8: slave carriage

On the Amethyst, Train Captain Chen Feilong looked at the Repeating Ballista pulled out by the Xinhuo Train and scoffed.

“A broken Tier 1 train, daring to show off in front of me?”

“If it weren’t for the Iron Centipede chasing us from behind, I’d definitely teach you a good lesson.”

“Tie Chui, don’t be in a hurry to uncouple the last slave carriage. The effective range of a Tier 3 Repeating Ballista is 1,500 meters. Wait until I get a little closer, then you uncouple it.”

“At that time, after the Iron Centipede finishes eating the slave carriage, it will definitely look for something close to chase. Once it’s attracted to that train, we’ll be safe.”

Hearing this, Chen Feihu nodded excitedly.

To repel the Iron Centipede’s previous attack, the already scarce copper on the train had been completely used up.

He originally thought today would be a bad day.

He didn't expect to turn a corner and find a new village.

He quietly waited for Train Captain Chen Feilong’s command.

When the Amethyst was about 1,600 meters away from the Xinhuo Train, Train Captain Chen Feilong roared, “Uncouple!”

After roaring, he turned the Amethyst’s front and quickly drove in another direction.

At the same time, the Repeating Ballista on the Xinhuo Train, after a three-second lock, rapidly fired three bolts towards the Amethyst’s front.

“The Train Captain on the other side is clearly a rookie. At this distance, even if I stand still, he can’t hit me! Idiot!!”

Train Captain Chen Feilong mocked with a laugh.

The ninth slave carriage had already uncoupled and, due to inertia, was sliding towards the other train.

As long as the Iron Centipede was attracted, the Amethyst would be safe.

After the Iron Centipede had its fill and left, he would come back to pick up the scraps.

Perhaps he could even make up for a lot of losses.

My bad luck is finally over!!

Train Captain Chen Feilong thought excitedly, then saw several thick bolts, over a meter long, getting closer and closer in his vision.

“Damn, what’s going on? How can these bolts still reach me from so far away?!”

Train Captain Chen Feilong slammed the train rudder again, causing the Amethyst to shake violently.

Unfortunately, the three bolts, as if guided precisely, still accurately hit the Amethyst’s front.

“Warning! Warning!”

“Power sensing system attacked, steam power leaking, speed decreasing, current speed 163km/h!!”

“Warning! Warning!”

“Power sensing system attacked, steam power leaking, speed decreasing, current speed 148km/h!!”

“Warning! Warning!”

“Power sensing system attacked, steam power leaking, speed decreasing, current speed 139km/h!!”

“Damn it, I’ve been hunting geese all my life, and today I’ve been pecked in the eye!!” Train Captain Chen Feilong slammed the rudder.

He didn't expect the Repeating Ballista on the Xinhuo Train to shoot so far.

But complaining now was useless.

He only hoped the Amethyst could hold on a little longer.

As long as they escaped the Iron Centipede’s pursuit.

This small damage wouldn't be difficult to repair.

Even rebuilding a train front would only cost 1000 Iron Mine.

However, what he feared most came to pass.

The Iron Centipede, for some unknown reason, had singled out the Amethyst.

Seeing the Amethyst turn around, it, which was originally running towards the slave carriage, also quickly changed direction.

Seeing this scene, Lu Yang, who had been a little nervous, suddenly laughed.

Especially when he saw the slave carriage, stopped not far away due to loss of power.

Lu Yang’s smile grew even wider.

“Thank you, Amethyst, for sending these passengers. I will definitely repay you.”

After speaking, Lu Yang immediately steered the train towards it.

Then he opened the walkie-talkie and said to Yang Kui, “Yang Kui, after I stop the train, you immediately take the Train Police over to control the people and check the situation inside the carriage.”

“If it’s just a normal slave carriage with no abnormalities, send a few people to guard them, then have them board the fifth carriage.”

“The original passengers in the fifth carriage will all go to the fourth carriage.”

“If anyone dares to cause trouble, kill them without mercy!!”

“Received! Master Yang!”

“Mission accomplished!!”

Yang Kui’s slightly murderous voice came through the walkie-talkie.

After Lu Yang hung up the walkie-talkie, Yang Kui said to the people around him, “All Train Police gather around me. Master Yang has a mission: receive the people from that detached carriage.”

“Old Wu, you also bring a few people and get off the train with me to keep order.”

“The other brothers with flintlock rifles, stay here and provide cover for us.”

“If anyone dares to cause trouble, Master Yang said, kill them without mercy!!”

“Did you all hear that?!”

“Heard it, Captain Yang!!”

“We’ll make sure it’s handled perfectly.”

“If anyone dares to disobey Master Yang, I, Wang Iron Hammer, will be the first to object.”

Wang Iron Hammer was the strong, somewhat simple-minded man who had previously asked Lu Yang if his words were true.

On Yang Kui’s ledger, he was the person who had mined the most today.

In less than ten hours, he had dug out 14 units of Iron Mine.

Everyone else’s work efficiency was also above the average of one unit of Iron Mine per hour.

So, even though everyone didn't work for twelve hours as expected.

Lu Yang still added two pieces of bread for everyone on top of the original amount.

Wang Iron Hammer was given four pieces.

Because he was first.

After breaking through the zombie horde, while everyone was happy.

Lu Yang directly brought out a large basket of bread, and in front of everyone.

He distributed the bread to everyone.

Motivation like this needs to be implemented in a timely manner.

Only then can it achieve the best effect.

As for the effect, it was naturally excellent.

In Wang Iron Hammer’s words, “Master Yang is such a good person.”

“He made me feel half-full for the first time.”

“It’s great!!”

So at this moment, he became Lu Yang’s most loyal supporter.

If anyone dared to disobey Master Yang.

He would be the first to disagree.

Of course, facts proved they were overthinking.

The slaves in the Amethyst’s detached carriage, having been resold several times in just a few days.

Had long since resigned themselves to their fate.

Coupled with the experience of being abandoned as bait.

Having miraculously escaped death, each and every one of them was very well-behaved.

When Yang Kui searched and inspected them, they were incredibly cooperative.

In the wilderness, someone willing to search and inspect you means they intend to accept you.

Even continuing as a slave was better than waiting to die in the wilderness.

After a count, there were a total of one hundred and three people.

All healthy males.

According to Lu Yang’s instructions, Yang Kui arranged them in the fifth carriage, giving each person a slice of bread and half a bottle of water to fill their stomachs.

Then he personally took Wang Hu and a few others to supervise them.

The original passengers were all arranged in the fourth carriage, with Zhang Fang, Qin Lei, and Wu Youcai maintaining order.

When everything was almost arranged.

Lu Yang finally received the system prompt he had been longing for—

“Congratulations, Train Captain, for completing ‘Newbie Train Captain Mission Three’, rewarding 3000 units of Tier 1 Iron Mine, 1000 units of Tier 1 Wood, 2000 units of Tier 1 copper, and 1 ‘Train Magnet’ blueprint (blue).”