Upon hearing this.

The Deputy Train Captain of the Azure Dragon and the other thugs, who were initially dejected, had a glimmer of hope in their eyes. Having a Fixed Star Coupon wasn't too bad, even if it meant they weren't official members of the "Fixed Star," just auxiliary personnel.

At least under the protection of the Fixed Star, both the quality of life and the sense of security were significantly enhanced.

"Master Dan."

However, the Deputy Train Captain, with a serious and earnest expression, said, "I don't know how others think, but I know you gave me a new life. I will be loyal to you alone for the rest of my life!"

"Whether there's a Fixed Star Coupon or not doesn't matter. As long as I follow you, Master Dan, I'll do anything?"

"..."

The group of thugs behind him looked blankly at the Deputy Train Captain's back. This is the Deputy Train Captain. Look at how he can change his emotions so freely; at least they couldn't transform their emotions so many times in just a few seconds. It's quite a skill.

"You really are something."

Er Dan patted the Deputy Train Captain's shoulder with some admiration: "No wonder you're my second-in-command; your loyalty is unmatched."

"Alright, let's leave it at this for now. For the subsequent matters, I'll discuss the details with Old Pig once the Fixed Star returns."

It's mainly about the details of the Azure Dragon's modification.

...

Soon enough —

The Fixed Star returned, once again arriving at the hillside.

"Pig Train Captain!"

When the train slowly came to a stop, after Old Pig walked down from the No. 7 Guard Carriage, Er Dan's eyes lit up and he immediately went up to him: "We'll all be colleagues from now on, please take care of us."

"You're too kind, Boss Dan."

Old Pig smiled and shook the hands Er Dan extended, then pulled him in by the shoulder: "Master Mang chatted with me on the train just now; he has two ideas for your Azure Dragon."

"One is to keep your current Azure Dragon."

"The second is... to restart!"

"Restart?"

"Yes." Old Pig smiled and said, "By a stroke of luck, the train just acquired a 'Rare Train Order.' With a train built from a Rare Train Order, you can randomly obtain two red-grade Vehicle Accessories."

"And then Master Mang also has an unfinished 'Undersea Maze' S-class mechanical reassignment mission."

"Master Mang's idea is to help you build a new train, then deliberately fail, allowing you to successfully complete the S-class mechanical reassignment mission. This way, you can have S-class potential, a self-chosen Train Stunt, and a red-grade heavy Firepower Accessory."

"Which option do you think is more suitable?"

"This..."

Er Dan's eyes flickered with shock as he muttered incredulously, "'Rare Train Order' + 'S-class Potential'?"

"Is that luxurious?"

"But in this case, it would consume quite a lot of resources. Even though the Azure Dragon only has one train head, quickly upgrading to its current Level 7 would require a considerable amount of resources, this..."

"Yes."

Old Pig nodded: "Master Mang did the math; it would indeed consume a bit more resources, about an additional one million units of iron ore, but he said that when he was in the Tieling Wasteland, 50,000 units of iron ore could choke him. Now, 50,000 units are not that difficult for him to obtain."

"Selling a few packs of cigarettes will earn it back."

"As the train grows, the efficiency of resource extraction is also continuously increasing. Now, one hundred million units of iron ore may seem like a lot, but when the train reaches Level 10 or even Level 15, that hundred million units of iron ore will be insignificant."

"While your train level isn't high yet, restarting would be appropriate. Later, when the level is higher, not only would it waste more resources, but you might not even have such an opportunity."

"I have no issue with that!"

Er Dan couldn't help but grin, scratching the back of his head a bit embarrassed: "It just feels like I'm getting something for nothing since I haven't done anything yet and..."

"It's okay; didn't Master Mang already use a missile to save your life? Consider it even."

"Oh? Can that count?"

"Of course not, just reminding you in case you forget."

"I definitely won't forget that!"

"Since you have no objections, let's settle it like this. Master Mang hopes your train becomes stronger. This way, you can get better rewards in Adventure Maps. Master Mang has high expectations for your 'Azure Dragon.'"

"However, Master Mang has just one request."

"What request?"

"Rename your new train."

"Rename it? No longer call it Azure Dragon?"

"Change it to 'Traveling Frog.'

"Uh... it's not impossible, but does it have any special meaning?"

"I don't know either; it's just a little quirk of Master Mang."

"Did you just badmouth Master Mang behind his back?"

"I didn't; I just mentioned a little quirk. That's quite normal, right?"

...

Inside the Fixed Star, train room.

Chen Mang looked at Mondo and the two men in front of him with a complex expression. After a long silence, his gaze landed on the six Murphy Stones on the table. These Murphy Stones were collected before the crisis, to gather enough iron ore, he had sent Mondo with the stones to find high-class trains to sell.

Mondo did indeed return during the crisis.

However, by then, he'd gathered enough iron ore, so they were no longer needed.

But...

He hadn't expected Mondo to end up not selling a single Murphy Stone—or rather, though he did sell them, he hadn't delivered.

"..."

Chen Mang let out a long sigh, lighting a cigarette, and leaned somewhat powerlessly back in his chair, gesturing to an iron-ore filled fridge beside him: "Doba, come explain to me what on earth is going on?"

"Yes!"

Doba puffed out his chest proudly: "Reporting to Master Mang, Mondo, as the greatest Black Market trader, completed this mission flawlessly. He sold all six Murphy Stones, exchanging them for over a million units of iron ore and various resources."

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