Armored train in the apocalypse

Chapter 23 Nature's Slaughter

“We don’t have enough metal plates left,” Yu Jing suddenly said.

Su Huan raised an eyebrow. This was indeed a problem. Although metal was everywhere in the city, Qi Xiaoba had to use his abilities to melt it again, which was far less efficient than using standard steel plates directly.

If they continue to melt and modify it slowly, the first phase of the project might not be completed by the time they break out of the high-temperature zone.

But the problem is, where can we get so many steel plates?

Returning to the steel mill is out of the question; even if all the level one zombies there are gone, he won't turn back.

Su Huan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's melt down the unused carriages outside today. After we enter Mojiang City, we can look for steel mills or something."

"no problem."

Qi Xiaoba agreed.

"How many universal energy crystals were extracted today?"

Su Huan asked.

Wan Xing put down her cup and took out a piece of polymorphic crystal about the size of a thumbnail from her pocket. In addition to its size, the crystal also had fine patterns on its edges, with regular and beautiful lines, carrying a kind of bewitching vitality that could grow at any time.

"The Night Demon's one?"

"Yes, this polymorphic crystal is very special. It is much more difficult to extract than from a regular zombie, and it is also much harder to knead it together."

Su Huan took the polymorphic crystal, a hint of joy on his face, and explained, "This is a first-order polymorphic crystal. Its special feature is this ring of special patterns. It will crack after about five days."

Wan Xing asked with some surprise, "I have the same feeling. Why is that?"

"You can think of it as first-order universal energy crystals having a higher energy density, which makes them easy to break if they are not solidified by collectors."

"Is 'solidification' a skill?"

"After long-term extraction of 'energy solidification,' you'll probably gain this ability."

Su Huan said.

The Collector's "Energy Solidification" and the Energy Supplier's "Energy Compression" are similar in status; both are abilities that are easy to generate, so no company or faction produces corresponding potions.

But "high-energy compression" is different. Although it differs from energy compression by only one word, the difficulty of obtaining it is worlds apart.

Evolvers must be exposed to high-pressure energy for extended periods.

Aside from the madmen of the Mechanicus, no one would put themselves in a high-risk environment.

However, once this skill was discovered, it was quickly cracked by various factions, who then developed corresponding gene-enhancing drugs.

The cost is relatively low for a high-level skill.

It has also become an essential skill for energy providers.

“Besides that, I also extracted some other things from that Night Demon’s corpse.” Wan Xing said, taking out a small glass bottle containing a layer of amber-colored liquid, which was lightly covering the bottom of the bottle.

Everyone's gaze fell on the glass bottle, then turned back to look at Su Huan.

We await his answer.

Su Huan was somewhat surprised, not expecting that Wan Xing had actually collected materials. Perhaps she could cultivate them into "decomposers".

He took it, shook it gently, and explained, "It's a Tier 1 material that can be used to synthesize the Defender's gene serum."

Yu Jing stared at the potion as if bewitched, her amber eyes gleaming, and she asked almost unconsciously, "Can you give me this material?"

Su Huan looked at her with a hint of suspicion, "What do you need this for?"

"I'd like to take a look at it."

Yu Jing slightly raised her chin, and her phoenix eyes revealed that same fervent, inquisitive gaze.

"Before the manufacturer has formulated it, this stuff is contagious, and it takes effect much faster than being bitten by a zombie."

"I'm measured!"

Yu Jing's tone was crisp and decisive.

Aunt Yu's heart skipped a beat. She carefully observed Su Huan's expression and was relieved to see that he was not angry.

"Fine, take it. Don't misuse it." Su Huan thought for a moment, but still didn't stop him.

After all, Yu Jing is an important talent in the armed train, so she should be given some leniency.

Su Huan asked, "Is there anything else?"

"That's all for now. The Night Demon's corpse outside might not be retrieved until tonight," Wan Xing said.

"We can extract energy from three ordinary zombies first, and then give the extracted energy crystals directly to the three of them."

Seeing everyone staring at him in surprise, Su Huan calmly said, "We will face even more crises later on, and we may not have as much time as we do now."

"Become an evolved being as soon as possible, because the train of doomsday will not wait for anyone."

……

Suddenly, the entire side of the No. 2 sightseeing car split open, and it slowly descended, dragged down by two hydraulic levers.

The entire interior of the carriage is exposed.

On the left is a forklift with a boom, painted red, and next to it is a motorcycle lying low on the ground.

Liang Kuan, who had just finished eating, put on a pair of gloves and climbed into the forklift cab.

With some time before dark, he needed to drive a forklift to help the workers lift steel plates.

Using the ramp built between the side of the carriage and the ground, it was easy to drive outside.

The workers inside the truck saw the forklift come out and got off to start working.

Time flies, and it soon became evening.

A few scattered passengers returned with a small amount of supplies, expecting to be harassed by Su Huan.

Unexpectedly, Su Huan only collected half the usual amount of supplies before letting them onto the vehicle.

It wasn't that he was kind-hearted, but rather that this place was located in the suburbs, so there weren't many resources available.

If he keeps all these passengers outside, there will be no one on his bus.

This is not conducive to the next steps.

The passenger also brought back bad news: the water plant ahead had been occupied by a group of people.

They call themselves Starry Sky Property.

Su Huan sat in his private room, legs crossed, staring at the map on the wall in deep thought, the orange-red glow of the sunset reflected in the glass gradually fading from his eyes.

Only a faint, chilling glint remained.

He had never heard of such a group of people in his previous life; to be precise, he had never heard of any of the forces operating in the high-temperature zone.

My only memory is of a few armed convoys that gradually merged and formed during our escape.

The rest stayed here and became acquaintances as the high temperature broke out.

The enemy has now occupied the water plant, and the only thing in the water plant that has a small integrated water purifier is the key to the armed train's self-circulation, and also the reason why he stayed here.

Although there are many water plants along the way, this is the only one that is closest to the railway tracks.

The rest must be at least ten kilometers away!

An integrated water purifier is not a small appliance that you can just pick up and go; it's a modular industrial device. Even if he drove those passengers to their deaths, no one could bring it back.

He himself would never abandon the train and run more than ten kilometers away to dismantle a water purifier.

The only way is through this water plant.

If you miss it, the days after leaving the high-temperature zone will be tough.

Su Huan felt a surge of unease and anxiety as he recalled the terrifying scene from the depths of his memory.

When we first emerged from the high-temperature zone in our past lives, everyone was excited to see the drizzle falling from the sky. Some people even took off their clothes and ran wildly in the rain, howling.

Feeling the gifts of nature, feeling the cool rain, enjoying the hope and freedom of escaping death.

But little did they expect that it wasn't a gift from nature, but rather... a new round of slaughter from nature!
(End of this chapter)