Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

Qi Zhimu's attention was not on the last line of content, but on the nature revealed by the experimental record itself.

If I understand correctly, Nguyen Mai is not only creating new life, but also trying to revive past geniuses.

What's even more frightening is that—judging from her words, she seems to have succeeded halfway!

Qi Zhimu decisively closed his notebook, not daring to read any further.

When a person gazes into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into him.

He didn't want to see anything terrifying that could drive someone insane or plunge them into irreversible madness.

Only by respecting the unknown can we live a long life.

As they ventured deeper into the confined compartment, Qi Zhimu learned his lesson and began to ignore any new experimental notes he encountered.

They also avoided any unidentified experimental facilities that emitted a strange aura.

Anyway, his task was to survey defensive facilities, so there was no need for him to cause trouble for himself.

The progress on the third floor was extremely fast, and he then successfully reached the second floor and completed the data collection.

However, the access card in my hand didn't work on the last level, and the feedback message showed that only Ruan Mei could enter.

Qi Zhimu didn't think much of it and went home.

"Welcome back! You've come at the perfect time. Would you like to try my freshly brewed coffee?"

As soon as she stepped into the observation car, Himeko offered an elegant smile.

"..." A layer of cold sweat faintly seeped from Qi Zhimu's forehead.

Coffee again?

Noticing that his expression was a little off, Himeko felt helpless but continued to introduce him as usual.

"This coffee is very popular on the train; even Xiao Sanyue, who usually can't stand bitter tastes, won't refuse it."

"That would be troublesome..."

Before Qi Zhimu could finish speaking, a girl's joyful voice came from the steps.

"It's afternoon tea time~ Himeko-nee, what did you prepare today... Oh, Jimu, you're back. It's better to be back at the right time than early."

March 7th walked down the stairs with her hands behind her back, a bright smile on her face.

"Is the survey work complete?"

"Almost. I'll work overtime tonight to draft the final plan and then send it to Estella to hand it in." Qi Zhimu nodded.

Recalling what he had said before, he produced a jar of wine out of thin air under the questioning gazes of the two men.

"What is this?" March 7th leaned closer to examine it.

"Homemade...drink".

Qi Zhimu originally wanted to say plum blossom wine, but considering Ji Zi's presence, it was better to avoid the word "wine" as much as possible.

Even adults need to moderate their drinking to avoid causing serious problems, let alone minors.

Even March 7th herself doesn't know how old she is...

"I promised to send you something delicious last time, but I've been so busy lately I almost forgot. Try it, I guarantee you won't find anything wrong with it."

Qi Zhimu confidently opened the seal.

In an instant, a clear and pure fragrance of plum blossoms wafted out, enticing Himeko and Sangetsu-shichi's sense of smell.

Upon smelling this unique fragrance, both of them involuntarily swallowed.

"Is this a bar?" Himeko asked hesitantly.

She could smell the faint scent of alcohol.

"Strictly speaking, no. Don't worry, even if you get drunk from eating chocolates with liqueur fillings in March, you'll only feel refreshed after drinking a whole jar by yourself."

Qi Zhimu made a firm promise and quickly took the cup and filled it.

At that moment, Walter and Pam entered the carriage, their eyes lighting up at the aroma.

"Train conductor, Mr. Walter, you've come at the perfect time. You must try this."

"This is……"

"I'm not bragging, but if I brought this out in front of my colleagues, they might fight over it," Qi Zhimu joked.

"Is that exaggerated?" Xing's voice came from behind.

She had just finished testing the simulated universe and came to visit the train at March 7th's invitation, only to hear Qi Zhimu's suspicious words.

What kind of drink has this kind of magic?

"Miss Xing, you'll know once you try it." Zhi Mu smiled as he poured her a full glass.

With some skepticism, everyone picked up their cups and took a small sip.

The next second—

Not only Himeko and the others, but even Pam remained rooted to the spot.

Immediately afterwards, everyone tilted their heads back and drank the nectar in their cups in one gulp.

"It's not the wine that intoxicates, it's the person who gets drunk. Good wine!" Walter praised generously, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"It is indeed good wine..." Himeko's eyes brightened slightly.

The refreshing aftertaste was distinct and layered, making even a coffee enthusiast like her want another cup.

March 7th's little face flushed slightly, and her eyes curved into crescent moons.

"Mmm...it tastes so good! Jimo, you've been hiding this for so long!"

Xing paused for a few seconds, looked at the empty cup, then at Qi Zhimu, her eyes gradually becoming longing.

"Ahem... Mr. Zhimu, is there anything else?"

Pam held the cup, and although she didn't say anything, her big, furry ears twitched noticeably faster.

Seeing this, Qi Zhimu gracefully reversed his grip on the edge of the wine jar and refilled everyone's cups.

Within minutes, the jar was empty.

"Oh dear, I just realized this is the last jar I'm carrying. I'm sorry for spoiling everyone's fun," Qi Zhimu said apologetically.

Although everyone felt a little disappointed, they all showed expressions of contentment.

"Zhimu, I don't want to let you get off the bus and leave one day. What will we drink if you leave?" March 7 said sincerely.

"Yes, what would you like to drink?"

Xing nodded in agreement, completely unaware that her words had implicitly identified her as a member of the train.

"Hey, little March, you can't just say things like that."

Qi Zhimu waved his hand, gesturing to Ji Zi beside him.

March 7th stuck out her tongue: "...Himeko-nee's signature coffee is of course also amazing, uh haha..."

Himeko gave her a helpless look and was about to speak when March Seven suddenly slapped her thigh.

"Oh no! I was so focused on enjoying myself that I forgot about Dan Heng!"

A brief silence fell over the carriage.

I have this inexplicable sense of guilt about secretly having extra meals with my best friend...

Qi Zhimu chuckled: "Don't worry, when I have time, I'll go to the storage place and get some more to give to everyone. It's just that the place is quite far away, in some remote corner of the universe."

"Yay~~"

The atmosphere in the carriage was harmonious, and the conversation was pleasant.

Compared to the cold research environment of the space station, Xing felt that she already had the answer in her heart.

The monotonous scientific research work and life were not what she wanted.

……

That night, at 00:45 in the system time.

Black Tower cut off the remote control of the space station doll, entered the bathroom, and under the doll's care, his clothes gradually came off.

A fair and tender body was briefly exposed to the air before being immersed in warm water.

As she compiled the operational data of the simulated universe for the day, preparing to distribute it to other geniuses, she casually asked the puppet waiting beside her.

"Did that little tail sneak into my collection of curiosities today?"

"No, Lady Black Tower, but a strange man did come in; he was carrying your highest authorization," the doll replied.

"Um?"

The Black Tower tilted its head.

Where did this strange man come from... Oh, he's probably the hitchhiker Himeko mentioned.

"I want to see what he's up to in there."

Black Tower connected its consciousness to the dolls in the collection room and retrieved the surveillance records.

The moment she saw that face, her body stiffened instantly, and her captivating purple eyes trembled violently.

Helplessness, confusion, shock...

When he saw the familiar key on Qi Zhimu's waist, his breathing became uncontrollably heavy.