[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train":3,"chapter-apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-57":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Apocalypse: I Built an Infinite Train",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2261821,4414,"Chapter 57: Jiang Yun (First Chapter, Requesting Monthly Votes)","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>“Really fixed?!” Xu Jin glanced over, quickly grabbed a water cup he’d prepared in advance to catch the precious clear water, then held it to his nose and sniffed—his eyes instantly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clean and clear, no odd smell—it’s actually usable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it is,” Shu Qin said excitedly. “We’ve been using this water purifier all along. If you boil the water before drinking, there’s absolutely no problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good, good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin nodded and immediately pulled out his walkie-talkie to call his convoy team, preparing to begin the trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Qin, deeply grateful, hugged a large box of canned food and handed it to Lin Xian. “You’ve helped me immensely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian took it directly and said, “It’s nothing. I heard you’re also heading to Yubei City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Shu Qin nodded. “Yubei City is a checkpoint on the orbital ring. I heard the Dazhu Mountain Tunnel is blocked—many people here are planning to go that way, then head toward Xingcheng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingcheng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian fell silent for a moment. Indeed, most people chose to flee toward one of Longguo’s major cities—regardless of whether those cities had fallen, at least in such cities, supplies and resources far surpassed what small towns could offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, several others with equipment repair needs also approached, seeing Lin Xian fix Shu Qin’s water purifier, and began pleading for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Xian didn’t fully fix everything—only repaired one large convoy’s set of infrared detectors and scanned the blueprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to integrate this device into the train’s night sentry system, and in exchange, he’d received a box of antibiotics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Qin and Xu Jin’s words had reminded him: medicine was also vital during escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other two convoys’ vehicle repairs and drones, Lin Xian said he was powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For one, the vehicle repair involved a broken steering rod plus an exploded engine cylinder—he couldn’t possibly pull out a screwdriver and weld the steering rod in broad daylight…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the drone was just ordinary junk, inferior to the one on Qian Yu’s armored vehicle. Lin Xian deliberately held back; after inspecting it, he shook his head and refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing mechanics was fine, but not too much. He’d just fixed the water purifier—next he’d fix a big truck’s steering rod and a drone? Then tomorrow he’d be repairing solid-fuel engines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always leave some room. In this survivor camp, Lin Xian had shown enough goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Liechezhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone began preparing to return to their camps for nighttime departure, Lin Xian and Kiki also got ready to leave—when Jiang Yun walked over with a smile, and at the same time, one of his men ran in from outside, carrying two strange devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yun Ge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Show them.” Jiang Yun said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subordinate stepped forward and handed the devices to Lin Xian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a modified radio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other, a device resembling a clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Dangling Spirit Value Detector, along with the blueprints.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian took it and saw a copper-sheeted, half-spherical device, palm-sized, wrapped in fine iron wires, with a filter below and a port for connecting a mobile power source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This was handmade? Seems quite difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With blueprints, I’ll take a photo,” Kiki said, pulling out her phone and snapping a picture of the detector’s blueprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian didn’t stop her—he’d merely held it in his hand, activated his Mechanical Heart ability, and scanned it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had to play the part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Unknown Signal Detector blueprint obtained, ID n01】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at it—the difficulty wasn’t high. The biggest issue was the filter, but if he got the chance to devour some household appliances and collect materials, making it would be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another problem: this detector required those red beads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun told him the detector had a consumption cost—meaning the energy within those red beads was finite, not reusable, a consumable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun watched Kiki pull out her phone, his expression shifting slightly. Seeing Lin Xian’s group could drive a massive train, he seemed to guess something—but held back, instead saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the city’s industrial system was intact, this device was worthless. But now, every survivor is fighting for survival, barely able to get clean water—someone managing to make this is already remarkable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian nodded and returned the detector to Jiang Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks. I’ll study it when I get back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun nodded. “Good luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian looked at him and asked directly: “Captain Jiang, you started tonight’s mutual aid bonfire—why don’t I see you have any urgent needs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re also wondering why you were personally invited?” Jiang Yun seemed to see through Lin Xian’s doubt and smiled, countering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian was stunned, then smirked silently. Huh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, another cold wind blew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun stood before Lin Xian, suddenly reached out, and seized the wind—the icy gust surged like a current, instantly forming a massive air vortex in his palm. Then he clapped his hands—and the powerful air vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki gasped. “You can catch the wind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This ability has one advantage: speed. I can reach many places.” Jiang Yun glanced at Kiki, then at Lin Xian’s serious gaze, seemingly uninterested in hiding it: “I understand your feelings—carrying a full train of lives on a desperate run, staying wary of everything—it’s good. Surviving in the apocalypse isn’t easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You asked why I started this mutual aid bonfire? It’s simple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rationally, I love trains. If my ability weren’t wind-based, I’d truly want to build a mobile fortress like you. So no matter what abilities you have, being able to charge through the night like this—I admire your courage and strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Emotionally, in this uncertain apocalypse, where everyone fears for their life, having one more friend is always better than one more enemy.” Jiang Yun spoke frankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian was surprised. “Just to meet more survivors?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. Living daily between life and death, useful information and aid can often save you. This might be what separates us humans from those monsters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun turned and pulled over a young subordinate, ruffling his hair. “These guys who’ve followed me—none of them always got lucky. Along the way, we’ve received plenty of help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah! We help each other, get through hard times together!” The boy, no more than seventeen or eighteen, beamed with optimism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s brow relaxed—Jiang Yun’s words stirred him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. If I ever come across another bonfire you host, I’ll definitely join.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun smiled, spreading his arms. “See? I’ve already achieved my goal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he swept his gaze across them, turned, and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having obtained the Dangling Spirit Value Detector blueprint and a strange blood essence, while also gathering useful information, this trip had been highly rewarding for Lin Xian’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to leave, Jiang Yun’s mountain-bike-riding subordinate suddenly pulled up beside his vehicle window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Yun Ge told me to warn you—don’t set the radio frequency to 1542!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s expression darkened. “That weird radio you mentioned?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right. Be careful yourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the young man rode off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“1542…” Kiki, in the back seat, frowned. “A radio? Could a monster actually appear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Listen to advice, eat well,” Lin Xian said, signaling Da Lou to drive. “No need to be curious about things like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not curious—I’m scared of ghosts…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki shivered. “Now that he said that, I’m afraid to even use the radio.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s head back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian thought for a moment. He’d return and keep moving—under cover of night, he’d devour everything he could, then find materials to build the Dangling Spirit Value Detector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now, he only had one strange blood essence—his top priority was definitely to connect the radio, or he might miss vital information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vrrr~ vrrr~ vrrr~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the abandoned factory, hundreds of vehicles started their engines one after another, heading away into the distance—some diverging at intersections, others, fearing danger, grouping together and swiftly vanishing into the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise disturbed zombies in the suburban woods—howls began echoing through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun’s vehicle was a modified large-wheel off-roader, with the motorcycle mounted on the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the driver’s seat, Jiang Yun watched the taillights of Lin Xian’s Jeep fade into the distance and murmured: “Looks like they’re planning to enter Yubei City too, then cross the Wanyuan Gorge sky corridor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Huiyan, dressed in leather, sat in the passenger seat and spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ascent corridor’s been without power for ages. Survivors’ vehicles can’t climb it without towing—let alone your heavy rail train?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh. A great anomaly has appeared near Ping’ahu Lake, the Dazhu Mountain Tunnel is blocked. To cross Wanyuan Gorge, you’d have to detour over a thousand kilometers of Dazhu Mountain. Now with the eternal night closing in and corpse drivers blocking the rear—I suspect many in Yubei City are trying to take the Xingxing-1 sky corridor. And I think… that Lin Liechezhang has a way up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re that sure?” Ren Huiyan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yun put on his sunglasses, lips curling slightly, utterly confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five people driving three locomotives charging through the night? Absolute badass. Good. I’m rooting for this guy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped the accelerator, the engine roared, and he sped off with flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New book, seeking monthly votes and reads—thank you immensely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1545,"2026-06-19T18:20:04.953Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c04799100c5dd1564cbd09591fe97557ef826f9e250554836512456211cd7fa4","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-58","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-56",541,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-cover.jpg"]