Chapter 120: Showing Goodwill

Ding Junyi was right.

The air in the research car was clean and fresh, filled with warmth. Although it was full of various strange scientific instruments, from a certain perspective, it was indeed more stimulating.

But before Lin Xian could wrap his head around her strange theories, Ding Junyi had already walked up to him, looking at him with a calm gaze.

It felt like: “Bro, let’s work together and pull off a beautiful combo.”

Is this how female science nerds express their intentions, with such reason and without any concealment?

After a moment of silence, Lin Xian suppressed his inner impulse and looked at Ding Junyi.

“Are you worried that I’ll kill you, or that no one will take you in when we get to Yubei City and you’ll be thrown off the train, so you’re deliberately trying to show me goodwill?”

Trying to take advantage of me? No way.

But then again, how foolish. Even if I sleep with you, can’t I still throw you off the train?

Ding Junyi didn’t know what was going through Lin Xian’s mind, but when she heard his words, she said without any concealment.

“You’re right, but my request comes after the sex.”

“After???” Lin Xian was speechless. “What on earth are you trying to say?”

Ding Junyi frowned slightly. “According to research, trust and a sense of identification between men and women increase during or after pleasure. In intense moments, a state of brief, impulsive approval can even be reached. Therefore, I plan to ask to stay on the train and join your team after having sex with you.”

Lin Xian opened his mouth, suddenly feeling like he wanted to say something but couldn’t.

For some reason, Lin Xian felt that her state was constantly jumping back and forth between understanding men very well and not understanding men at all.

“So, after all that, your goal is just to stay on my train?”

“Yes.” Ding Junyi looked at Lin Xian and said, “Through my observation, as the leader of this train, you have the decision-making power in terms of both ability and decisiveness. In other words, the lives of Dr. Zhao, Dr. Xu, and myself are in your hands. In this situation, showing you goodwill has no disadvantages for me. Therefore, my choice is fully supported by theory and motive. Whether you choose to let me stay, send us to an official organization, or simply not harm me along the way, it’s a positive outcome for me.”

After careful observation, Ding Junyi had discovered that Lin Xian’s ability was very special. He could create machinery out of thin air. The Gemini 11R nuclear-powered electric locomotive clearly required several professional personnel to operate, yet he seemed to have no trouble at all.

Therefore, she deduced that Lin Xian’s ability must be very advanced, and his team’s configuration was also very strong, which was how they managed to fight their way out of such a dangerous situation.

Furthermore, from Lin Xian’s attitude towards Dalou, Kiki, and the others, she could tell that this person should be very trustworthy. Therefore, after careful evaluation, Ding Junyi decided to propose the idea of joining the team to Lin Xian. This was also for her own survival.

“I understand.”

Lin Xian took a deep breath. Talking to this woman, even though she was completely open and seemed extremely sincere, always felt tiring.

It was like writing a thesis back in the day. Even trying to curry favor required an explanation of the theoretical support, which was a headache to listen to.

“I’ll think about it. As for the other things, there’s no need for now,” Lin Xian said.

“I’m sorry, you may have misunderstood my words just now.”

Ding Junyi directly reached behind her to unfasten her bra. Her face was calm, but her eyes looked at Lin Xian with a certain eagerness. “I’m not using sex to negotiate with you. For me, it’s really about satisfying my physiological needs.”

Lin Xian’s body trembled.

Isn’t this still a contrast…

…

[Devour successful. Mechanical Source +15. Mechanical Devour skill proficiency +8. Extra reward: Defense +1]

[Devour successful. Mechanical Source +15. Mechanical Devour skill proficiency +8. Extra reward: Strength +1]

[Decomposition: Obtained high-manganese steel *50, hot-rolled forged steel *50, cold-rolled dual-phase steel plate *15, ordinary carbon steel *100, non-metallic foam materials, non-metallic composite materials…]

Clank, clank. It took about 40 minutes for Lin Xian to finish devouring the two flatbed trailers. The back of the train was suddenly empty.

Now that the Gemini 11R nuclear-powered electric locomotive was connected behind Car 7, Lin Xian dismantled the side panels of Car 7. At the same time, he prepared to create a large door on the side of the car for easy access and loading/unloading of goods. He also planned to design an entrance and exit on the roof of Car 7. Later, when he manufactured the close-in weapon system, he would install it directly on the roof of Car 7.

[Current Mechanical Heart Level: LV.2 (745/1000)]

[Hint: Upgrading the Mechanical Heart will grant special skill rewards. When the Mechanical Heart reaches LV3, LV6, and LV9, a mysterious awakening will be obtained.]

Strength Level: 2 [80%] (Explosive force of 200 kg)

Speed Level: 2 [05%] (Max speed 13m/s)

Defense Level: 1 [78%] (Tough Bones and Skin)

[Mechanical Awakening]: Not Awakened

Mechanical Devour: 3 (106/1000) Increases devouring efficiency

Mechanical Manufacturing: 2 (260/500) Increases construction efficiency

Mechanical Passive: Scan/Repair/Decompose

[Special Skills]

Wind Cannon (Common) (Level 3, Maxed)

Ice Shield (Common) (Level 2, 09%)

Flashback (Rare) (Level 1, 30%)

Power Surge (Rare) (Level 1, 23%)

“Wind Cannon is maxed out. It seems the skill cap is level 3.”

Looking at the light screen in front of him, Lin Xian let out a long breath. The cold wind whistled outside. He couldn’t help but tighten the collar of his cotton coat. He walked to the last car, the Star-Ring 7F electric locomotive. Because the nuclear locomotive’s car was not connected, and this electric locomotive had no greater use, its best fate was to be devoured.

The short-haul freight locomotive he had devoured from North Bay had given him a full 300 Mechanical Source points, and this Star-Ring 7F electric locomotive was an absolute behemoth.

Once he dealt with it, he would definitely be able to break through to a level 3 Mechanical Heart!

For safety, Lin Xian went directly into the driver’s cab. There was still the heavy armor he had made on the outside of the locomotive. He had considered whether to just remove it and install it on the nuclear locomotive, but considering the nuclear locomotive’s need for radiation protection, he planned to use a combination of titanium alloy and high-density lead plates. So he didn’t bother and just devoured it all at once.

As soon as the devouring began, Lin Xian felt an immense pressure, a feeling of suffocation, which indicated that he was about to devour a huge object.

On the train, Ding Junyi came to Car 5. Zhao Yan and Xu Wen were huddled together in a safe corner, resting. Shasha had given them blankets. Both were extremely tired and hadn’t slept well for a long time.

Perhaps because her nerves were a little sensitive in the disaster, Zhao Yan quickly woke up when she heard Ding Junyi approaching.

“Director Ding?”

Zhao Yan looked at Ding Junyi’s strange expression. Not only were her cheeks flushed, but there was also a fine sweat on her forehead. She couldn’t help but ask, “You don’t look well. Are you sick?”

“No.”

Ding Junyi took a deep breath to calm herself down. With a hint of satisfaction in her eyes, she picked up a blanket from the floor, wrapped it around herself, and sat down.

“Did you talk to that Mr. Lin? How was it? Do they have any demands for us?”

“No demands. They’re heading to Yubei City tomorrow. We’ll see what happens then,” Ding Junyi said, taking off her glasses and closing her eyes.

Seeing that she had no sense of crisis at all, Zhao Yan leaned closer to her ear and whispered.

“I heard on their radio just now. It seems there’s a team from our Dawn Project reorganizing in Yubei City. Maybe we can contact them and go to another underground city. You were right, bringing the research data was a wise decision.”

Ding Junyi’s eyes opened slightly, and she said coolly, “Go to another underground city? Do you really think that’s a good decision?”

“What else can we do?” Xu Wen also opened her eyes and whispered, “Are we going to flee everywhere too? We’re technical personnel, after all. Staying in an underground city is safer than hiding in these cars.”

“Director Ding, you are also an important asset of the Federal Government. Don’t you want to go back?”

Ding Junyi looked up at the steel car wrapped in armor. The warm air flowed inside, giving a great sense of security.

She closed her eyes, recalling the exhilarating feeling of rushing out of the collapsing tunnel and the unbridled passion just now. She felt a sense of joy as if she had broken free from a quagmire. The corners of her eyes lifted slightly, but she said nothing.