Chapter 56: Buying Tickets for the Green Train Requires a Lot of Snatching
At this moment, Lin Nanxing was completely unaware of how special she was treating Shu Yi. She clearly owned a forging workshop and could sell any extra weapons in the shop, but she didn't consider it at all.
Before Lin Nanxing could figure out how to give it to Shu Yi, the conversation next to him was nearing its end, and the cooperation terms were being finalized through a professional contest between the two parties, awaiting only Lin Nanxing's signature to take effect.
"This efficiency is faster than a train," Lin Nanxing thought to himself, before gathering his thoughts and carefully reading the terms and conditions before him.
After confirming that there were no obvious loopholes or traps in the agreement, she stretched out her finger with satisfaction and solemnly signed her name at the bottom of the virtual panel.
You have signed a friendly diplomatic relations agreement with Yunpei Town.
[Territory Upgrade Quest "Establish Diplomatic Relations" Progress Update: Current Progress (1/3)]
The key task of upgrading the territory into a city was completed one-third of the way so simply and unexpectedly, and Lin Nanxing's mood instantly became extremely good.
She stood up with a smile and said to Yun Aobai, "Since Mayor Yun has shown such great sincerity, our Star Territory cannot lag behind. We must offer some substantial gifts in return."
"Lord, what are you trying to do?" Zhou Qisheng maintained a high level of respect in front of outsiders, using honorifics, but he truly did not understand what Lin Nanxing was trying to do.
Wasn't the negotiation successfully concluded?
“Perfect timing, I’m in luck today, I’ve got a new good item.” Lin Nanxing smiled brightly as she looked at Yun Aobai, who had also stood up with a puzzled expression.
"I was still thinking about its best use, but now it seems there's no need to worry about it anymore. Mayor Yun, could you please give me the most accurate coordinates of the safest and most suitable area outside Yunpei Town?"
Although Yun Aobai didn't understand, he still gave the coordinates of a flat area located on the east side of the Yunpei Town barrier, where patrol teams often passed by.
Lin Nanxing nodded, took out the [Special Infrastructure Blueprint - Train Track (20 km)] from his backpack, and filled in the coordinates of the two locations at the starting position.
Then, the virtual map automatically unfolded again, and a green virtual line extended out from the spherical barrier of the Star Territory, clearly heading in the direction of conducting training.
The train track laying path has been confirmed; the actual distance is 18.7 kilometers. Should we confirm the use of blueprints for laying?
Lin Nanxing clicked the "Confirm" button without hesitation.
The next second, all three people in the office could clearly feel the dull mechanical roar coming from outside.
Outside the window, under the astonished gazes of all the tourists, several enormous engineering machines that appeared out of thin air began to operate autonomously on the outskirts of Star Territory.
The familiar tracks began to extend and assemble at an astonishing speed, ignoring the terrain obstacles to build bridges, and sped toward Yunpei Town.
The laying of the track disturbed the monsters that were roaming outside. They instinctively gathered towards the source of the commotion, but all their attacks were blocked by the semi-transparent energy barrier.
The massive construction activity lasted for a full hour, and no one left, remaining within the territory to witness this awe-inspiring miracle.
[The heavy transport track has been laid. The host can activate the train service at any time by paying in-game currency. Enjoy!]
The system notification faded away, and then, next to the makeshift platform at the starting point of the track, accompanied by a familiar, slightly shrill whistle and the clanging of metal scraping, a dark green figure slowly solidified into a physical form.
"That, that's... a green train?" A knowledgeable resident recognized the square locomotive and the dark green carriages, his voice filled with disbelief.
"That's right, it's a train! One of those old-world green trains!"
The person next to him excitedly confirmed, "Look at the direction of these tracks, they lead to Yunpei Town! My God, we actually have a train as a means of transportation!"
"As expected of the Star Territory, they really go all out."
The gasps and chatter outside the window poured into the office without restraint, creating a stark contrast to the almost stagnant silence inside.
Looking at the shocked and speechless expressions on everyone's faces in the office, Lin Nanxing suddenly felt a sense of satisfaction from showing off his success.
She was in a great mood and said, "With this train, it will be much more convenient and safer for our people to travel back and forth and transport supplies. Mayor Yun, this is the sincerity of our Star Territory."
Yun Aobai looked at the smiling girl in front of him with extremely complicated emotions.
The other party's relaxed demeanor made her realize that this young lord probably had no idea what kind of shocking thing he had done.
While most people were walking, she bypassed bicycles, electric bikes, and cars, and directly produced a train—a leap no less significant than that from an ant to an elephant.
This further solidified Yun Aobai's resolve to forge an alliance with the Star Territory.
"There's a ticket booth outside where you can buy train tickets to Yunpei Town. Anyone want to go back and visit together?" The news spread like wildfire throughout the territory, causing an immediate sensation.
People quickly gathered around the makeshift ticket booth, asking questions all at once.
"How much does it cost to go? If it's too expensive, I'll just walk."
"How can walking compare to taking a train? This distance would take two hours to walk, but it would probably only take ten minutes by train."
The employee, temporarily reassigned to act as a ticket seller, was sweating profusely, but still loudly replied, "It's not expensive at all! 100 game coins for a one-way trip, 150 for a round trip. There's a bus every hour! It's safe and fast!"
The price relieved onlookers, as it was well within the reach of most residents.
"Great! With this train, I can finally bring my husband and kids over to enjoy themselves!" A middle-aged player slapped his thigh, his face beaming with excitement.
Many people were excited upon hearing this news, and their minds began to race.
Although Star Territory is wonderful, it only has one thousand official residents. Currently, most people in the territory are still tourists and must strictly abide by the rule that non-residents are not allowed to stay in the territory after 6 pm.
Although there are already two hotels in the territory, they are still in short supply. Not to mention that hotel rooms need to be purchased at specific times every day. Those who are slow or unlucky can only return to Yunpei Town or other temporary places to rest on the same day.
In this situation, many high-level players who are capable of traversing dangerous areas alone can certainly come to Star Territory to spend and enjoy themselves, but it is difficult for them to bring their families along.
This means that even when they are soaking in a comfortable swimming pool, they are often worried about their loved ones who are still suffering from the high temperature, and cannot feel completely at ease.
Now that's great, with a safe and fast train, there's no need to face long journeys or worry about dangerous monsters. A round trip can be easily completed in just one hour, so what are you waiting for? You must bring your family to experience it!
"Excuse me, how many tickets are sold for one train?" A shrewd-looking man asked the ticket seller aloud, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
Although the ticket seller was temporarily transferred from the restaurant, she had obviously received emergency training before starting work and had a fairly good understanding of the basic situation of the train.
He looked at the crowd staring intently at him, swallowed hard, and despite the immense pressure, tried to remain calm as he replied, "Please don't rush. The train currently has two hundred seats. To ensure a comfortable and safe ride, we are selling tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Standing tickets are not available at this time."
"Two hundred?!" This immediately caused a stir in the crowd.
"With one bus per hour, even if you run ten buses a day, you can only get two thousand tickets. That's not enough!"
"That's right! Our Yunpei Town has a population of 20,000, and now we have to fight for train tickets."
There were quite a few complaints from the crowd, and someone shouted first: "What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and get in line at the ticket booth! There are only a hundred tickets, and they'll be gone if you're not quick enough!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd immediately realized what he meant.
"Damn it! Don't push me, the ticket is mine."
"Don't think I can't see through your scheme. You trying to cut in line? Get to the back!"
"Let me go first. I have elderly people and children waiting at home. Don't you understand the importance of respecting the elderly and caring for the young?"
"Pah! I have an eighty-year-old mother and a three-year-old child to support, and they are all waiting for me. I must be at the front of the line."
The people who had just been marveling at the wonders of the train were now cursing and shoving each other as they rushed toward the ticket booth, leaving only the clever man who had initially raised the crucial question standing there dumbfounded.
Seeing the queue grow so long in an instant, he slapped his forehead in frustration and quickly rushed over, shouting as he ran, "Wait for me! I'm the one who asked the question! Even if you didn't do anything special, you must have put in the effort, right? Save me a spot!"
Lin Nanxing was unaware of the commotion outside; she had already boarded the train, for which tickets were extremely difficult to obtain.
Those who got into the car with her included Yun Pei Town's elite team led by Yun Aobai, Zhou Qisheng, and of course, the banyan tree spirit that followed her closely.
What's even more striking is that many of the banyan tree spirit's branches are wrapped around clusters of glowing mushrooms that emit fluorescence.
These glowing mushrooms are multiplying at an unprecedented rate because the damp and dark environment of the Eternal Night is particularly suitable for their growth, and the farmland areas originally designated for them are almost completely occupied by them.
Lin Nanxing had a sudden inspiration and took this opportunity to instruct Da Rong to transplant them to the outer edge of the newly built train track barrier.
In this way, their light can be used to illuminate the tracks, and the special function of these plants can be used to shield the senses of monsters, adding a layer of security to this important transportation route.
Inside the train carriage, a member of the elite team from Yunpei Town looked around at the clean interior and couldn't help but lower his voice to express his doubts to his companion: "Isn't the ticket price for this train too low? Can the fees collected really sustain its long-term operation? What if it stops operating due to losses after just a few days?"
What's the point of a low price if it can't be operated sustainably?
Hearing this, Lin Nanxing, who was sitting not far away, turned around and explained, "Don't worry, this train is still within my capacity and won't be suspended for a while."
She didn't reveal the operating costs to the people of Yunpei Town, but Zhou Qisheng, who was standing next to her, knew that it cost 10,000 game coins to start the train once, and even if only half of the seats were sold in a single trip, there would be no loss.
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