102: Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Point

Zhao Silver Snake's recovery of his main body was an hour faster than expected.

At sunrise, the sun had just risen into the sky.

He had completed the digestion and recovery of his main body.

Although his size was still far from that of a Level 4 biological train, it was already half of what it was then.

His strength had also recovered to the level of a Level 3 train.

This made him feel much more at ease.

As a result, before he could even go to report to Lu Yang, he saw that Lu Yang had sent someone to deliver a small box.

When opened, it contained several extremely red, semi-solid crystals, like QQ gummies.

These were precisely the most essential parts of purified mutated creatures: the Mutated Creature Flesh Essence.

For Zhao Silver Snake, the peculiar aroma emanating from it was more enchanting than any other scent in the world.

It made saliva flow uncontrollably from Zhao Silver Snake's mouth like a waterfall.

More importantly, the quality of these Mutated Creature Flesh Essences was very high, starting at Level 4.

Out of a total of seven pieces.

There were four Level 4, two Level 5, and one very precious Level 6.

With these Mutated Creature Flesh Essences, Zhao Silver Snake could not only return to Level 4 but also potentially regain his evolutionary progress before encountering the Level 6 Claw-Ripping Eagle.

Moreover, being able to consume Level 6 Mutated Creature Flesh Essence would be very beneficial for him to comprehend the next stage of biological train levels.

He had truly turned a misfortune into a blessing!

Therefore, he immediately and consciously became a guide.

Leading the Xinhuo Train to the Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Point he had previously mentioned.

However, although the Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Point was only a little over 100 kilometers away and could be reached in less than an hour.

The area where the Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Point was located was deep within the Toxic Water Swamp block.

According to Zhao Silver Snake's description, it was a shallow area, and although it wasn't constantly filled with dense swamp gas and toxic fog like other water areas, there were still many swamp creatures living there.

Lu Yang dispatched Yunfeng reconnaissance drones to follow Zhao Silver Snake for an on-site inspection, and the situation was basically as he described.

The most crucial point was that Lu Yang couldn't drive the Xinhuo Train in.

Otherwise, if danger was encountered in a water area, the Xinhuo Train would become very passive.

But Lu Yang also didn't want to give up this exceptionally valuable Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Point.

Through his conversation with Zhao Silver Snake, Lu Yang had already learned that even in the Intermediate Zone, Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Points were extremely rare.

In the Intermediate Zone, the number of Level 1 and 2 low-level Iron Mines was about three to five times that of the Newbie Area, and the number of Level 3 Iron Mines was two to three times that of the Newbie Area.

However, the number of Level 4 Iron Mines was even rarer than the number of Level 3 Iron Mines in the Newbie Area.

Level 5 Iron Mines were only likely to appear in the most dangerous center of the Yunling Grassland.

As for Level 6 Iron Mines, they basically would not appear in the Intermediate Zone.

Only the advanced areas would have a small distribution.

And the highest would only be Level 6 Iron Mines.

There seemed to be some secret involved, which Zhao Silver Snake didn't fully understand.

But it was enough for Lu Yang to understand the preciousness of a Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Point.

Therefore, after Xiao Xin's calculations, the best method was to ask Zhao Silver Snake for help to transport a batch of equipment and people there.

Mainly equipment.

Although the concentration of swamp gas and toxic fog at the collection point was not high, the oxygen was also thin.

Several small oxygen generators and air filtration devices needed to be installed in the mine to maintain normal air circulation.

Then there were the miners.

Currently, only the individual flight backpacks on the Xinhuo Train could perform transportation tasks; after upgrading to Level 5, the maximum load capacity was 210kg.

The Level 5 characteristic was 'Ultra-long Endurance,' which could double the endurance time of the individual flight backpack, allowing a Level 5 individual flight backpack to reach a maximum range of 280 kilometers.

But transporting with individual flight backpacks was too troublesome.

And Lu Yang also didn't want to build too many individual flight backpacks.

A Level 1 individual flight backpack required 10 units of tier 3 iron ore, Level 2 required 15 units, Level 3 required 20 units, Level 4 required 25 units, and Level 5 required 30 units.

This item, once used this time, would hardly be used again in a short period.

So Lu Yang only planned to build 30 Level 1 ones for the Train Police Squad to use for guard duties at the Iron Mine.

As for the others, he would ask Zhao Silver Snake for help with transportation, paying him one Level 3 Mutated Creature Flesh Essence as compensation, which he would probably be very happy with.

The fact was, Zhao Silver Snake was not just happy, he was ecstatic.

Not only was he willing to transport, but he also promised to stay around the Iron Mine for the next few days.

And clean up the surrounding mutated creatures.

Providing a one-stop, nanny-style service to ensure the safety of all Xinhuo Train crew members.

It should be known that Mutated Creature Flesh Essence does not drop from every mutated creature killed.

Although Level 4 biological trains all have a vehicle component called the 'Mutated Creature Flesh Purifier,' under normal circumstances, even an entire Level 4 mutated creature would be difficult to purify into a standard Level 3 Mutated Creature Flesh Essence.

Many times, to avoid wasting resources, he could only control the Azure Python to swallow an entire mutated creature corpse into the 'Biological Digestion Chamber' for slow digestion, gradually increasing his evolutionary progress.

Unlike Mutated Creature Flesh Essence, which has an immediate effect upon consumption.

The few Level 3 Mutated Creature Flesh Essences he had saved were something he couldn't bear to eat and were all used when he was being chased by the Level 6 Claw-Ripping Eagle.

It was precisely these Mutated Creature Flesh Essences that allowed him to persist for so long until he met the Xinhuo Train.

Therefore, these Mutated Creature Flesh Essences that Lu Yang gave him might not mean much to Lu Yang, who possesses a Mechanical Heart and follows the mechanical train route.

But to Zhao Silver Snake, they were treasures worth a thousand gold.

It's somewhat similar to how Level 4 Iron Mine has no effect on Zhao Silver Snake, who follows the biological train route, but is extremely important to Lu Yang.

Therefore, even if Lu Yang didn't agree to take Zhao Silver Snake as a subordinate, Zhao Silver Snake willingly placed himself in the position of a subordinate.

He carried out his first mission as a transport captain and security captain with utmost dedication.

Although those he transported were all somewhat dull-looking Kobolds, he always paid close attention to the driving speed and amplitude to avoid excessive bumps in the transport compartment.

He made seven or eight trips in a row, transporting thousands of Kobolds, before stopping.

Of course, it wasn't that Zhao Silver Snake didn't want to continue transporting.

It was that the internal space of this discovered Level 4 Iron Ore Collection Point could at most accommodate this many Kobolds.

If they were normal human miners, the number would have to be reduced by 30%.

After all the equipment and miners were transported.

Zhao Silver Snake controlled the Azure Python to coil up not far from the mine, digesting the Mutated Creature Flesh Essence while guarding the entrance.

Suddenly, he felt life had become incredibly comfortable.

He began to understand why so many young people before the apocalypse, at a young age, chose the path of a 'gatekeeper grandpa.'

Although the income was limited, it must be said, it was truly comfortable!