Chapter 122: Threats, and Thoughts of Leaving
Su Ning stood at the door of her dorm, staring at the aggressive group gathered there with clearly hostile intent.
She let out a sigh and turned her gaze first toward the man standing at the front—Captain Zhang Xing—and asked calmly:
“Captain Zhang, why have you come to block me in like this?”
However, before Zhang Xing could reply, a thin man from the other team stepped forward and interrupted impatiently:
“Hmph! Miss Su Ning, do you really not know what you’ve done?”
His voice was sharp and piercing, full of provocation.
Su Ning frowned and turned her attention to the unfamiliar man.
[Player: Li Hengyuan]
Talent: Mantis Legs – Grants exceptional leaping power.
Skill: Flying Kick
Su Ning didn’t recognize him, but from what he said, it was obvious these people were here because of her.
“Oh? What have I done that justifies you all surrounding my door? I truly don’t know.”
Su Ning thought of the Fu siblings who had been teleported out of the dungeon with her.
This result—she had expected.
Fu Qingge had mentioned Xi Chunyan’s identity, but Su Ning hadn’t cared. If she were afraid of such things, she wouldn’t have taken action in the first place.
What surprised her was that the Xi family acted so quickly. Not only had the Second Shelter made a move, but even her own—the Sixth Shelter—seemed to be siding against her.
That… was somewhat disheartening.
She turned to Zhang Xing again.
“I can understand them being here, but you, Captain Zhang… why?”
Although she had only lived in the Sixth Shelter for a few months, Su Ning had grown somewhat attached to it. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have helped them so much.
But now, it was clear—she had been abandoned.
She didn’t understand the upper-level games of power, but there was undoubtedly some kind of benefit exchange behind this. Otherwise, the Second Shelter wouldn’t have moved so quickly inside Sixth Shelter territory.
The thought made Su Ning feel betrayed. Her mood dipped slightly.
Then, she laughed at herself.
“I really overestimated my own worth. Who am I, really? Why would the Sixth Shelter go to such lengths to protect someone like me?”
In this world, as long as the price was right—anything could be traded.
Zhang Xing didn’t know what to say.
After working with Su Ning a few times, he knew she wasn’t someone reckless. She was cautious and calculating—not the type to harm others without cause.
“Su Ning… I don’t want to resort to force. So it’s best if you—”
Before he could finish, Li Hengyuan cut in again:
“Tsk tsk, if Su Ning resists, we won’t need to trouble Captain Zhang. We can handle her ourselves.”
The tense standoff began drawing onlookers.
“What the heck did Su Ning do? Why is she being surrounded like this by Captain Zhang and these other people? Just look at the folks beside him—they’re no joke.”
“Not just that—look at the guns those guys are carrying. She must’ve done something terrible.”
“Tch, Su Ning always kept to herself. Never thought she was this kind of person…”
Just then, Zhang Li walked out and overheard the chatter.
She turned to look at Su Ning—who remained unaffected by the gossip. Her expression was blank, with an air of detachment.
Su Ning sneered after hearing Li Hengyuan’s taunt:
“Are you seriously planning to attack me inside the shelter?”
She looked toward Zhang Xing and Li Hengyuan again.
Not giving them a chance to speak, she continued:
“Things have already gotten to this point—no explanation from me will change anything.”
Her voice turned icy, “Captain Zhang, you should know my ability is toxic control.”
Li Hengyuan scoffed, “What? Gonna threaten us with poison? We already knew about your ability—you think we came unprepared?”
He waved someone forward.
Su Ning turned to look at the woman who stepped out of Li Hengyuan’s team.
[Player: Wang Qian]
Talent: Universal Remedy – Can craft a variety of potions, including healing and antidote potions.
Skill: Potion Crafting
Seeing her talent, Su Ning raised an eyebrow. This player’s gift was remarkable.
With that kind of ability, why would she stay under someone else’s thumb?
She could make a fortune just selling healing potions at the system store.
Su Ning didn’t know what Wang Qian was thinking, but she was only mildly surprised by the antidote ability.
Li Hengyuan said smugly:
“Wang Qian is our team’s healer. Her ability can completely neutralize your poison.”
Wang Qian looked at Su Ning with conceit.
They’d crossed paths before—during the Ninth Shelter rescue mission.
Wang Qian had joined the rescue team and had been expected to shine. But when she couldn’t neutralize the Rat King’s poison, all the credit had gone to Su Ning instead.
She had held a grudge ever since.
Now, the roles were reversed—and she was here to take Su Ning down.
Li Hengyuan grinned confidently:
“So I advise you to surrender quietly. Don’t resist needlessly.”
Su Ning rolled her eyes.
“You’ve misunderstood me. I wasn’t threatening to poison a few people—I meant the entire Sixth Shelter.”
She looked directly at Wang Qian.
“Can you cure everyone here all at once?”
Zhang Xing and Li Hengyuan were visibly shaken.
Li Hengyuan snapped, “Are you joking? Poison the whole shelter? You think you’re the Rat King?”
Even Zhang Xing started to wonder if Su Ning was just bluffing.
But then Su Ning smiled.
“Congratulations—you guessed right.”
Her expression turned cold as she looked at Zhang Xing, “My ability isn’t just about controlling poison. I can fuse poisons. Captain Zhang, do you know what my greatest gain was during the Ninth Shelter rescue?”
Zhang Xing’s face froze. Realization struck him like lightning.
“Su Ning… You’re joking, right?”
Su Ning simply smiled and stayed silent.
Li Hengyuan scoffed:
“She’s clearly bluffing. If she really had that kind of power, she’d already be ruling a shelter. She wouldn’t still be hiding out here. She’s trying to fool us so she can escape!”
Then he lunged to attack.
But Su Ning wasn’t about to let herself be taken down so easily.
Faced with this hostile lineup, she chose to fight back.
If the Sixth Shelter had chosen to abandon her, she had no reason to stay.
She had space, she had power—she didn’t need anyone else.
She could survive just fine on her own.
As Li Hengyuan moved to attack—Su Ning took a deep breath and blew out a cloud of gray mist at him.
One of the fused poisons she’d created using the Scavenger Toxin—the Rat King’s Viral Gray Fog.
The fog seemed alive, slithering like a snake as it lunged toward Li Hengyuan.
In a flash, it wrapped around him tightly.
Everyone was shocked.
Even Wang Qian, who had been so confident, was struck speechless.
Zhang Xing stood frozen in place, like he’d been hit by thunder.
“Viral Gray Fog!”
The name slammed into everyone’s minds like a hammer.
They all knew it—the Ninth Shelter had been destroyed by the Rat King and his swarms of rats.
But what caused the most casualties wasn’t the rats—it was the Rat King’s terrifying Viral Gray Fog.
Now, that same power had reappeared… and was in the hands of someone they had just declared an enemy.
This wasn’t just a threat to a few individuals—it was a threat to the entire Sixth Shelter.
Of course, Su Ning had no intention of hurting innocent people. This was just a warning.
But she had already made up her mind—She couldn’t stay in the Sixth Shelter any longer.
Leaving preparations underway. No need for the higher-ups to worry.
