Chapter 73 Main Quest: Rail Transportation

The location marked by the flag is the central point of the entire power plant, right above the power plant logo in the center of the cultural square in front of the power plant building.

A moment later.

Xu Zhengyang arrived next to the logo.

Before his eyes appeared a series of system subtitles:

[The monsters in this area have been completely cleared. Do you want to occupy it as a forward base?]

[Tip: Occupying this forward base will increase your shelter's power generation efficiency by 25%]

After seeing the system prompt, Xu Zhengyang decisively chose yes, turning this power plant into his forward base! [Main Quest: Forward Base (Completed)]

[Reward: Shelter Plugin·Teleportation]

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[Shelter Plugin·Teleportation]

[Effect: Once equipped in the Shelter Control Center, you can teleport between your occupied forward base and shelter by consuming electricity]

Seeing the reward for this Shelter Plugin.

Xu Zhengyang was overjoyed; the effect of this plugin was indeed just as he had anticipated!

"It's a pity that this plugin needs to be installed in the Shelter Control Center to take effect; otherwise, I would love to try out what teleportation feels like right now."

Xu Zhengyang said regretfully, then took advantage of the moonlight to return to his shelter.

*By the time he got back to the shelter, it was already past five in the morning.

Xu Zhengyang freshened up a bit before opening his task list to check the latest main quest:

[Main Quest: Rail Transportation (In Progress)]

[Your shelter has already formed a preliminary industrial chain. To facilitate the quicker circulation of resources within your shelter, please build a rail transportation system to increase work efficiency.]

[Task Objective: Build rail transportation facilities in the shelter to connect your warehouse with various resource points.]

[Task Reward: TF-3 Composite Coating Paint]

After reading the task details, Xu Zhengyang felt that this TF-3 composite coating seemed somewhat familiar...

A moment later.

Xu Zhengyang suddenly realized and quickly took out the AMP single-soldier mecha from his Dimensional Space Pocket.

Sure enough!

When Xu Zhengyang saw that the AMP single-soldier mecha had a skill called [TF-3 Composite Coating], he exclaimed joyfully, "This is a coating that can immunize against radar, infrared, and sonar detection devices!"

Xu Zhengyang was extremely excited upon seeing this task reward.

Previously, when he first piloted the single-wing aircraft he had crafted himself, the air traffic control authority had contacted him multiple times.

But Xu Zhengyang didn't want to land according to the usual rules, so he ignored their communications.

Because of this.

Even though Xu Zhengyang was very eager to embrace the sky again, during the apocalypse, while various functional departments were still operating normally, he had to keep a low profile to avoid unnecessary attention.

But now it was different.

As long as he completed this rail transportation task and obtained the TF-3 composite coating paint, then as long as he didn't take off directly into the sky, basically no one would notice!

Thinking of this.

Xu Zhengyang was incredibly excited and immediately went online to research the pros and cons of various rail transportation systems.

A moment later.

After a series of comparisons, Xu Zhengyang ultimately decided to build a mini high-speed rail in his shelter! With that thought in mind.

Xu Zhengyang immediately asked Da Bai, "Da Bai, where in our country are there factories that build high-speed rail?"

As soon as Xu Zhengyang finished speaking.

Da Bai had already found the relevant information and replied, "Master, according to the search, there are currently eight major high-speed rail manufacturing bases in the country, which are…"

The business scope of these eight major high-speed rail manufacturing bases in our country is not the same.

Some manufacture passenger trains, some manufacture freight trains, and others produce tank cars for transporting oil and gas.

After Da Bai's filtering.

Xu Zhengyang ultimately set his sights on the electric vehicle company in Xiang Province that can produce heavy-duty trains!

After deciding on the target, Xu Zhengyang immediately ordered Da Bai, "Da Bai, book me a high-speed rail ticket to Xiang Province!

Then you control the Engineering Robot at home to build the ground facilities needed for the freight high-speed rail to operate!"

"Okay, Master."

Da Bai quickly arranged the itinerary for Xu Zhengyang, "I have booked a business seat for you on the high-speed rail from Bai City to Xiang Province, departing at 6:20 this morning."

"Good."

Xu Zhengyang nodded, not bothering to rest, changed his clothes, and rushed directly to the high-speed rail station! *On the high-speed rail, he took a nice nap, and when Xu Zhengyang woke up, it was already 12:40 noon.

Xiang Province is a place where the air is tinged with a hint of spiciness.

After arriving at his destination, Xu Zhengyang first experienced the local cuisine, then found a hotel with a very high floor, conveniently located near the high-speed rail production base.

Once inside the room.

Xu Zhengyang rested while quietly waiting for nightfall.

At 2:30 AM.

Accustomed to being active at night, Xu Zhengyang changed into his flight Combat Suit and headed straight to the hotel rooftop.

Immediately after.

Xu Zhengyang activated the winged form of the flight Combat Suit and glided directly into the high-speed rail production base!…

Five minutes later, Xu Zhengyang landed safely.

At that moment.

Da Bai's voice came through the earpiece, "Master, according to my investigation, this production base has now entered a semi-shutdown state.

Currently, the workers at the production base are on a staggered break, with only one production line still operating.

The freight high-speed rail locomotive, carriages, and some steel rail reserves we need are located in these three warehouses here, here, and here."

As Da Bai spoke.

A 3D model of the high-speed rail production base appeared on Xu Zhengyang's contact lenses, with three buildings highlighted in red by Da Bai.

In this non-military production base.

The network security system was as flimsy as paper in Da Bai's eyes! Because of this.

With Da Bai's help.

The coverage of all the cameras in the production base and the real-time locations of all the workers carrying mobile phones also appeared on Xu Zhengyang's contact lenses!

"Really convenient!"

Xu Zhengyang nodded upon seeing this, then activated the night vision function of his contact lenses, avoiding all the workers as he headed toward the nearest warehouse.

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The warehouse storing the freight train locomotives seemed to have been untouched for a long time, with a thick layer of dust accumulating on the windowsills and stair railings.

"What's going on? Hasn't anyone come to check this place?" Xu Zhengyang murmured.

"Master."

As soon as Xu Zhengyang finished speaking, Da Bai clarified, "I just fast-forwarded through the s

urveillance footage of this warehouse for the past six months.

Since five months ago.

This warehouse has not had anyone enter it except for security personnel who come weekly to check the fixed assets."

(End of Chapter)