Rebirth: Leading Families to Survive in the Apocalypse-Chapter 712: Deciding on the Next Day’s Task

Seeing that everyone present seemed to disapprove of her, Su Jin, who had originally intended to insist, lowered her gaze as if contemplating something.

"Xiao Jin, both big and small issues need to be resolved, and small ones can turn into big ones,"

Lu Hao suggested from the side.

Although he couldn’t understand everything, he could grasp the general meaning, and sure enough, Su Jin’s eyes brightened after hearing what Lu Hao said.

"Alright, let’s start with your suggestions,"

Su Jin replied.

The slightly older man from Country Y seemed very satisfied that Su Jin had followed his advice, his tone softened a lot as he began introducing himself.

It turned out he was an elder of the Nickle Family, named Russell, and it was he who sent Qiao to ask the Heart Talk Team to come here for the mission.

Having heard from Lu Hao about the family structures of Country Y, Su Jin knew that an elder held a position only second to the chieftain of the family, and at times, even higher in status than the chieftain.

Because a chieftain might lose his life in the struggle for power, but the elders without real power would not, so it was common for one elder to assist multiple chieftains.

But this Russell, he actually openly admitted that he was the one who sent Qiao to find them?

Seeing the questioning look on Su Jin’s face, Russell laughed, "I graduated from the same university as Mr. Chen, the Base Leader of N City’s mother, who is also considered my junior. On one of the occasions that I sent Qiao to visit N City Base, I heard about you all from there."

The mother of N City Base Leader Mr. Chen?

"Are you talking about Aunt Wen Xiaoling?"

Su Jin asked with some surprise, their impression of Wen Xiaoling was very good, and now looking at Russell again, she felt that he appeared all the more approachable.

"That’s right, the insect infestation in Country Y is severe. Do your best; otherwise, I won’t be able to explain to Miss Wen,"

Russell’s words in and of themselves conveyed a sense of concern, presumably also an admonition from Wen Xiaoling.

"We understand, Elder Russell, please rest assured, we will do our best,"

Having said that, Su Jin translated Russell’s words for her family.

The family hadn’t expected this to be a "new business" referred by Wen Xiaoling. It seemed that in order to earn Crystal Cores, it was necessary to take on even the smallest tasks, because they could potentially lead to larger ones.

"Qiao, since you brought them here, then you will also take them to the mission site tomorrow. Additionally, if there are any equipment needs, feel free to make requests,"

Russell added.

"Got it, Elder Russell,"

Qiao responded, bowing his head.

Chieftain Xius, who was cutting meat with a knife and fork, paused and said, "I will also send a few Fire Element Ability Users to follow and assist you."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Chieftain Xius, but since we have taken on the mission, we have the responsibility to complete it independently. Currently, we only need a guide from your country,"

Su Jin declined.

Fire Element Ability Users, huh? They had Lu Hao and Lu Guanhai, and with the Mysterious Fire Fan by their side, they really didn’t need any Fire Element Ability Users.

"I truly envy your confidence; you might be underestimating our Country Y’s Zombie Cockroaches,"

Lina scoffed coldly, disbelieving that this woman would dare to refuse Xius’s offer.

"Fine, if Miss Su truly believes it’s unnecessary, then let it be. Just make sure you complete tomorrow’s mission in Tawa City,"

Xius said, looking at Su Jin.

Qiao immediately looked at Xius. Tawa City?! That was a Dead City riddled with Zombie Cockroaches and zombies. Wasn’t it agreed upon to start with the nearest Ouk City first?

"Xius, I thought we were first going to Ouk City tomorrow,"

Qiao said.

"Qiao, remember, I am the chieftain of the Nickle Family,"

Xius said, his expression displeased.

Seeing Elder Russell still eating his main course in an unhurried manner, Qiao stopped pressing the issue. freёweɓnovel.com

"I understand, tomorrow I will lead the Heart Talk Team to Tawa City,"

Qiao answered.

Chieftain Xius snorted coldly and elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin before getting up and leaving the banquet first.

"Sorry about that, you don’t have to feel offended; Xius is just that kind of person,"

Qiao said to the family in the Huaxia language.

"No, not at all, we’re not that familiar with manners either, attending a banquet and not eating what’s offered would be awkward, it’s all even,"

Lin Cheng said, waving his hand dismissively.

It wasn’t that they looked down on the food, but they were truly not hungry. The dinner that Su Jin had brought out was too lavish, and they had been traveling all day, so they had unwittingly overeaten. Facing those big pieces of meat now, they really couldn’t eat any more.

"Dad, you’re implying that they are impolite,"

Lin Xiuyuan said with a mischievous grin.

"Shut your mouth, you little rascal,"

Lin Cheng reprimanded in a low voice.

Seeing that the Heart Talk Team truly didn’t seem to mind, Qiao continued to explain their mission for the next day.

Tawa City was originally a famous tourist city, and many foreign tourists would choose to stay in its hotels after coming to Country Y.

Near the hotels, there were several snack streets with local features, as well as commercial streets and places of entertainment like bars. It could be said that before the Apocalypse, it was a very lively place.

But now, that place had become a Dead City, devoid of all humans and livestock, not only because of the Zombies, but mainly due to the Zombie Cockroaches. Now, even Special Ability Users from the base who went outside to kill Zombies would specifically avoid Tawa City, for it was infested with Zombie Cockroaches, and nobody dared to set foot in it.

"Anyway, although it’s not a Cockroach Nest, it’s still extremely dangerous,"

Qiao said solemnly.

"Dead City?"

Lu Hao relaxed upon hearing these two words.

Su Jin’s Special Ability was most suitable for this kind of Dead City. If she used the Mutated Moss, there was no need to even enter the city.

"Hmm, and what about Ouk City you mentioned before? Are the two places close to each other?"

Su Jin asked.

"If you drive without encountering any Zombie hordes, you should be able to get there within an hour,"

Qiao replied.

"So it’s not a Dead City, there are people living inside?"

Lu Guanhai asked curiously. How could there still be people living in a place with Zombie Cockroaches?

"Yes, there are some local families of Survivors who didn’t want to leave and have been living there all along,"

Qiao sighed, noting that they had once tried to persuade those people to come to Country Y’s main base, but they seemed to disagree.

"I understand; if possible, we would like to visit both places tomorrow,"

Su Jin said.

"Miss Su, I heard that when you dealt with the Zombie Cockroaches in Bamboo Village, N City, it only took about an hour?"

Qiao wanted to confirm whether it was true.

"Yes,"

Su Jin recalled that time also included the period taken by the three Guides to confirm the situation, but she simply replied in the affirmative.

"The Zombie Cockroaches in Country Y are bigger than those in N City, and their exteriors are even tougher. You might not have such an easy time as you did in Bamboo Village,"

Qiao now wished he had some photos or videos of the Zombie Cockroaches, thinking that perhaps the Heart Talk Team would be less blindly confident after seeing those.