Train Survival: I Can Evolve Everything!

["Getting your wheels stuck by mummies—that's so like you."]

Zhao Lin, who had been hugging her rifle while nervously hiding in a corner and occasionally peeking outside to check for monsters blocking the path, immediately clung to this message like a lifeline.

["I didn't mean to! Big Brother Ye, you know my talent. The stuff I got from the last station was supposed to be sold for resources, but no one would buy it. I really don't understand why?"]

Apparently, her streak of bad luck didn't just start at the station—it began the moment her good fortune ran out.

As for why no one bought her snacks, the reason was simple.

Among the survivors, aside from a very select few, who could spare extra resources just to satisfy their cravings?

["Guess you're out of luck."]

["I can't just accept that! I'll give you all my snacks—please sell me repair materials!"]

The message was accompanied by a chibi sticker of a kneeling figure crying, which was somewhat amusing.

["You must've opened a treasure chest at the last station, right? I want the Train Coins from it. Use those to trade for materials."]

The chat fell silent.

Ye Qiyan wasn't in a hurry. Less than a minute later, Zhao Lin responded.

["...Fine."]

Attached was a list of the materials she needed.

It wasn't much—just 42 mechanical parts. Under normal circumstances, Zhao Lin would never have agreed to trade two Train Coins for them.

But now? She had no choice.

"Scammer! Now I won't have anything left to buy at the trading station. He's such a bully..."

After getting the materials from Ye Qiyan and repairing her train just before the monsters caught up, Zhao Lin patted her empty wallet with a tearful expression.

"I gave him so many snacks for nothing. He doesn't know how to cherish a lady at all... Waaah... All my money's gone..."

[Ding! You have a new friend message.]

["Oh, by the way—want to hear a friendly tip?"]

"Trying to scam me again? This big swindler won't fool me!"

That said...

["Yes, yes! Tell me, Big Brother Ye!"]

["This trading station has unlimited docking time."]

["Huh?? Seriously?! Then that means—!!"]

The moment she read the message, Zhao Lin shot upright in excitement—only to slam her head into a nearby wooden cabinet, spilling its contents onto her.

"Ow, that hurts..."

Ignoring the pain, she quickly typed back.

["If I can stay here forever, does that mean I don’t have to keep risking my life?!"]

No surprise—if he hadn't warned her, Zhao Lin would've likely chosen to stay.

Her talent kept her trapped in a cycle of danger and fleeting happiness.

Even when faced with incredible luck, she never felt joy—only dread for the next wave of misfortune.

It was terrifying.

["...But it's a trap, right? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have told me in advance. I’d have figured it out once I got there anyway..."]

Zhao Lin took a deep breath as her excitement faded, replaced by resignation and lingering fear.

["You’re right. This world would never let us go. Even if I stayed, something worse than the train would happen... Especially since this station is part of my bad luck phase. Nothing good could come of it... Thank you. I understand now."]

She was sharp.

She’d pieced it all together from just one sentence.

Ye Qiyan didn’t respond further. The only reason he’d warned Zhao Lin was because this little hen occasionally laid golden eggs. Her surviving longer wasn’t a bad thing for him.

As for whether she’d die during one of her unlucky phases—well, that’d just be a pity.

————

Rumble—

A second train pulled into the station.

A woman with sleek black hair reaching her waist stepped out.

After scanning the area and noting only one other train present, she frowned and pulled out a pale blue flip phone.

["You haven’t arrived yet? You’re already Level 3, aren’t you? This train isn’t yours, is it?"]

In the middle of a game of Gomoku with Smiling Mask, Ye Qiyan glanced at the system notification in confusion.

"That unlucky girl in trouble again?"

Assuming it was Zhao Lin, he opened the screen—only to find the sender was Shangguan Yingxue.

"Oh? This train is hers? She got here fast. But how’s she messaging me from outside? A phone?"

Noticing the additional train in the Newbie Trading Area, Ye Qiyan realized this woman was the same Shangguan Yingxue he often traded with.

Makes sense. Aside from him and Li Xiaosheng, she was the most capable among the remaining conductors. Being the third to arrive wasn’t strange.

["I’m not there."]

["?"]

Shangguan Yingxue wondered if she was dreaming. Rubbing her eyes, she stared at the chat window.

["You already left this station? How? Li Xiaosheng claimed in the public chat that he was the fastest and hadn’t seen anyone else. Unless... Are you Level 4 already?"]

["Guess."]

["...How childish."]

Annoyed, Shangguan Yingxue closed the chat and took a deep breath, unable to suppress her confusion and shock.

"How did he manage that? How is he progressing so quickly?"

Unable to comprehend it, she had no choice but to accept it.

Switching screens, she pulled up the station’s system introduction.

"Unlimited docking time?"

"What a pointless trap."

Shangguan Yingxue had zero intention of staying. Following the station’s signs, she headed to the shopping hall.

Three paths awaited her, marked by Roman numerals I to III. Without hesitation, she chose the third.

Just as she was about to enter, she spotted Li Xiaosheng exiting. Her Exquisite Sharpshooter Rifle materialized from her phone, its barrel aimed squarely at his forehead.

"You— Wait! Don’t shoot! I’m Li Xiaosheng! Killing isn’t allowed here!"

Trembling, Li Xiaosheng raised his hands and pointed shakily at a nearby warning sign.

"NO KILLING" was boldly displayed.

"Move."

"I—I’ll go. Just don’t shoot."

Dodging past the gun, Li Xiaosheng stumbled away before suddenly realizing something.

"I’m Li Xiaosheng—the first to arrive at this station! I’m also the Alliance leader. Since you made it here after me, you must be strong too. Why not jo—"

Bang—

A bullet struck the ground near his foot.

A hair’s breadth from piercing his thigh.

"First?"

Blowing the smoke from her barrel, Shangguan Yingxue looked at Li Xiaosheng like he was an idiot.

"Heh..."

His face flushed crimson under her blatant mockery.

If not for fear of that gun, he’d have left long ago.

Only after scurrying out of the shopping hall did Li Xiaosheng dare raise his voice.

"Damn it! You’ll regret this!"

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