Train Survival: I Can Evolve Everything!

"Mr. Ye, have you seen today's newspaper?"

Over the past seven days, Ye Qiyan and Chloe had become increasingly familiar.

This external hire for the Law-Teaching Society's greatest wish now was to join the society and become a formal member.

To that end, aside from work, she spent her days clutching a book bigger than a human face, studying its contents.

According to her, in terms of ability, she could fully match a high-level Law-Teaching monk, but to join, she must pass a written exam.

The written exam was held once a year, and this was already Chloe's third attempt.

During breakfast, Chloe sat at the same table as Ye Qiyan.

She handed over a copy of today's newspaper.

Its front-page headline.

"Shocking, the corpse of the perpetrator from the once sensational artificial Performer master-slaying case suddenly appears! Is it a distortion of humanity, or the collapse of morality?"

Ye Qiyan read the newspaper content and raised an eyebrow.

Indeed, no matter what kind of world, journalism never strays far from the sensationalist department.

However, that humanoid Performer's time of death was seven days ago. Only now handing it to the newspaper agency clearly meant some investigation had been conducted.

"I really never thought that the humanoid Performer, always known for being gentle, had such an incident happen. I heard from others that the master of that house subjected this Performer to cruel and inhuman abuse, which is why she retaliated."

People always believe the more sensational and interesting gossip they hear. As for what the truth is, few care.

"Maybe it's the opposite? That noble family was actually decent, and this humanoid Performer was just inherently bad?"

Chloe thought for a moment, then nodded.

"True, after all, it's just a piece of news... Hah... I'm so tired, Mr. Ye. I really envy you for not having to work. Weren't you supposed to be destitute? Yet you took out such a large piece of gold in one go..."

For these seven days, Ye Qiyan had not left the City of Bygone Days, taking Lisette and Eve to play in various parts of the city.

To play, you need money.

Gold was a very expensive metal in this world. After processing, it could be used for scrolls inscribed with runes and infused with power.

Ye Qiyan didn't take much, just casually taking one kilogram from the Train's gold reserves.

"I didn't lie, I am indeed poor."

Ye Qiyan put down the cake he had taken a bite of and took out his pocket watch to check the time.

"You seem to be running late."

"Ah, you're right. Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Ye. I'm off to work. See you this afternoon."

Chloe ran out of the restaurant with an unfinished slice of bread in her mouth.

But Ye Qiyan did not leave. He remained seated until a pale-faced figure walked straight over from not far away and sat opposite him.

This person did not open his mouth. A deep male voice emanated from his abdominal cavity.

"Greetings, the esteemed Train Conductor from another world, Mr. Ye Qiyan."

The moment the man's voice appeared, everything around them seemed to fall into temporal stasis. Everyone's movements froze at that instant.

"If you admire me so much, why not send your true body over? Only daring to use a puppet as a mouthpiece makes it hard to believe."

The sarcasm in Ye Qiyan's words did not cause the man the slightest discomfort. He still spoke in a tone that could even be described as obsequious:

"Mr. Ye Qiyan, you are the most honored guest and ally of our Black Tide. Being unable to meet you in person is a great regret for me, Joachim. But the day of meeting you is not far off. Tomorrow, the Black Sea will begin to surge. The day we Performers have awaited is about to arrive."

"Please do not forget our transaction. When the Black Tide reaches the city walls, please open the gates of the City of Bygone Days for us. Moreover, I have brought you the down payment this time."

The puppet placed the briefcase it had been carrying onto the table.

Opening the case, inside were neatly arranged those delightful dark golden coins.

"Here are two hundred. Once the matter is accomplished, the remaining three hundred will be personally presented to you by me."

Five hundred Train Coins, this was the [sacrifice] they offered to summon five Train Conductors.

Originally, it should have been one hundred per person.

But now, in this Station World, only Ye Qiyan remained, so these five hundred Train Coins would all fall into his pocket.

"Quite generous. I'll take them."

Lisette took the briefcase.

Joachim, the Black Tide member who had made contact with Ye Qiyan after that woman died.

This guy was clever, choosing from the start to use a puppet paired with a walkie-talkie to converse with him, thereby concealing his true appearance and location.

Even this puppet, after each use, ultimately ended up in some neglected corner of the streets and alleys.

He did not want any contact with Ye Qiyan, nor did he want to be found by Ye Qiyan.

"When do you plan to make your move?"

"Tomorrow. However, it will take some time even after we fight our way to the City of Bygone Days. Please wait a little longer."

The stasis Barrier deactivated.

The puppet left this place woodenly.

Ye Qiyan watched his retreating back, lost in thought.

"How can I get my hands on the remaining three hundred Train Coins?"

He did not intend to help those Performers.

Of course, he also didn't necessarily intend to help the humans of this world.

He was merely considering how to maximize his own benefit.

The Train Coins must be obtained.

But to act as a traitor secretly opening the door for these monsters~

That kind of thing was a bit disgusting. He didn't plan to do it.

"So troublesome... Sigh, if only it were a Hunting Platform."

Ye Qiyan sighed, feeling a trace of boredom towards this Station World which had no predetermined objective at all.

He rubbed the space between his eyebrows, suddenly thought of something, chuckled softly, and shook his head.

"Have I been living too comfortably lately? Why think so much?"

For seven days, he had been pondering what he should do in this world.

He had been pondering the meaning of the "?" before the Station World.

But even after so long, he still hadn't figured it out.

But... why should he think about it?

If he wanted to kill monsters, he'd kill monsters. If he wanted to deceive humans, he'd deceive humans. He would do whatever he wanted.

Just follow his own heart and make his choice.

Even if he couldn't get those three hundred Train Coins, so what?

Since when had he become so indecisive?

[Ding-a-ling~]

A clear, ethereal chime. Ye Qiyan suddenly felt his mind become clear and bright.

The system interface, unseen for days, appeared at this moment.

[Ding dong— (Hidden) Negative effect, [Gaze of the Abyss] completes mental immunity]

[This effect will never affect your mind again, and is synchronized to all your eternally bound entities]

[Please, continue exploring this world, make the choices you are to make]

[Ding dong—]

[System completes reloading]

[Based on Train Conductor serial number: E-3-1102 Ye Qiyan serving as Anchor Point, the prefix of this world has been finalized, and system influence applied]

[? Station World → Abyss Ascension · Station World (Level 9)]

[Current Station: Danger!]

[Note: This is a trial ground constructed by the Abyss, and you are the sole Trial Participant]

[Note 2: By passing this trial, the gaze the Abyss casts upon you will not be one of anger, but of curiosity...]

[Note 3: You chose to enter this station yourself. You missed the opportunity to ignore this trial.]

Ye Qiyan lightly tapped his fingertips on the tabletop, grinning.

"I knew it."

"It's just turning your stuff into something that belongs only to me. What a petty True God~"

"Danger? It's been quite a while since that appeared."

He felt a bit excited.

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