Monster Hunter, start with a wife!

The charred corpse of the Crimson Shadow gradually curled up in the raging fire. Cheng Zhuo stared at the fire and repeatedly used the system to investigate.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he confirmed that the system notification indicated a corpse.

He was putting away Chi Ying's belongings when he heard soft footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw Huo Ming carrying a pile of packages and cards, trembling as he approached.

"Brother Cheng, this is for you..."

Cheng Zhuo was somewhat taken aback. "So fast?"

He didn't even notice when this guy started licking the bag.

"Hey, hehe."

Huo Ming scratched his head sheepishly:

"My primary skill is resource gathering, which is why high-ranking bosses always like to bring me along as their attendant."

"He has this ability too..."

Cheng Zhuo was slightly taken aback. He glanced down at the pile of odds and ends Cheng Zhuo had brought, the best being blue cards. He then waved his hand dismissively.

"Here you go, consider it a wedding gift for you two."

"what?"

Huo Ming froze on the spot, his hands holding the package trembling. "This...this all adds up to at least a million city-state coins! You've already saved my life...Huo Ming really can't accept this!"

"Stop being so wishy-washy, just invite me for drinks when you come to town next time."

Cheng Zhuo waved his hand and urged:

"Take it quickly. This area has been rather unsettled lately. You should head back to town and prepare for your wedding."

"Okay, thanks, Brother Cheng, but..."

Huo Ming stopped being coy, knowing that Cheng Zhuo wouldn't care about such things, but looking at the charred remains of Chi Ying, he couldn't help but say solemnly:

"Brother Cheng, this Crimson Shadow is a captain in the Hunting Ruins Army, a high rank! If this gets discovered, it could be very troublesome. But he's clearly colluding with the Skeleton Hunters and indiscriminately killing innocent people. I can go to the city-state to testify and help you clear your name!"

"No."

Cheng Zhuo shook his head, his gaze darkening:

"Have you forgotten who arranged for us to be sent here? He's just a low-level thug. Our superiors are probably Colonel Liang Ye, or even the deputy director. Do you think your testimony will be of any use?"

Huo Ming wasn't stupid either. With just a few words from Cheng Zhuo, he recalled the confusion that had arisen when everyone was divided into groups to board the bus.

He nodded and held up his watch, saying:

"Let's exchange contact information. Although I, Huo Ming, am just a nobody, I still have some connections in this town. I have a good relationship with many high-ranking elders. If you run into trouble because of this, I'll help you get some help. We people of Redstone Town can't let outsiders bully us."

Looking at his serious expression, Cheng Zhuo felt a warmth in her heart. Wilderness hunters weren't all the vicious criminals that people said they were.

"Okay, I'll contact you again if anything comes up."

Cheng Zhuo nodded in agreement.

After watching Huo Ming leave, he put all the corpses and vehicles, including Chi Ying's aircraft, into his spatial storage.

After confirming that nothing had been missed, the battlefield RV was then deployed.

Set your destination.

Activate autopilot mode.

He must pick up Ruan Qinghe and the other two women as soon as possible and get them away from this place of trouble.

Crimson Shadow's attempt to silence them confirms that the Hunting Ruins Army and the Skeleton Hunters were indeed colluding.

Perhaps because he was doing dirty work, Akakage's watch was offline when he died, and it did not record the fight between the two.

But Cheng Zhuo knew that his killing of Chi Ying could not withstand close scrutiny.

As for Akakage saying that the deputy director was looking for him.

It's probably true, and the reason isn't hard to guess—it's definitely related to the awakening of the cicada.

That deputy director, who's all cloaked in 'greatness, glory, and righteousness,' will probably bring up grand pronouncements like 'city-state community' to persuade him to bring Xia Chan back to Star Iron City and protect it.

After all, although the contractor's activity range is not affected by the lighthouse, the lighthouse missions and lighthouse rewards still need to be claimed at the contracted lighthouse.

Especially in the Abyss Hunt, the accumulated Lighthouse Enhancements can only be used for Contract Lighthouses.

Star Iron City certainly won't let a high-potential rookie slip away.

But with Cheng Zhuo's current abilities, he absolutely does not want to become anyone's tool.

Taking advantage of the RV's autonomous driving mode, Cheng Zhuo pulled a card that glowed with purple light from his pocket—

This is the only high-level card found on Akakage. It's strange that this guy only carries one weapon card for self-defense.

【Crimson Sleeve Arrow - Weapon Card】

[Quality: Epic - Purple]

[Effect: Can release telekinetic hidden arrows. The number of hidden arrows that can be released is linked to mental energy, with a total quantity of 1000.]

[Usage Restriction: Tier 1 and above]

[Description: Miniature arrows created from a certain spiritual core, moving at will and unstoppable]

"Linked to mental strength..."

A hint of surprise flashed in Cheng Zhuo's eyes.

His necromantic origins already emphasize enhancing his spiritual attributes, making this card a perfect tool for sneak attacks.

It seems that the Crimson Shadow is a source that leans towards the mental aspect.

Logically speaking, since Akakage only used weapon cards, he should still have his trump card, his original technique, unused.

If he unleashes all his ultimate moves right from the start, even if Cheng Zhuo activates King mode, he'll be lucky to escape with his life.

"Underestimating the enemy is indeed a major taboo."

Cheng Zhuo secretly became aware of this.

Even a fierce tiger will exert all its strength when hunting a rabbit.

No matter when facing the enemy, we must never let our guard down.

He put away the scarlet hidden arrow.

Cheng Zhuo then turned his gaze to the boundary stones in the system space.

【Boundary Stone - Forest of Death】

[Quality: One Star]

[Description: The cornerstone of the world's barrier in the 'Forest of Death,' possessing powerful rule-based forces]

[Note: Refining requires 100 Harmony Points. Successful refining will allow you to replicate this realm and rebuild the 'Forest of Death' gate. The master can enter the 'Forest of Death' realm anytime, anywhere for hunting. Replicate?]

"Holy crap!"

Upon seeing the boundary stone's indication, Cheng Zhuo cried out in surprise.

He quickly clicked on the detailed introduction about the Imitation Ruins Realm in the prompt, and he had to admit that the system's power was truly amazing.

The reconstructed "Forest of Death" is exactly the same as the previous Forest of Death Ruins. He can still absorb source energy and improve his realm by hunting in it.

Even the source core can be exploded.

Cheng Zhuo glanced at the number of boundary stones in the space; there were a total of one hundred and thirty-two.

Perhaps because H0173 is a parallel multidimensional boundary, most of the boundary stones are duplicates, so there is no need to use resonance values ​​to replicate them all.

In terms of categories, there are 6 zero-star items, 11 one-star items, 5 two-star items, and 2 three-star items.

The excess boundary stones of the same realm can also be refined into a second realm gate.

This made Cheng Zhuo's eyes light up.

If he places boundary stones in different locations, does that mean he can teleport across distances within the Ruins Realm?

To test the validity of the idea.

Cheng Zhuo immediately consumed two hundred Harmony Points to refine two Boundary Stones from the Forest of Death.

He placed one in the control area at the front of the car and the other in the bedroom at the rear.

A thought crossed my mind.

Both gates opened simultaneously.

Cheng Zhuo immediately stepped through the gate at the front of the car.

The familiar, sticky, fishy smell wafted over, and he had indeed arrived at the "Forest of Death." Even the contents of the Ruins Realm's revelation were exactly the same!

Cheng Zhuo turned around and reached out to retrieve the boundary stone on the front of the car.

As he expected, the gate did not disappear!

He immediately walked back to the carriage through the gate and, sure enough, successfully arrived at the bedroom at the back of the carriage.

Become!

Cheng Zhuo was overjoyed.

He had just been worried about how he could get the three women out if the Wolf Pack base had been taken over by the Hunting Ruins Army.

With this boundary gate that can transcend physical distance, who can possibly trap him?