Chapter 3

Shen Jiangxing was convinced that he had encountered a mysterious wall.

No matter where he drove, including returning along the same route he came, the surroundings were still covered in the same snow, and he had no idea where he was going.

However, he didn't think he was circling around in the same place because he didn't see Li Jue outside the car window.

The little cub that he had thrown onto the streets in the harsh winter.

Li Jue was so small and wearing so little that he would quickly become hypothermic and pass out, and it would be impossible for him to walk out of the abandoned construction site alone;

There was no sign of anyone else nearby except his car, and the little thing didn't look like it had been picked up by someone else.

Therefore, Shen Jiangxing was certain that they had definitely left that area.

But where am I now?

A strange sound of wind like a ghost crying blew outside the window. Chen Jiangxing shuddered with fear and quickly closed the window.

However, the sound not only did not disappear, but became more and more intense, as if it was demanding his life.

...It can't be...

Shen Jiangxing thought of something bad and quickly started the car.

No matter where the front is, just drive forward.

The snow, which had been relatively mild, began to fall heavier, and coupled with the howling wind, there were signs of a blizzard.

His fuel tank is running out, and if he doesn't find the right direction, there will be real problems.

The more anxious you are, the more likely problems are to arise.

The car got stuck somewhere and wouldn't move at all, then it stopped moving completely.

Shen Jiangxing pounded the steering wheel and quickly took out his cell phone - there was no signal at all.

While cursing, he couldn't help but wonder whether he should stay in the car and wait for the blizzard to pass, or be discovered, or get out and seek help?

The car won't start anymore, and the remaining heat from the air conditioner will soon dissipate. Staying here is like being trapped in an iron box.

After much deliberation, Shen Jiangxing finally got out of the car—as if something outside the car was calling him.

The man wrapped his thick coat tightly and got out of the car, grabbing his cell phone.

Normally, without human intervention, such heavy snow would cover all roads and cover the entire world with a white velvet blanket.

Strangely, Shen Jiangxing clearly saw a road in front of him, straight and clear.

There is only one road in the vast universe.

Reason told him that he shouldn't go over there.

However, he seemed to be bewitched, and he could not even feel the wind and snow, and he resolutely set out on that road.

When he came to his senses again, Shen Jiangxing found that he was no longer in the snow, but was trapped in a dazzling white light.

Besides him, there were several other people with different expressions.

They glanced at the bewildered Shen Jiangxing, not intending to lower their voices at all:

"Newcomer, right?"

"A new guy again. I hate new people the most."

"You'll start crying and screaming again soon. It's annoying."

"Someone of you explain it to him."

"I'm not going."

"Whoever wants to go can go."

Shen Jiangxing found that their behavior was very strange and xenophobic.

As a descendant of the Shen family, even from a side branch, he had never been treated so coldly.

He cleared his throat and said, "Hello everyone, I am Shen Jiangxing."

I deliberately put emphasis on the word "沉".

The Shen family is a prominent family in the city. It is no exaggeration to say that the several industries under Mr. Shen’s name control the economic lifeline of the entire city.

If most people heard his last name was Chen, they would at least give him some respect.

But when these people heard this, they raised their eyelids and ignored him completely.

General Shen was furious, but he still had to follow the Shen family's motto of being polite. He patiently asked again politely: "Excuse me, where is this place? I just got off the car..."

The man with the eyebrow piercing gave a cheeky smile: "Why are you asking so many questions? You're going to die soon anyway."

Shen Jiangxing was choked by him and almost couldn't breathe.

He looked the man up and down, convinced that he was no match for him, and had to swallow his anger.

He was looking for someone who was relatively easy to talk to among the group and saw a pretty, quiet girl who looked like a student.

Just as I was about to start a conversation, I felt a slight dull sensation on my shoes.

He looked down and saw a small furry creature the size of a palm biting his shoelaces.

Although it is small, it has a lot of hair.

As if noticing the Twolegs' gaze, the little thing raised its head and said in a delicate voice, "Meow?"

...a cat.

Chen Jiangxing recognized this kind of cat. His fourth cousin who always went against his family had one.

The breed seems to be called... something like long-haired golden shaded.

But the cat in front of me is much smaller than the one at my fourth cousin's house, and its fur is also very light in color. If you don't look closely, you will find it is a white cat.

The kitten has a pair of round eyes.

Like the long and soft hair, it is a very light golden color, like sweet cream.

Maybe it was a ghost knocking on the door because it had done something evil, or maybe it was just that their colors were similar. In any case, Shen Jiangxing looked at the kitten and suddenly thought of the child he had thrown away.

The child's hair and eye color were also this light gold, almost like snow under the sun.

Shen Jiangxing took a step back, and his shoelaces shook, attracting the kitten's attention even more.

The little guy seemed to have found his prey. He arched his body and twisted his little butt—he suddenly bounced himself out and accurately fell on Shen Jiangxing's shoe again.

It persistently tried to grab Shen Jiangxing's shoelaces, and the man, who was already in a bad mood, kicked the little thing away impatiently.

The kitten was caught off guard and fell backwards to the ground, kicking its little paws like a little turtle that couldn't turn over.

The student-like girl came over, picked up the kitten and looked at Shen Jiangxing with dissatisfaction: "Why are you so rough with it?"

The tone of this questioning was completely different from that of the good-tempered little girl she was supposed to be.

The corner of Shen Jiangxing's mouth twitched: "I don't like cats."

The girl glanced at him sharply: "We don't like you either."

Shen Jiangxing: "..."

He subconsciously glanced at the other people - they seemed to have known the girl for a long time - and at this moment, everyone was glaring at him.

Shen Jiangxing subconsciously took a step back.

What did he do?

It's just kicking a cat, but it leads to killing him——

Shen Jiangxing suddenly fell silent.

The girl walked back to her companions, placed the kitten in her arms, and gently rubbed its back with one hand to try to relax it, muttering, "Poor little thing, how did you get chosen?"

The man with the eyebrow stud also extended his index finger and pointed at the golden cat's head. "It seems that they didn't catch animals before, but there's been a lot of chaos recently..."

They are all veteran players of Infinite Space, having fought through countless dungeons and possessing rich experience.

Because of this, he was also keenly aware of the recent turmoil in Infinite Space.

In the past, the NPCs in each dungeon, whether small bosses or big bosses, seemed to attack at will, but in fact there were patterns to follow, or in other words, there was a purpose.

But since when, all their actions have become chaotic and irrational, like a group of wild beasts that can only attack blindly.

Even if the player steps on the correct clue, he will become a target of attack. In some mystery-revealing dungeons, even after finding the correct answer, he still cannot leave the dungeon alive.

Players call it "the Great Chaos".

No one knows exactly what happened, and no one knows when it will end.

Let alone challenging any difficult perfection, it is already difficult to survive the dungeon now.

What a mess, when will it end?

In the white light, a huge, constantly jumping and changing number appeared.

Countdown.

Ten, nine, eight...

The cat Xiao Lijue, who was lying obediently in the girl's arms, was still looking at the man who was alone over there.

Momo noticed it and asked curiously: [Little Pear Baby, do you know this person? ]

The kitten tilted its head and thought for a moment, then said, "Meow."

I don’t know him.

Like every new system, Li Jue will quickly forget the memories of his past life - whether that past life was as a human or something else.

Only the most precious and unforgettable memories in your heart will remain.

For the young Li Jue who has not experienced much, that is his father and Ling Xi.

He had forgotten that he was stuffed into a car and thrown into the snow by this man and died. He just felt that he looked a little familiar.

Just a little bit.

Momo was just surprised that such a young cub was chosen to become the system, and almost forgot that only dying people would be qualified.

In other words, Xiao Lijue, who was only three years old and should have been pampered by his family, was already dying.

Momo cannot read the host's memories of the previous life and does not know what happened to Li Jue.

No matter what, Momo feels more sorry for its little friend.

I really hope the bosses can show some mercy to the kids QAQ

Momo thought carefully for a long time about what to call this new little host.

It always called its previous hosts by name, or had a fixed code like it.

But Li Jue is just so-so cute.

Sometimes I want to call him baby, and sometimes I want to call him cub.

No matter what you shout, the little cub will respond with a soft and adorable smile that will melt your heart.

Momo came up with a brilliant answer: combine them and call him Baby!

【Baby, do you know what you are now? 】

"Meow."

Cat.

【Then do you know why you turned into a kitten? 】

"Me?"

Why?

[Bosses are quite alert. Only by transforming into the species corresponding to the sub-world will they not feel repulsed when you enter. This will help you to carry out your work.]

"Meow, meow!"

Work, work!

(So, what exactly does 'work' mean? The cub was confused.)

[Baby, can you understand their conversation now? ]

"Meow!"

Sure!

[That's good, that's good. Baby, you're about to begin your first quest. The boss of this world is... well, a dragon. His name is Phinks, a very rare golden dragon.]

[As a child, Phinx witnessed his mother being killed by humans, and thus developed a deep hatred for humans. As an adult, he would occasionally enter human territory and slaughter them wantonly.]

The player's task is to survive his brutal actions and infiltrate Finks's base to obtain a precious sapphire from his collection.

[Baby, your mission is to find Finks and tell him to leave the gem! In! The! Dragon! Cave! You can't take it anywhere else, and you can't swallow it. That's against the rules!]

【Baby, remember this? 】

The little kitten raised its head and said, "Meow, meow, meow?"

What does he look like?

Momo said awkwardly, "The bosses' appearances change slightly with each raid refresh, which is beyond my authority. But, baby, you're the little system responsible for this, so you'll recognize Finks when you see him. There's a special connection between you two."

"Mimi~"

Got it!

Li Jue nudged the girl's hand with his pink little nose, hoping that she would tickle him again.

It felt so comfortable to scratch my chin just now!

The girl seemed to have experience in raising cats. She knew how to rub the kitten to make it most comfortable, and her technique was extremely skilled.

Her movements were gentle, but her expression was solemn.

In fact, except for the little kitten snuggling in the arms of the two-legged creature and acting coquettishly, every two-legged creature present had its own worries.

Especially Shen Jiangxing, who is still not sure where he is.

The countdown that appeared out of nowhere was enough to prove that he was no longer in the world where he had firmly believed in atheism for decades.

This is a completely different place that has nothing to do with science.

It is filled with evil spirits, dangers are lurking on every side, and the shadow of death is hanging everywhere.

However, Shen Jiangxing still had a little confidence: at least he would not be the first to die.

No matter what, there will always be that kitten who looks like it’s only one month old at the bottom, right?