Train Survival I Can Evolve Everything Chapter 36

[ … words ]

This was truly a valuable item. Without a water tank, high temperatures would cause water to spoil and rot easily. But if the temperature could be maintained at freezing point, the spoilage time could be significantly delayed.

Moreover, this item would be even more useful during hot weather.

After all, who could resist an ice-cold beer during scorching heat?

“I almost forgot about this.”

Ye Qiyan suddenly remembered something and returned to the train compartment, locating his target among the stored blueprints.

[Basic Water Tank Blueprint]

This was obtained from the upgrade options after the first train upgrade.

Although he had only built it once, the water tank’s usefulness in this world was undeniable.

And Shangguan Yingxue, that woman who inexplicably had a strong connection with water, would probably love this.

He sent over the description of the basic water tank.

[“How many Train Coins?”]

She was interested.

[“Two.”]

[“…I don’t have that many. Can I buy on credit? Besides, this is just a basic water tank—why is it so expensive?”]

[“You can trade other items instead. As for credit… what do you think?”]

Shangguan Yingxue knew this was impossible. After hesitating, she made a decision.

[“How about an Ice Condensation Pearl?”]

“She agreed just like that? Didn’t even try to bargain?”

Ye Qiyan patted the basic water tank.

To put it bluntly, this thing was just a lump of iron with special functions. Its blueprint had only cost him one Train Coin, yet he could sell it for three.

Appearances truly could be deceiving.

[“Not interested?”]

[“The trade is acceptable. Wait a moment.”]

If she was willing, Ye Qiyan wouldn’t refuse.

Taking the blueprint and materials, he began crafting at the Processing Station.

A brand-new basic water tank appeared, while Shangguan Yingxue had already sent a trade request.

[Accepted]

The trade was complete.

Ye Qiyan picked up the Ice Condensation Pearl.

“This isn’t bad. I’ll buy some beer and drinks from Zhao Lin later—who knows if she’ll survive until the next stop.”

And there was also Sublimation.

[Spirit: 104→84]

[Ice Vein Pearl] (Level 3)

[Can condense water into ice and manipulate its shape.]

“Oh? Does this mean…? Ahem, appear! Ice Vein Sword!”

Ye Qiyan cleared his throat and struck what he thought was a cool pose, pointing the Ice Vein Pearl at the water tank.

The freshwater inside slowly condensed into a longsword made of ice.

He reached out to grab it.

Then, it shattered at the slightest touch.

“This is utter garbage. I thought it would be like casting magic.”

Disappointing, but not a complete loss.

After all, he’d practically gotten it for free—no harm done.

Checking the chat interface, then glancing at the Floral Enchanted Wooden Bow beside him, he hesitated briefly before sending a screenshot with a message:

[“Want this? Four Train Coins, or something of equal value.”]

Shangguan Yingxue, about to take a bath, froze when she saw the message.

[“…I’m broke. And it’s too expensive.”]

[“Not expensive at all! This is a Level 3 weapon—it completely outclasses any monsters we’ve encountered so far. As for Train Coins, like I said, you can trade something of equal value.”]

[“Why didn’t you mention this earlier…”]

Her tone carried a hint of resentment.

If Ye Qiyan had offered this bow from the start, why would she have bought bullets?

[“Just remembered. Besides, you were the one who wanted bullets.”]

Ye Qiyan shamelessly continued his deception.

[“If you can’t trade, then forget it. I’ll just sell this bow to someone else.”]

He was still probing. Compared to Zhao Lin, Shangguan Yingxue seemed luckier—after all, besides himself, she was the first among all conductors to upgrade her train. She might still have other items.

[“By the way, didn’t you say you opened a treasure chest at the last station? Anything besides the Ice Vein Pearl? Don’t worry, I’m not hinting that you should trade those.”]

[“……”]

Shangguan Yingxue’s usually calm heart inexplicably surged with the urge to close the chat and delete him from her contacts.

Not hinting? Then what was this? Did he really think she was desperate to buy?

Just a Level 3 weapon—it wasn’t like Shangguan Yingxue absolutely needed…

A screenshot appeared before Ye Qiyan.

[Sunny Doll] (Level 2)

[Consumes 2 Spirit points to predict the next day’s weather at noon]

[“This is all I have left, plus 100kg of freshwater and one Train Coin. If you won’t sell, forget it.”]

She had truly offered everything she could.

It wasn’t that Shangguan Yingxue was desperate to buy—but a Level 3 weapon was incredibly tempting for someone with only a Level 2 train.

“If he refuses this time, I won’t offer anything more,” she thought to herself.

Meanwhile, Ye Qiyan had already replied:

[“Hmm… fine. Since we’ve traded so much already, I’ll do you a favor. Let’s trade.”]

Despite his words, his face was beaming with joy.

He’d struck gold.

A blueprint obtained for just 30kg of resources had now been sold for a whopping three Train Coins. What a business genius he was.

The trade was completed. All freshwater was deposited into the water tank, and a white Sunny Doll appeared in his hand.

“Pretty cute.”

“Sublimate.”

[Spirit: 84→69]

[Relaxed Sunny Doll] (Level 3)

[Consumes 1 Spirit point to predict today’s and tomorrow’s weather anytime]

The upgrade allowed weather checks anytime instead of just at noon, and the Spirit cost was reduced to one. Not bad.

Its appearance remained unchanged. Ye Qiyan hung it in his temperature-controlled resting compartment.

This trade had brought him many gains—not enough for a qualitative leap, but significant nonetheless.

He now possessed a full thirty Train Coins.

It might be time to consider the next Sublimation for his train.

“Better wait until after leaving this station. It’s not safe here.”

Having decided, Ye Qiyan stepped out of the compartment.

“Huh? What’s that smell?”

Sniffing the air, his expression suddenly changed.

“Oh no! My meat!”

The snake meat that had been roasting for so long was now completely charred—inedible.

“Guess I’ll have to start over.”

“Speaking of which, WALL-E still hasn’t returned after all this time. Did it die out there?”