16: Chapter 16 The True Colors of a Shady Businessman

[Lei Hu: Holy crap! It really is Purified Water! And it's ice-cold! Brother, do you have a water purification device?]

[Lei Hu: Give me more! I can't take it anymore, my throat is about to burn up! I'll give you all 200 Scrap Iron!]

He took the bait.

Lin Feng looked at the frantic messages from the other party, his eyes unmoving.

[Lin Feng: 200 Scrap Iron, only for 100 milliliters of water.]

[Lei Hu: Are you crazy?! 100 milliliters? That's not even enough for one sip! You're taking advantage of the situation!]

[Lin Feng: That's right, I am taking advantage of the situation. You can choose not to trade and drink the poisonous water outside, and see if your stomach explodes.]

Lin Feng's reply was utterly cold, directly cutting off any room for the other party to bargain.

The other side fell into dead silence again.

In the struggle between survival and death, the seller always holds the absolute initiative.

Train Master...

Xia Wanqiu, unable to receive the energy infusion, twisted her body in pain. She slightly raised her head, parted her dry, red lips, and instinctively tried to find Lin Feng's lips.

Lin Feng slightly turned his head to avoid her, pressing his palm on the back of her neck and applying a little force.

Be quiet, it'll be over soon.

The man's voice carried a hint of soothing magic. Xia Wanqiu bit her lower lip aggrievedly, only able to press her burning cheek into his neck and pant rapidly.

On the panel, Lei Hu finally compromised.

[Lei Hu: You're ruthless! 100 milliliters it is, but I have a condition. I'm freezing to death. Do you still have those down jackets you listed before? Give me two pieces of clothing, otherwise, I'd rather throw away the Scrap Iron!]

Lin Feng glanced at the corner. There were exactly two pieces of the tattered work-protection down jackets he had scavenged earlier.

These dusty, moldy old clothes were worthless to Lin Feng, who had frost resistance and a fire burning in his carriage.

[Lin Feng: Okay, two warm clothes, 100 milliliters of water, and 200 Scrap Iron are mine. Also, hand over all the useless blueprints you have as an extra.]

[Lei Hu: You're a vampire! I only have one broken blueprint that I don't know what it's for, take it all! Trade quickly!]

"Ding!"

The system notification sound rang out.

[Trade successful.]

[Deducted: Purified Water 100 ml, Worn-out Warm Clothing *2.]

[Gained: Scrap Iron *200 units.]

[Gained: Basic Filter Blueprint *1.]

With a flash of white light, the supplies materialized in Lin Feng's system backpack.

Lin Feng closed the panel, a satisfied glint flashing in his eyes.

The Scrap Iron was gathered.

Including the previous 200 units, there were now exactly 500 units of Scrap Iron quietly lying in the space.

Only the last "Low-level Magic Core" was needed to meet the upgrade conditions for a Level 1 Armored Train.

With the Demonic Core, this dilapidated green tin can would be reborn.

It's done.

Lin Feng lowered his head, looking at Xia Wanqiu, who was already semi-conscious in his arms.

The girl's skin was burning hot, and sweat on her forehead had dampened the wisps of hair at her temples.

Due to prolonged endurance, a crystal tear even seeped from the corner of her eye.

Her pitiful yet alluring appearance was enough to make any man lose his mind.

Lin Feng scooped her up in his arms and strode towards the exclusive lounge.

Su Ya and the others, gathered around the fire, lowered their heads as they watched Lin Feng's retreating figure.

Although they said nothing, they all understood that in this apocalypse, Xia Wanqiu had used her abilities to gain the privilege of survival.

"Clang."

The narrow door of the lounge closed heavily.

In the darkness, as soon as Lin Feng placed Xia Wanqiu on the bed covered with animal hide, the girl impatiently wrapped herself around him.

Give it to me... please...

She cried out, frantically searching for Lin Feng's lips.

Lin Feng did not refuse.

He cupped the back of Xia Wanqiu's head and leaned down to kiss her.

Their lips met.

A torrent of vital energy, like floodwaters bursting through a dam, surged wildly into Xia Wanqiu's parched body through their lips and teeth.

"Woo..."

Xia Wanqiu let out a sweet, muffled sound.

As her dry magic pool was nourished, the burning pain in her internal organs quickly receded, replaced by a soul-shaking sense of fulfillment.

Her hands gripped Lin Feng's back tightly, her nails almost digging into the man's flesh.

The temperature in the lounge gradually rose due to their body heat, and in this confined space, ambiguous sounds intertwined with the rustling of fabric.

Xia Wanqiu's body became exceptionally sensitive; each injection of energy caused her skin to flush with an alluring pink.

Her dark red bat wings unfurled behind her, gently flapping against the bed.

Her demonic tail wrapped tightly around Lin Feng's wrist, conveying her unreserved submission and dependence.

This was a transaction where each got what they needed.

She provided the life-saving water source, and he bestowed upon her the energy to survive.

A full half hour passed.

Xia Wanqiu's breathing gradually stabilized. Her magic power was replenished, even more condensed than before.

The mist in her peach blossom eyes dispersed, restoring clarity.

She leaned limply in Lin Feng's arms, listening to the man's strong heartbeat, her face flushed with contentment.

"Thank you... Train Master." Xia Wanqiu's voice was soft and sweet, carrying a hint of relief after escaping danger.

Lin Feng released her, stood up from the bed, and casually straightened his slightly disheveled clothes.

He still maintained his cold and ruthless demeanor.

"This is what you deserve." Lin Feng looked down at her, "From now on, you will be responsible for the water in the carriage. As long as you are obedient, you won't die."

Xia Wanqiu nodded obediently, pulling the animal hide to cover her semi-naked body, her eyes filled with blind adoration for this man.

Just then.

"Woo!"

A piercing and urgent whistle suddenly blasted inside the carriage!

Red alarm lights flashed frantically, and a harsh mechanical sound penetrated the blast door.

[System highest level warning!]

[Detecting drastic terrain change ahead.]

[Train is about to enter: Abandoned Abyss Tunnel.]

Lin Feng frowned and quickly walked out of the lounge.

The girls in the carriage were already huddled together in fear. Su Ya had even extinguished the fire used for warmth, staring nervously out the window.

Through the frost-covered glass.

In the depths of the mist, a huge, black tunnel entrance appeared.

Black moss grew around the tunnel entrance, like the gaping maw of an ancient beast, quietly waiting for its prey to walk into the trap.

The train did not slow down, heading straight into that unknown darkness.

"Boom—"

The moment it rushed into the tunnel, all light was completely swallowed.

The carriage plunged into pitch-black silence.

Immediately after, a chilling low-frequency vibration spread from the depths of the tunnel along the tracks.

"Thump... thump... thump..."

As if some colossal entity was awakening in the darkness.