Chapter 57: News About Kou Dingshan
It was clear that this recent dungeon experience had greatly helped Zhang Li grow.
Of course, who would willingly wish to mature overnight? That always implies paying a steep price.
Su Ning returned to the dormitory and had just packed up her things when she received a notice that she was to join a rescue mission.
The timing was urgent—shortly after receiving the notice, Su Ning departed immediately.
Jiang Nana came up beside her, looking helpless. “Ah, I hope this journey will be safe and without any accidents.”
Looking at Jiang Nana’s innocent face, Su Ning didn’t know what to say.
The two boarded a special vehicle. Due to the high temperatures, only specially designed vehicles could operate outdoors.
Over a hundred people from Shelter No. 6 were sent for the rescue.
Su Ning and Jiang Nana, as logistics personnel, were placed in the same vehicle.
Just as they were getting on, someone shouted, “Nana, wait for me!”
They turned and saw it was Jiang Nana’s friend, Kou Dingshan.
Jiang Nana looked surprised. “What are you doing here?”
Kou Dingshan scratched his head. “Of course I’m here to protect you!”
As he spoke, he boarded and sat down next to Jiang Nana.
Su Ning watched the two of them—such deep friendship made her feel emotional.
But not really. Su Ning could immediately see that Kou Dingshan had other intentions toward Jiang Nana.
The vehicle slowly started moving, and the team set off toward their destination.
At the same time, rescue teams from other shelters were also heading toward Shelter No. 9.
Kou Dingshan started chatting. “Life at the shelter is just too boring. So I thought I’d come check out Shelter No. 9. I’m really curious—what kind of Rat King could destroy an entire shelter?”
Su Ning and Jiang Nana exchanged a glance, both showing speechless expressions.
Everyone else was here because they had no choice. But you? You came just because you were curious? Really makes one speechless—do you think this is some kind of picnic?
Jiang Nana asked, confused, “Your parents let you come?”
Kou Dingshan nodded at Su Ning in greeting, and Su Ning quietly listened to their conversation.
Kou Dingshan sighed. “My mom didn’t want me to take the risk, but my dad fully supported my decision. He said I needed to grow up, and this rescue mission would be good training for me.”
Waving his hand, he said, “Anyway, forget that—did you guys see the latest news on the communication channel?”
Jiang Nana immediately asked, “What news?”
Kou Dingshan said with envy, “It’s about the planting space. This time, players from across Earth entered the [Corpse Hell] world. Now that they’re back, some are asking around to find out who got the planting space.”
“Killing a hundred thousand zombies? How could anyone possibly pull that off?” Jiang Nana didn’t believe it.
“Just because you can’t, doesn’t mean no one else can.”
Kou Dingshan, clearly well-informed, said, “On the communication channel, three players have already shown their planting space.”
Jiang Nana looked envious.
So did Kou Dingshan.
But Su Ning didn’t understand—why would anyone announce that they had a planting space? Was it confidence in their strength, or just simple bragging?
If the host of a planting space is killed, that space can be taken by others.
“A planting space… I really want one. Not only could I hide there in an emergency, but I could also grow whatever I wanted. I really can’t eat another bite of those bug cakes.” Jiang Nana sighed.
Speaking of bug cakes, after coordination among various shelters, they had become the most basic food item.
The appearance of Insect Mushrooms had led to the breeding of many edible insects.
Su Ning subconsciously touched her earlobe, where a pale earring stud rested.
When bug cakes were mentioned, Kou Dingshan chimed in, “Speaking of which, I actually found a treasure shop in the player marketplace.”
“Oh?” Jiang Nana became curious. She had browsed the online shops before and found some urgently needed personal items—but the price she paid made her never want to browse again.
As the two chatted, the vehicle began moving.
Kou Dingshan said, “I once bought a massive egg from a shop called [Doomsday Survival Department Store]. But after that one time, I never saw that kind of egg again. I think the player must’ve come across it by accident. I traded a lot of my collectibles for that egg—never thought someone would swap food for useless condiments.”
“Meaty egg? Was it good?” asked Jiang Nana.
“It was delicious—and huge! As big as an ostrich egg!”
“Wow, that amazing? Why does all the good stuff happen to you?” Jiang Nana said, annoyed.
Kou Dingshan scratched his head. “Maybe just lucky.”
Su Ning had been resting with her eyes closed, but when she heard them mention her shop, she opened her eyes and glanced at Kou Dingshan. She hadn’t expected him to be the player who’d exchanged a big egg for a box of condiments from her store.
Totally unexpected.
Kou Dingshan liked browsing the marketplace when he was bored, hoping to stumble on something good.
But most of the time, he just found useless junk. Bargains were rare.
One day, like usual, he entered the little shop [Doomsday Survival Department Store], just looking around—and was stunned by what he saw.
There were more than a dozen different items displayed in the shop. He couldn’t help exclaiming, “How did this person do it?”
Kou Dingshan’s outburst caught Jiang Nana’s attention.
She frowned. “What the hell are you shouting about?”
Kou Dingshan quickly explained, “Check out that shop called [Doomsday Survival Department Store]. It’s selling over ten different products—even salt!”
That got everyone’s attention. Their eyes widened with excitement.
Salt was essential for the human body and a rare commodity nowadays. Who would’ve thought someone was actually selling it in the marketplace?
Hearing his shout, others immediately logged in to check if it was real.
If it was, they’d buy it right away.
But disappointment came quickly—salt sold out fast.
Even though Su Ning had set purchase limits, the population of Daxia was huge.
News spread quickly.
Because the shop wasn’t just selling food.
Jiang Nana didn’t get any salt but managed to buy some useful toilet paper.
“How did that player bring so many supplies out of a dungeon? Do they have a space ability too?”
“Very likely. And not just that—I think this player is probably very powerful. Otherwise, how could they gather so many supplies? They must have more, or they wouldn’t be selling them.”
Su Ning glanced at her store. In just a few minutes, it had brought her considerable returns.
She had thought about listing rice, but decided against it. As the saying goes, a favor in rice becomes a grudge in sacks. Even offering a little salt was already drawing attention—no need to show off too much.
(End of Chapter)
