Chapter 65: The Queen, Zombie Parasite, Power Struggle?
Although Su Ning was excited, she also knew that she had to be extremely cautious if she wanted to check on the condition of the two little ones right now.
After all, there were many talented individuals here, and who knew if there were others with special perception abilities like Lu You?
If she accidentally revealed her secret, the consequences would be unimaginable.
So instead of directly opening the scavenger backpack, Su Ning chose a more careful approach—checking on the two little ones’ information directly through the inventory grid.
The first one to inspect was the newly awakened Emerald Bee.
Su Ning carefully examined the information on the Emerald Bee Queen, her heart full of anticipation.
As expected, the Emerald Bee had successfully evolved into the anticipated Queen Bee.
[Emerald Bee Queen]
Talents: Queen’s Command, Egg Laying, Electric Current Control
What surprised Su Ning was the astonishing transformation in the appearance of the evolved Emerald Bee Queen.
First, its body color had become even more vibrant, with a combination of cyan and yellow, while its limbs and torso had turned black.
The most significant change was in its lower half, which had grown large and bloated, covered in alternating yellow and black stripes, resembling a beehive.
This unusual appearance fascinated Su Ning, but she didn’t mind it—after all, strength was what truly mattered for a pet.
When Su Ning saw the Queen’s newly awakened talents, she was overjoyed.
She hadn’t expected the Emerald Bee Queen to awaken three talents!
What did this mean? It meant that it had limitless potential for future growth and could offer her even more support.
Su Ning herself had benefited from the Starfruit, but whether it was her, Hua Hua, or even Fu Qingge, they had all only received a single ability after consuming it.
Yet the Emerald Bee Queen had gained three at once—how could Su Ning not be thrilled?
Queen’s Command: The lower body can serve as a nest for her offspring and allows full control over the Emerald Bees to fight on her behalf.
Egg Laying: Capable of producing more Emerald Bees.
But what delighted Su Ning the most was the third talent: Electric Current Control.
This ability seemed to go beyond the usual capabilities of an Emerald Bee.
Su Ning couldn’t help but marvel: “Queen’s Command and Egg Laying seem like innate abilities of a bee queen, but Electric Current Control definitely feels like a special effect brought by the Starfruit.”
Regardless, these talents made the Queen incredibly powerful and met all of Su Ning’s expectations.
“Electric Current Control… Who would’ve thought an Emerald Bee could awaken such a power?”
Su Ning recalled the battle scene of Tang Yuanbin—his powerful electric attacks had left a deep impression.
Now, her Emerald Bee Queen possessed a similar ability.
Even if her bee’s electric attacks couldn’t reach Tang Yuanbin’s level of destruction, they were more than enough for Su Ning.
Overall, Su Ning was very satisfied with her Emerald Bee Queen.
It could not only control other bees but also had formidable combat abilities.
“Moreover, the Queen specializes not in solo combat, but swarm attacks.”
“I wonder if the baby bees she produces will also have electric abilities. If so, the battle scenes would be even more thrilling.”
Su Ning rolled around in her tent with excitement.
After calming down, she turned to check on the other newly awakened creature.
[Zombie Parasite]: An evolved form of a corpse worm.
Talent – Corpse Control: Can burrow into a corpse and control it, using all the abilities the corpse had in life.
Staring at the Zombie Parasite’s data, Su Ning widened her eyes.
“Controlling corpses—and being able to use the deceased’s original abilities?”
This was practically a fully upgraded necromancer.
It was an extremely powerful ability, though from the data, it seemed the Zombie Parasite could only control one corpse at a time.
Still, this was an overpowered talent.
Su Ning couldn’t even imagine—if a corpse as powerful as Tang Yuanbin’s was in front of her, and the Zombie Parasite took control—her sense of security would skyrocket.
Both newly awakened abilities left Su Ning elated, making her feel much safer in this dangerous apocalypse—and in the mysterious instance worlds that might appear in the future.
If someone dared to mess with her now, she had many ways to make them suffer.
“Since Hua Hua already has a name, the two of you can’t be left out either.”
Su Ning had a sudden flash of inspiration.
“You’ll be called the Emerald Bee Queen—Honghong (Redy).”
Honghong: ?? My whole body is yellow and cyan, what does that have to do with red? Why am I called Honghong?
“And you, Zombie Parasite. That name is way too scary. From now on, you’ll be called Jiangjiang. Doubling the syllables makes it sound cuter.”
Jiangjiang: …
Thus, her space gained two more powerful members.
Su Ning then smuggled the two into the planting space.
The Next Day
She thought the call to battle would be sounded. Since they had confirmed the underground mouse horde from Shelter 9 wasn’t carrying any unknown viruses, Su Ning believed the squad leaders would launch a joint attack immediately and execute the so-called Rat King on the spot.
However, another matter in the region postponed the Rat King’s extermination.
Large-scale riots broke out in unregistered safety zones nearby.
The nation had poured its full resources into establishing twelve shelters, each with a specific purpose.
For example, Shelter 6—where Su Ning was—had been designated from the start as the grain silo, focusing on agriculture and livestock. As a result, it housed many specialists like Yan Wentao who specialized in cultivation and breeding.
When Su Ning provided just one can of [Gigantic Fertilizer], the researchers at the shelter quickly developed soil suitable for farming.
As the only shelter currently capable of growing crops, Shelter 6 held vital importance. It was given a special status and regarded as a key component of the nation’s food security.
Before it was destroyed, Shelter 9 was known for its rich mineral resources.
The area contained many valuable ores essential to national industry and economic development.
The destruction of Shelter 9 also presented an opportunity for other factions.
Because the original Shelter 9 had been wiped out, a new one had to be built.
Several nearby private bases began eyeing Shelter 9’s control. Each wanted to become the official head of the new base—transforming from a private force into an official one with all the benefits.
This scramble for power led to intense competition. No side could reach an agreement, so the only solution became violence.
This struggle revealed not only the greed and ambition inherent in human nature, but also how, in extreme environments, the lure of power and interest can drive people mad.
Su Ning felt helpless in the face of it. She realized that no matter the circumstances, power would always awaken the deepest desires and impulses in people’s hearts.
She couldn’t help but sigh,
“No matter the situation, power will always drive people to madness.”
This wasn’t just commentary on the current chaos—it was a sharp insight into human nature.
(End of Chapter)
