Serial Player
Chapter 900 - 558

Chapter 900: 558

Despite its outward appearance, the interior of the train was far more modern and spacious than expected.

Bright lights, expansive sofas, and pristine stone coffee tables dotted the area. A smattering of passengers engaged in conversation in the otherwise empty seats.

It felt less like a train compartment and more like a large living room—the only distinguishing feature being the golden scales atop each coffee table.

Moon God, leading the group, glanced around the carriage and then guided everyone to sit down at an unoccupied spot.

Moon God and Zhao Jiu sat facing each other, with Li Changhe and He Feng behind and next to Zhao Jiu, respectively.

There were many seats available within the carriage, yet few passengers. Thus, the four of them took up three coffee tables.

This seating arrangement, in fact, offered good protection for Zhao Jiu.

After sitting down, Zhao Jiu used his Innate Yin-Yang Eye to observe the passengers, aiming to identify the non-human players among them.

Some of the players were also observing the four of them, sensing significant changes in the passengers boarding this time, but none approached rashly.

At that moment, the train started moving again, passing Ruhua Village’s nightscape visible through the window, which the villagers themselves did not seem to notice.

Li Changhe even noticed the train apparently phasing through a house, while the villagers inside continued to sleep soundly.

Shortly after, the view outside the train became increasingly blurred, the landscapes shifting into bizarre and eerie fragments.

In the pitch-black sky emerged a purple sun, and countless enormous eyeballs opened amidst the heavens.

The scene changed once more—a volcano spewing lava, with a Flame Giant roaring at its mouth. Humans at the foot of the volcano did not flee but devoutly kneeled in worship toward the eruption.

Within a mysterious sea that gave rise to tsunamis, figures walked upon the waves. In the sky, lightning streaked across, as though shadows were traversing the heavens.

Li Changhe, seated on the outside, surveyed these otherworldly landscapes with surprise. Then, feeling a sudden impulse, he turned to look aside. Two passengers, a man and a woman, drew closer. The man was bound in white bandages, resembling an impromptu mummy, while the woman wore a white leather armor—both were passengers who had boarded at Ruhua Village.

Upon noticing Li Changhe looking their way, the bandaged passenger stopped and asked, "May we sit with you?"

Li Changhe made a welcoming gesture. The passengers from Ruhua Village had already been appraised with the Startling Bell for potential danger.

The strongest among them triggered the bell 13 times in three seconds.

And when Li Changhe was attacked by the Scarred Woman and the multi-pupiled man, it had indeed rung 13 times.

Now, Li Changhe, Moon God, and He Feng were all formidable enough to make the bell ring over 18 times in three seconds.

After a moment’s hesitation, the two sat across from Li Changhe.

Then, the bandaged man began, "While the train is in motion, it enters a void space. These landscapes are but glimpses of various worlds. I too was astounded the first time I witnessed them. It is precisely because the train travels through the Spirit World that the physical realm cannot influence it, making it the safest place for trade."

Listening to the other’s ingratiating explanation, Li Changhe weighed his thoughts, agreeing silently.

In the eyes of their fellow passengers who boarded at the same station,

the four of them were formidable players who had eradicated the factory, possibly already seen as the new power holders of the platform.

"Let’s start with them..."

Li Changhe looked at Zhao Jiu as if seeking an opinion, then responded, "We are indeed in need of a suitable place to trade."

"So, what is it that you wish to trade on this trip?" the bandaged man asked, quickly adding, "I have boarded this train six times and am quite familiar with the passengers. Perhaps I could help you... locate the item you desire."

Seeing no immediate reaction from Li Changhe, the bandaged man lowered his voice, "Your organization must be the new rulers now. If you can present goods that satisfy the passengers, you might quickly strengthen your own position. Many rulers have acquired unimaginable resources on this train."

This was indeed true; the existence of the train greatly expanded the range of trades among passengers.

Skills, equipment, and even identities as Magic Eye holders or items of Legendary Quality could all be found on the train.

It was rumored that the train had even facilitated the trade of Holder’s status.

As long as one’s ’goods’ were satisfactory to other traders, an exchange was possible. In such an environment, it was difficult not to become stronger.

Of course, that was contingent on the ’goods’ being of sufficiently high quality. Many materials or equipment of Rare Quality often fell short of expectations.

The factory had attracted so many players because its ’goods’ were in hot demand, allowing the purchase of plentiful player identities and advanced equipment.

Li Changhe discussed strategies with Moon God and He Feng in the [Friends] chat.

"Revealing the Spirit Fruit now, it’s uncertain if it would draw out the player possessing the Philosopher’s Stone," Li Changhe said. Should that player be lured out, it would simplify matters greatly—they could trade and leave, sparing Zhao Jiu any exertion.

"It won’t be that simple," Moon God replied.

"Let’s trade something trivial with them first to test the waters," He Feng suggested.

"I have something valuable; let’s see if we can draw them out with it," Li Changhe said, while continuing the conversation in [Friends] and looking back at the bandaged man, he asked, "So, how do I ensure the safety of the transaction? We can’t just rely on the other party’s good conscience, can we? And how might I address you?"

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