[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir":3,"chapter-infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-chapter-59":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Infinite Train Survival Apocalypse (But I'm a Girl Now?!)",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},512866,772,"Chapter 59: The Effects of Cold Erosion","infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-chapter-59",59,"\u003Cp>The Train Core currently has two primary uses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, it served as an upgrade material for carriages. Second, it is an essential item for upgrading the locomotive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former can be postponed for now, but the latter is urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng picked up the Train Core. Its appearance hadn’t changed much from before, except that the surface cracks had disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she promptly submitted the material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no upgrade confirmation prompt. The moment Bai Cheng submitted this final resource, the entire train was suddenly enveloped in a flash of white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radiance spread in all directions, completely wrapping around Bai Cheng. The train, which had been sitting steadily in place, began to tremble faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upgrade process was swift, almost instantaneous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng immediately focused her gaze, eager to observe the changes in the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rust on the steel walls of the train had completely vanished, leaving the surfaces smoother and more even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The locomotive had also gained additional armor, firmly protecting the wheels and windows. Moreover, a V-shaped plow had been added to the front, similar to a snowplow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, the entire train had become sturdier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this Level 2 train were to return to the Muddy Swamp’s Silent Night, Bai Cheng was certain that it could plow straight through any obstructing dead trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what delighted her the most wasn’t the superficial changes after the upgrade. It was the fact that the Level 2 train had actually widened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right. Looking at the now spacious carriage, Bai Cheng couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the increased interior space, she could now place more structures inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick estimate, Bai Cheng noted that the carriage’s width had expanded to about 3.5 meters, now matching the width of a standard train carriage. The length, however, remained unchanged at around 5 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although neither the locomotive nor the carriage had grown longer, the extra width alone was more than enough for her needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect! I can finally build the remaining blueprints now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, through this locomotive upgrade, Bai Cheng deduced that if she wanted even more space, she would likely need to focus on upgrading the carriages specifically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes turned to the screen as she checked the train’s current stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Train: Steam Train]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Lv.2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Armor Core: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Maximum Connectable Carriages: 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Top Speed: 65 km\u002Fh]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Employee #1: Chi Yan, Elite Rank 5 (...) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Employee #2: Zi Yuan, Elite Rank 5 (...) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Upgrade Requirements: 0\u002F100 Clay, 0\u002F200 Fine Wood, 0\u002F300 Bronze Ingot, 0\u002F2 Train Core]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The number of connectable carriages really increased!\" Seeing the information, Bai Cheng finally let out a sigh of relief. \"And the speed got a slight boost too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, her brows furrowed. The materials required to upgrade the train to Level 3 had nearly doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously? Are survival games supposed to be this grindy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would likely take her several days to gather all these materials and that was if she focused solely on collecting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng’s gaze sharpened as she looked out the window. \"Let’s see if this snowy mountain has enough resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, more than that, she was eager to connect her second carriage. In other words, she was eager to complete the Pioneer Trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If gathering resources in the Frigid Snow Mountains proved too difficult, Bai Cheng would simply rush straight to the third station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, she spotted a figure approaching through the snowstorm outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Zi Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pink-purple-haired girl’s hair was now covered in frost, and her entire body was enveloped by a thick layer of snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zi Yuan stepped onto the train, the snow clinging to her bare feet quickly melted, revealing skin that had turned red and purple from the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng was taken aback. Looking closer, she realized that Zi Yuan had varying degrees of frostbite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi Yuan, are you underdressed?\" Bai Cheng asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Zi Yuan was barefoot, her upper body nearly exposed, and the only pants she wore looked thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without delay, Bai Cheng took off her own padded coat and draped it over Zi Yuan’s shoulders. \"I’ll get you a pair of shoes from Nian Ni—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yuan felt a rush of warmth in her heart, but she quickly explained, \"Young Lady, there’s no need to trouble yourself... This is due to the cold erosion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cold erosion?\" Bai Cheng suddenly understood, but she was still puzzled. \"Even an Elite Rank magical beast like you are affected by this cold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Elite Rank magical beasts, they shouldn’t fear ordinary cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words... Is this cold erosion some kind of magical attack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Lady, the effects of cold erosion are cumulative. The longer one stays exposed to the snowstorm, the more severe the impact is on the body,\" Zi Yuan elaborated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" Bai Cheng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, regular winter clothing wouldn’t help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason survivors still wore padded coats was merely to counteract the temperature drop caused by cold erosion. The real protection came from the steam engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only my clothes could be shared, this wouldn’t be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng’s legendary outfit had innate cold resistance, but unfortunately, it was bound to her. For anyone else, it was just an ordinary piece of clothing with no special effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that fighting outside is off the table.\" Still, Bai Cheng wasn’t too upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she couldn’t fight, that meant other survivors couldn’t move around at night either. Everyone’s progress would stall, and she would still be far ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, her employees’ safety was the top priority. She couldn’t let them get hurt over something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Lady, Chi Yan isn’t affected by the cold erosion,\" Zi Yuan added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chi Yan, who had been patrolling the train’s perimeter, pricked his ears and immediately returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng was surprised. \"But isn’t his attribute supposed to be weak against this kind of weather?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Lady, in this weather, this subordinate’s stamina does drain faster, and my strength is somewhat diminished,\" Chi Yan’s gruff voice sounded from outside before he stepped into the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you weakened, then?\" Bai Cheng raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Yan continued, \"But cold erosion has no effect on this subordinate. Even at reduced strength, none of the magical beasts around here stand a chance against this subordinate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng had full confidence in their current combat capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded decisively. \"Alright, then. Zi Yuan, you rest up. Chi Yan will handle clearing out the nearby magical beasts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Young Lady,\" Chi Yan acknowledged before turning around and striding back into the snowstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the sky had begun to lighten. The darkness that had shrouded the world gradually receded, replaced by a pale glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng had explored the station during the night, and after their departure, both she and Zi Yuan had been busy with their own tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they knew it, dawn had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng looked out the window, her frown deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silent Night had ended, yet the blizzard outside still raged on.\u003C\u002Fp>",1176,"2026-05-30T12:49:14.131Z","2026-06-01T04:31:15.945Z",1,"novelbin.me","c96b583bfd53318320a35a89282d78225de907c4b5dab4720d2ce9af190355e8","infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-chapter-60","infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-chapter-58",80,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finfinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-cover.jpg"]