[{"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-72":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},512879,772,"Chapter 72: Do Not Harm the Treefolk?","infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>\"Li Haiwen, what the hell are you standing around for? Out of money or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man shouted again, and Bai Cheng froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she heard a dull thud from the treehouse behind her as four more people stepped out one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front was a scar-faced man riding a bull, his expression dark. \"Damn it, do you have any idea how expensive these treefolk soldiers are?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, six treefolk soldiers clad in hardwood armor slowly approached, stopping in front of the four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, two other groups of survivors appeared, one to Bai Cheng’s right rear and the other to her right front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each group was led by someone mounted on a steed, with others following behind, accompanied by various employees. Without exception, all of them had already hired treefolk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stopped not far away, their faces either smirking or brimming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This girl’s even prettier than in the photo. What a score.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at you, acting like you’ve never seen a woman before. One round each, got it? One round for each person later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This so-called Pioneer is just a little girl. What’s the difference between her and us? You really think twenty of us can’t handle her alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, why overthink it? No one can hurt each other in the station. She’s just a naïve girl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the group sneered, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt. \"We’ve hired all the treefolk around here. So what if she’s strong? So what if she has a Talent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, she won’t escape even if she grows wings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation was brazen, as if Bai Cheng were already a slab of meat on a chopping block, helpless to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So instead of acting immediately, they let their predatory gazes linger on Bai Cheng, seemingly waiting for her to beg for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng merely furrowed her brows, her sharp eyes sweeping across the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were nineteen survivors in total, thirteen men and six women. Every single person in the station was here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at her with smug expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the hired treefolk had quietly encircled her, trapping her in the middle of the narrow street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that these survivors had recognized Bai Cheng’s identity as a Pioneer from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So they didn’t show up in town right away because they’re busy hiring treefolk to deal with me?\" Bai Cheng’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how did they gather so quickly? And how did they recognize me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had questions, she didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confidence on Chi Yan and Zi Yuan’s faces reassured her that this wasn’t even a real crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait—where’s Zi Yuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng turned her head around and saw Zi Yuan still standing at the entrance of the treehouse behind her, craning her neck as if trying to see something inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yuan wasn’t one to fool around. If she was lingering, there had to be a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi Yuan, what’s in there?\" Bai Cheng ignored the surrounding treefolk and called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Lady, the system screen has a message for you from that Train Conductor, Leng Ningxue,\" Zi Yuan replied without turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if worried that the two treefolk inside might notice her looking at the screen, she only stole quick glances, ducking in and out like she was playing peek-a-boo with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng’s lips twitched. \"That just makes you look more suspicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, why is Leng Ningxue messaging me now? Shouldn’t she also be inside the station?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng raised an eyebrow, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without another thought for the encircling treefolk, she turned around and strode back into the treehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sudden movement left all the survivors stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Wen, why’s this girl going back inside?\" One of them smirked. \"Scared? Trying to beg for mercy by stripping in the room first? Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words drew laughter from the others, and some grew even more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no way out of this station. She can’t run. Move in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four survivor teams immediately ordered their hired treefolk forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since these treefolk were practically all the ones visible in the area, no one worried that Bai Cheng might recruit reinforcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, she’s done for!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Bai Cheng stood inside the treehouse, frowning at Leng Ningxue’s message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Ningxue: Bai Cheng, I found out something important. All the survivors’ trains are parked together!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Ningxue: Also, don’t hurt the treefolk before finding the pass! If you do, the town will riot and the pass will disappear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how these survivors teamed up so fast,\" Bai Cheng muttered in realization. \"Their trains are all in the same place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Leng Ningxue had given her another crucial piece of information: don’t harm the treefolk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, the warning came in time. Bai Cheng was about to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also guessed that the town riot might be linked to her trophy mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a huge help.\" A trace of gratitude flickered across Bai Cheng’s face as she started considering what gift to bring to Leng Ningxue the next time they meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now wasn’t the time. The situation didn’t allow for distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng quickly sent a reply thanking her, but after a brief pause, no response came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she also made sure to relay the information to Zi Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leng Ningxue must be in a tough spot herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite that, she had still taken the time to warn Bai Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Leng Ningxue understood Bai Cheng’s strength and knew that her first reaction to being surrounded wouldn’t be to compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, she had truly treated Bai Cheng as a friend. After all, intel like this definitely wasn’t free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ve decided. She’s a friend worth keeping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng turned her attention back to the door. Outside, the treefolk had closed in, nearly sealing off the treehouse completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned. If she couldn’t hurt them, how was she supposed to break free?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, one of the survivors, who was likely their leader, spoke up from behind the treefolk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Cheng, just give up. There are no rules against hiring treefolk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll give you a chance. Strip naked right now and hand over all your supplies, then maybe... we promise that you’ll feel good. Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Cheng’s face darkened with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yuan and Chi Yan seethed, ready to attack, but she stopped them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He knows my name?\" Bai Cheng was surprised. \"Did they already have intel on Pioneers when they entered the station?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that seemed unlikely. She suspected that they had gathered information beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her frown deepened before an idea struck her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only the treefolk can’t be harmed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi Yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Young Lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1116,"2026-05-30T12:49:14.131Z","2026-06-01T04:31:15.945Z",1,"novelbin.me","358d2c4be803b09902f4b3a490567c5b1d096e5df38618b1661ab27c8b19bae0","infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-chapter-73","infinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-chapter-71",80,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finfinite-train-survival-apocalypse-but-i-m-a-gir-cover.jpg"]