Chapter 31: Foresight Ability, News of the Calamity
Su Ning had also heard about the situation at the Third Shelter.
That incident hadn’t happened long ago. The Third Shelter was the first completed base in Daxia, but shortly after the arrival of the dungeons, an unprecedented riot broke out.
The descent of the dungeons granted many people unknown innate powers, which caused some players to become arrogant and lawless.
Some refused to remain beneath others and attempted to seize power, igniting chaos within the Third Shelter.
Most of them were individuals with special abilities. The riot spread rapidly, nearly causing the entire Third Shelter to fall into the hands of the rebels.
Unexpectedly, the arrival of a single person completely changed the situation.
This person, by themselves, subdued all participants in the riot.
Jiang Nana said with admiration, “I really wish I could see what this hero who saved the Third Shelter looks like! He must be super handsome, right?” As she spoke, she sank into a daydream of a hero rescuing a damsel.
Su Ning: …
Just as Jiang Nana had predicted, not long after, the Sixth Shelter officially opened, allowing nearby survivors to enter and take refuge.
However, the interior of the shelter was strictly divided and hierarchical.
The Ordinary, Advanced, and Staff zones corresponded to different identities and social statuses.
The Ordinary Zone was for all refugees entering the shelter. Although space was limited, it at least provided basic personal safety.
In contrast, the Advanced Zone was far more comfortable, but the conditions to enter were extremely strict — requiring large contributions of materials.
For example, Jiang Nana’s friend, Kou Dingshan’s family, gained early access to the Advanced Zone thanks to their wealth and vast resources.
Their lifestyle was almost unchanged from before the apocalypse, even enjoying luxuries like water for bathing.
These details were revealed to Su Ning after her relationship with Jiang Nana mysteriously improved.
At first, Su Ning was puzzled by the change, but later realized it was because Jiang Nana wanted her help testing food for any special substances or poisons. Though a bit surprised, Su Ning didn’t refuse.
Their relationship shifted from initial hostility to an open and friendly one.
Well, mostly it was Jiang Nana doing the talking while Su Ning listened.
With the Sixth Shelter now open, various problems followed one after another.
Though there was no riot, chaos still emerged.
“What? Missing women? When did this start? How many are missing already?!”
Liu Jianjun was shocked upon hearing the news.
His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at his subordinates, his voice trembling slightly.
The subordinates looked at each other, unsure how to respond.
After a moment, one of them gathered the courage to say,
“Before the shelter opened, there were indeed many missing persons cases, not limited to just women. Since they occurred in nearby towns and were scattered, they didn’t attract much attention. As you know, people die every day now, and such incidents have become so common that we didn’t treat them as urgent.”
Liu Jianjun slammed the table in anger, roaring:
“I don’t want your excuses! Just tell me — how many women have gone missing? Why is this happening? Don’t tell me you have no leads?!”
His eyes were full of fury and disappointment.
Zhang Xing lowered his head, avoiding Liu Jianjun’s gaze.
He took a deep breath and slowly said,
“According to the current information, a significant number of women have gone missing, but we still need to verify the exact number. As for the cause, we’re investigating, but no concrete leads have surfaced yet.”
Suppressing his anger, Liu Jianjun tried to stay composed.
He sighed deeply and said firmly, “The Sixth Shelter has just opened — it’s bound to face all sorts of problems. But I have only one demand: no deaths are allowed inside this shelter. No matter the cost, the people’s safety must be ensured. Launch a full investigation immediately — leave no clue unchecked!”
Zhang Xing and the others responded in unison, “Yes, sir!”
They immediately sprang into action and began a full-scale investigation.
Meanwhile, Liu Jianjun sat silently in his office, contemplating his next move.
He knew this incident was a huge challenge. Mishandling it could threaten the stability of the entire shelter.
Su Ning returned to her staff dormitory.
Her living quarters were located in the Staff Zone, unlike the general refugee housing — ordinary people couldn’t enter this area.
However, she didn’t notice a pair of jealous eyes watching her as she entered.
Back in her room, a wave of cool air instantly revitalized her.
“Thermo Flower is truly amazing!”
Looking at the fully bloomed Thermo Flower, Su Ning’s eyes sparkled.
She lay on her bed, with a delicious Meaty Chicken Nugget dish on her right.
One bite — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Su Ning felt like she’d entered a food paradise. Her taste buds were completely conquered by the dish.
“The Moko people weren’t lying — Meaty Chicken really is a rare delicacy.”
Even with the simplest cooking method, Su Ning managed to bring out its full flavor. In comparison, Meaty Chicken eggs were rather plain — even unpleasant.
“Sigh, am I starting to dislike Meaty Chicken eggs now?”
She lay on her bed, checking the system’s communication channel.
Since there were no entertainment options and only a few people had electronic devices, many used the system’s built-in channel like a phone.
She began scrolling.
Much of the latest info came from this channel.
[Rumor!] If a player achieves a certain accomplishment in the dungeon world, the system will reward them with a special title!
[Title? Your ‘rumor’ — are you talking about the guy in the “Evil Spirit Descent” instance who seduced a female ghost to survive, and got the “Spirit Tamer” title because of it?]
[No way — for real? That’s insane. Spirit Tamer sounds powerful.]
[Has any other player received a title from the system yet?]
[Another piece of news — the high-temperature disaster is about to end.]
[Seriously? It’s finally over?]
[Let me finish — the extreme heat will fade soon. A player with the foresight ability predicted this. But they also foresaw that after the heat ends, the next disaster won’t be peace — it’ll be an extreme cold wave. The entire Earth will be covered in frost. I suggest everyone start stockpiling cold-resistance gear in the next few dungeon games.]
Su Ning read the messages.
She wasn’t surprised by the title news — she herself had a title, even though she got it from a treasure chest.
But it made her realize that titles could also be earned through completing achievements in the game, not just through luck.
What truly shocked her was the foresight message:
“Foresight? Extreme cold is coming?”
That stunned her.
A player with foresight — such a powerful ability — left Su Ning in awe. She wondered if that player could foresee the end of all disasters.
Of course, Su Ning wasn’t the only one who saw this news.
Thanks to her Thermo Flower, she wasn’t worried about the temperature change. But that didn’t mean she wouldn’t prepare.
(End of Chapter)
