Chapter 174: Weapon Dungeon, a Reincarnator?
Everyone enjoyed the meal immensely.
“It’s been so long since I’ve eaten this well. This Snowfur Beast meat is incredibly tender and flavorful—truly a delicacy,” Kou Dinghe smacked his lips, clearly still craving more.
Jiang Nana was also hit with a strong wave of appetite. “If only we had chili peppers… Just imagining spicy grilled meat is enough to make my mouth water.” Perhaps it was the power of good food that made everyone let their guard down for the moment. The group, no longer on edge, began chatting freely.
“This is the price of leaving Shelter No. 6… I really don’t know what that place will become in the future,” Kou’s father said with a worried expression. They had once believed that by donating their wealth, they could establish a foothold in Shelter No. 6 and live peacefully through the apocalypse. Who could’ve predicted things would take such a turn?
Kou’s mother sighed deeply. “All the crops we planted in Shelter No. 6—none of it could be brought with us. Damn this apocalypse… When will it ever end?”
“Mom, Dad, don’t worry. With big brother and me around, our family will definitely get through this safely and happily,” Kou Dinghe said, trying to reassure them.
“You’re still just a kid yourself, and you’re saying you’ll take care of us? I’d be satisfied if you could just stop causing trouble.”
Scolded by his father, Kou Dinghe looked displeased, but didn’t dare talk back.
Seeing his younger brother like this, Kou Dingshan chuckled. He turned to their parents.
“Don’t worry about the journey to Shelter No. 5. With my father-in-law’s help, our housing has already been arranged.”
Jiang Nana echoed, “Yeah, with my dad’s intel, we don’t have much to worry about.”
Hearing this, Su Ning glanced at Jiang Nana. Her father was like a mystery—unpredictable and resourceful. His ability to gather information was truly impressive.
“I wonder when the next survival dungeon will show up. It’s been more than two months now,” Zhang Li suddenly said. “I didn’t think much of it before, but now that it’s been so long, not entering a dungeon feels… weird.”
“Yeah, even though the dungeons are dangerous, they often give great rewards. I got this retractable whip from one—it’s super useful.”
As she spoke, Jiang Nana pulled out her whip like a magician and showed it off.
Su Ning had witnessed Jiang Nana use it in battle earlier—it was like a living creature in her hands. The whip extended and retracted at will, moving like a serpent or a dragon breaking free. Combined with her weight-control ability and the whip’s heavy strikes, it was devastating in both offense and defense. An incredibly powerful weapon.
Once the topic of gear came up, everyone grew excited. It was like opening a floodgate.
Even Wang Chang, who had been silent the whole time, couldn’t resist chiming in.
“Have you heard? The leader of Shelter No. 5 apparently controls a dungeon. He can enter it at will. And this dungeon is basically a massive arsenal, filled with all kinds of powerful weapons. That’s why Shelter No. 5 has grown so rapidly—it’s thriving.”
“For real?! He controls a dungeon?” Jiang Nana was stunned, her jaw practically hitting the floor. Kou Dingshan’s eyes widened too.
Wang Chang continued, “The reason I know this is because I entered that dungeon with the leader of Shelter No. 5 during a previous run.”
The mention of the dungeon caught Kou Dinghe off guard. He quickly put down the still-steaming roasted meat.
“What? The Shelter No. 5 leader didn’t give up his player status? He even gained control over a dungeon?!”
Wang Chang then pulled out his Cursed Warhammer. “This weapon I’m using came from that dungeon. It’s a special kind of place—full of weapons with unique effects!”
Everyone’s eyes locked onto the warhammer.
After all, they had seen Wang Chang’s power in the earlier battle. His heavy hammer strikes were unstoppable. Even the Snowfur Beast had howled in agony after being struck by his smaller hammer.
“Seriously? So the Shelter No. 5 leader can just get any strong weapon he wants?” Kou Dinghe said enviously. He was desperate to grow stronger and hungered for anything that could boost his power.
In the beginning, Kou Dinghe had treated the survival dungeons like a game.
Since they were “players,” he assumed it would be like leveling up and fighting monsters. As long as he gained levels, his strength would grow.
But after actually surviving a few dungeons, that illusion was shattered.
Reality was far harsher. Survival wasn’t guaranteed.
Still, he didn’t give up. He grew stronger step by step. Though quick success was impossible, he kept striving—seeking chances, weapons, and skills to empower himself.
Hearing Kou Dinghe’s naïve comment, Wang Chang simply smiled.
“It’s not as simple as you think. Yes, the leader can enter that dungeon, but it comes at a price. What kind of price, I don’t know. But it’s true that Shelter No. 5 now has a ton of unique weapons because of that dungeon.”
Su Ning listened to Wang Chang with great interest. She was especially curious about what kind of dungeon it was.
At first, she thought the Shelter No. 5 leader might have something like her own item—the key to the Hell of Corpses, which allowed her to access a locked dungeon world at will.
But hearing that entering the dungeon required a price, she realized: his method must be different from her key.
“I could really use a reliable weapon myself. Once we get to Shelter No. 5, I’ll have to check it out,” Kou Dinghe said excitedly.
The group discussed the topic for a while longer.
As night grew late, they eventually succumbed to fatigue and went to rest.
The next morning, they continued their journey.
But on the road, they unexpectedly encountered a group of people who had also evacuated from Shelter No. 6.
Thanks to Youyou, the creature accompanying Su Ning, whose perception was extremely sharp, they were the first to notice the disturbance ahead.
Kou Dingshan also used his Clairvoyance ability to quickly spot the approaching group.
“Stay alert. If we run into any desperate types, we need to be ready,” he warned.
As the group drew near, they realized: the newcomers were numerous—at least four or five times their size.
Kou Dingshan’s wariness grew.
Su Ning immediately activated her Scavenger’s Eye to assess their data.
And then—she saw a familiar girl among them.
To her surprise, it was her former classmate.
But when she checked the girl’s talents, Su Ning’s jaw dropped in shock.
She could barely believe what she was seeing.
The usually calm Su Ning even blurted out a rare curse.
“Damn! Is this talent for real?!”
[Player: Zheng Yaxian]
Talents:
Peerless Beauty – Charm blooms like endless spring flowers. Can make members of the opposite sex fall hopelessly in love and become easily manipulated.
Reincarnator – Like a phoenix rising from the ashes. The user has been granted a second chance at life. (Already Used)
Psychic Blade – Crafts weapons using pure spiritual power.
Skills:
Charm – Like a gentle spring breeze. Enhances personal charisma and lowers others’ defenses.
Temptation – Like a blooming rose. Increases attraction from the opposite sex and raises affection levels.
Psychic Sword – A blade formed by concentrated mental energy. Razor-sharp and deadly.
Psychic Whip – A whip made of spirit energy. Incredibly powerful.
Psychic Shield – A spiritual energy shield. Incredibly durable and defensive.
