55: Chapter 55 The Shocking Twin Sisters

"I don't want to do anything."

Lin Xiao slowly crouched down, reaching out with his broad, rough fingers to gently pinch Bai Zhi's sharp, mud-stained chin.

He forced her to meet his gaze.

"I just think it would be a pity for the two of you to die like this in this foul-smelling refugee camp."

Lin Xiao's gaze, like an X-ray, swept unscrupulously over the alluring curves beneath the sisters' tattered uniforms.

"My train is still missing two Death-sworn soldiers to lead the charge."

"Be my sword, be my shield."

"I will give you the right to live, clean water, and shelter in this world where you no longer have to live in fear."

Lin Xiao's voice was low and full of seduction.

"And the price you must pay is your loyalty."

"Absolute, unreserved loyalty."

"Including your lives, and even your bodies and souls; from this day forward, they belong only to me."

"Understand?"

These words were domineering to the extreme.

There was no room for negotiation.

Bai Zhi looked into Lin Xiao's eyes, which were as deep as an abyss.

She knew she had no right to refuse.

To refuse was to die.

It might even be worse than death.

She turned her head to look at her sister, Bai Wei, who was in her arms and so hungry she only had a breath of life left.

She then looked at the Black Iron, which stood like a steel fortress and emitted the aroma of food.

A flash of resolve finally crossed Bai Zhi's cold eyes.

She pulled her sister along and turned around on the sandy ground.

Then, she kowtowed heavily toward Lin Xiao.

"Bai Zhi..."

"Bai Wei..."

"Are willing to die for Master!"

Watching this pair of top-tier twins completely submit at his feet,

Lin Xiao stood up with satisfaction and flicked away the cigar that had burned to its end.

"Ruyan, take them up and hand them over to Shen Man."

"Tell Shen Man that these two are Grade A key training subjects. Give them Life Potions and change them into the best combat uniforms."

"Yes! Squad Leader!"

Liu Ruyan immediately stepped forward and directed the female soldiers to lead the twin sisters onto the train.

Over the next ten minutes,

under the black muzzles of Liu Ruyan and the female soldiers' guns, an extremely cold and ruthless screening was quickly completed.

Lin Xiao only wanted women with value.

Aside from Chu Yuxun and the Bai sisters,

ultimately, only 17 young women who were somewhat attractive and clearly expressed their willingness to do any dirty or exhausting work were allowed to step into the lowest-level Utility Carriage of the Black Iron.

As for the remaining hundreds of men, elderly people, and children,

Lin Xiao didn't even give them a second glance.

"Squad Leader, the selection is finished. What should we do with the rest?"

Liu Ruyan returned to Lin Xiao's side, glancing at the refugees who were still kneeling on the ground and wailing.

"Throw down a few crates of nearly expired luncheon meat."

Lin Xiao turned and walked toward the train.

"Let's go."

Following Lin Xiao's command,

three crates of synthetic luncheon meat nearing their expiration date were thrown down from the carriage by the female soldiers.

Clang!

The wooden crates smashed against the ground and shattered, scattering dozens of tin cans.

At that instant,

the entire refugee camp went silent for half a second.

Then,

like a pack of zombies smelling blood,

hundreds of starving survivors, eyes bloodshot and letting out beast-like roars, lunged frantically toward those cans!

Trampling, biting, screaming!

To snatch even an expired can, companions who usually called each other brothers turned on each other instantly, using rocks to frantically smash one another's heads.

Blood stained the Gobi Desert.

A living hell on earth was nothing more than this.

And in the center of this hell,

Rumble—!!!

The Black Iron's massive nuclear-powered engine erupted once more with a deafening roar.

Huge all-terrain tracks ruthlessly crushed the abandoned cars blocking the way.

This steel fortress, fully loaded with top-tier Valkyries and endless supplies, carried its supreme pressure as the top-ranked entity in the world.

It vanished into the dust.

...

When the heavy bulletproof alloy door slowly closed behind them, completely sealing off the swirling yellow sand and desolation,

the newcomers who had just stepped onto the Black Iron, including Chu Yuxun and the Bai sisters, all stood frozen in place.

They felt as if they had passed through an invisible barrier, falling directly from purgatory into heaven.

Bright, soft eye-protection LED lights shone overhead.

The central air conditioning operated extremely quietly, keeping the temperature inside the carriage perfectly constant at a comfortable 25 degrees Celsius.

Soft dark grey carpet lay beneath their feet; stepping on it didn't make a sound.

What they found most incredible was that there wasn't even a trace of the nauseating stench of corpses from outside in the air.

Instead, there was a faint fragrance, a mix of high-end perfume and shampoo!

In this apocalypse where even washing one's face was a luxury, someone could actually use shampoo?!

Gulp.

Someone swallowed hard.

The dozen or so girls were like country bumpkins entering a grand mansion; their eyes were wide, and they didn't even dare to breathe heavily, fearing their foul breath would soil this sacred place.

"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and change your shoes!"

Liu Ruyan, who was in charge of leading them, stood with her arms crossed and gave a cold urge.

The girls finally snapped out of their daze and hurriedly took off their tattered, mud-caked shoes, replacing them with sterile slippers issued by the system.

"You're lucky to have caught the Squad Leader in a merciful mood."

Just then, an extremely gentle and mature voice came from the other end of the corridor.

Shen Man, wearing a proper dark business suit and holding a logbook, walked over elegantly.

Her plump, upright figure and flawless skin made the refugee girls present feel ashamed of their own appearance.

They were all women,

yet she lived like a noblewoman from before the apocalypse, while they were like beggars who had just crawled out of a cesspool.

"I am the Head of Internal Affairs for this train, Shen Man."

"From today on, I'm in charge of your daily lives."

Shen Man's gaze swept over the trembling girls, lingering slightly on Chu Yuxun and the Bai sisters.

She had already received special instructions from Lin Xiao and knew these girls were subjects for special 'care'.

"First step: go and wash yourselves clean."

"I don't want to see a single flea in my carriage."

Under Shen Man's lead,

the girls were taken to the Public Bathroom in the Living Area.

When they saw the showerheads that could spray an unlimited amount of constant-temperature hot water,

all the girls, including the usually toughest older sister Bai Zhi, broke down.

They rushed under the streams of water regardless of everything.

were washed away as the warm water rinsed off the thick layers of grime and dried blood; the bathroom was suddenly filled with the sound of uncontrollable weeping.

Chu Yuxun rubbed her hair frantically with rose-scented body wash, her tears falling uncontrollably.

The humiliation, hunger, and fear they had endured in the refugee camp for the past half-month

at this moment, followed the hot water down the drain.

After their showers,

Shen Man gave each of them a set of brand-new, grey tight-fitting uniforms printed with 'Black Iron · Logistics'.

Although they were just ordinary logistics clothes, the fabric was extremely comfortable and even had the dry scent of having been sun-dried.

After Bai Zhi and Bai Wei put on these uniforms, their well-developed figures were perfectly outlined.

Especially after bathing, the sisters' already exquisite looks were as clear and refined as lotus flowers emerging from water; even Shen Man couldn't help but nod secretly.

"No wonder the Squad Leader brought them back; their foundation is indeed good."

After washing up, Shen Man led them to the Dining Carriage.

On the way, they passed the Grade S Greenhouse Cultivation Carriage located in the middle of the train.

"My god..."

When the younger sister, Bai Wei, saw the rows of hydroponic racks radiating vitality through the transparent bulletproof glass,

she immediately covered her mouth, her tears bursting forth once again.

As far as the eye could see,

it was all lush green!

Succulent lettuce, bright red tomatoes covered in dew, and even a few tender cucumbers growing on vines!

In this wasteland where all plants had withered or mutated due to the black mist and radiation,

someone could actually grow such perfect green vegetables?!

"Is... is this really Earth?"

Chu Yuxun was also full of shock.

She had originally thought Lin Xiao had just relied on powerful force to seize some pre-war supplies.

But looking at it now,

this man had forcibly rebuilt a complete ecological cycle system in this wasteland!

Gurgle...

The loud sound of a stomach growling interrupted the girls' shock.

Because they had already smelled an extremely intense, maddening aroma of meat!

It was wafting out from the Dining Carriage ahead.

When they entered the dining room,

the long metal dining table was already covered with large basins of steaming food.

"The main dish is braised insect meat with potatoes."

"The staple is white flour buns; they're unlimited, eat your fill."

Tian Yuanyuan, who was in charge of serving the food, wore an apron and gave each girl a stainless steel tray with a smile.

"Insect meat?!"

Hearing those words, Chu Yuxun's face turned slightly pale.

She had eaten that kind of thing in the refugee camp; it had an extremely strong sour, rotten smell and fishy stench. Eating it not only caused diarrhea but even carried a risk of poisoning.

"Eat without worry."

Tian Yuanyuan saw their concerns and explained with a smile.

"This insect meat has been purified by our Matter Conversion Box, removing all toxins and radiation."

"Plus, the Squad Leader signed in for high-grade pre-war spices and dark soy sauce."

"The taste is definitely better than any beef you've ever had."

Hearing this, the girls could no longer restrain themselves.

They picked up their trays and began to wolf down the food.

"Mmm... it's so delicious..."

Bai Wei took a bite of a white flour bun soaked in rich meat sauce, so happy she was crying.

The insect meat was stewed until it was extremely soft and melted in the mouth. The meat fragrance and the softness of the potatoes combined perfectly; it was simply a delicacy.

Chu Yuxun was also swallowing large mouthfuls without any concern for her image.

Even when she choked until her eyes rolled, she was unwilling to stop.

At this moment, she even felt that being a utility worker cleaning toilets on Lin Xiao's train was a hundred times happier than being a queen in a refugee camp!

After eating and drinking their fill,

Chu Yuxun leaned against the back of her chair and let out a comfortable burp.

She subconsciously raised her head and looked through the semi-transparent glass sliding door at the end of the restaurant toward the deeper parts of the train.

That was the Captain's exclusive private dining area.

Inside, the lighting was soft, Persian carpets were laid out, and there were even several famous pre-war paintings hanging on the walls.

And the man she once looked down upon, Lin Xiao,

was currently leaning lazily against a large leather sofa.

To his left was the school beauty who was once as famous as her, and even colder and more noble—Su Qingqian.

At this moment, how did Su Qingqian look like an ice goddess?

She was wearing an extremely form-fitting high-slit qipao that perfectly showcased her long, beautiful legs. She was obediently peeling a fresh grape from an unknown source and very gently feeding it into Lin Xiao's mouth.

And to Lin Xiao's right was the violent Valkyrie whose combat power was terrifying enough to crush a man's head with one hand, Zhao Xiaotang.

Zhao Xiaotang was half-kneeling on the floor, very skillfully massaging Lin Xiao's calves to relax his muscles.

Seeing this scene,

stormy waves rose in Chu Yuxun's heart.

Until this moment, she truly and completely understood Lin Xiao's terrifying nature.

He didn't just crush everyone with force.

He had built a private empire on this hopeless wasteland with a strict hierarchy, abundant supplies, and absolute dominance!

In this empire,

he was the only god, the master of all women.

And she, Chu Yuxun, was now nothing more than an ant at the very bottom of this empire.

Chu Yuxun withdrew her gaze and gripped the stainless steel chopsticks in her hand tightly.

Her knuckles turned slightly white from the force.

"I can't keep cleaning toilets."

"I, Chu Yuxun, will never be content to be a bottom-level utility worker for the rest of my life!"

She took a deep breath, crushed all her pride and her entire past, and threw them into the trash can.

Replacing them was an extremely strong ambition to climb upward.

Since this world had become Lin Xiao's playground,

then she would use every means possible, at any cost, even selling her soul,

to climb into this man's inner circle!

...

Meanwhile,

in another corner of the restaurant,

the twin sisters Bai Zhi and Bai Wei were also quietly watching Lin Xiao behind the glass door.

"Sister..."

Bai Wei touched her slightly bulging belly from being so full, her eyes filled with awe and gratitude toward Lin Xiao.

"If... if we are obedient, will we be able to eat this much every day from now on?"

Bai Zhi gently rubbed her sister's head.

In her cold eyes, a light called 'fanaticism' flickered.

She didn't answer her sister's question.

Instead, she reached out with her calloused hand and gently stroked the black collar around her neck, issued by the system, representing her status as a 'Grade A Training Subject'.

"Sister, remember."

"From today on, our lives belong to Master."

"Whoever dares to block Master's path, I will kill them."

Bai Zhi's voice was very soft, yet it carried a chilling murderous intent.

This seed of an 'undying Death-sworn soldier' hand-picked by Lin Xiao

had thoroughly taken root and sprouted within this Black Iron, where luxury and cruelty coexisted.