Chapter 47: The Queen Man-Eating Flower, Named Huahua
Su Ning looked at the rows of cardboard boxes before her, wondering what kind of supplies they contained.
Upon opening them, she discovered they were filled with toilet paper!
Though a little surprised, Su Ning wasn’t disappointed—she knew that in current circumstances, even paper was a scarce commodity.
Looking at the various brands of toilet paper, she thought to herself that these would last her several lifetimes.
So, she stored away the containers filled with toilet paper.
Then, Su Ning opened two more containers.
One was filled with blankets, and the other with bandages.
Su Ning picked up a soft blanket, gently stroked its surface, and savored the softness. She even wanted to curl up in it and fall asleep right there.
She activated Scavenger’s Eye.
[Cotton Blanket]: As the name suggests, this looks like a very warm blanket. Wearing it can effectively ward off the cold.
Seeing these blankets, Su Ning thought that if extreme cold arrived, these would count as winter supplies. But she didn’t think she’d be able to just walk around wrapped in a blanket. She still needed to look for other winter clothing.
The bandages were also an important find.
Although she had a self-healing ability, and could recover from injuries, she couldn’t do without these items either.
The only problem was—the quantity was excessive.
“I can list some of them in the Survival Mall with a low price. Although I can’t save the whole world, I can at least help others within my capacity.”
However, Su Ning didn’t put them on sale immediately. She still needed to set purchasing conditions.
She was wary of people taking advantage of her goodwill—hoarding everything she listed. That would make her original intentions someone else’s selfish gain.
So Su Ning stopped opening more containers, realizing her scavenger backpack was almost full. She needed to leave some slots for emergencies and decided not to unpack more boxes.
Outside, zombies howled in the dark night.
Wrapped in a blanket, Su Ning checked the communication channel she hadn’t visited in a long while.
She noticed people discussing “bulletstorm zombies.”
“Hmm?”
That caught Su Ning’s attention.
[Player A]: “The zombies in this instance must be cheating, right? I ran into a particularly special zombie—not only was it carrying a Gatling gun, but it also had what seemed like infinite ammo! I won’t describe the scene—just imagine a god-slaying monster! I tried to ambush it, but the zombie noticed me. I’m certain it looked me in the eye. That zombie has consciousness!”
[Player B]: “Has this player gone crazy from fear? Conscious zombies? What kind of international joke is this? Even if they’re special, the most I’ve seen are screamer types that summon hordes—female zombies, at that.”
[Player C]: “Actually, I think if a player turns into a zombie, they might retain their awakened abilities!”
[Player D]: “I think we should form a group and survive this instance together. We’ve gathered quite a few players. If you’re interested, join us. Helping each other is our best bet to survive this.”
[Player E]: “Easier said than done.”
[Player F]: “Now’s not the time to argue. Surviving is what matters!”
The group discussed fiercely, but most were puzzled and doubtful about the idea of “conscious zombies.”
They thought it was complete nonsense.
However, when someone mentioned that zombie players might retain their awakened powers, the chat fell silent.
Realizing this possibility, people began to worry about whether they could survive the next five days.
Faced with such harsh conditions, some suggested everyone should unite to fight through the instance together.
After all, in this kind of environment, individual power was limited. If they could pool together, support one another, and collaborate, there might be a slim chance at survival.
But the next issue was how to distribute resources.
Some said this wasn’t the time to be selfish—but in reality, that’s much easier said than done.
It was going to be difficult.
Still, people hoped to work together to overcome the challenges.
After all, only by surviving could they hope to escape this terrifying place.
Su Ning read their discussion—from talk about special zombies to how to survive this instance.
Survival was the top priority now.
Su Ning closed her eyes.
[Corpse Hell] – Day 3!
Su Ning watched the attack scene of the Digging Zombie. Its single-target damage was even more powerful than the Bulletstorm Zombie.
“With a power like that, why is it still acting like someone’s underling?”
Looking at the corpse on the ground with a hole punched through its chest, Su Ning sighed.
“Yet another day of envying others’ attack abilities…”
Of course, hers wasn’t weak either.
The Digging Zombie and Bulletstorm Zombie began killing zombies together, helping Su Ning complete her quests.
Meanwhile, Su Ning didn’t stay too far from the two zombies and kept searching nearby buildings for useful supplies.
At that moment, Su Ning was in a down jacket store, stuffing winter coats into her backpack, when she noticed something unusual in her scavenger backpack.
The slot that previously held the Awakened Man-Eating Flower was acting up.
She immediately released the flower—and was startled.
After three days of awakening, the flower’s appearance had transformed drastically.
From a giant, grotesque man-eating plant, it had evolved into something even more fearsome. New buds had sprouted around its roots, as though more flowers were about to bloom. They surrounded a massive central flower bud, giving it the appearance of a queen.
Su Ning was amazed by the sight.
“Why does it look less like a plant and more like a monster after awakening?”
She scanned it with Scavenger’s Eye.
The evolved data appeared before her:
[Queen Man-Eating Flower]: A mutated evolution of the Corrosive Man-Eating Flower after devouring a Starfruit. It has extremely strong digestion and devouring abilities. The Starfruit has given it consciousness, turning it into a new species.
[Ability]: Nutrient Condensation – Can turn devoured materials into growth fruits. The fruit’s effect varies depending on what was consumed.
The creature, now terrifying to look at, was nuzzling against Su Ning like a puppy. She didn’t know what to say. She could feel the flower’s affection and dependence, which surprised and touched her.
“Okay, okay, I get it.”
Su Ning gently patted the flower’s head, trying to comfort it.
She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt the Queen Man-Eating Flower was extremely happy at that moment.
“Since you have consciousness now, you deserve a name.”
Su Ning looked at the flower before her.
After all, it was no longer just a plant—it was a lifeform with self-awareness.
“Hmm… From now on, I’ll call you Huahua!”
Although the name was simple, it was warm and affectionate.
However, the Queen Man-Eating Flower didn’t seem too satisfied. Its petals trembled slightly, as if expressing disapproval.
“What? You don’t like it? Well, your opinion doesn’t count!”
Huahua: …
(End of Chapter)
