Chapter 91: Radio

Lin Xian stared at the radio with a solemn expression.

"So this radio might really have nothing to do with abilities, nor is it some kind of anomaly or monster."

"Who knows?" Kiki shrugged. "Even if we knew, these things are unpredictable and can't be detected in advance. Aside from studying anomalous phenomena, they don't seem to have much use."

"Not necessarily useless."

Lin Xian looked at the radio in his hand and said meaningfully, "Since it can be contained, it means that no matter how strange its power is, it can be utilized. It's just that..."

Although he didn't know how the power of this Forbidden Item could be used, since he had managed to secure it after a life-and-death struggle, he naturally had to keep it; it might prove very useful in the future.

Moreover, it was this eerie radio that allowed Lin Xian to see the monster during Kiki's corruption, which in turn allowed Kiki to complete her ability evolution. It could be considered a blessing in disguise.

"Brother Lin."

Sasha looked at the radio in Lin Xian's hand, her small face full of vigilance. "Can we still use this radio?"

"That's easy."

Lin Xian's gaze flickered. With a flash of profound light from his hand, he quickly manufactured a brand-new radio. Having broken down so many materials and components, manufacturing such a basic radio was no challenge for him. As for the 1542 eerie radio, he considered it for a moment, intending to see if he could consume it via his Mechanical Heart when it was quiet later, just to be safe.

No matter how eerie something was, it was still just a radio. During this encounter, the eerie power hadn't affected his Mechanical Heart at all, which meant—

My code is superior to yours!

With this plan in mind, Lin Xian put away the old radio. After manufacturing the new one, he followed the previous architecture and re-installed the Blood Essence of Anomaly he had obtained from the Three-Faced Spider monster.

"Ready." Lin Xian placed the radio on the table and began to tune the frequency.

Everyone tensed up immediately.

"Static..."

"Static..."

"... Federal... Federal Radio YB Region Bulletin: Strong fluctuations in Spirit-Oscillation values have appeared in the northern foothills of Mount Dala. Confirmed to be a B-class super-large anomalous entity, 【Atmospheric Mica】. The current trajectory of this large anomalous entity is toward Yubei City. The Federal Phoenix Society has dispatched the Iron Guard 52nd Brigade to intercept in the area. Survivor convoys traveling along G1523 and X556 toward Yubei and Fengcheng are advised to detour. This message is provided by the Federal Phoenix Society rescue organization..."

"... Federal Radio YB Region Bulletin: Due to the collapse of the Dazhu Mountain Tunnel, the Federal Phoenix Society Tianhai Province branch has urgently arranged for rescue teams to repair the Yubei No. 1 Airport climbing channel. Survivors fleeing from the 3rd Star Abyss Lucheng, Dingzhou, Jiang City, Fengcheng, Luocheng, and other directions may proceed via the Ring Star High-Altitude Corridor across the Dazhu Mountain Plateau. Other available routes include: North 756 Plateau Highway is clear, Southeast Expressway GS66..."

"... Static... City Warning Bulletin: Yubei City is now fully infested with a zombie tide. Due to the impact of the Eternal Night, Airport No. 1 will close in 3 days..."

"... Static... Federal Phoenix Society Global Bulletin: Due to the global temperature drop caused by the Dark Tide, extreme natural disasters such as blizzards have occurred in some regions. Important reminder: Testing confirms that snowmelt and black rain are affected by the Eternal Night plague, containing unknown bacteria and energy infections, causing massive mutations in wild animals. Filtering and high-temperature distillation can reduce the infection rate to a certain extent..."

"... Static... Federal Phoenix Society Global Bulletin: Several types of non-nocturnal anomalous entities have been newly discovered in some blizzard regions, posing a great threat. Please be vigilant during the day..."

Countless messages poured out from the dark radio. The group listened with complex expressions, unsure whether to be relieved or worried.

Being able to hear official news in the apocalypse was somewhat comforting, and these pieces of information were crucial.

Yet, these messages undoubtedly cast another shadow over their hearts.

"Sigh... living is truly not easy."

Kiki was the first to complain. She looked up at the ceiling. "Lin Xian, turn this train into a spaceship. Let's go live on another planet."

Her words instantly eased the stifling atmosphere. Lin Xian sighed and said,

"Look at the bright side. With the climbing channel repaired, we don't have to risk rushing upward. Plus, there's the Iron Guard Brigade, so we aren't completely isolated. Once we pass the High-Altitude Corridor, there's an electromagnetic acceleration device. We'll reach Jiazhou City, 4,500 kilometers away, very soon. At this distance, it will take at least ten days for the 3rd Star Abyss to cover it, so we'll be able to enjoy some sunshine..."

"That's true." Chen Sixuan nodded, frowning. "But we have to save on purified water. With the blizzards and water contamination, it's likely a devastating blow to global flora and fauna." "Yeah, does that mean we'll never be able to eat delicious fruits and vegetables again?" Sasha muttered.

"We definitely can." Lin Xian said earnestly. "At worst, we'll grow them on the train. Where can't the people of Longguo grow vegetables?"

Beside them, Lu Yong looked at the group with a strange expression. How did they suddenly start talking about growing vegetables when they were facing life-and-death survival?

To avoid further complications, after the meal, Lin Xian drove the train past the repaired rail section. Afterward, he removed the Blood Essence of Anomaly from the radio and placed it onto the Spirit-Oscillation Detector, attempting to use it once.

Click. He pressed the button on the detector, and a pale red energy radiated from the Blood Essence of Anomaly before quickly retracting. Soon, the needle on the detector began to turn slowly.

"-21"

In the cockpit, Chen Sixuan and Kiki looked at the detector in Lin Xian's hand with curiosity.

"Is this number high or low?"

"Low." Lin Xian looked at Kiki. "Didn't you say ordinary zombies are around -1? This number hasn't exceeded -100, which should mean there are no anomalous entities like that nearby for now."

Kiki nodded. "That makes sense. It's just that I don't know the detection range of this thing."

"A few hundred meters should be possible. The range at the Bonfire Mutual Aid Society was already quite large," Lin Xian said.

"Alright..." Kiki yawned. "Since that's the case, we can be slightly relieved. I'm going to rest for a bit. Chen, remember to wake me up later; I haven't fixed the water-oxygen circulation system yet."

!

"Alright, go ahead."

Chen Sixuan felt relieved upon hearing Lin Xian's words. After Kiki left, she looked at the detector in Lin Xian's hand and suddenly frowned. "Lin Xian, look..."

The Blood Essence of Anomaly on the detector had dimmed significantly, as if a portion of its blood energy had vanished.

Lin Xian's expression changed. "It really is a consumable. This thing shouldn't be usable many more times."

"Heavens, such a precious thing can only be used a few times..." Chen Sixuan looked regretful.

"But being able to provide us with an extra layer of protection against risks makes it valuable."

Taking turns on watch wasn't a permanent solution. If anomalous entities were invisible, it would be hard to sleep soundly even with someone on watch. Thus, this kind of detector was extremely important to Lin Xian.

Click.

The lights in the carriage went out. Outside the windows, the blizzard intensified. This heavy train, stopped in the snowy wilderness, finally ushered in a moment of rest.

The team hadn't slept well for days. The steel fortress brought a sense of security, and Sasha and Kiki soon fell asleep.

In the cockpit, Chen Sixuan watched the lights in the corridor go out. Her body went limp, and she threw herself into Lin Xian's arms.

Days of high tension had exhausted all her strength. Now that Lin Xian had successfully returned, this woman finally found the reliance she needed in the blizzard.

"Lin Xian..." Chen Sixuan's eyes were red, her shoulders trembling as she sobbed softly, "Thank you for coming back."

Lin Xian's heart softened. If it weren't for Chen Sixuan, he might not have been able to return from that eerie radio frequency. Feeling the emotion, he couldn't help but hold her tightly.

"It's thanks to you."

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