Pre-Collapse Civilization, My Wife is a Snake Oh

"Hmph, you haven't seen the stronger parts of me yet, Doctor."

Ling Xi gave a mysterious smile, because... his reward had arrived: Infinite, Snake Seal!

Once he collected three cores, he'd add time to extend the duration, reduce cooldowns, then add damage, stack it for ten years until Finality, and then...

Ten years is about three hundred million seconds, and with a 35% increase in all damage per second, three hundred million seconds would be...

Around a hundred million times the damage. At that point, Herrschers, Finality, right? I'm just saying, I want to kill everyone here, or be killed by everyone!

Of course, that's just wishful thinking. After all, stacking [Infinite] requires support and puppets. I don't know the mechanism of snakes in the real world yet, and...

I've only obtained one [Infinite] imprint so far. To truly achieve infinite snake-playing, I need at least three basics, one core, and... three enhancements. The core is unlocked by the three basics, so...

Besides the one I have now, I need at least five more [Infinite]s!

It's a shame I don't know the specific method to obtain imprints yet. I'll have to ask Sirin later!

Mobius "..."

Of course, Mobius didn't know what Ling Xi was thinking. As for Ling Xi saying he had stronger parts...

Mobius just wanted to scoff...

"Ling Xi, let's go back."

Because she had spoken her heart to Ling Xi and confirmed their new relationship, Mobius was in a great mood. At the same time... she was a little hungry!

"Huh? We're going back already?"

Hearing Mobius wanted to go back, Ling Xi felt a bit regretful. Tonight... it was such a good opportunity. Even if he couldn't completely win over the Doctor, getting closer was still good.

Too bad it was interrupted. Speaking of which, what organization did the Doctor just mention? Poisoned Pupae, right? I'll grind your ashes to dust sooner or later!

"Beep..."

Just then, a horn sounded. Mobius sat in the driver's seat and shouted, "If you don't get in soon, I'll make you walk back!"

"Coming, Doctor!"

Ling Xi stopped thinking and quickly got into the car. After all, walking back from here would probably mean the sun would be up.

Chapter 61: This Wife Seems a Little Not Smart...

[Side Quest Complete: Reward obtained, [Infinite] Imprint Draw Chance * 1!]

After getting into the car, the familiar notification sound immediately appeared in Ling Xi's mind.

For Ling Xi, imprints were a completely new mechanism. After all, for the past two months, Sirin had only given him supply card missions, and the only power system was Stigmata. And now...

[Infinite] Imprint!

But honestly, besides [Infinite], most other imprint effects were comparable to a five-star Stigmata, some even far surpassing them!

As for [Infinite], at least in the Elysian Realm, it was basically useless before it matured...

Although he didn't know the mechanism of imprints in the real world yet, it was a brand new power system, so it should bring him some improvement. Moreover, even if it was useless, it was better than nothing. And...

This was his Doctor's destined imprint. As long as he stayed by the Doctor's side, he wouldn't have to worry about triggering the task to obtain the [Infinite] imprint?

Ling Xi glanced at the system inventory. There was an imprint card. He wouldn't know what imprint it was until he used it. However... according to the settings in the Elysian Realm, the first three should be basic imprints. Only when three imprints of the same type were collected could the core imprint be unlocked!

After taking a look, Ling Xi shifted his attention back to reality. After all, the Doctor was by his side now. He shouldn't tell the Doctor about his cheat, at least... not yet!

The two drove back to the city together, found a restaurant for dinner, and then Mobius dropped Ling Xi off downstairs at his apartment...

"Ling Xi!"

After the car stopped, Mobius smiled at Ling Xi and said, "I'll just take you here."

"Doctor, it's so late now, why don't you rest here?"

Ling Xi glanced at the time. It was already 11 PM, and Mobius had been driving for an hour before that. She must be very tired.

"Oh..."

Mobius's lips curved into a sly smile, and she deliberately asked, "What, impatient?"

"Pfft..."

Ling Xi almost spat out a mouthful of blood and said exasperatedly, "No, I was just worried you were too tired, Doctor. And it's not like you haven't stayed at my place before."

"Just kidding. Although I have stayed here before, but..."

Mobius couldn't help but laugh. "I don't remember it clearly at the time, but now that I think about it, I still want to thank you. You saved me again tonight."

"Protecting the Doctor is my responsibility."

Ling Xi also smiled. Saving Mobius back then was purely for a mission and because he saw injustice. Now, saving Mobius was his responsibility, and even more so, his duty.

"Responsibility, huh..."

Mobius smiled faintly. "In the future, you might have more responsibilities. Are you ready?"

"Uh... to be honest, no."

Ling Xi scratched his head, but he still answered truthfully. Ready... ready for what? Because I know that just two hours ago, I never thought I'd have anything happen with Mobius, and now...

It was just a casual outing with the Doctor to clear her head, but suddenly I gained a wife.

"Heh, you can't be unprepared, after all..."

Mobius leaned her body slightly, pressing directly against Ling Xi's chest. She looked down at him from above, a grin spreading across her lips. "I came with a winning determination, and I also really like the little guy. So... you understand what I mean, right? Ling... Xi!"

"Uh..."

Faced with such a forceful Mobius, Ling Xi had considered resisting, but...

Sorry, she was just too big!

The surface area of a planet colliding with him, this feeling...

"Mmmph..."

Then, Mobius proactively pressed her lips against his. Her mood tonight was... truly joyful, and she was very happy because...

The harvest was truly immense.

His only confidant, his absolute support, and... the Doctor's personal expert?

And, the other half that she herself was missing!

In short, Mobius felt that her mood had never been better. In the past, while she wouldn't say she disdained human love, she only saw it as a genetic instinct. But now, it seemed... alright, it was delicious!

It seemed that before liking someone, and after liking someone, one's thoughts would change drastically.

Besides, she was human too, so... cough cough, it wasn't shameful to follow instinct, yes, confirmed!

A moment later, the exchange of mucosal cells between the two finally ended. Mobius smiled faintly at Ling Xi and said, "Alright, I should get going. You should rest early too!"

"Doctor, why don't you... go back tomorrow?"

Looking at Mobius, Ling Xi felt a pang of longing, but more so worry. The Doctor had had a drink earlier.

Even though it was just beer, her tolerance was truly terrible, so Ling Xi was a bit concerned, especially since she had to drive back.

"Let's not."

Mobius shook her head and smiled, "I still have a few experiments to finish, so I have to get them done tonight. But you don't need to worry, I'll have time in a few days, and you can come over then."

"No... Doctor, that's not what I meant..."

Ling Xi quickly tried to explain, after all, he really didn't want to be a love-struck fool tonight!

"Mhm, mhm, I believe you..."

Mobius just smiled at Ling Xi, then pushed herself up from his chest with one hand, fastened her seatbelt again, and said with a smile, "Alright, you should go back. Remember to come to the lab early tomorrow."

"Doctor, are you... really okay? Do you want me to give you a ride?"

Seeing that Mobius didn't seem to believe him at all, Ling Xi couldn't be bothered to explain further. If there was a misunderstanding, let it be. Anyway, she would eventually become his wife, and he could get revenge then. But Ling Xi was genuinely a bit worried about Mobius now, considering she had been drinking, even if it was just beer!

"No need, can one can of beer really get me drunk?"

Mobius pouted, looking at Ling Xi with an unhappy expression. "Hmph, in short, you should hurry back. It's not like I can't find my way home!"

"Sigh... alright, then drive carefully, Doctor."

Seeing that Mobius seemed a little annoyed, Ling Xi didn't dare to persuade her further. Besides, Mobius was right. Even the person with the worst alcohol tolerance wouldn't get drunk from just one can of beer, so...

It should be fine for Mobius to drive home.

"Okay, bye-bye..."

Mobius waved with a smile and then stomped on the accelerator, speeding off...

"Bang woosh..."

Then, a roadside trash can flew into the air...

Ling Xi: "..."

He suddenly felt like his wife wasn't that smart...

Ah, whatever. She was a Doctor, after all. Even if she was a bit like that when drunk, it should be fine... right?

"Let's go back and check the effect of Infinite..."

After Mobius left, Ling Xi turned and planned to go home. He was already... eager to see the effect of the [Infinite] imprint.

Chapter 62: Infinite, Imprint of Contract!

[Infinite Imprint: Upon use, randomly obtain one Infinite Imprint. The first three times are guaranteed to be basic imprints!]

After returning home, Ling Xi looked at the card in his hand and decisively chose to use it.

[Obtained Imprint, Fangs V]

[Fangs V: Infinite Basic Imprint. You can choose a target to contract with. Upon successful contract, your permanent all-damage will be increased by 10%. When the target dies, the corresponding bonus abilities from the contract will also disappear. Current maximum contract slots (1/1)]

[Contract can only be initiated when the target's favorability towards the holder reaches 90 or above. The contract requires mutual consent to proceed. Once the contract is successful, it cannot be canceled! (Activate more imprints to unlock more subsequent abilities)]

Ling Xi: "..." Favorability? Contract?

Are you sure this is an imprint system and not a summon system?

However, it didn't seem like it would be very useful. Contracting with one person only increased damage by 10%. When he first transmigrated, the 5.0 version Stigmata, a set of mainstream output Stigmata, would generally start at 200% increase. So, this 10% damage was indeed not very impressive.

But this also seemed to fit the setting of [Infinite] in the Elysian Realm: very weak in the early stages, invincible once formed. Although he didn't know if it was truly invincible after forming, the setting of being very weak in the early stages seemed to be true...

He estimated that he should be able to contract more targets later, and the abilities unlocked after contracting would also increase. After all, the gameplay of [Infinite] was to assist Valkyries and puppets, and these settings didn't exist in the real world, so...

It became a contract setting.

Well, it wasn't too bad. Although 10% damage wasn't much, for his current stage, it was basically equivalent to 10% final damage. After all, Aslaug increased fire damage, and Tesla increased lightning damage, so...

It was a multiplicative bonus with the 10% all-damage increase from Fangs V, so it wouldn't be diluted at all!

However, there was still a problem: who should he contract with?

First, they needed to be willing, and second, they needed 90 affection. The first requirement wasn't difficult, but 90 affection... basically, only those closest to him could reach it. This seemed a bit tricky...

Moreover, there wasn't even a progress bar for this, so how would he know the affection level?

Forget it, he'd try asking the Doctor tomorrow. Maybe it would work.

Of course, it might not. After all, he had only known Mobius for about ten days. Even though their relationship had changed drastically, he wasn't really confident about reaching 90 affection.

He'd see tomorrow. If the contract succeeded, it would mean Mobius hadn't lied to him today and truly wanted to be with him. If it failed... although it wouldn't prove Mobius was lying, he could also keep some things to himself regarding her, because...

If he wanted to survive in the Pre-Collapse Civilization, he really needed to be a bit more cautious.

"Next, let's try the supply cards."

After finishing the imprints, Ling Xi decided to draw supply cards. The last time he drew cards was two months ago. He wondered if he could get anything good today.

And he happened to have ten cards right now, so... he'd go for a ten-pull!

"My turn, draw!"

Ling Xi drew ten supply cards, and then...

The familiar nine blues and one purple