Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train
Chapter 324 - 245: Upgrading the Mechanical Energy Cannon!

Chapter 324: Chapter 245: Upgrading the Mechanical Energy Cannon!

Clang clang clang~

Lin Xian was constantly manufacturing ammunition, supplementing the caravan’s combat power and logistics.

"This time, Hell Black Chrysanthemum should have absorbed quite a lot of black smoke, probably increasing many Mechanical Source Points, and other team members can also gain many unseen benefits."

Lin Xian had never mentioned the evolution improvement from Hell Black Chrysanthemum to the team, but everyone was quietly undergoing changes. The most direct effect was on the team’s energy; after each battle’s rest, the state of the Infinity caravan members improved greatly. According to Ding Junyi’s [Team Member Observation Record] for Lin Xian, including Shu Qin, Chen Sixuan, Lv Chang, Miao Lu, Sha Sha, these people had markedly increased their basic strength.

And KIKI, Lu Xingchen, Da Lou, and other superpower users, although lacking physical function observation, it could be seen from this battle that they were gradually strengthening in the control and development of their superpowers.

"The snow is toxic..."

While manufacturing bullets, Lin Xian suddenly recalled this issue, his face showing signs of worry. He looked up at the train’s roof. Although it had been reinforced in multiple directions, he hadn’t considered the problem of seepage and sealing.

Previously, when planning the train, Lin Xian had considered the issues of toxic gas and oxygen deficiency. His plan was to use the compartment’s water and oxygen circulation system to directly support the air for the entire train.

However, along the way, all his energy was spent on upgrading weapons and armor, and the priority of this issue was indefinitely postponed. Now, the imminent problem of toxic snow had forced him to pay attention once again.

As Lin Xian was manufacturing and contemplating the problem, he didn’t notice a figure entering the compartment.

"Captain Lin?"

A somewhat timid female voice sounded. Lin Xian looked up and found Xiao Yuan, who lived in the living compartment.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan seemed to have just taken a shower, with wet hair still dripping water. She had a large towel wrapped around her and was wearing only thin clothes, which, although not pajamas, were clearly snug sleeping attire.

Seeing her shy demeanor, Lin Xian immediately asked, "Are you looking for me?"

"Oh... no, um... yes." Upon seeing Lin Xian’s gaze, Xiao Yuan could not help but become a bit nervous, lifting her panicked eyes towards Lin Xian. "I saw Captain Lin... still busy so late and wanted to ask if you’d like some hot soup?"

"Hot soup?" Lin Xian frowned.

"No, no!" The moment Lin Xian asked, Xiao Yuan immediately realized something, hurriedly waving her hands in explanation: "It’s my personal allocation of canned fruit. I haven’t taken extra caravan supplies... If you want to drink some, I can cook it for you."

Under the light, her face was flushed, somewhat shyly avoiding Lin Xian’s gaze, bowing her head and saying:

"I make good pear soup. Drinking some can warm your stomach..."

Xiao Yuan had a good figure, slightly plump and introverted, belonging to the kind of sweet girl who is very likable when she smiles. She usually had a good relationship with others in the caravan; although unable to provide much help in combat, due to her youth, intelligence, good learning, and culinary skills, she often handled internal affairs with Miao Lu and Chen Sixuan, and was currently poised to become a core member of the team.

"Hmm, okay."

Lin Xian seeing her blushing and somewhat unnatural posture immediately guessed something. In recent times, he had unintentionally noticed Xiao Yuan’s fervent gaze cast upon him. However, he did not say much, nor did he directly refuse, and then continued to manufacture bullets.

Upon Lin Xian agreeing, Xiao Yuan’s eyes lit up, promptly nodding and somewhat incoherently said:

"Alright... alright, Captain Lin, you, you wait for me."

After speaking, she immediately turned around and thudded towards the front of the train.

After a while, Xiao Yuan carefully brought over a sweet soup with canned pears in a box for him. Lin Xian reached out, took it, and drank a mouthful heartily, not resisting to praise: "It really tastes good, seems like there’s some seasoning added?"

Upon hearing Lin Xian’s praise, Xiao Yuan immediately became somewhat excited. She couldn’t help but step closer, pointing to a few dry roots in the sweet soup:

"They are dry herb seeds and dried verbena..."

She bent down slightly, her considerable chest slightly trembling in front of Lin Xian’s eyes. As she spoke halfway, she felt she was too close, and immediately retreated half a step: "I found them while collecting supplies before, and brought them onto the train."

"Oh~ that’s really good."

Lin Xian was somewhat moved, knowing that everyone in the living area had some personal preferences, collecting all kinds of items in their own safe little room aside from the main supplies. Human living habits are never willing to be lonely; even in the apocalypse, life is still filled with love.

Lin Xian gulped down half, and as he looked up, he saw Xiao Yuan still standing by, couldn’t help but say:

"It’s kind of cold now, hurry back to sleep, I’ll take it to the dining car myself after I finish drinking."

Hearing this, Xiao Yuan’s eyes flashed a bit of disappointment, nodded, and said:

"Okay... alright, then Captain Lin, you rest early too."

...

The snow wind began to howl. At 3 AM, the caravan camp had already been covered by a thin layer of snow. The lights on the various caravans and Infinity were still on, manned by the alert and vigilant team members.

Into the night, almost all survivor caravans had developed the habit of rotating guard duty during the night. The darker the night, the less they could sleep peacefully. Over time, many people had adjusted to this day-night reversal.