21: Chapter 21 You Came Just in Time

Armored Train No. 0099 traveled smoothly along the tracks in the wilderness.

After devouring the train core of No. 0112, not only did the power system see a qualitative leap, but even the heating and lighting systems inside the carriages became more stable.

In the passenger carriage, the girls were excitedly chattering about the crushing victory they had just experienced.

"You guys didn't see that guy named Wang Meng. He was acting so arrogant just a moment ago, but then our Train Master crippled him with just two swings of a club. He was kneeling on the ground crying for his parents."

A girl who had participated in the shooting gestured wildly, her eyes filled with fanatical admiration.

"Exactly, the Train Master is so cool! And Teacher Liu's command was so domineering. That wave of poison arrows was like harvesting leeks!"

"It's all thanks to the hand crossbows the Train Master modified for us. In the past, my legs would have gone weak just seeing those big guys, let alone fighting back."

Listening to the girls' discussion, Zhang Man sat to one side, carefully wiping her fire axe with a clean rag, the corners of her mouth curling up uncontrollably.

As the combat team leader, she knew better than anyone.

In this apocalypse, being able to follow a boss who was not only unfathomably strong but also willing to arm his subordinates and protect his own was a stroke of heaven-defying luck.

Compared to the revelry outside, the luxurious master bedroom at the very front of the train was much quieter.

Su Chen took a hot bath, washing away the scent of blood from his body. Wearing a loose bathrobe, he walked to the large desk.

From the system space, he took out the parchment he had exchanged for three high-grade cores in the black market.

[Medical Research Carriage Blueprint (Incomplete)].

"It's time to see if those three cores were worth it."

A flash of anticipation crossed Su Chen's eyes.

With a thought, he piled several medical first-aid kits, antibiotics looted from Train No. 0112, and a heap of precision instrument scrap from the black market onto the desk.

Next, he took out several Bronze-grade non-attribute cores accumulated from previous battles.

"System, using these materials as a base, complete and modify the incomplete blueprint!"

Su Chen pressed both hands on the blueprint, fully activating his SSS-grade talent, [Omni-Modification].

Hum—!

A dazzling silver-white light instantly erupted from Su Chen's palms, completely swallowing the entire desk.

Under the kneading of this mysterious power, the cluttered medical supplies, precision instrument scrap, and monster cores began to rapidly decompose, fuse, and reorganize.

Countless complex streams of light-blue holographic data intertwined in mid-air, forming a carriage model filled with a sense of future technology.

[Ding! Sufficient medical materials and energy cores detected!]

[Incomplete blueprint being completed... Hidden recipe activated...]

[Modification fusion progress: 10%... 50%... 100%!]

As the system prompt finished.

With a loud "boom," the entire train trembled slightly.

Between the second and third carriages in the middle of the train.

A brand new carriage, made entirely of pure white high-strength alloy, was generated out of thin air and perfectly attached!

[Ding! Modification successful!]

[Congratulations on obtaining a Silver-mid grade train module: Life Science Research Carriage!]

[Module Attributes: Constant temperature sterile environment. Built-in high-tech petri dishes, automatic component analysis terminal, and miniature biochemical operating table.]

[Special Effect: Life energy is extremely active within this carriage. When crew members with healing-type talents work here, mental energy consumption is reduced by 50%, and skill effects are increased by 30%! Also unlocks Potion Synthesis and Virus Research permissions!]

Looking at this magnificent attribute panel, Su Chen snapped his fingers in satisfaction.

This wasn't just a place for healing; it was an arsenal capable of mass-producing potions and even researching genetic enhancement!

Su Chen didn't hesitate and pressed the communication button via the train's internal broadcast system.

"Liu Ruyan, come to my master bedroom."

Less than a minute later, there was a soft knock on the door.

Liu Ruyan pushed the door open and walked in.

She had already taken off the tactical suit that smelled of gunpowder and changed into a form-fitting black silk slip dress, with a thin knit cardigan draped over her shoulders.

This domestic yet slightly lazy outfit perfectly showcased her curvaceous and maturely ripe figure.

Especially as she moved, the looming deep cleavage and long, fair legs exuded a fatal temptation unique to mature women.

"Train Master, were you looking for me?"

Liu Ruyan's voice was soft and melodious, carrying an imperceptible hint of anticipation and shyness.

Every time she came alone to this master bedroom, which symbolized absolute power, her heart would involuntarily race.

"Follow me."

Su Chen didn't say much. He directly took her soft, boneless hand, pushed open the connecting door behind the master bedroom, and strode toward the newly attached pure white carriage.

Ssh—

As the airtight door slowly slid open to both sides.

A breeze carrying a faint scent of disinfectant and a rich aura of life brushed against their faces.

When Liu Ruyan saw the scene inside the carriage, her charming peach-blossom eyes instantly widened. She covered her red lips tightly with both hands and let out an unbelievable gasp.

"Oh my god... this... this is..."

Presented before her was a sterile laboratory filled with sci-fi colors!

Rows of high-tech petri dishes glowing with faint blue light were neatly arranged. In the middle was a massive and precise component analysis terminal, its screen flickering with various complex data.

In the deepest part of the carriage, there was even a miniature biochemical operating table equipped with mechanical arms.

For a counselor who possessed the S-grade [Life Recovery] talent and had a strong interest in biology before the apocalypse.

This was like a mouse falling into a granary full of cheese—it held a fatal attraction!

"This is the Life Science Research Carriage."

Su Chen walked up behind Liu Ruyan and leaned down slightly.

His broad, sturdy chest pressed tightly against Liu Ruyan's slender, soft waist and full buttocks.

A strong scent of male hormones instantly enveloped Liu Ruyan's entire body, causing her to tremble slightly.

Su Chen lowered his head, resting his chin lightly on Liu Ruyan's fair, slender swan-like neck, his warm breath hitting her earlobe.

"From today on, you are the chief researcher of this carriage."

Su Chen's voice was low and magnetic, carrying an unquestionable dominance and deep trust.

"Your S-grade talent shouldn't be limited to just treating those little girls' headaches and fevers."

"I want you to use this equipment, utilizing those monster cores and the mutated plants from the ecological carriage."

"Develop specialized potions for me that can strengthen the body or even cure high-level viruses!"

"From now on, I am placing the lifeblood of everyone on this train into your hands."

Hearing Su Chen's words of confidence and feeling the volcano-like heat of his body behind her.

Liu Ruyan's inner defenses were completely shattered at this moment.

In this wasteland world full of dangers where human life was as cheap as grass.

A man as powerful as a god had not only given her the best living conditions but also such unreserved trust and a stage to showcase her talents.

For a mature woman lacking a sense of security, this was profoundly moving and shocking.

"Train Master..."

Liu Ruyan turned around, her watery peach-blossom eyes already filled with shimmering tears.

She didn't say any more words of thanks, for any words at this moment would seem pale and weak.

She reached out her fair arms, wrapping them around Su Chen's thick neck, and stood on her tiptoes.

With a heart full of tenderness and fanatical love, she proactively pressed her soft, delicate red lips onto Su Chen's slightly cold, thin lips.

It was a passionate, unpracticed, yet unreserved kiss.

A hint of a smile flashed in Su Chen's eyes.

He unceremoniously tightened his arms, pulling this ripe, top-tier beauty tightly into his embrace.

Turning passive into active, he used an extremely domineering and aggressive posture to pry open her pearly teeth, greedily tasting the sweetness and fragrance belonging to a mature woman.

The two of them kissed passionately in this sterile carriage filled with a sense of technology.

The temperature in the air seemed to rise sharply at this moment, and the ambiguous atmosphere flowed between them like something tangible.

Just as Liu Ruyan was being kissed until her legs went soft, almost collapsing into Su Chen's arms while letting out suggestive low moans.

Click.

At the other end of the carriage, the airtight door connecting to the passenger carriage was suddenly pushed open gently.

Chu Qingxue was holding an account book recording material consumption, preparing to come in and report her work to Su Chen.

When she looked up and saw the two figures locked in a tight embrace and kissing in the center of the carriage.

This ice-mountain school beauty, known for her cool-headedness and rationality, instantly froze on the spot.

Her beautiful eyes widened, and two charming blushes suddenly flew onto her fair, exquisite cheeks, even staining her long neck with a layer of pink.

According to her former personality, if she encountered such a thing, she would definitely turn around and leave immediately, looking down on such behavior.

But at this moment.

Looking at Su Chen's domineering and charming profile, and Liu Ruyan's intoxicated expression as if she were about to melt with happiness.

Chu Qingxue's heart didn't produce any rejection or disgust.

On the contrary, an indescribable heat and a hidden sliver of desire quietly rose from the depths of her heart.

In this apocalypse, the strong possessed everything; this was already a tacit rule for everyone.

A man like Su Chen was destined to not belong to just one woman.

Chu Qingxue bit her moist red lips, a flicker of struggle passing through her cool eyes, but it was soon replaced by a light called determination.

She didn't disturb the two who were kissing, nor did she run away like a panicked little girl.

Instead, she took a deep breath and reached out her slightly trembling jade-like hand.

On the control panel of the airtight door, she pressed the "Lock" button.

Ssh—clack!

With a soft sound, the door leading to the passenger carriage was locked tight.

Completely isolating all outside sight.

Hearing the faint sound of the lock, Su Chen slowly released Liu Ruyan, who had already turned into a pool of spring water in his arms.

He turned his head, looking at Chu Qingxue standing by the door, her face crimson but forcing herself to stay calm, a playful smile flashing in his deep eyes.

"What? Internal affairs manager, do you even have to personally supervise and record such things?"

Su Chen's voice was slightly raspy, his gaze unscrupulously scanning back and forth over Chu Qingxue's breathtaking curves wrapped in her tactical suit.

Chu Qingxue's heart skipped a beat. She squeezed the account book in her hand tightly, her knuckles turning white.

But she still bravely met Su Chen's highly aggressive gaze.

"I... I was just afraid someone would suddenly burst in and disturb the Train Master and Teacher Liu's... research work."

Chu Qingxue's voice trembled slightly, but her tone was surprisingly serious.

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan, leaning in Su Chen's arms, was so embarrassed she wanted to find a hole to crawl into, her charming face so red it looked like it could drip blood.

Su Chen couldn't help but chuckle.

He let go of Liu Ruyan and took long strides, walking step by step to stand before Chu Qingxue.

He didn't stop until their bodies were almost touching.

He reached out a long finger, gently tilting up Chu Qingxue's smooth, jade-like chin, forcing her to look up and meet his eyes.

"Since the door is locked."

Su Chen leaned down and gave those tempting red lips a light peck.

"Then why don't you cooperate with us and complete this in-depth 'research' together?"

"Cooperate with the research?"

Chu Qingxue's heart felt as if it had been struck hard by a heavy hammer.

Her cool and exquisite face instantly turned red to the roots of her ears, and even her breathing became rapid.

Although she was an unreachable goddess to countless boys before the apocalypse.

Under Su Chen's highly aggressive gaze, she felt like a little lamb stripped of its disguise, with nowhere to hide.

To make matters worse, Liu Ruyan was looking at her right now.

This mature and charming counselor, though her cheeks were so red they were about to drip blood, didn't have much rejection in her watery peach-blossom eyes; instead, she looked at her with a hint of indulgence and encouragement.

This absurd yet highly seductive scene almost made Chu Qingxue's brain short-circuit.

"Train Master... you... please don't joke around."

Chu Qingxue suppressed the urge to run away and slightly avoided Su Chen's gaze.

She squeezed the account book tightly, her voice as thin as a mosquito's buzz.

"I... I still have a lot of internal affairs to handle. Those materials we just captured haven't been fully inventoried yet."

Seeing Chu Qingxue's embarrassed yet lovable appearance, Su Chen didn't plan to push too hard.

In this apocalypse, the top hunters often knew best how to manage the rhythm.

Proceeding step by step, slowly breaking down the psychological defenses of these proud women until they completely surrendered without realizing it—that was what was most interesting.

"Since there's serious business, go and get busy then."

Su Chen released his finger from Chu Qingxue's chin, his tone returning to its usual calm and authority.

"However."

Su Chen leaned slightly closer to Chu Qingxue's ear and whispered in a voice only the three of them could hear.

"Tonight, come to the master bedroom to report your work."

"I have a very important 'internal affair' that I need you to handle alone."

Hearing this, Chu Qingxue's body trembled violently.

A flash of panic appeared in her cool eyes, but it was quickly covered by an indescribable shyness.

"Yes... Train Master."

Chu Qingxue gave a low response.

Then, like a startled fawn, she turned around, hurriedly unlocked the airtight door, and fled from this carriage filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.