Ten-Person Platform

"That's way too expensive. You want to trade two Train Coins from me for this little bit of material?"

After learning that Gu Wanqing only lacked a tiny amount of materials to complete her train upgrade, Lu Xingyuan did not hesitate to lend a helping hand.

"That's the going rate outside."

"That's exactly why I'm saying you're ripping me off. Aren't we friends? Shouldn't friends help each other? You're charging me such a high fee—doesn't your conscience hurt? And most importantly, when I saw how badly you were hurt earlier, I gave you two Train Coins for free!"

Lu Xingyuan thought about it and felt that she had a point.

"Fine, then I won't charge you. Who told me to be such a good person?"

"You really are an unbelievably good person! GrittingTeeth.jpg"

Lu Xingyuan sent over the 30 units of metal and 20 units of glass she lacked.

With that, she had gathered all the materials needed for the upgrade.

"Can a train be upgraded while it's moving?"

"It doesn't say that it can't."

"Alright, hurry up and upgrade it. Then tell me what modifications you roll."

Not long after, Gu Wanqing sent over a screenshot clearly displaying the train's upgrade modifications:

[Early Arrival · Green (2 Train Coins): The train can arrive at the platform half an hour early.]

[Small Cooler · Green (2 Train Coins): Can store perishable supplies, such as meat and medicine. Freshness duration is extended to three platforms.]

[Signal Decoy · Green (3 Train Coins): Can release a decoy signal once, drawing monsters on the platform to a designated location.]

All three refreshed modifications were green. As expected of the legendary Lucky Koi Girl—her luck was indeed better than his.

There was no need to say much about Early Arrival. It might not have much use at a Solo Platform, but at a Multi-Person Platform, it was practically invincible. Getting there half an hour ahead of the other Train Conductors would let you seize the initiative and sweep up all the resources.

Of course, it was also a double-edged sword. If the platform was dangerous, arriving early would naturally make you a live target.

And the second one, the Small Cooler, was great too. With it, he would not have to worry about the baskets of fruit in his hands rotting.

As for the third one...

It was not only an amazing lifesaver, but also an amazing tool for screwing people over!

If he ran into Train Conductors with ill intentions, he could fire the Signal Decoy straight at their trains without another word!

"Which one are you choosing?"

Lu Xingyuan asked.

"Of course I'm taking all of them!"

A little rich lady really was a little rich lady. She could actually take out seven Train Coins in one go. What financial strength!

"This cooler is even bigger than I imagined!"

"So?"

"So if you have any fruit you can't finish that's about to rot, you can transfer it to me first. I'll store it for you."

"Why do I feel like you're up to no good?"

"Do you think Sister Qing looks like the kind of person who's up to no good?"

"You don't just look like one. You absolutely are one."

The next day.

Lu Xingyuan did a simple set of thirty push-ups and fifty squats to wake his body up.

Because the train had just issued an operation notice.

Up ahead: Multi-Person Platform · Hibiscus Residential Community!

A maximum of ten trains can be accommodated at the same time.

And this was a green platform.

"Ten trains entering the station at once... won't this tiny platform pass out?"

He picked up the Prismatic Orb from the arrival reward. There were only two Train Coins inside.

"What a letdown."

Lu Xingyuan shook his head, then got off the train.

The other Train Conductors all got off as well.

They cried out in surprise and began chattering among themselves.

"I didn't expect there to be two Level 2 Train Conductors at this station!"

That was right. Besides Lu Xingyuan's train pulling two carriages, there was another train pulling two carriages as well.

And that train had been flamboyantly painted pink.

What was this?

A train modification?

Someone had actually been willing to spend money just to change their carriage color to one they liked. That was far too extravagant.

The Train Conductor of the pink train was a spirited young man with dyed yellow hair. He wore a white tank top, exposing arms tattooed with an azure dragon on the left and a white tiger on the right.

He clapped his hands and drew everyone's attention before speaking.

"Brothers and sisters, let me introduce myself. I'm Liu Gang, leader of the Heavenly Splendor Association's Second Action Team."

As soon as he said that, quite a few people's expressions changed. The Heavenly Splendor Association was currently second only to the Mutual Aid Association, with more than six Level 2 Train Conductors.

"So it's a big shot from the Heavenly Splendor Association. Nice to meet you!"

"To be honest, I've always wanted to join the Heavenly Splendor Association, but none of my applications have gone through. Brother Gang, could you perhaps pull some strings and bring me into the organization?"

"Handsome Xiao, you're so amazing! You have to look after your big sister a little later, okay~?"

Liu Gang clearly enjoyed the flattery. He nodded in satisfaction before getting down to business.

"You've all seen it. Hibiscus Residential Community ahead has a complicated environment and many buildings. It may look safe on the surface, but who can guarantee there aren't monsters hiding in those dark stairwells, ready to jump you?"

As soon as he said that, some sharper Train Conductors immediately realized something, and their expressions changed slightly.

"Then, Brother Gang, what do you mean...?"

"What I mean is that I'll lead the team and take you all to explore this dangerous, complicated Hibiscus Residential Community together."

The flamboyantly dressed woman immediately jumped up excitedly.

"That would be wonderful! Brother Gang became a team leader in the Heavenly Splendor Association and upgraded his train to Level 2, so his strength is unquestionably impressive. With you leading us, we'll definitely be able to thoroughly explore the residential community and gather enough resources!"

But no one present echoed her. They all looked at her with complicated expressions, and she immediately realized something, shrinking her neck.

Liu Gang chuckled.

"Leading you through Hibiscus Residential Community and ensuring your safety is hard work. You should show some appreciation, shouldn't you?"

The flamboyantly dressed woman's expression froze, and she very consciously took a step back into the crowd.

Unfortunately for her, she had already been singled out. Who told her to be the first to stick her neck out?

"We'll start with you."

"Unlock your train permissions. I want to get on board and see whether you have anything good inside."

Normally, Train Conductors could not enter someone else's train. But if the owner permitted it, that was another matter.