Train Survival: One colored hexagon per level!

(This is a long chapter of 4,000 words! I wrote too much at once, so I was too lazy to divide it into chapters and posted it all at once 0.0)

Of course, Gu Wanqing was still very well-behaved.

Although he was heartbroken, he still obediently gave the golden modification card to Lu Xingyuan.

After all, she knew very well that Lu Xingyuan was about to advance to level seven, and if he had this golden modification card, it would definitely bring him a huge boost.

But I still feel sad.

(╥╯^╰╥)

Lu Xingyuan sighed and gave her a portion of the 10,000 train coins he had obtained from Tobias as a consolation.

"I'll give you five... never mind, three thousand it is."

Buying a gold upgrade card with 3,000 train coins seems like a win for him.

After all, back in Silverthorn City, this thing cost as much as 10,000 train coins!

Therefore, Lu Xingyuan gave away the three thousand train tickets without the slightest reluctance.

Upon receiving the transfer, Gu Wanqing's mood immediately improved.

"Hehe! With this money, I can go on a spending spree in the trading channel!"

Lu Xingyuan smiled indulgently.

Let's not even talk about girls liking to spend money; these days, everyone likes to shop.

Of course, the level eight treasure chest that Gu Wanqing opened contained more than just the golden modification card.

There are also some other odds and ends.

A Level 5 Extraordinary Creation.

Although it's a weapon, it's an axe used for close combat, which doesn't quite suit Gu Wanqing's style.

Do you really think it's appropriate for such a cute girl to be using an axe?

Several vials of perfect-grade gene enhancement potion.

She handed it directly to Lu Xingyuan:

"Upgrade my star rating, then return it to me. I'll sell it in the trading channel."

That's not a big deal, since Lu Xingyuan occasionally uses her ecological cycle planting capsule for free anyway.

"Is that occasional? You mean frequently! You could say every day!"

All that's left are some upgrade materials.

"Do you want this? The fire control computing module and the superconducting coil."

Yes, of course I want it.

Lu Xingyuan is now just one step away from upgrading.

Who knows, I might be able to gather all the materials today and advance to level seven in one fell swoop.

"OK, OK, I'm going to spend some money."

After completing the transaction, Gu Wanqing opened the trading channel and started browsing.

Lu Xingyuan then distributed the other treasure chests to Cai Cai, Yuan Shan, and the others.

Cai Cai and Yuan Shan didn't make a fuss and simply accepted it.

After all, they all know each other very well.

As for Zhao Nanzhi and Fang Lin, they were particularly surprised and delighted.

Zhao Nanzhi: "Brother Lu! Is this my reward? But I didn't do anything! I've only caused you trouble. Otherwise, you should take this treasure chest back. I really don't deserve it!"

It's understandable that she would feel so guilty.

As soon as he got off the train, without even seeing a trace of Lu Xingyuan, he fainted.

When I woke up again, I found myself tiny, locked in a cage, with no one to turn to for help.

Not only did she fail to help, she also caused a lot of trouble.

She ended up getting a level 7 treasure chest, which made her feel incredibly embarrassed.

"It's okay, what's meant to be yours will be yours."

Lu Xingyuan smiled and comforted him:

"Besides, this isn't your fault; it's all that thunderous roar."

He paused, then added:

"Besides, it's possible that you've been implicated because of me."

After much persuasion, Zhao Nanzhi accepted the level seven treasure chest.

Similarly, there is also the secondary authority for natural disasters.

When she learned that Lu Xingyuan had obtained this access from Tobias, her admiration grew even stronger.

"Brother Lu, you're really amazing!"

Fang Lin, on the other side, was equally shocked:

"You even managed to force him to hand over those precious privileges?"

She understood the significance behind this authority far better than Zhao Nanzhi.

"All done, now it's our turn to open our treasure chests."

Lu Xingyuan was the first to take out the three level-seven treasure chests.

The level 7 treasure chest was a reward given to him by the Mist Princess after he killed those ten thousand goblins.

As usual, Teemo and Rumble will team up.

The two little ones, who were already impatient, exchanged a glance, both determined to get something good.

"open!"

With a flash of intense white light, the train coins in the treasure chest gushed out like a fountain, then clattered and fell to the floor.

The two bent down and picked them up; there were exactly three hundred train tickets in total.

In total, there are 100 treasure chests in each of the three chests.

This number is hardly impressive for Lu Xingyuan, who has just acquired 10,000 train coins and traded out 3,000 of them.

But he still carefully placed it into the treasure hive.

For no other reason than that he knew in his heart that obtaining 10,000 train coins was just a coincidence, and such opportunities would not come often.

Three hundred train coins are definitely a huge sum of money for a train conductor at this stage!

The first level 7 chest was opened by Teemo, and its main reward was:

【Ice Silk Soft Armor】

[Category: Extraordinary Creations]

[Level: 7]

[Description: A thin, silver-white silk inner armor, cool and smooth to the touch, weighing less than half a pound. When worn close to the skin, it feels like a second skin, offering no sense of restriction. Upon impact, a layer of shimmering ice scales automatically condenses on the surface of the soft armor—when struck by a blade, the scales shatter to absorb the force; when hit by a blunt object, the ice layer disperses the shockwave like a spring. Ordinary swords cannot penetrate it; even when struck by a powerful blow, only 30% of the force remains. Furthermore, the ice silk possesses self-cleaning and temperature-regulating properties, remaining warm in winter and cool in summer, and never becoming dirty.]

This is clearly a soft nail specially designed for women. After all, its thin, cicada-wing-like touch and smooth, silky texture make it fit better than women's underwear when worn close to the skin. What big, burly man could fit into it?

Lu Xingyuan thought for a moment, then handed the money directly to Gu Wanqing without asking her for a single extra penny.

After all, Sister Qing loves him, and he loves Sister Qing too.

"You know what, it actually looks quite sexy in it. Do you want to see?"

"Sister Qing, you know I'm not that kind of person, but if you insist on letting me see it, it's not impossible."

"Hehe, no way."

That darn Qing-jie! Next time we meet, I'm going to give her a good spanking.

The second level 7 chest was opened by Rambo, and its main reward is:

【Amber Knuckle】

[Category: Extraordinary Creations]

[Level: 7]

[Description: An amber-colored resin ring with a drop of congealed blood sealed on its surface. After wearing, the ring will continuously absorb the trace amounts of life energy dissipated by the wearer daily, recharging itself over 72 hours. Once fully charged, the ring will emit a warm golden glow. No special skills are required—simply place the ring face down, aim at the target, and clench your fist to release all the energy. At the moment of release, a golden beam of light, half a meter in diameter, bursts forth from the ring, vaporizing everything in its path. The effective range is 50 meters, and the beam lasts for three seconds; the user can slowly rotate their fist to adjust the direction during this time. After release, the ring enters an empty energy state and requires another 72 hours to recharge.]

The amber ring was quite delicate in design, with a translucent resin facet only the size of a little fingernail, encasing a drop of congealed blood. Under the light, it shone with a warm, deep red hue, like a solidified rock candy, perfectly complementing the girl's skin tone.

Its effect is also very powerful, capable of unleashing a full-force attack no less than Lu Xingyuan's.

However, Lu Xingyuan obviously wouldn't need to use it; his own combat strength was sufficient, while Gu Wanqing and Cai Cai might be slightly lacking.

"I just gave Gu Wanqing a soft armor, so let's give this knuckle to Cai Cai. Let her use it as a trump card to protect herself. It might come in handy when she encounters danger."

Of course, Lu Xingyuan hoped even more that she would never encounter any life-threatening danger in her life.

Cai Cai was very happy and liked it very much.

And the best way she expresses her love is by pointing to her wide-open mouth, with the caption:

"Brother Lu, I'm hungry, hey, hey."

This left Timo quite puzzled:

"Sister Cai Cai cooks so well, if she gets hungry, doesn't she know how to cook for herself?"

Lu Xingyuan coughed lightly twice.

Don't pry into things in society.

The third level 7 chest was opened by Teemo and Rumble together, with the main idea being fairness, neither taking advantage of the other nor letting the other suffer a loss.

【Thousands of Troops - Calming the Storm】

Category: Skills

[Level: 7]

[Instructions: Hold the gun horizontally in front of your chest with both hands, the shaft parallel to the ground. Infuse your power into the gun, then sweep it horizontally in a circular motion around the shaft—the tip traces a silver circular path, leaving a 15-meter diameter area on the ground. Enemies within the area feel as if their feet are stuck in mud, their movement speed reduced by 70%, while tiny fragments of gun energy continuously explode from their feet, slicing their calves and ankles. The user moves with lightning speed within the area, both gun speed and movement speed doubled, leaving three afterimages in the air with each strike, indistinguishable from the real thing. The area lasts for 12 seconds; after it dissipates, the user will enter a state of exhaustion. Limited to two uses per day.]

Lu Xingyuan's expression was strange.

Gun skills!

This is clearly meant for Yuan Shan.

The three level-seven treasure chests I got my hands on, and none of the good items I got were suitable for me. That's really something.

"It's all your fault!"

"You're just having really bad luck!"

Teemo and Rumble exchanged a glance and immediately started blaming each other.

Lu Xingyuan quickly pulled the two apart, smiling and saying it didn't matter.

After all, whether it's Gu Wanqing, Cai Cai, or Yuan Shan, they are all very important people on their own side. The rewards from the treasure chest can enhance their strength, which will make me feel more at ease.

Moreover, all three treasure chests were distributed equally among the three individuals, ensuring fairness and impartiality without favoritism.

If only two people benefit while the other person is neglected, Lu Xingyuan will feel guilty.

"So, in that case, our luck isn't bad at all, but rather quite good?"

Teemo and Rumble exchanged a glance and loosened their grip on each other's fur.

Lu Xingyuan handed the skill card to Yuan Shan.

Yuan Shan replied quickly.

Lu Xingyuan quickly covered the screen with his hand, coughing violently.

You guys are all so outgoing!

Don't you know I have children here?

Fortunately, he was quick enough to prevent the two children from seeing anything inappropriate for them.

Timo was just very curious:

"What did Sister Yuan Shan say? Why won't we see it?"

"I think that looks like a photograph?"

Rambo stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"It's a pity that the boss cut it too quickly; I couldn't see exactly what it was."

"It's nothing, your sister Yuan Shan sent it to the wrong person."

Indeed, Yuan Shan sent a message:

"Sent to the wrong person, can't take it back, I'm so sorry, Master."

"..."

Lu Xingyuan remained silent.

I can't even be bothered to expose you.

Of course, the three level-seven treasure chests contained more than just these items; there were also some other odds and ends. Lu Xingyuan glanced at them briefly and then stopped paying too much attention to them, instead taking out the level-eight treasure chest.

This treasure chest was his reward after he killed the Hidden Mist.

It also comes with a key that can be used to open it directly.

"You'd better go wash your hands, or you'll ruin my luck."

Rumble glanced at Teemo and gave him a blunt reminder.

"I've already washed my hands!"

It's clear that Teemo is still upset about not getting the reward that's suitable for Lu Xingyuan from the three level 7 chests.

The two brothers worked together to open the treasure chest.

The first thing that popped up was still the train coin.

A total of 150 pieces.

This is already the maximum number of items that can be obtained from a level 8 treasure chest.

After arranging the train coins, the first thing that caught Lu Xingyuan's eye was... a nail clipper?

Mom's Nail Clippers

[Category: Extraordinary Creations]

[Level: 1]

[Note: Mom says it'll be more comfortable to trim your nails with this.]

???

What is this thing?

Isn't this just an ordinary nail clipper?

Lu Xingyuan was greatly puzzled.

Fortunately, the next reward in the treasure chest eased his mood considerably.

It was an energy card floating in mid-air.

The appearance was very familiar, and he immediately thought of the random skill card!

It really was it!

[Level 8 Skill Card]

[Category: Extraordinary Creations]

[Level: 8]

[Note: You will randomly gain one skill upon use!]

Holding the skill card in his hand, Lu Xingyuan began to carefully consider the ten skills he currently possessed:

Sky-Splitting Slash

Fleeting Glimpses

Blessed by the tides

Moonlit Sky

Thousand Arrows at Will

Mark of the weak

Spacetime Rift

Elemental Resonance

scapegoat

Fateful Resurrection

Among them, the highest level are Mark of the Weak, Scapegoat, and Fateful Retribution, all of which are level eight skills.

That is why Lu Xingyuan used them the most.

The lowest level are Flowing Light and Shadow, Tide's Blessing, Arrows at Will, and Space-Time Rift.

Even so, these skills have reached an astonishing level of five!

It's worth noting that the number of transactions for level 5 skills in the trading channel can be counted on one hand.

Currently, the vast majority of train conductors possess skills at only level three or four.

For them, level 5 skills are their trump card for survival, a decisive move in critical moments, and absolutely cannot be used lightly.

But for Lu Xingyuan, level five skills were the least respectable.

As a result, Lu Xingyuan has used it only a handful of times since he learned it.

For example, there's the spacetime rift that can produce a deceleration effect.

It wasn't that Lu Xingyuan didn't want to use them, but rather that there was simply no use for them.

When faced with a powerful opponent, such as Tobias, they are completely useless.

But if they encounter an ordinary opponent, such as a Mist Goblin, they are completely useless and will be blasted away by the Six Luminaries Annihilation Cannon!

This caused Lu Xingyuan a lot of pain.

You said using them would be too inefficient.

Let's not use them; these are skills I acquired through hard work.