Lin Xian watched the scene, his mind feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Just two days ago, he was at Mochizuki Masashiâs banquet talking about wanting a vehicle that could fly, dive underwater, and travel through orbit, and now this interstellar battleship appeared before him, making him almost doubt reality.
"How many of those standard hull module bays were there just now?"
"Three bays, with another one under construction, but itâs also about to halt." Jian Xuwei said, "Thatâs why I want to seek Silent Cityâs help and form an alliance with you."
"You want their help to build a few more?"
Jian Xuwei nodded, "Also weapon systems and gravity rings. The problem now is that Dawn City has withdrawn all resources. My original plan was to build at least ten standard hulls, but at this pace itâs impossible."
"Ten hulls? You have ten thousand people now?"
"My and Jiang Yunâs alliance currently has over sixty thousand people in Dawn City." Jian Xuwei explained.
"You have sixty thousand people!!!?" Lin Xian exclaimed, "Are you planning a rebellion."
Jian Xuwei chuckled, "Besides the people from the Finger Group, some joined us along the way from Yu Bei Airport, and most of the rest are united in Jin Hai and Dawn City. Everyoneâs purpose in forming an alliance is to deal with the Deep Red World, so if we leave Dawn City, Iâll coordinate actions through the Finger Groupâs various alliance fleets and enter the Polar region. Donât forget, I also have the Silver Star."
Lin Xian nodded, "Speaking of Jiang Yun, Iâm not surprised."
Lin Xian admired Jiang Yun a great deal; wherever he went, he could rally friends and create such a large alliance, which is certainly no mean feat.
"How about it?" Jian Xuwei looked at Lin Xian, "Now the Star Abyss Movement is intensifying, and time is running out. If the Dawn Center crosses Qionggu Strait, our fastest method is to traverse the oceanâs orbit to South America, but to enter the Polar region, we must cross the sea or fly. Your Infinity probably isnât ready."
"I was thinking about that." Lin Xian shrugged, "It sounds good. Even if people canât live on it, we can follow the regular train temporarily, and with Silent City helping with construction, the interstellar trainâs expansion capability will continuously improve."
"Not bad."
"But are Mochizuki Masashi and his team not planning to cross the Pacific Ocean?" Lin Xian asked.
Jian Xuwei slightly furrowed her brows, "What?"
Lin Xian simply explained Mochizuki Masashiâs thoughts, and Jian Xuwei, upon hearing it, sighed, "I see, at least now can we complete the fourth standard hull?"
"Yes."
Before Lin Xian could speak, his communicatorâs holographic screen lit up, revealing the serene face of Mochizuki Masashi, who then began speaking.
"Not only will I help you construct standard hulls, but also weapon systems and gravity rings are fine. I promised Lin that I would help him sort out this train."
"Have you been planning for this all along?" Jian Xuwei asked Mochizuki Masashi.
"Yes, strictly speaking, Silent City is always allied with Lin. Whatever he wants, Iâll accomplish for him."
"Hey, you owe me a favor. Why does it sound like we have something shady going on?" Lin Xian grinned, "Come over quickly, research that Reproduction Armor, and Jian Xuwei mentioned that underground manufacturing plants connect many areas, so youâd better have Qian Suxunâs mecha army and drones explore the entire city; otherwise, while weâre stationed at Jin Hai, we wonât be too comfortable."
"Alright, alright~ Iâll be there soon." Mochizuki Masashi casually finished and then closed the communication.
Across from him, Jian Xuwei looked at Lin Xian in surprise. She initially thought Lin Xianâs Joint Fleet was under Silent Cityâs protection to enter Jin Hai; now it seemed Mochizuki Masashi was listening to Lin Xianâs arrangements.
"Silent City owes you a favor, what do you mean?" Jian Xuwei asked at this time.
"Oh, nothing."
Lin Xian replied casually, "I just rescued Silent City from Star Abyss and incidentally allowed Silent City to avoid a disaster, so Mochizuki Masashi owes me a favor."
"What did you say? Silent City was rescued by you!?" Jian Xuweiâs normally aloof and proud face showed rare change; among the crowd, Monica saw this expression, her lips curling slightly.
"This tale is quite remarkable, Chairman Jian must hear it."
With Monicaâs urging, Jian Xuweiâs gaze toward Lin Xian sparkling slightly, her mood complex for a moment.
Yu Bei Airport, charging out of the Snowfield, Xilanâs great battle, Jian Xuwei had received intelligence from Phoenix Order on these, but never expected Lin Xian to rescue ten thousand people from Silent City and the Joint Train from Star Abyss No. 5.
What extraordinary qualities does this man possess?
"A modular standard hull, it sounds really good." Lin Xian hadnât noticed Jian Xuweiâs look but said, "So we can pull the Joint Train along; that way, we wonât need all-terrain drives."
"No need, of course!!" Hu Lushouâs eyes gleamed with excitement, rushing over, "We can fly, and any slopes or obstacles wonât be a problem at all!"
"Makes sense."
Lin Xian took a deep breath, clarifying the trainâs upgrade direction; compared to modifying or adding to regular train cars, this custom-designed floating and track-capable vehicle was simply perfect. With this Sky Dome Level unit, he wouldnât need to worry about the tracks, and the large hull would support extensive weapon expansions like 1130s, electromagnetic railguns, plasma blisters, Orbit Shock Star Cannons, long-range missiles, and space-based weapons, all of which could be equipped lavishly.