Train Survival: Can I get a treasure chest by touching my goddess?

Shen Wen nodded, tapped the vehicle properties panel, and selected [Vehicle Frame].

[Would it consume 150 kg of metal to upgrade the frame to level 2?]

confirm.

A dull tremor came from the bottom of the carriage, as if something was being re-welded and reinforced under the steel plate.

The sound was muffled yet powerful, lasting for five or six seconds before stopping.

[Frame upgrade complete!]

[Chassis: Level 2 (can defend against attacks from decaying wood-level creatures), Durability 200/200]

[Level 3 Upgrade Required: 300 kg of Metal]

Shen Wen didn't stop, he kept ordering.

[Wheel Upgrade - Consumes 100 kg of metal and 25 kg of mechanical parts]

The sound of machinery turning came from the bottom of the train, and a faint light shone from the axle.

I could feel the vibration frequency under my feet had changed; it was more stable and lighter.

[Wheel upgrade complete!]

[Wheels: Level 2 (40km/h)]

[Required for Level 3 Upgrade: 200 kg of metal, 50 kg of mechanical parts]

The last item.

[Base Plate Upgrade - Consumes 100 kg of wood and 50 kg of metal]

The metal floor beneath my feet vibrated slightly, and the cold touch seemed to lessen, replaced by a warmer texture, as if an invisible film was covering it.

[Base plate upgrade complete!]

[Base Plate: Level 2 (Based on survivor's sanity recovery * floor level sanity/hour)]

[Level 3 upgrade required: 200 kg of wood, 100 kg of metal]

The light faded, and the carriage fell silent again.

Shen Wen turned off the panel and let out a long sigh.

After three components were raised in one go, the tremors that came from deep inside the carriage finally subsided.

His gaze swept over the resource list—

Timber: 480 kg

Metal content: 411 kg

[Mechanical parts: 279 catties]

Jiang Youchu leaned over for a look and clicked her tongue in amazement: "So much left after upgrading? Decomposing it was really profitable."

Su Qingxuan said, "It's not about profiting from dismantling; our arms dealing was the most profitable!"

She looked at the now-darkened screen outside the porthole: "The wheel is currently moving at forty speeds; the next stop requires thirty."

At least we don't have to worry about the exposure time tripling.

As soon as the words were spoken, a mechanical voice sounded simultaneously in the minds of the four people.

[All major train components have been upgraded to Level 2, unlocking new options:]

[Carriage expansion (one additional auxiliary carriage can be added)]

[Specifications for the auxiliary carriage: 8 meters in length, with the same width as the main carriage]

[Note: The level of auxiliary carriages cannot exceed the level of the main carriages. Current main carriage level: 2; auxiliary carriages can be built up to level 2.]

"That's good, otherwise there would be nowhere to put the supplies if they were piled up," Su Qingxuan said.

Shen Wen nodded and clicked "confirm".

Then I saw a door, similar to one on a train, at the very back of the hydroponics greenhouse at the rear.

Through the window of this door, you can see another empty carriage.

Shen Wen glanced at the panel, which showed only the main carriage.

There's also an extra "second carriage," which, apart from the wheels, is exactly the same as the previous locomotive.

"So, we need to upgrade this thing again?"

Jiang Youchu couldn't help but exclaim, "This is a complete resource-devouring tycoon!"

"No, wheels don't need results; after all, a train's speed depends entirely on the locomotive!"

"I'll put the hydroponics room at the very back first, otherwise it won't be convenient to get in and out!"

Shen Wen operated the control panel.

Then we saw that the hydroponics greenhouse that was originally at the end had disappeared.

Through the window of this door, you can see an empty carriage, and the cultivation room is at the very back of this carriage.

The moment the system notification sounded, Shen Wen was checking the newly appeared second carriage.

Congratulations! Train D5612 has become the first train to open its second carriage!

As the first train conductor to achieve this, you will receive an additional reward: a special module card (Iron tier).

The regional channel was completely overwhelmed.

[D7391 Train Conductor Wang Lei: ? ? ? No, they just got upgraded and are starting another train? ???]

[D2304 Train - Passenger - Li Sisi: I didn't even make it to the first stop, two of my teammates died, and they're already working on the second carriage?]

[D8812 Train Conductor Zhang Wei: Is this reasonable? Is this scientific?]

[D5601 Train - Passenger - Zhao Yaoyao: Please help me, I can do everything!]

[D5200 Train Conductor Zhao Xun: D5612, you have so many resources, what's wrong with sharing some? We're all human, shouldn't we help each other?]

[D4011 Train - Passenger - Liu Feng: That's right, you guys eat meat, can't we at least have some soup?]

Shen Wen glanced at it, too lazy to bother with it.

But Jiang Youchu came closer.

She was squatting in front of the worktable organizing supplies when she saw these comments on the regional channel, so she immediately opened the input box.

They started swearing!

[D5612 Train Passenger Jiang Youchu: @D5200 Train Conductor Zhao Xun, who are you? Are you trying to morally blackmail your father?]

[D5200 Train Conductor Zhao Xun: Why are you swearing? I'm just stating the facts! They have plenty of resources, what's wrong with sharing a little?]

[D5612 Train - Passenger - Jiang Youchu: Facts? The fact is you're bad, weak, and therefore you're right? I earned these resources through my own abilities, why should I share them with you? Because you're arrogant?]

[D5200 Train - Train Conductor - Zhao Xun: You—]

Before he could reply, another message popped up.

[D3327 Train Conductor - Zhang Yang: Train conductor of D5612, I am Zhang Yang, the mayor of Long'an City.]

These are extraordinary times, and I hope you can consider the bigger picture and contribute some resources so we can allocate them collectively. This will benefit everyone.

Jiang Youchu paused for a second, then burst out laughing.

[D5612 Train - Passenger - Jiang Youchu: Mayor Long'an? You think you can just call me mayor? I'm your father!]

[D3327 Train Conductor Zhang Yang: You! What kind of attitude is this! Do you know who I am?!]

[D5612 Train - Passenger - Jiang Youchu: I know, a stranger who wants to get something for free.]

What's wrong with the mayor? Can the mayor eat on this beat-up train? Where are your subordinates? Where are your guards? None, right? Then why are you acting all high and mighty with me?

[D5612 train - passenger - Jiang Youchu: Moreover, you say you are the mayor, why don't you use your own resources?]

If an official doesn't serve the people, he might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes, Mayor!

Zhang Yang did not reply.

But the regional channels are even more lively.

[D1923 Train - Passenger - Wang Mei: Um...Young man on D5612, I'm a female college student, could you please help me? I'm having a really tough time here, I have no food or water, I'm starving to death...]

Jiang Youchu narrowed her eyes.

Fortunately, this chat channel is for mind input, so she can talk while working.

Otherwise, she'd suffocate!

[D5612 Train - Passenger - Jiang Youchu: Female college student? Even if you're a female cook, it won't work!]

[D1923 Train - Passenger - Wang Mei: Why are you like this! I didn't do anything to you!]

[D5612 Train - Passenger - Jiang Youchu: You didn't provoke me? What are you doing here acting all coy and pitiful if not trying to get something for nothing? And you call yourself a "girls' college graduate"? As if everyone else isn't.]

[D1923 Train - Passenger - Wang Mei: ...]