Chapter 91: Radio (Chapter 5 of 5, Requesting Monthly Votes)

Lin Xian frowned deeply.

“So this radio might not actually be related to psychic abilities, nor is it some kind of strange entity or monster.”

“Who knows?” Kiki shrugged. “Even if we did know, these things offer no foresight, can’t be detected in advance—other than for studying strange phenomena, they seem useless.”

“Not necessarily useless.”

Lin Xian looked at the radio in his hand and said with deep meaning: “If it can be contained, then no matter how strange its power, it can still be utilized—only…”

Though he didn’t know how to use the forbidden object’s power, since he’d risked his life to obtain it, he’d naturally keep it—perhaps it would prove vital later.

Moreover, it was this strange radio that allowed Lin Xian to see the corrupted Kiki’s monster, enabling Kiki’s psychic evolution—truly a blessing in disguise.

“Lin brother.”

Shasha stared at the radio in Lin Xian’s hand, her small face filled with wariness: “Can we still use this radio?”

“That’s simple.”

Lin Xian’s eyes flickered; he raised his hand, a mysterious light flashing—and soon, a brand-new radio materialized before him. Absorbing so many enhancement materials, crafting a radio was nothing to him. As for the Radio-1542, he considered it briefly, planning to wait until deep night, when no one was around, to see if he could devour it via Mechanical Devouring, just to be safe.

No matter how strange, it’s still just a radio—and this time, the strange power on it didn’t affect his Mechanical Heart at all. Doesn’t that mean

My code is above yours?!

With this plan in mind, Lin Xian put away the old radio. After crafting the new one, he followed the previous setup and placed the strange blood essence obtained from the three-faced spider monster onto it.

“Done.” Lin Xian placed the radio on the table and began tuning the frequency.

Everyone instantly tensed.

“Static…”

“Static…”

“Federation Radio YB Zone Bulletin: Strong Soul-Value fluctuations detected in the northern foothills of Dalaoshan, confirmed as a Class-B Super Large Strange Entity: [Atmospheric Jellyfish]. The entity is currently advancing toward Yubei City. The Federation Phoenix Society has dispatched the 52nd Iron Guard Brigade to intercept it. Survivors traveling along routes G1523 and X556 toward Yubei and Fengcheng are advised to detour. This message provided by the Federation Phoenix Society Rescue Organization…”

“Federation Radio YB Zone Bulletin: Due to the collapse of Dazhu Mountain Tunnel, the Federation Phoenix Society’s Tianhai Province branch has urgently repaired the ascent corridor at Yubei No. 1 Spaceport. Survivors fleeing from locations such as Star Yuan Lucheng, Dingzhou, Jiangshi, Fengcheng, and Luocheng may use the Star-Circle High-Altitude Corridor to cross Dazhu Mountain Plateau. Alternative routes: North Highway 756 is open; Southeast Expressway GS66…”

“Static… Static… City Warning Bulletin: Yubei City has been overrun by a full-scale zombie tide. Due to the Eternal Night, No. 1 Spaceport will shut down in three days…”

“Static… Federation Phoenix Society Global Bulletin: Global temperatures have dropped due to the Dark Tide. Extreme weather events such as blizzards have occurred in some regions. Important reminder: Testing confirms that snowmelt and black rain are infected by the Eternal Night Plague, containing unknown pathogens and energy-based contamination, causing mass mutations in wildlife. Filtration and high-temperature distillation can reduce infection rates to some extent…”

“Static… Federation Phoenix Society Global Bulletin: Several new non-nighttime Strange Entities have been discovered in blizzard zones, posing extreme threats. Remain vigilant during daylight hours…”

From the dark radio, countless messages kept pouring out. The group listened, their expressions complex—unsure whether to feel relieved or worried.

Hearing official news in the apocalypse was still somewhat comforting, and the information was undeniably vital.

Yet these messages inevitably cast a shadow over their hearts.

“Sigh… It’s really hard just to stay alive.”

Kiki was the first to complain, tilting her head to stare at the ceiling: “Lin Xian, turn this train into a spaceship. Let’s go live on another planet.”

Her words instantly eased the gloom. Lin Xian exhaled and said:

“Think positively—the ascent corridor’s been repaired, so we don’t have to risk climbing up. The Iron Guard Brigade means we’re not completely alone. Once we cross the high-altitude corridor, we’ll hit electromagnetic accelerators—we’ll reach Jiazhou City, 4,500 kilometers away, in no time. Even if Star Yuan reaches us, it’ll take at least ten days. We’ll finally get to bask in the sun…”

“That’s true,” Chen Sixuan nodded, frowning. “But we need to conserve clean water. With blizzards and water contamination, this will likely be catastrophic for global flora and fauna.”

“Yeah, will we never eat tasty fruits and vegetables again?” Shasha muttered.

“We definitely can,” Lin Xian said seriously. “If we have to, we’ll grow vegetables right on the train. Where in China can’t we grow vegetables?”

Beside them, Daliu stared at the group with bewildered eyes—how had a matter of life and death suddenly turned into a discussion about gardening?

To avoid further delays, after finishing their meal, Lin Xian drove the train past the repaired section of damaged track. Then he removed the strange blood essence from the radio and placed it onto the Soul-Value detector, attempting to use it once.

Click. He pressed the detector’s button. A faint red energy radiated from the strange blood essence, then quickly retracted. Soon, the detector’s needle began to turn slowly.

In the cockpit, Chen Sixuan and Kiki watched Lin Xian use the detector, their expressions curious.

In the cockpit, Chen Sixuan and Kiki watched Lin Xian operate the detector, their expressions curious.

“Low,” Lin Xian looked at Kiki. “Aren’t you saying regular zombies are just -1? This number hasn’t gone below -100—it means no weird entities are nearby for now.”

“Low.” Lin Xian looked at Kiki. “Didn’t you say ordinary zombies are around -1? This value isn’t below -100, so it suggests no Strange Entities are nearby for now.”

Kiki nodded. “That makes sense. I just don’t know how far its detection range extends.”

“A few hundred meters, at least. That bonfire mutual aid group’s range was already pretty wide.” Lin Xian said.

“Alright…” Kiki yawned. “If that’s the case, we can relax a little. I’m going to rest. Chen sister, remember to wake me up—I still haven’t fixed the water-oxygen recycling system.”

!

Hearing Lin Xian’s words, Chen Sixuan also exhaled in relief. After Kiki left, she glanced at the detector in his hand and suddenly frowned. “Lin Xian, look…”

Hearing Lin Xian’s words, Chen Sixuan sighed in relief. After Kiki left, she glanced at the detector in his hand and suddenly frowned: “Lin Xian, look…”

The strange blood essence on the detector had dimmed considerably, as if some of its blood energy had been consumed.

Lin Xian’s expression changed slightly: “So it’s a consumable. This thing won’t last many uses.”

“Oh my god, such a precious thing can only be used a few times…” Chen Laoshi looked heartbroken.

“But if it helps us guard against risks even a little, it’s still valuable.”

Rotating night watches aren’t a permanent solution. If Strange Entities are invisible, even having someone on watch won’t guarantee rest. For Lin Xian, this detector was crucial.

The carriage lights went out; the blizzard outside intensified. This heavy train, stranded in the snowfield, finally enjoyed a rare moment of rest.

The carriage lights went out. Outside, the blizzard intensified. This heavy train, halted in the snowfield, finally enjoyed a rare moment of rest.

The team hadn’t slept well for days. The steel fortress had brought them security; Shasha and Kiki soon fell asleep.

In the cockpit, Chen Sixuan watched the corridor lights extinguish, her body going limp as she collapsed into Lin Xian’s arms.

Days of intense tension had drained her completely. Now that Lin Xian had returned safely, this woman finally found her anchor amid the blizzard.

“Lin Xian…” Chen Sixuan’s eyes were red, her shoulders trembling as she whispered, barely holding back tears: “Thank you for coming back.”

Lin Xian’s heart softened. Without Chen Sixuan, he might never have returned from that strange radio frequency. Moved, he pulled her tightly against him.

“I owe it all to you.”

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