Train Survival: I Can Evolve Everything!

Chapter 431: Newcomer, Live Broadcast, Life-or-Death Struggle

"This is Sea Kite Island? It's my first time here. It feels different from other cities."

Port station platform.

After storing her train in the capsule tunnel, Zhao Lin entered the city with her backpack on her back.

The juvenile Calamity Moon Beast was draped over her shoulder, looking like a black fluffy scarf.

"Is that... a pet you're raising? It's quite cute. Does it have a name?"

Shangguan Yingxue, who had been waiting here, walked over with a smile.

Seeing the small creature on Zhao Lin's shoulder, she struck up a conversation.

"It's called Xiao E. Sister Shangguan, you really didn't need to come pick me up, you know. I'm not that eager to attend some gathering anyway..."

Shangguan Yingxue reached out to pet Xiao E, but it leapt away, disappearing into a patch of grass not far off.

"It's fine. It'll definitely find me again when I'm about to leave."

Clearly, this wasn't the first time something like this had happened.

As a pet that had cost her over a hundred Train Coins, Zhao Lin had worried the first few times that this creature might get into danger if it suddenly vanished.

But after passing through several Station Worlds, it always appeared by her side when she was about to leave.

This phenomenon wasn't limited to Station Worlds.

It happened within the cities too.

After several instances, Zhao Lin grew accustomed to it.

"Is that so? Then let's go. The guild has already prepared a banquet. Two days from now, more Train Conductors from our same batch will arrive here."

"At that time, a top-tier senior Train Conductor will make an appearance. He's the president of the major guild backing our guild, the organizer of this gathering, and also the island lord of this very Sea Kite Island."

Hearing this, Zhao Lin hesitated slightly.

"Sister Shangguan, this time... is it really just a trading event?"

"Yes, and no."

Shangguan Yingxue took out her phone, glanced around, and pointed towards a coffee shop not far away.

"It's still early. Want some coffee?"

"Would milk tea work?"

"..."

Seated in the milk tea shop, Shangguan Yingxue began explaining in detail the true meaning of this trading conference.

The trading conference did indeed exist. Here, there were no restrictions on Train Conductors trading items above Level 4 among themselves.

Not only that, the guild on Sea Kite Island would also bring out a portion of Level 5 and even Level 6 items for auction, allowing the newbie Train Conductors to grow faster through trading.

And after this auction, there would be a special Novice Arena held specifically for these new Train Conductors.

All newcomers could enter and showcase themselves, whether in combat ability, support skills, or even various special life skills.

As long as they passed the judges' review, they could advance, competing until a champion was determined, who would ultimately win the grand prize of 300 Train Coins and a single Level 7 item.

"This... isn't this just a variety show?"

"You got it. That's exactly what it is. Look over there."

Shangguan Yingxue pointed in a direction.

"Over there is a specially built arena that can accommodate over sixty thousand spectators. But that's not the main point. The key is that this competition will be broadcast live simultaneously in all cities."

"And, for the most crucial combat segments of this live broadcast show, there are no restrictions on life and death."

Live broadcast, variety show, life-and-death combat...

Making a group of newbie Train Conductors perform, with the final reward being a mere three hundred Train Coins and one Level 7 item.

Zhao Lin didn't deny that these rewards were substantial.

They were things they might only have a slim chance of obtaining after risking their lives in many Station Worlds.

But how much could the creator of this variety show live broadcast possibly earn from it?

"So you're all going to participate?"

"Why not? Taking risks in Station Worlds is still taking risks. Here, it's relatively safer, and the rewards are more generous."

"A Level 7 item. With something of that tier, passing through later Station Worlds would become much easier too."

"Oh, right, that big star Alice will also arrive at this station tomorrow. Even though there's no concert, we might still be able to get an autograph."

Zhao Lin hesitated slightly.

She felt a tiny bit tempted. As for a Level 7 item...

She had one.

But three hundred Train Coins... she lacked those.

She checked her remaining Luck and made up her mind.

"Huh? A variety show live broadcast? City folks sure know how to have fun."

On a small island not far from Sea Kite Island.

Ye Qiyan took off his sunglasses, looked at the text Zhao Lin had sent on the system interface, and lifted his gaze towards a large screen not far away.

"No wonder there's something like this on a vacation island. So that's the reason."

Participate? Nah.

Three hundred Train Coins, while not a small amount.

But.

If he participated, what abilities should he use?

The weakest one he had on hand...

Ye Qiyan silently looked towards the beach not far away, where the bear cub was currently being carried by the Sky-Resonant Thunder Eagle, making an ice slide on the sea surface.

Hmm.

Probably, there wasn't a second option.

But, even if that bear cub was weak.

After its bloodline enhancement and Sublimation.

Beating some low-level Train Conductors would still be outright bullying.

And if he relied solely on the bear cub to fight to the end, chances were it wouldn't win easily either.

After all, the thing was still in its juvenile stage.

It would run out of steam after using just a few skills.

Would he have to bring out Black Ebony then, or summon a Level 8 Wuzhong? Or just pull out Black Ebony and instantly defeat them?

That wouldn't be bullying anymore; that would be terrorizing.

He wasn't that bored, to go scare his fellow batch members who were already struggling, nor was he the bloodthirsty, cruel type who killed for amusement.

["Not participating. Not interested."]

Casually replying with these six words, Ye Qiyan tossed his sunglasses aside.

He had no intention of meeting up with Zhao Lin.

Grabbing the new fishing rod he bought on the Trading Platform.

"Lisette, fish for dinner tonight."

One must never forget, this time, he was here on vacation.

Trading? Variety show live broadcast life-and-death combat? Maybe get a ticket and be a spectator when the time comes, but participating? Forget it.

Occasionally checking on the progress of his fellow batch Train Conductors might be good too. Who knows, he might come across something interesting.

"Pity, I used up the coordinates for that resource station platform. Otherwise, that place would have been even better for a vacation~"

Sailing a small boat into the ocean, the demon girl Red Tears silently took hold of the fishing rod for her master who was completely hands-off.

The Tear-Engraving Sword gently touched the sea surface.

The Red Tears Demon lightly brushed Ye Qiyan's fingers.

The waves on the sea gradually stilled.

A nameless, light melody played with the wind.

Ye Qiyan's severely depleted stamina slowly recovered.

[Stamina: 89 (Severe Stamina Depletion!)]

[Mood: Peaceful]

The fishing rod twitched. Red Tears silently watched her master, who had unknowingly fallen asleep, and with the Tear-Engraving Sword, severed the fishing line.

Fish for dinner tonight... probably wasn't happening.

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