Armored train in the apocalypse

Chapter 306 Talent Market
'Train conductor.'

Although this person had no identification on him.

But this name came to mind at the same time for everyone.

"It seems you have a deep misunderstanding about me."

Su Huan's lips almost touched his ears, but a cold, raptor-like light gleamed in his slightly lowered eyelids.

The bald man asked with a serious expression, "I wonder why the train conductor stopped us?"

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

When Su Huanyuan was at the river, he scoffed at him.

But when Su Huan surveyed Singapore and Malaysia right under his nose, his apprehension was greater than that of anyone else present.

Those within the group know their own situation. The Fuyuan convoy as a whole is weaker than the Xinma County convoy. Moreover, they are forcibly united and have many internal problems. Let alone sweeping through Xinma in half an hour, it might take them half a month to take it down.

Of the four, Fuyuan is the weakest!
He naturally lacked confidence in the face of the imposing train conductor.

"I heard the scavenger market opened today, but you all left as soon as I arrived. What's the meaning of that?"

A clear and melodious voice doesn't need to shout to carry throughout the entire venue; every word is like a branding iron pressed into everyone's eardrums.

The entire area was abuzz with energy, as if a pump was frantically drawing energy from it, converging on the figure crouching on the front of the car.

Although the evolved beings present could not directly perceive the direction of the general energy flow, they could sense a heavy sense of oppression enveloping the entire area, centered on Su Huan.

The four hyenas bared their teeth, stood back to back with their heads facing Su Huan, and occasionally retreated with their feet.

'Second order, definitely second order!'

Old Xie roared inwardly, for the hyena had only been in this state twice before.

The first time was when I encountered a second-tier evolved beast in the west, and the other time was when Black Kite killed it with its second-tier attack.

This is the third time.

Seeing the questioning look from his old partner, Lao Xie shook his head subtly.

Not only did he notice this situation, but the bald man also felt something was wrong. They had all come together, but so far only he had spoken, and Black Kite's convoy seemed to have vanished into thin air.

The bald man was furious. "The train conductor knows perfectly well that we were just carrying out preliminary cleanup operations in the base city. We didn't run away!"

"Didn't run away? That's good."

Su Huan's expression softened abruptly, and his smile became much more sincere, but his terrifying aura showed no sign of abating.

"As you all know, our armed train doesn't like fighting and killing, so we won't get involved in anything related to the base city. We're just here to use the market as an excuse to make a deal with you all."

Su Huan smiled.

According to Wen Biao's description, there are only two groups of people still alive in the entire Zhijin area: one is in Zhinan District, and the other is in the hands of various powerful forces.

He swept through Singapore and Malaysia, not only taking down Dean Zhou and others, but also squeezing out more than forty others from other forces, a number almost equal to that of Dean Zhou.

This result directly provided the train conductor with a new idea.

He needs to go to Zhijin himself to find the remaining batch of college talents, and he doesn't even know how many people are left.

But forces like Black Kite and Jinfeng are right in front of us.

So he stopped the convoy directly.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed several times.

Nobody listens to nonsense like "I don't like fighting and killing."

However, the armed trains did indeed engage in trading most of the time in Xinma County, basically accepting all comers. Even scavengers around them would go and do business with the trains.

But a hint of suspicion flashed in President Jin's eyes. What kind of transaction can't be done in the market?

Why do we have to stop people here?

He simply asked, "I wonder what kind of deal the train conductor is looking to make?"

A glint flashed in Su Huan's eyes. "I heard that you gathered a lot of teachers and students at the beginning of the apocalypse. As long as they are highly educated and skilled, we can take as many of them as you have on the Armed Train. There are various ways to trade, and we offer discounts for large quantities."

Although they spoke very politely, the leaders all felt as if they had been robbed.

"Our Black Star team doesn't have many instructors."

A young man in a leather jacket stood on the hood of the car and said coldly, with a fat man standing next to him who shared the same hatred. The brown leather jacket barely covered the fat man.

It was Li Xinlong and Pang Ke.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Rong's heart sank to the bottom inside the car.

The level of offense can vary greatly, depending on the train conductor's mood at the time.

But she only has this one relative, so of course she doesn't dare to gamble.

Just as I was about to rush out, I heard the train conductor let out a soft exclamation.

Su Huan narrowed his eyes. For some reason, he felt a sense of familiarity with Li Xinlong's face, especially his features.

He knew about the Black Star team; both Wen Biao and Big Goose had provided indirect accounts of this force.

Originating in Changxing County and flourishing in the ruins of Xiahe City, its overt power rivaled that of the "Four Greats".

After searching his memory for a long time, Su Huan was certain that he had never seen this young man who was about his age before.

"Not many, but there are some?"

Li Xinlong exclaimed in shock and anger, "How could I possibly sell out my own people to you?!"

"I'll add money."

Su Huan didn't care.

"What's the difference between this and outright robbery?"

Li Xinlong revealed the thoughts of everyone present.

"Yeah, finding it yourself is nowhere as fast as snatching it."

Su Huan raised his eyebrows and looked at him as if he were looking at a little fat lamb.

Li Xinlong clenched his fists. Even though he had prepared himself for this many times, when Su Huan's eyes, as black as lacquer, swept over him, an immense terror enveloped his heart.

They dared not utter the slightest resistance!

Faced with such terrifying power, all his predictions seemed laughable.

Feeling the pulling on his hand, Li Xinlong snapped out of his daze and looked at Pang Ke beside him.

Cold sweat streamed down the latter's thick face as he whispered, "Ah Long, listen to me this time, don't argue, give him whatever he wants!"

Li Xinlong was taken aback, but thinking of Pang Ke's abilities, he nodded grimly.

Looking at the train conductor on the front of the train, everyone understood.

Others are there to hunt in the wilderness, but they're there to get a taste of the spoils.

He intends to hunt down the Four Greats directly!
"Everyone's time is precious, so let's learn from one person at a time and start with Black Kite."

As soon as Su Huan finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

President Jin Feng and the others looked strangely at the well-modified Black Kite convoy behind them.

"Hey, there's something good to watch."

A low, malicious laugh came from my old partner beside me.

"What do you mean?"

Old Xie said in a low voice, "Didn't you ask me to investigate the Black Kite's background? Although I didn't figure it out in detail, in the west, the Black Kite is also a top-notch force. I even saw a second-tier expert there."

"Isn't that the second-tier player who came back first?"

"Absolutely not!"

"So that means Black Kite has at least two second-tier members?"

A hint of apprehension flashed in President Jin Feng's eyes.

Old Xie shook his head, "I don't know, but with such a large operation, Black Kite is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface. We'll see how he tackles this tough nut with his armed train."

Inside the Black Kite carriage.

The moment Su Huan emerged, Lieutenant Xing descended into a state of frenzy.

They're either hitting this person or cursing that person.

But he no longer showed the disdain he had for Su Huan before, and didn't utter a single disrespectful word.

Bo Qingqing had long seen through his blustering facade and wasn't surprised at all. If she hadn't known Su Huan's terrifying strength, she would have already shown her true colors.

But seeing Su Huan blocking the four from forcibly doing business, this familiar scene stirred a subtle flutter in her heart.

pity……

Although Lieutenant Xing was greedy, lustful, and stupid, he was right about one thing.

The armed train won't be able to keep going for long.

Since the No. 1 director came out, he has made a series of arrangements in Zhijin. She doesn't believe that it has nothing to do with the armed train.

The thought of Shu Wei returning in disgrace as a prisoner made her legs tighten with excitement.

……

The giant hammer at the front of the train suddenly descended, revealing a technologically advanced interior space.

A refined-looking man in a striped shirt and glasses walked down, followed by four or five people.

Hu Shuo turned around and respectfully greeted the train conductor on the roof.

It wasn't until the latter waved that he faced the crowd.

His humble and respectful demeanor changed abruptly, and his voice became calm and clear: "I am Hu Shuo, the head of the logistics team of the armed train. Next, I will conduct the personnel exchange handover with you."

Everyone turned their gaze to the armed train behind them.

None of the people who have survived to this day are fools.

No one would risk their life to test the power of a train just to save a moment of pride.

"Wow—"

The door of the heavy troop carrier slid open, and a hesitant female voice came out, "There are only five researchers belonging to the laboratory on board, but I do not have the authority to make transactions. If you are interested, please feel free to do so."

As soon as he finished speaking, the five researchers jumped out of the car with calm expressions.

Su Huan quickly matched the voice with the woman he remembered who sounded like a bitch.

Her waist is nice, but not quite as good as Shu Wei's.

Looking up, it was clear that Shu Wei was more upright, with a slender waist and full hips.

Shu Wei saw the admiration in Su Huan's eyes, lowered her gaze and pretended to listen, already prepared to hear some strange things, but she didn't expect the train conductor to be so much more normal today.

"Go and check on Black Kite and his group."

"clear."

Shu Wei took long strides, jumped off the front of the car, and headed towards the Black Kite convoy.

Su Huan looked at the remaining people, "The second one is your Jin Feng."

President Jin Feng glanced speechlessly at his old partner, who awkwardly scratched his head and confidently said, "Black Kite might be hiding."

Jin Feng looked at Hu Shuo who had come over and said with a troubled expression, "Jin Feng does have quite a few talented people in universities, but they are all researchers and most of them have not been trained."

Hu Shuo calmly asked, "How much did you bring?"

President Jin Feng felt the train conductor's gaze from the roof and hesitated before saying, "Thirty-odd."

"lie."

The crisp sound was like a silver bottle suddenly breaking.

President Jin Feng looked up in astonishment and saw a flash of silver light pass by inside the front of the car.

"The chairman has no integrity in business."

Su Huan gave a half-smile.

President Jin Feng gritted his teeth, "Bring your families, there are more than fifty of us in total."

"Still lying."

Lin Xi said simply from inside the car.

Su Huan sneered, "They're not even on holiday, what family do students have?"

"More than one hundred."

"fake."

Two hundred and ten!

"fake."

"There are over two hundred!"

"Yes, this time it's for real."

Even a seasoned veteran like President Jin Feng broke out in a sweat after hearing just a few words.

After decades of navigating the business world, this was the first time I encountered someone who seemed to be a mind reader during a negotiation.

However, he also felt a little smug inside.

More than 400 talents from universities were trained this time.

Two hundred and ten and two hundred and so are to some extent the same thing. Although the former data is accurate, he knows very well that it is fake.

The latter is vague, but it is true.

In other words, the girl determined the conclusion through some special method, rather than accurately reading his every thought.

As long as he guarantees that what he says is true, the girl probably won't be able to detect it.

“He was very wary, but he kept thinking about the number four hundred.”

Lin Xi's voice was transmitted to Su Huan's ears through Yu Yue's "shared sound field".

Su Huan looked at the other person with a deep gaze and said calmly, "This is the last time."

With Hei Yuan and Jin Feng leading the way, the rest was easy.

Baldy from the Fuyuan train team and Li Xinlong from the Black Star train team also reluctantly made a deal with the armed train.

But when they received the redemption list, everyone's eyes lit up.

One talented person ≈ 30 points

What items are available for redemption on the list?

The minimum is daily necessities, and the maximum is armed trains.

Yes, Su Huan added a price to the train tickets to encourage people to exchange them.

10 points in a single session, 50 points in the head of the car.

All other supplies on the vehicle, including the crown pear tree, were clearly priced.

The train conductor doesn't have any non-sale items available.

Anyway, they can't afford it.

It can also spread the reputation of the armed train, so that when the time comes, he won't need to come looking for them; these people will find a way to contact him.

Li Xinlong looked at his twenty-odd subordinates and then at the list.

Everyone was filled with trepidation.

I don't know who will be traded away.

Li Xinlong pointed to a young man leaning against the car door and said, "This young man is also a college student, and his father is a professor in the mathematics department."

The man was taken aback, pointed to his own nose, and stared wide-eyed. "Master Rong, it's me, Xiao Liu."

Li Xinlong turned to look at Hu Shuo, "Including Liu Yu and the previous twenty-odd people, first exchange for a heavy sniper rifle, then exchange them all for 12.7mm caliber ammunition."

Hu said seriously, "There are 24 people in total, with a base score of 72, provided that they have a postgraduate level or above. If they have a doctorate, teacher, or professor level or above, they will receive additional points."

Li Xinlong said confidently, "I'm sure."

The young man was still pleading, "Master Rong, I haven't been to school for half a year, I've forgotten everything. I don't know anything now, sending me there will only embarrass you and be of no use! Oh right, my dad is still at home, should I go and call him for you?"

Li Xinlong snorted coldly, "You're the one. Stop dawdling. When you go in, you all better do well on the test, including the rest of you."

Feeling uneasy, Li Xinlong said to Pang Ke, "If anyone underperforms and gets sent back, just drag them out and execute them. My team doesn't need people who aren't good at studying."

Fatty Ke's lips twitched, and he secretly vowed to burn their high school diplomas when he got back.

(End of this chapter)