Chapter 62: The Captains, Tang Yuanbin
Were the rats controlled by the Rat King carrying an unknown virus? This question remained unanswered for now.
But one thing was certain: if such a virus did exist, it would be an even more serious disaster.
Fortunately, Qin Fan soon brought a piece of comforting news. “According to the information provided by Captain Fu Qingge, after careful observation, there are currently no signs of rat swarms in the area around Shelter No. 9.”
This gave everyone valuable time to respond to the crisis.
This was also the first time Fu Qingge had heard about the Rat King’s possible ability to carry an unknown virus, and he furrowed his brows deeply.
His primary task upon arrival was to resolve the food supply issue for the residents of Shelter No. 9.
“If the Rat King is carrying an unknown virus, then all the supplies in Shelter No. 9 would be compromised.”
Everyone fell silent. In such critical times, while life was precious, supplies were equally indispensable.
Qin Fan broke the silence. “So, right now, we still can’t be sure whether the rat swarm is carrying a virus. Moreover, every shelter’s storage areas have dedicated protective measures. For now, they should remain intact. There’s still time, but the situation may become more complex as time passes.”
After hearing Qin Fan’s words, someone couldn’t help but interrupt, “Verification? How do we verify that? Given the current situation, we don’t have labs or the time to test if the rats carry a virus.”
This person leaned lazily on his chair, his tone casual, as if he weren’t here to plan a mission but to discuss vacation plans.
Zhang Xing suddenly recalled the information Lu Jianjun had given him about the other captains who had come to assist.
Fu Qingge, the lead captain of Shelter No. 2, was extremely powerful. Thanks to his abilities, Shelter No. 2 had once overcome the effects of extreme heat.
And the man speaking was Tang Yuanbin, the captain of Shelter No. 3—also a force to be reckoned with.
In fact, it had been Tang Yuanbin who had quelled the previous riot in Shelter No. 3.
Before Zhang Xing set out, Lu Jianjun had specifically reminded him: “If you encounter Tang Yuanbin from Shelter No. 3, try to establish a good relationship with him.”
Everyone else now turned their eyes to Tang Yuanbin.
Under the attention of the crowd, Tang Yuanbin merely gave a slight smile. In the next second, a spark of electricity seemed to flash across his body, like he had been struck by static.
This current made him appear full of energy and vitality.
His muscles twitched slightly, as though he could unleash immense power at any moment.
The crowd couldn’t help but gasp in awe.
Tang Yuanbin’s powers were clearly related to electricity. Perhaps he could control currents, generate power, or absorb energy.
Such an ability would certainly grant a huge advantage in combat—his potential on the battlefield was clearly immense.
Zhang Xing narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking to himself, “As expected, Tang Yuanbin’s electromagnetic talent is truly extraordinary.”
Qin Fan slammed his palm on the table, drawing everyone’s attention.
His gaze was sharp as he swept across the room, lingering especially on Tang Yuanbin.
But Tang Yuanbin just chuckled and then retracted his energy.
Qin Fan continued, “As for how to verify whether the rat swarm is toxic, that depends on whether any of your teams have a member with special abilities.”
This made everyone fall into deep thought, each pondering whether their team had someone suited for this task.
Zhang Xing had been thinking about how to cooperate with Shelter No. 3, but upon hearing Qin Fan’s words, one figure immediately popped into his mind—Su Ning.
They had once been ambushed midway, and Zhang Xing had personally witnessed Su Ning’s combat skills. He knew well that her talent wasn’t limited to detecting poisons—she was a poison master herself.
Now, when it came to detecting toxins, Su Ning was the perfect fit.
So, when Qin Fan asked if any team had someone with such detection abilities, the first person Zhang Xing thought of was her.
Just when everyone else seemed at a loss, Zhang Xing suddenly stepped forward.
“If it’s just a matter of detecting whether these creatures carry toxins, our team happens to have someone with this ability. Her name is Su Ning, and her talent is poison-related.”
His voice wasn’t loud, but it was like a stone thrown into a still lake—immediately drawing everyone’s attention.
“Someone really has that kind of ability?” Tang Yuanbin said in surprise.
Qin Fan’s face lit up. “If that’s the case, then bring her here right away.” This was a timely lifesaver.
Su Ning had never expected that this rescue mission would require her personal involvement.
When she stepped into the tent, she instantly felt a dozen pairs of eyes focusing on her.
When Fu Qingge saw who it was, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes. He hadn’t expected the person to be Su Ning.
Though they’d only had a brief interaction in the [Breeding Farm] instance, Fu Qingge had been deeply impressed by her strength.
“So her name is Su Ning, huh?”
Su Ning also spotted Fu Qingge, equally surprised. She hadn’t expected him to be here—let alone as the leader of another shelter.
Qin Fan spoke, “Su Ning, right? Captain Zhang Xing said your ability lets you detect whether creatures carry toxins. Is that true?”
Su Ning nodded in response.
“Great. In that case, let’s head out right away. As long as the rats are non-toxic, we can take down the Rat King directly.”
Tang Yuanbin immediately stood up—his goal in coming here was to eliminate the massive threat of the Rat King.
Su Ning looked over at him, and at that moment, Tang Yuanbin’s profile appeared clearly in her mind.
[Player: Tang Yuanbin]
Talent: Electromagnetic Power – He’s an electric shock wielder!
Skills: Electromagnetic Cannon, Electric Shock!
Su Ning didn’t worry too much about how strong his powers were—she was already stunned just seeing the term “electromagnetic cannon.”
“Electromagnetic cannon? Are you serious?”
Though she quickly confirmed his identity—Tang Yuanbin, captain of Shelter No. 3, highly capable—Su Ning couldn’t help but study him a little more.
Knowing that this was the man who had suppressed the rebellion in Shelter No. 3, she felt even more respect for him.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll lead the way. After all, I scouted the route beforehand,” Fu Qingge suddenly spoke.
Su Ning’s gaze shifted back to him.
[Player: Fu Qingge]
Talents: 1) Breath of Frost, 2) Ice Sculpting – Can craft various ice forms!
Skill: Frozen Wind
Two talents. Su Ning thought the second must have been awakened using a Starfruit.
But she didn’t expect it to complement the first so well—both were ice-based.
“In that case, let’s follow Fu Qingge. He’s familiar with the area,” Qin Fan decided.
Everyone else nodded in agreement.
And so, Fu Qingge took the lead at the front of the team.
Su Ning followed behind, walking while thinking through the plan ahead.
(End of Chapter)
