Chapter 57 57 Chapter - If It’S Not Closed, It’S Open?
57 Chapter - If It’S Not Closed, It’S Open?
“Current erosion progress: 2%... 4%...”, “Tip: As the erosion progress increases, the train’s fuel burning efficiency will double. When the erosion progress reaches 100%, all equipment on the train may be damaged!”, “Flames can effectively dispel cold. You can try using the steam engine to resist the severe cold!”
Bai Cheng was surprised by the sudden pop-up message.
Her gaze remained on the erosion progress bar, which was rapidly increasing by 2% at a visible rate.
In just the brief moment she was stunned, the progress bar had already reached 18%.
At this point, Bai Cheng noticed that the entire train surface was covered in frost, and the invisible resistance during travel was also getting stronger.
The cold was invading the entire train, and the temperature inside the carriages had plummeted to freezing point.
The originally calm flames in the boiler also started to boil at this moment, and Bai Cheng took a closer look, the fuel was decreasing rapidly!
“Boiler Fuel: 45/100 (Quadruple burning efficiency!)”
The cold erosion of the snowy mountain night was probably similar to the obstructive dead trees in the Muddy Swamp.
Bai Cheng realized this, because she couldn't think of any other possibility.
Of course, the most important thing was that she was completely at a loss as to how to alleviate the cold erosion.
If she continued to waste time thinking, the train's erosion progress would probably reach 50%.
Bai Cheng did not hesitate and decisively pulled down the brake lever.
Because of the widespread snow and the white surroundings, the train's braking distance also increased.
But as the train slowly stopped, Bai Cheng stared at the screen, finally letting out a sigh of relief, only to hold it back halfway again.
“Boiler Fuel: 43/100 (Double burning efficiency!)”
This time, unlike before, the boiler fuel did not stop burning when the train stopped operating.
It was not only still burning, but at double efficiency!
Bai Cheng was dumbfounded, “What the heck are you doing?!”
It was already a loss for fuel to be consumed while the train was stationary, and now you're telling me it's double burning?!
Bai Cheng looked around the carriage and found that the frost frozen on the surface had indeed started to slowly melt, and the erosion progress was decreasing at a visible rate.
And the temperature was also slowly rising, and at the same time, the alarm on the screen disappeared.
Clearly, the cold erosion was a hindrance set by the system for survivors traveling at night.
However, compared to the previous two times, this one was clearly much more disgusting.
Bai Cheng frowned: “If I don't move forward, I'll still consume fuel. So when will I reach the next station?”
Her gaze fell on the detection platform.
“Current Area: Frigid Snow Mountain (Silent Night)”
“Current Status: Cold Erosion (14%)”
“Distance to next station: 2”
“Three thousand kilometers...”
Originally, an extra thousand kilometers to the third station was acceptable to Bai Cheng, but now with the added disgusting attribute of cold erosion, the fuel she needed would definitely increase exponentially.
Her gaze swept out the window, where a blizzard raged like a natural disaster.
The hardest part was not the increased fuel consumption, but the scarcity of resources in the Frigid Snow Mountain; Bai Cheng hadn't even seen a single tree!
She couldn't possibly rely solely on trading resources to replenish charcoal fuel, could she?
But after much thought, she couldn't find a better solution.
Although she herself was not afraid of the cold, and even Red Flame and Zi Yuan were unaffected, the train itself was.
Fuel was still decreasing, and the stored charcoal would have no problem lasting through the night. Bai Cheng was now considering whether she should purchase a large amount of charcoal.
At this moment, Yu Nian suddenly sent a message.
“Xiao Cheng, guess what blueprint I got from my random drawing?”
Seeing the other party's joyful expression, as if she wasn't bothered by the cold erosion at all, Bai Cheng immediately replied.
“What?”
“I got a furnace! It can resist cold erosion!”
Before Bai Cheng could show a surprised expression, she immediately received an email.
The item attached inside was exactly the furnace she had mentioned!
“Aren't items made from blueprints not tradable...?” Bai Cheng said with a look of surprise, but then it turned into shock. “Yu Nian's replicated items won't be affected!”
In other words, Yu Nian could completely mass-produce blueprint buildings to sell after obtaining the first blueprint. Even if she exposed her talent, it wouldn't matter, as these people most likely wouldn't be able to guess it.
But what was the result? She went and sold 'original flavor' ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) items??
As soon as she thought of this, Bai Cheng clenched her fists, looking like she was exasperated.
“How can she be smart sometimes and foolish at others?” She said, looking speechless, “Next time we meet, I must teach her a good lesson!”
Because she knew Yu Nian still had a furnace, Bai Cheng chose to claim it without any psychological burden.
However, although it was called a furnace, its actual shape was very different from what Bai Cheng had imagined.
It was a small, square device, with crisscrossing iron pipes laid on top, and the bottom was used to add fuel.
“Name: Cold-Dispelling Furnace”
“Description: The heat it emits can clear cold within a three-meter radius and reduce the steam engine boiler's load, but be aware that the immense cold accumulated from train travel will still render it ineffective.”
“Rating: Does the train also need warmth?”
Bai Cheng merely glanced at the information and immediately took out the cheng book to use the Cold-Dispelling Furnace as an upgrade item.
“Still want to consume my resources? No way!”
“Cold-Dispelling Furnace: 0/100%”
When she learned of its upgrade method, Bai Cheng even curled her lips into a wicked smile.
“Absorb cold?”
“This young lady will let you absorb to your heart's content!”
After saying that, she immediately turned around and pushed the control lever again to start the train.
The cold began to invade again, and the boiler's burning efficiency doubled once more, but everything disappeared after Bai Cheng activated the Cold-Dispelling Furnace placed at the front of the train.
What followed was a large amount of cold continuously pouring in from both sides of the windows and finally into the furnace.
Before the train's speed even reached its maximum, the Cold-Dispelling Furnace suddenly flashed a green light.
Not long after, with a flash of golden light, it successfully upgraded to its top tier.
“Absorbed enough?”
This upgrade method was incredibly simple for Bai Cheng.
“Top Tier! Integrated Infinite Cold-Dispelling Furnace!”
“You have gained 1 free attribute point!”
“Name: Integrated Infinite Cold-Dispelling Furnace”
“Quality: Legendary”
“Description: Connecting the output terminal to the train's circuit can radiate throughout the entire train; you can also place it separately, covering a ten-meter radius.”
“Rating: Now the train is truly not afraid of the cold.”
Ordinary items usually wouldn't automatically bind after being upgraded to top tier. Bai Cheng had already confirmed this when she upgraded the Cold-Dispelling Furnace to purple.
She didn't hesitate and immediately sent this top-tier furnace to Yu Nian.
At the same time, because she hadn't replied for so long, the other party also started to complain.
“Wuwuwu, Xiao Cheng, you're such a heartless woman. Do you know how much effort I spent destroying it? You didn't even praise me. I'm so pitiful,
But the next second, she sent a string of exclamation marks.
“!!!!!”
“Holy crap! Xiao Cheng, what the heck is this?!”
“Did you open it?”
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