Chapter 81: Upper-Level Workshop Car

[Capture]

[Abyssal Artifact: Can summon an abyssal creature from the void to serve the user. However, abyssal creatures carry inherent risks. Please nurture them carefully.]

[When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you.]

The ​Capture in front of Zhao Kuo was a long iron chain with a claw-like bone at its end, exuding an indescribable aura of darkness.

Abyssal creatures… Zhao Kuo narrowed his eyes as he read the description, recalling the old man carrying a dark lantern at Lushan Station.

The trait of manipulating fate had also appeared at that time. What exactly was the abyss?

Judging by the name, it didn't seem like a good place. And abyssal creatures carried risks. Should he really use this thing?

Zhao Kuo hesitated, then turned to Tang Yingying, who had just finished opening her box, and casually asked, "Did you get anything good?"

Tang Yingying pouted, "Not much. They're so stingy. Just 2000 subway coins and some basic materials. Oh, and this thing. Take a look."

She then revealed a light blue blueprint.

[Upper-Level Workshop Car Blueprint (One-Time Use) x1]

[Ultra-Rare Item: Can be constructed on top of a regular car, slightly smaller in size. Reduces material consumption by 20% and increases production efficiency by 20% when crafting items inside the workshop car.]

[Materials Required: Wood Planks x200, Iron Sheets x500, Parts x500, Glass x100, Steel Sheets x50]

A workshop car that could be stacked on top of a regular car? Zhao Kuo could already imagine the future shape of his subway. But what caught his attention more was the workshop car's effects.

A 20% reduction in material consumption and a 20% increase in efficiency.

The first part was easy to understand. Although it was only a 20% reduction in material consumption, over time, the resources saved would be immense.

Just this effect alone made the blueprint ultra-rare. Combined with the 20% increase in efficiency, it could rival the effects of a precious-tier item.

As the game progressed, Zhao Kuo noticed that the time required to craft items was also increasing.

For example, crafting an AK-47 now took up to 8 hours, while a basic evolution potion required 2 hours.

Increased efficiency meant reduced crafting time, allowing more items to be produced in the same amount of time.

This was a great item! Zhao Kuo nodded as he looked at the blueprint.

Soon after, Tang Yingying directly constructed the upper-level workshop car and installed it on top of the first car.

As the workshop car was completed, a ladder connecting the two levels appeared beside it, allowing access to the upper car.

Zhao Kuo dismantled the workbench and moved it into the workshop car.

But looking at the four-square-meter space that now only housed a single workbench, Zhao Kuo rubbed his temples and asked, "Can only one workbench be built here?"

Tang Yingying shook her head, "Of course not. To build more workbenches, you'll need workbench blueprints, which are precious-tier items. You might get lucky and find one in the future. But until then, you can put other things in this car."

Zhao Kuo nodded. He noticed that the workshop car was mostly made of iron, making it sturdier than the lower cars. Perhaps he could move the small room up here.

But before that, he had a few things to do.

First, Zhao Kuo asked Tang Yingying about the abyss.

At the mention of the abyss, Tang Yingying's expression visibly changed. "How do you know about the abyss? Have you encountered those abyssal beings?"

Tang Yingying didn't know about Zhao Kuo's final encounter during the Lushan Station battle royale.

In response to her question, Zhao Kuo took out the ​**[Capture]** he had just obtained.

The moment Tang Yingying saw the ​**[Capture], her expression turned serious. She slowly began to explain, "The abyss is a collective term for fallen stations. These stations are also called abyssal stations."

"My awakened memories are limited, and I don't know much about the abyss. But one thing is certain—the abyss is an extremely dangerous place, filled with grotesque and evil entities. The laws of the physical universe no longer apply there."

"But one thing is clear: everything in the abyss is powerful and bizarre, including abyssal creatures. They almost all possess indescribable abilities, but they also come with inherent risks. I suggest you avoid using this item until you fully understand the abyss."

The more Tang Yingying spoke, the more serious her expression became, a stark contrast to her usual demeanor.

Zhao Kuo nodded thoughtfully, "In that case, I'll leave it be. With Little White around, I don't need another pet."

Little White, hearing Zhao Kuo's words, crawled out and nuzzled his palm.

A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall. Although abyssal creatures were powerful, the description of ​[Capture]** made it clear that they carried risks.

Coupled with Tang Yingying's warning, Zhao Kuo decisively decided not to use ​**[Capture].

Moreover, ​[Capture]** came from that unknown entity. The further he stayed from unknown things, the better. Even if he came to understand the abyss in the future, it was best to avoid using it.

After making his decision, Zhao Kuo placed ​**[Capture]** in the farthest corner of the storage room and took out another blueprint.

[Micro Wonder Construction Blueprint (One-Time Use) x1]

[Materials Required: Wood Planks x3000, Iron Sheets x2000, Parts x5000, Glass x1000, Steel Sheets x300, Clay x50, Cement x20, Wool x30, Red Bricks x100, Rice x100kg]

Yes, he planned to construct the Micro Wonder. As a super-precious-tier reward, the Micro Wonder was on the same level as the Lucky Dice.

But the materials required for its construction were truly extensive. Fortunately, he had most of the materials, except for red bricks and rice.

For red bricks, Zhao Kuo had previously obtained the ​**[Red Brick Production Blueprint], which allowed him to produce one red brick using 1 unit of clay and water. He had enough clay, and he could use the water stored in the bathroom—it didn't have to be purified water.

After all, water resources were precious.

Originally, Zhao Kuo had planned to make red bricks for a heated bed, but now it seemed unnecessary.

Compared to evolution potions, red bricks were much faster to produce—just 2 minutes per brick. With the 20% efficiency boost, it took just over a minute and a half to produce one.

It had to be said that Tang Yingying's upper-level workshop car, rated as ultra-rare, was somewhat underrated.

As for rice, Zhao Kuo didn't plan to wait for the one-square-meter rice paddy to produce it. Instead, he went straight to the trading market to buy it.

Currently, 1kg of rice cost around 30 subway coins on the trading market. Zhao Kuo bought 70kg in one go, spending 2100 subway coins.

Even for advanced players, 2100 subway coins was equivalent to their entire fortune.

But Zhao Kuo didn't care. After all, the sooner the Micro Wonder was constructed, the sooner he could benefit from it.

After waiting for the red bricks to be produced, Zhao Kuo combined the blueprint and materials.

With a dazzling flash of light, the ​[Micro Terracotta Army]** appeared before his eyes.