Chapter 406 - 267: The Eight Sedan Chairs (Part 2)

Bao Qingqing silently shouted "Good", just worrying about how to bring up this information.

Unexpectedly, this person solved her dilemma.

Bao Qingqing feigned surprise and covered her mouth, "No way..."

Zhong You’s expression grew slightly cold, "This mission... who carried it out?"

Although he had a guess in his heart, he still wanted to confirm it.

The girl in the black dress immediately recognized Zhong You, "You’re that Tier Two ’Cold Abyss Guard’ Zhong You?"

Zhong You’s mouth twitched; reaching Tier Two, he still couldn’t get used to Deep Blue Data’s damned naming style.

What modern person uses such ancient-style names?

The company didn’t bother to change them when exchanging names.

Every time someone earnestly called his name aloud, he couldn’t help but struggle to keep a straight face.

However, the next stage would be better; he had seen some other evolution paths, and his was much better than those names like "Kuiba", "Captain", and "Angel".

"You’re Zhong You, my father mentioned that if the Flood Zone is developed in the future, you’ll definitely be leading the team!"

"Much more handsome than I expected."

"In a few days, I have a small salon, would you be interested in attending?"

"..."

Once people recognized Zhong You, flattery and olive branches soon followed.

Despite the weird name, his terrifying water manipulation ability was very real.

This is the apocalypse; the significance of befriending the strong goes without saying.

Though the company had rules, everyone could foresee that future power would definitely be tied to strength.

But not everyone could pursue their path of evolution.

Shu Wei and the girl in the black dress were rare exceptions; most of the second generation rushed to evolve as the apocalypse began, but unfortunately, they woke up early only to arrive late. Most hadn’t even reached Tier One.

However, seeing Zhong You become somewhat impatient, people gradually quieted down.

"Was Miss Shu involved in this mission?"

Bao Qingqing hesitantly nodded.

"That’s strange, since Sister Wei completed the mission and returned, how could it be a failure?"

The girl in the black dress asked in confusion.

A few people familiar with the workings of the special task force slowly changed their expressions.

A mission marked as failed by the special task force didn’t just mean it took too long, it had to involve the judgment that there were significant personnel missing or dead!

Various pieces of information converged in Zhong You’s mind, and his expression changed several times.

"May I ask, you and Shu Wei...?"

Bao Qingqing asked, feigning curiosity.

"Colleagues."

Zhong You instantly hid all emotion and said coolly.

Bao Qingqing sharply sensed Zhong You’s concern for Shu Wei, feeling intensely uncomfortable.

Originally, she and Shu Wei came from similar family backgrounds, but the latter kept rising step by step both before and after the apocalypse, while she had to become an adopted daughter and couldn’t even match the other’s evolution level.

Finally, she heard news about the other taking a tumble but couldn’t even concoct a story about Huang Yao before being blocked by Zhong You.

It made her chest ache.

Suddenly, a butler-like servant entered, nodded slightly to everyone, then turned to quietly instruct the surrounding servants.

Everyone understood that the banquet was about to start.

...

Outside Yanbei Pass.

Wind and rain battered the train, rising and falling.

The warm yellow soft light was enclosed in steel, accompanied by gentle singing, wrapping even the wind and rain in a soft glow.

"Emily"

"Emily"

"The sunset fell into my heart"

"I want to take you to find"

"Scattered stars"

"..."

Su Huan sat in the dining car while Yu Yue busied themselves behind the counter, the sounds of washing and the clinking of pots and pans filled the air.

His feet propped on a massive communication device on the coffee table.

This was the second-generation ’Mobile Communication Device’ developed by Professor Ma after his initial success.

Xiaodong’s voice came from inside.

"This is the Armored Train Guan Chong Station, is the train conductor available?"

Su Huan leaned against an orange cat, listening to the music, eyes slightly narrowed.

Yu Yue glanced at him, holding back words.

Not hearing a response, Xiaodong asked again earnestly, "This is the Armored Train Guan Chong Station, is the train conductor available?"

"Not here."

Su Huan said blandly.

For the past three days, instead of just rushing here, they first went to the Iron Mountain Shelter to drop off Xiaodong and Iron Old Man, leaving a device with Iron Old Man for communication with the train.

However, the principle behind the stone’s multiplication wasn’t clear, so only one-way communication from the train to the shelter was possible.

"Uh... routine reporting for Guan Chong Station."

Xiaodong hesitated briefly, then continued his report as if not having heard Su Huan.

"Iron Mountain Shelter currently has..."

"Supplies..."

Xiaodong listed the current situation at Iron Mountain Shelter, then proceeded to discuss its upcoming plans.

Essentially implementing the train’s methodology there.

Disassembling materials, creating new ones, figuring out a way to connect with Tide Watching Island, etc.

It’s likely someone had prepared the words in advance, and Xiaodong smoothly and clearly recited them.

After finishing the report, Xiaodong spontaneously discussed recent occurrences, which were much more disorganized.

Initially nervous, uncertain if the train conductor was still there, Xiaodong didn’t ask if he was there, but boldly talked to himself.

"...Recently Grandpa Tieshan’s been down, heard Young Master Qi caused trouble again, but he didn’t tell me what. Uncle Zhenbang’s been teaching me how to use my evolved eyes, and I personally caught a big fish."

"The shelter, no, Guan Chong Station will start boatbuilding next. Small fishing boats won’t do; they can’t withstand big storms, we need big ships..."

"My mom said Aunt Wu next door proposed marriage, wanting to get me a wife. But in this era, such outdated stuff feels odd. I’m not fond of it, plus Wu Xinlei I’ve seen; she weighs more than me. I’m not interested..."

Yu Yue, who cleaned a vase over and over, suddenly raised her head and said softly, "They’ve come."

Hearing Yu Yue’s voice, Xiaodong immediately quieted down.

On the sofa, the train conductor opened his narrow eyes, his dark pupils appearing even more pitch-black under the warm light.

"Let them wait, continue talking."

Xiaodong, pleasantly surprised, said, "Train conductor, you’re here! I thought you were gone; I’ve said the important stuff, the rest is trivial, you can go ahead and be busy."

"Um... train conductor, wishing you a triumphant return!"

"Heh."

Su Huan chuckled softly, sitting up slightly, his shoulders slumping gently like a hawk ready to soar.

"If they don’t carry me over with an eight-car sedan chair today, I’ll cover their doorposts red."

...

When Su Huan reached the front of the train, it was already packed.

The senior staff who could make it to the table had all arrived.

Seeing Su Huan, the crowd parted revealing the command platform at the top.

"Train conductor!"

"Hmm."

Su Huan didn’t head to the command platform but instead went to stand behind Liang Kuan’s seat, looking up at the panoramic screen in front.

He could see a group of people with metal iris brooches on their collars standing on Yanbei Pass. A few armored troop carriers and two luxury cars were parked on the ancient city wall.

"What do they mean by this?"

Su Huan asked.

He Jie crossed his arms, frowning, "They’re saying they want to receive you up there."

Su Huan raised an eyebrow, "From this distance? Expect me to jump?"

...

"Can’t an Evolver jump up here?"

On Yanbei Pass.

Cao Yong opened the arc face shield of his exoskeleton, frowned, "Ask why they haven’t come up yet."

His subordinate shouted loudly, "Their train conductor said to open the gate first, then bring eight cars to pick him up, and it must be of the Maybach level."

"What the hell!"

Cao Yong, like a lit powder keg, spewed profanities nonstop.

"It’s all flooded down there; am I supposed to dive down to open the gate, and he wants eight cars? Why doesn’t he just bring people to take over our headquarters directly?"

Inside the train.

Su Huan asked, "What are they saying?"

Yu Yue pursed her lips, "They’re cursing at you."

"No manners, He Jie, enlighten them."

"Yes!"

He Jie chuckled menacingly before turning and leaving with several officers.

On the city wall.

Cao Yong looked at the vague outline of the train below, suddenly pausing, "What are they doing down there?"

The subordinate, unsure, said, "It seems... the muzzle is turning?"

"Buzz——"

Their pupils suddenly reflected the circles of blue light lighting up.