Level 3 Train Conductor

Train Conductor Sun Yi: "Congratulations to our president! Just moments ago, the president of our Mutual Aid Association—President Pan Wei!—successfully completed his upgrade and became the first train conductor in our zone to reach Level 3! President Pan is unmatched in strength! He will surely lead our Mutual Aid Association to scale new heights and march toward an even brighter future! Every member of the Mutual Aid Association will benefit from this!"

Immediately afterward, a string of Mutual Aid Association members flooded the replies:

"President is awesome! Mutual Aid Association is awesome!"

"President is awesome! Mutual Aid Association is awesome!"

"President is awesome! Mutual Aid Association is awesome!"

Such a neat and uniform formation was somewhat intimidating.

Not just the other train conductors—even Lu Xingyuan was taken aback.

"The president of the Mutual Aid Association actually reached Level 3 already? That was fast!"

Sure enough, concentrating their strength made things easier. As for whether Pan Wei would truly keep his promise to share fortune with everyone, that was another matter.

Still, Pan Wei reaching Level 3 dealt no small blow to the vast number of train conductors.

"Holy shit, that fast? I don't even have a clue how to reach Level 2 yet, and someone's already hit Level 3?"

"Big shot, you're awesome! If I'd known this would happen, I should've joined the Mutual Aid Association back then! I wonder if it's too late to join now!"

"How do I join the Mutual Aid Association? Can I use one Train Coin as the membership fee?"

The people from other factions immediately grew restless at the sight.

"Come to our Heavenly Splendor Association! We will never charge our members a single cent!"

"Any train conductor who joins the Iron Revival Association will receive a welcome gift pack filled with abundant supplies!"

"Sisters, come join our Crimson Legion! Why submit yourselves to stinking men?"

Once again, Lu Xingyuan received invitations from every major faction.

Every one of them offered generous terms.

The Heavenly Splendor Association was even among them!

"Our president said you're a talented guy. We won't hold your past mistakes against you anymore. Hurry up and join us—we're willing to devote the full strength of the association to helping you become the first to reach Level 3!"

It was clear that Pan Wei's advancement to Level 3 had put enormous pressure on them.

Naturally, the Mutual Aid Association also extended an invitation.

Although Lu Xingyuan had blacklisted Sun Yi, other Mutual Aid Association members could still send him private messages. "Our vice president asked me to pass this on. These are his exact words, so listen carefully: This is the strength of our Mutual Aid Association. You didn't understand back then, and we don't blame you for it. But now that you've seen it, you should know what to do, right?"

I really don't.

Lu Xingyuan cleared all the private messages from his inbox, then opened his chat with Gu Wanqing.

That girl had sent a whole barrage of messages.

"Holy crap, did you see it? Someone in the chat channel already reached Level 3!"

"That's insane! I haven't even gathered half the materials needed for Level 3. Who knows how long it'll take me? Meanwhile, they're miles ahead!"

"How do you feel? Are you sad, depressed, wronged, and about to cry?"

"Cry, cry. It's not a sin for men to cry."

"I understand you. You were the first train conductor in our zone to reach Level 2, but now someone else snatched the title of first to reach Level 3. How could that possibly feel good?"

"There are quite a few people in the chat channel talking about you now. They're saying you've shown your true colors, that you've become just another nobody."

"But listen to Sister Wanqing. There's no need to take their criticism to heart. In Sister Wanqing's eyes, you're the best. Keep it up!"

Lu Xingyuan did not know whether to laugh or cry.

"Is that really how fragile you think I am?"

After thinking about it, though, he deleted all those words.

"Sister Wanqing! My heart hurts, I feel so wronged, I'm suffering!"

"They're all mocking me like crazy right now, saying I'm washed up."

"Waaah!"

"I need comfort. I need Sister Wanqing to soothe my wounded little heart."

Very soon, Gu Wanqing sent over a picture.

It showed a pair of exquisitely pretty little feet, their skin fair and delicate with a faint rosy blush.

All ten toes were round and plump, like white seashells polished smooth by a stream—dainty and adorable.

Lu Xingyuan froze and slowly typed out a question mark.

"There, comfort for you."

"I..."

Lu Xingyuan nearly failed to catch his breath.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"

"Isn't this the greatest comfort a girl can give a guy?"

Good lord, kid, you really are unbeatable.

Lu Xingyuan gathered himself a little, doing his best not to burst into tears.

"How many materials do you still need for your upgrade? Want me to spare you some?"

Gu Wanqing sent another message.

Lu Xingyuan carefully took stock.

He had already gathered enough wood, metal, glass, and the like.

All he lacked now were rubber and simple circuit boards.

"I'm still short 13 units of rubber."

"I'm still short 9 sets of circuit boards."

Gu Wanqing had rubber and directly transferred 13 units to him.

But she only had 3 sets of circuit boards.

"So I'm still short 6 sets."

Gu Wanqing went to search the trading channel again.

Unfortunately, many train conductors had already reached Level 2. Circuit boards, a necessary resource for reaching Level 3, were instantly snapped up the moment they appeared in the trading channel. Their prices were also outrageously high. Trading Train Coins for them was clearly not worthwhile.

"Then I'll wait for the next stop. Hopefully tomorrow gives me a platform rich in resources."

Lu Xingyuan remained calm.

Pan Wei reaching Level 3 did not make him anxious.

Everyone had their own pace. He just needed to follow his own.

Of course, saying he did not want to reach Level 3 would definitely be a lie.

After all, once he reached Level 3, he would unlock a new Colorful Hex!

Whether it was "Infinite Firepower" or "Prismatic Pipeline," the previous ones had been ridiculously powerful. Naturally, the third Hextech would be just as amazing!

That night.

Lu Xingyuan had a dream.

He dreamed that he had assembled the Ten Fortune Stars synergy. Red packets and loot orbs rained down from the sky, he had more Train Coins than he could ever spend, and everyone was a three-star five-cost.

Beside him was a girl in a white slip dress, kneeling before him and shouting, "Brother Yuan is awesome, awesome, so damn awesome! This little brother worships you, worships you, worships you!"

The look in her eyes was fanatical and devout.

"Hahahahahaha!"

Lu Xingyuan laughed wildly without stopping.

The next day, Lu Xingyuan woke up feeling refreshed. He wiped away his drool and committed his sleeping posture to memory. Mm, he would sleep like that again next time.