Infinite: Starting from Infiltrating Other Spaces

Li Xia walked forward, and pale blue ripples swept over her from head to toe.

The person sitting to the side watching the screen suddenly looked a little strange and scratched their head.

"What's wrong?" the other man asked, his grip on the gun tightening slightly.

"It's alright, there's no pollution..."

Why are you so nervous if there's no pollution?

He tapped his companion on the head, then called to his men, "Alright, open the door."

The heavy explosion-proof door slid slowly to both sides, and the noisy atmosphere inside and much fresher air immediately rushed out.

Li Xia nodded and stepped inside.

Only after the gate closed again did the guard lean over and ask the man, "What did you see that made you pause?"

The gatekeeper in charge of the testing rubbed his head and hissed, "There is no contamination, but this... this body reading is above the limit, directly exceeding the maximum value."

How is that possible...?

"Exceeding the maximum value?" Doesn't that mean he's much stronger than a titled hunter?

The squad leader peeked out and said, "Alright, the machine is probably broken."

There shouldn't be anything to worry about on this road. Didn't a monster riot happen recently?

All the monsters, including some high-level monsters that had been hiding for a long time, have inexplicably run away, and it's very quiet here now.

He patted his subordinate on the shoulder: "Call the technical department to come and fix it. It's almost time for your shift to end."

Ugh, all I want to do right now is go back and have a Rum Bomb, then lie down and relax.

"Yes!"

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Looking at the settlement before him, Li Xia could only say that it perfectly matched his expectations and guesses about settlements.

Various pieces of sheet metal and salvaged items were piled up into square shapes.

These oversized shacks are filled with all sorts of things: salvaged parts, vegetables and fruits of very ordinary quality.

There are also some poorly made bionic mechanical bodies, weapons, and so on.

There's even a wasteland-style bar built entirely from scrap building materials.

The neon lights hanging at the entrance were flashing, making it look very lively.

"It's not 'Big Bird Spinning Around' after all!"

Awoo shook his head in disappointment.

Li Xia couldn't help but laugh; this bar's name wasn't much better than "Big Bird Spinning Around."

The bar's name... if translated, is roughly equivalent to "posing provocatively".

The person Canglan asked him to find was the owner of this bar.

Li Xia walked towards the bar, where a burly man was standing in front of the door.

His gaze fell only on the Level 5 Hunter Badge on Li Xia's chest before he nodded in acknowledgment and then pushed open the bar door.

The raging music, mixed with the smells of tobacco and alcohol, and a wave of heat hit us, making it smell rather foul.

It was already evening, and the bar was quite crowded; or perhaps this was the only entertainment available to people in the wasteland.

Colorful light bulbs shone downwards, casting mesmerizing spots of light, while the wine pool was filled with people in bizarre costumes, swaying their bodies wildly.

A string of rude laughter and drunken mutterings pierced Li Xia's ears.

He frowned, walked inside, and glanced around the noisy place.

A waiter dressed in extremely revealing clothes came over, wanting to lead them to a booth, but Li Xia waved him away.

My gaze fell on the back of the edge of the dance floor, where there was a small door, and two people were guarding it.

His aura was sharp and powerful, indicating that he was quite strong.

That should be it. He pulled over the peeker, Awoo, and headed straight for the small door.

The two guards' eyes fell on him, and they took a step forward:

"This is a private area; entry is prohibited."

Li Xia flipped his hand, and a shiny badge popped out.

The burly man reached out and grabbed the badge, examined it closely, and his pupils contracted.

This badge was given to him by Azure, and it is also a token of the Hunter's Guild Master.

He glanced at Li Xia, then examined the badge closely. After confirming its authenticity, he turned and opened the door, revealing a dark entrance: "Please."

Li Xia stepped inside. It was a deep and secluded passageway, but after he passed through it, the view suddenly opened up before him.

The sound of flowing water rose up, and in this cave-like place, a small waterfall cascaded down and poured into the stream.

A winding stream runs through the entire cave, and a delicate courtyard lies behind the stream.

Surrounded by the flowing water, the meticulously maintained garden is filled with beautiful flowers, and the overhead lights are exceptionally soft, as if simulating sunlight.

"You really know how to enjoy life..." Awoo pouted.

Although the water looks clear, for a dragon that loves water, it has probably been circulating for who knows how long, and it is dirty and has a faint stench.

However, from another perspective, having such a dwelling in the wasteland is definitely quite a luxury.

Li Xia walked forward. The surrounding grass was probably artificial grass, interspersed with a few real wildflowers. The whole cave looked like it had been carefully arranged.

A small wooden bridge spans a man-made stream.

As I stepped across the wooden bridge, the creaking sound and splashing water felt cool and refreshing on my skin.

Li Xia bypassed the exquisite stone table and swing outside, looked at the half-open wooden door, thought for a moment, and then pushed it open.

Amidst the grating scraping sound, a somewhat languid voice rang out: "A guest has arrived?"

Just by listening to the voice, one can imagine that the owner of the voice must be a graceful and beautiful woman.

Li Xia took a few steps forward and saw a figure swaying down the stairs from the second floor.

"May I ask which distinguished guest has arrived..."

She held a pipe in her hand, a hint of drowsiness in her eyes.

However, she stopped halfway through her sentence, looking at Li Xia below with some astonishment.

Then a charming smile appeared on her face.

"Wow... when did the Hunter's Guild get such a handsome hunter? Hey buddy, what's your name?"

Li Xia stared intently at the charming woman whose figure, though clad in a long dress, still revealed her graceful curves.

Taking two steps closer, he asked with great interest, "Although you concealed it very well..."

The woman's alluring smile suddenly froze on her face.

"...But I'm curious to know, what were you angry about the moment you saw me?"

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The woman's surprise quickly turned into a fawning smile as she looked Li Xia up and down.

Suddenly, she burst into laughter:

"Young man, it seems you understand women's minds very well~~Too bad you guessed wrong, that wasn't anger."

She inserted the long, thin pipe into her plump, purple-painted lips, and with a swift exhale, a series of smoke rings shot out.

Then, amidst the swirling smoke, the woman chuckled softly again:

"This emotion is called—craving... and liking—"

The world before her eyes seemed to darken, and an overwhelming force gripped her throat.

She was horrified; the incredible power made all her defenses seem like paper.

The moment her throat was gripped, sparks and light began to crackle and flash across many parts of her graceful body.

That was a little life-saving gadget she kept on her person, in case she was controlled or found in a disadvantageous situation.

It can be triggered simply by controlling the muscles to vibrate at a unique frequency, or by the movement of the hands or feet.

She carried at least a dozen different kinds of props with her.

But once all these things were triggered, whether it was the smoky smoke, the lightning bolts, the sudden bursts of flame, or the poison needles and bullets, they were all like a gentle breeze across a hillside in front of that man.

She lifted the hand gripping her neck upwards, and she was lifted off the ground.

Her feet, clad in high heels, kicked hard, and soon the black high heels were kicked off, revealing a pair of delicate, white feet with exceptionally beautiful arches, which she stretched and kicked with all her might.

Li Xia recalled the information Cang Lan had told him about the Iris Flower settlement, especially the female boss, whom he had talked about for almost ten minutes.

Julia Mason, the de facto head of the Iris Village, is the owner of the "Serious" bar.

She has been in charge of the Iris Village for nearly ten years, and no one knows her origins.

According to the legends of the people in the settlement, many years ago, a woman wrapped in a robe crossed over a dangerous horde of monsters and arrived in this then-undeveloped settlement.

Someone took her in because of her beauty, but she soon died in an accident.

But this little incident did not diminish Julia's charm in the slightest.

And so, these deaths continued to occur one after another, until no one dared to lay a finger on her anymore.

Her influence grew rapidly until she gained control of the small community.

Julia spent ten years transforming the Iris Village into what it is today, making it a distinctive village renowned among hunters.

The wine and beautiful women, all posing and gesturing, and if you could also catch a glimpse of the legendary, stunningly beautiful proprietress, that would be an experience you could brag about back home.

Countless hunters were in love with Julia, and this woman danced gracefully amidst these admirers with ease.

As a result, her influence grew, and the resources she could mobilize increased.

So large that even the Hunter's Guild designated this place as the primary supply point for hunters before their long journeys, where they would exchange and recycle the supplies they received.

Black market traders don't acquire their goods in shelters, but rather in the wilderness, which effectively avoids interference from regulators and companies.

Thus, the Iris Village became the largest black market trading center.

Julia tried desperately to pry open the hands clamping her neck, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't reach Li Xia's arm.

It was as if an invisible barrier was blocking her touch.

Julia looked at the man who had lifted her into the air; his face was exceptionally cold, and the surrounding vision quickly darkened due to lack of blood and oxygen.

The hand gripping her wrist loosened slightly, and she gasped for breath, craving fresh air.

Li Xia stared at her coldly, certain that the emotions she felt the moment she saw him were pure and unadulterated.

That was anger, and even if the other party hid it well, it was useless.

Previously, he couldn't distinguish or feel it, but after he understood "using anger as a catalyst, wood transforming into fire," his perception of anger became exceptionally clear.

But why would the other person be angry when they see me?

Not surprise, not joy, not doubt, not fear...

Is it just... anger?