Chapter 38: Lushan Badge

The night was deep.

Zhao Kuo sat in front of the control panel, watching the snowy scenery flash by outside the window, occasionally reaching out to pat the plush crocodile beside him.

From 11 PM to 3 AM, it was his turn to keep watch. After 3 AM, Tang Yingying would take over.

With the plush crocodile and the hook, combined with the train's high speed, Zhao Kuo made several stops and starts, collecting 2 mid-tier chests and 2 beginner chests in just three hours.

However, since his Luck stat had dropped to 36%, Zhao Kuo didn't dare to open the chests recklessly.

"It's already past two…" Zhao Kuo glanced at the system's time display.

Thankfully, there was a clock; otherwise, in this sunless underground world, even someone with the best biological clock would likely have their routine disrupted.

He'd hold out until 3 AM and then wake Tang Yingying.

Zhao Kuo stood up to stretch when he noticed a group of people walking slowly toward the train in the distance.

Supernatural beings?

Zhao Kuo wasn't panicked. With the Zhong Kui statue and the fire source, as long as they didn't encounter something inexplicable like the other night, they were safe.

As the train sped closer, Zhao Kuo could see it was a funeral procession. The people in the procession were pale, carrying a black coffin covered in talismans, looking particularly eerie and terrifying.

As the train raced past the coffin, Zhao Kuo clearly saw the coffin shake violently, and one of the talismans fell to the ground.

Zhao Kuo's heart skipped a beat. Whatever was inside that coffin must be of a high level. Even with the Zhong Kui statue present, it still caused a disturbance.

Fortunately, it was just a scare, and nothing happened.

About half an hour later, Zhao Kuo slowly brought the train to a stop.

Not far outside, another beginner chest appeared.

Zhao Kuo expertly directed the plush crocodile to start "fishing"—at least that's what Zhao Kuo called this method.

The plush crocodie was also skilled, biting onto the iron hook with ease, its movements smooth and unaffected by the darkness.

Zhao Kuo felt grateful that he had teamed up with Tang Yingying. This way, the number of chests he could open doubled, and the good items he obtained would naturally increase significantly.

As for Tang Yingying, she could just be the mascot.

Soon, Zhao Kuo pulled the beginner chest to the side of the train. Just as he was about to open the door and bring the chest inside, a playful voice rang out.

"To think of such a method, you're indeed impressive."

The voice was somewhat childish yet familiar.

Zhao Kuo was startled and instinctively activated the pendant's ability, then looked toward the source of the voice.

Outside the train stood a child-like figure wearing a top hat.

Yue Er!

The proxy of Lushan Station. Why was he here? And was this person really Yue Er?

As the pendant's light circle expanded, Yue Er smiled and said, "This little thing is useless against me. Did I scare you? Hehe, aren't you going to invite me in?"

Zhao Kuo's eyes flickered.

Honestly, even if this guy was the real Yue Er, he didn't want to invite him onto his train.

Moreover, he wasn't sure if this person in front of him was a supernatural being. After all, the abilities of such beings were beyond his full comprehension.

But before Zhao Kuo could respond, Yue Er's figure appeared inside the carriage.

Feeling the warmth inside the carriage, Yue Er laughed happily. "You even have air conditioning now. Impressive! There are fewer than ten people who've entered the electrical era."

As Yue Er spoke, he began touring Zhao Kuo's train. When he saw Tang Yingying sleeping soundly, a strange expression briefly flashed across his face.

Zhao Kuo followed behind, not noticing the odd look on Yue Er's face.

He was still shocked that, apart from himself, others had also entered the electrical era.

But it wasn't that surprising. After all, things like generators could be obtained with good luck, and with so many people in the world, there were bound to be a few incredibly lucky individuals.

Yue Er walked from the first carriage to the fourth, his interest growing increasingly浓厚.

Suddenly, he turned around, placing his hands behind his back. Despite his small stature, an aura of authority emanated from him.

Zhao Kuo thought something unexpected might happen and instinctively took a step back, pulling out a sniper rifle and aiming it at Yue Er.

Looking at the dark muzzle of the silencer, Yue Er's lips twitched slightly.

"That's quite rude. Oh well, since you're someone that… person has taken an interest in, I won't hold it against you. Here, take this."

Yue Er opened his palm, revealing a badge-like object.

On it was engraved an exquisite station platform, with two words hanging above it: Lushan.

"This is the Lushan Station badge. As for its effects… you'll find out soon enough. Well, my task here is done."

"Oh, and one more thing. If you collect 10 station badges, there'll be a big surprise~"

"Also, aren't you going to use that auction opportunity you bought? If you want to use it, you can come find me after the next auction. Sigh, it's all because of that person that you've delayed so long. The longer you wait, the more I lose. You're lucky, kid."

"I'm off."

With a snap of his fingers, Yue Er's small figure vanished from the carriage.

Only then did Zhao Kuo remember the auction opportunity he had bought at Lushan Station for 500 subway coins.

It seemed like a blessing in disguise?

He had thought that once he left Lushan Station, that opportunity would be useless forever. But now…

Zhao Kuo let out a sigh of relief and looked down at the badge in his hand.

**[Lushan Badge]**​

**[Players holding this badge can enter the Dimensional Auction House once a week and consign one item.]**​

**[Hidden Effect: Slightly increases Luck recovery by 4 points per hour.]**​

The Lushan Auction House—was that the auction organized by Yue Er?

Zhao Kuo had a deep impression of the auction, as it had many good items. With enough subway coins, it would be a great place to shop.

Moreover, it increased Luck recovery speed by 4 points per hour, double the hidden effect of the pendant.

But something that Yue Er personally delivered… perhaps it wasn't as simple as it seemed.

And from Yue Er's words, it seemed there was someone even higher in rank than him.

Ten badges, huh…