's longing.

Cheng Zhuo felt a sudden pang of anxiety.

That girl, all alone in the new house, must be so worried...

He could almost picture the girl tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep.

Unfortunately, these newcomers to the Transcendent Realm must stay for seven days before they can leave, regardless of whether they have completed their mission.

She should be able to see the notification that she killed the BOSS.

Once they see it, perhaps they won't be too worried about their own and their sisters' safety.

Taking a deep breath, Cheng Zhuo continued looking down.

"Ding! Congratulations on your first harmonious collaboration with your partner Xia Mo!"

"Partner Contract Reward: One Epic Blind Core"

"The daily rewards for your current contract partner, Xia Mo, have been unlocked."

"You and Xia Mo have achieved your first harmonious resonance, gene unlock rate +0.1%"

"You and Xia Mo have completed a harmonious resonance, resonance value +30, random blind core +1."

"Harmony complete. Entering 'Charging' mode. Your stamina has been restored."

"Daily blessings from partner Xia Mo have been issued; both of you have increased your physique by 1."

After reading Xia Mo's harmonious prompt.

Cheng Zhuo suddenly understood...

No wonder he didn't feel tired after all that fuss; on the contrary, he felt even more energetic. It turned out to be Xia Mo's "recharging" effect.

He glanced back at the bedroom.

His gaze fell upon Xia Mo's flawless body—

[Partner: Xia Mo]

[Realm Level: 0]

[Biophysical Strength: 4.66]

[Gene unlocking rate: 0.102%]

[Original Card: Beast Whisperer, Rank F, Gray]

[Original Skill: Whispering Beast Taming]

[Partner's Blessing: Each day, both partners receive a random attribute increase of 1]

【Harmony Effect - Energy Recharge: Quickly restores the host's stamina and enhances stamina recovery speed within 12 hours】

【Harmony Effect - Unlocked: When Harmony is at its best, there is a chance to increase the gene unlock rate】

"With Xia Mo's energy-generating effect, I'll be a perpetual motion pile driver from now on..."

Cheng Zhuo sighed inwardly.

Cheng Zhuo shifted his gaze and looked at Xia Chan, who was wide awake, and couldn't help but chuckle.

This girl is incredibly oblivious at all times except during [certain activities]...

[Companion: Summer Cicada]

[Realm Level: 0]

[Biophysical Strength: 4.66]

[Gene unlocking rate: 0.102%]

[Original Card: Petrifying Gaze - Rank F - Gray]

[Original Technique: Petrifying Vision]

[Partner's Blessing: Each day, both partners receive a random attribute increase of 1]

【Harmony Effect - Luck: Temporarily doubles the luck of both parties, and lasts for 2 hours】

【Harmony Effect - Unlocked: When Harmony is at its best, there is a chance to increase the gene unlock rate】

"Hmm, not bad, it can temporarily double the luck value. I have to have a go with Xiao Chan Chan before I start using blind cores in the future..."

"Waaah..."

The cicada murmured in its sleep as it turned over.

She lay sprawled on the bed, her rounded buttocks glowing white in the moonlight, completely unaware that she had fallen into an evil scheme...

While the luck-doubling effect is still active,

Cheng Zhuo took out the epic-level blind cores he had just received as rewards from the two partner contracts.

"Thank you, Little Cicada, I got two Breathing Meditation Cards."

Cheng Zhuo silently recited it.

Unleash the essence, enable blind cores.

Unlike the Blind Core Porcupine, which specializes in producing Breathing Meditation cards, most Blind Core decks produce source cards with a random nature.

Cheng Zhuo hoped to get at least two epic-level Breathing Meditation cards.

Let the two sisters embark on the Kashu path first.

I don't know if it was the effect of doubled luck or the blessing of Little Cicada.

Two epic blind cores actually yielded two epic breathing meditation cards:

A famous hunting perception.

The front of the card features a faintly glowing falcon pattern, while the back is scattered with tiny specks of source energy that shimmer gently as the source energy flows.

【Breathing Meditation Card - Hunting Perception】

[Quality: Epic - Purple]

[Meditation Technique: Marking Echoes]

[Effect: When activated, it can construct a "Source Force Mimicry Vision" in the mind, generating a dynamic marker for nearly 2 hours using the source matter left over from biological remains; during the marking period, friendly units will automatically increase their speed by 15% when they approach the marked target.]

Usage restrictions: None

[Introduction: A tracking technique created by a mysterious hunter]

Cheng Zhuo stared at the "Source Force Mimicry Vision" on the card, his eyes instantly lighting up.

He had just talked to Xia Chan about the issue of installing cybernetic eyes, and it was unclear whether he was afraid or something else.

She was unwilling to gouge out her own eyeballs.

This card and Xia Chan's petrifying gaze are not a perfect match, but with this mimicry vision, at least she doesn't have to rely entirely on Xia Mo as her eyes anymore.

This can be considered a way to indirectly solve the problem of blindness.

Another title is Abyss Breath.

The front of the card features the phantom of a giant beast curled up in a dark purple abyss, and holding it in your hand gives you a strange feeling of being stared at.

【Breathing Meditation Card - Abyss Breath】

[Quality: Epic - Purple]

[Meditation Technique: Deterrence]

[Effect: When the breathing technique is activated, it can borrow the pressure from the abyss to disrupt the target's control over their source energy, causing them to fall into a state of chaos.]

Usage restrictions: None

[Description: A meditation technique inherited from ancient beast spirit priests, allowing hunters to gain a psychological advantage in confrontations with strange beasts.]

This is also a decent support skill, and it's quite suitable for Xia Mo.

The meditation skills of both cards are only average for an epic-tier card.

But Cheng Zhuo still intended to let them use it first.

After all, breathing meditation cards aren't something you use for life; if you find something better in the future, you can just replace it.

He won't be short of money anymore, so he doesn't have to worry about not being able to afford it.

I just put the cards away.

Cheng Zhuo suddenly heard some sounds of someone getting up in the bedroom, followed by the soft sound of bare feet walking on the floor.

Xia Mo, wrapped in a beige blanket, came out of the bedroom.

She tiptoed, her long, silvery-white hair hanging messily over her shoulders, carrying a hint of languor from just waking up, and walked to Cheng Zhuo's side with her long, fair, and shapely legs.

"Did I disturb you?" Cheng Zhuo asked softly.

Xia Mo shook her head.

She bent her knees slightly and sat in Cheng Zhuo's lap, rubbing against Cheng Zhuo's chin like a kitten.

Cheng Zhuo could clearly smell the fragrance in her hair, mixed with a faint body scent, and the lingering blush on her skin, spreading from her cheeks to the half of her skin exposed outside the blanket.

She possessed the unique tenderness and charm of a young girl experiencing her first sexual encounter.

She seemed to be more dependent on herself.

Cheng Zhuo thought to himself and pulled the girl closer to his chest.

Fingertips accidentally brushed against the blanket, and beneath the silky fabric lay the girl's warm skin.

The delicate touch was like a hook, making his throat dry. His greedy hand couldn't resist and silently slipped into the blanket.

"Um…"

Xia Mo let out a soft moan, her voice still slightly limp from just waking up.

It seemed as if it had sensed some kind of change.

She raised her head slightly, her watery eyes meeting Cheng Zhuo's with a hint of suspicion and anticipation.

It seems to be asking:

Are you thinking about it again...?