Upon reaching Level 10.

He therefore gained 2 Supermodel Effects.

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"Telescope Level 5 Supermodel Effect": Can display the level of monsters within the lens.

"Telescope Level 10 Supermodel Effect": Can perform thermal imaging.

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Both Supermodel Effects are rather ordinary, basically simplified versions of a "Target Detection Radar." After all, it was made with 10 units of iron ore, so you can't expect too much. Plus, it only took 550 units of iron ore to upgrade to Level 10; at that price, it's not like you could ask for much more.

However...

This thing is quite suitable for novice Train Captains.

Chen Mang, who had casually placed the telescope aside, was preparing to continue inspecting the train for components that hadn't been made yet. As he turned his gaze to the sound system, he suddenly remembered something and took the telescope back into his hands.

The first Supermodel Effect is at Level 5 for the component.

The second Supermodel Effect is at Level 10 for the component.

And after reaching Level 20, the third Supermodel Effect will be unlocked.

Currently, no component in his train has reached Level 20, nor does any component have a third Supermodel Effect. Just now, a thought crossed his mind: if he upgraded the component to Level 20, what would the third Supermodel Effect be?

Of course, the likelihood is that there might be none.

Like the "train headlights," there isn't a Level 10 Supermodel Effect. Some more basic components don't have many Supermodel Effects.

But since the "telescope" component requires so few resources, it wouldn't hurt to experiment a little.

After consuming 1550 units of iron ore, this white telescope in his hand reached Level 20.

Thus gaining the third Supermodel Effect.

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"Telescope Level 20 Supermodel Effect": Can see through illusions.

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"Illusions?"

A trace of doubt flashed in Chen Mang's eyes. The appearance of a Buddhist term in a post-apocalyptic world really seems out of place, and he couldn't understand what it meant. What does it mean to see through illusions?

Then he picked up the telescope and looked at the group of slaves sitting and eating on the ground in the cave.

This view left him stunned.

It truly saw through illusions.

Through the telescope, all the slaves were sitting naked on the ground, all illusions gone.

It's just...

He looked down at the telescope in his hand; if this were modern civilized society, this thing would definitely be highly sought after, not because everyone is a pervert, but because as long as one is human, they have an inherently strong voyeuristic desire.

Especially the feeling brought by secretly watching others, it's too intoxicating.

It's not just limited to peeking at others' naked bodies.

For instance...

Peeking at others' diaries, peeking at others' friend circles, peeking at others' lives, etc.

But in the apocalypse, the existence of this thing holds very little significance.

After all, he's the Train Captain of the Constant Star Train. If he really had that intention, he could just start choosing consorts directly. Why would he need a "telescope"? Just have them all lined up, cleaned, and chosen one by one.

That's indeed the case.

But...

"Hmm..."

Chen Mang picked up the telescope again, looking at the slaves outside the window. The feeling was still quite novel. Is this the allure brought by black technology? It's too black indeed.

Moments later.

He weighed the telescope in his hand, couldn't help but laugh, and tossed it aside. He held a Level 20 telescope, estimating that no one would believe he had upgraded a telescope to Level 20.

He could have completely upgraded the telescope to Level 10 and sold it. Many novice Train Captains would find this thing quite suitable.

But there was no need.

A Level 10 telescope costs 560 units of iron ore just in cost.

Novice Train Captains are dirt poor, so what price is appropriate?

Less would yield little profit for him; more, and those novice Train Captains couldn't afford it. Moreover, novice Train Captains don't even have "Train Radios," so it's impossible to contact them to sell things, lacking a sales channel altogether.

He certainly couldn't spend all day running around the wasteland looking for novice Train Captains. With that time, he might as well dig more mines.

And...

He didn't really want to expose his "Unlimited Upgrade" secret. People need a bit of mystery; being too transparent isn't good.

Finally.

Chen Mang set his sights on the "Car Sound System" and "Built-in Fire Control System." These were his only two components that hadn't been upgraded yet, especially the former. He was very curious about what the Supermodel Effect would be after upgrading the former.

Oh, right, there's one more component that hasn't been upgraded.

"5.56mm Rifle Bullet Production Line."

Used to produce bullets for the Soaring Dragon Assault Rifle, the bullet production line he upgraded last time was for heavy machine gun bullets. After upgrading all three components, apart from some extraordinarily expensive components like "Armor," most components in the Constant Star Train would be Level 10.

By upgrading both the heavy machine gun bullet production line and rifle bullet production line to Level 5, it might be possible to add some special effects to the bullets, such as Armor-Piercing Bullets, obtaining the corresponding Supermodel Effects afterward.

The Constant Star Train would truly become a fully maxed-out Level 2 train.

In the Tieling Wasteland, there are a dozen Level 3 trains, but none of them can compare to the foundation of the still Level 2 Constant Star Train.

In terms of foundation.

He even thought that even high-level area Level 4 trains might... well, OK, that might be a bit much, but Level 3 trains in Tieling Wasteland certainly couldn't match his deep foundation.

"It's not easy."

Having completed the next plans, Chen Mang felt a sense of lightness, looking at the sufficiently reassuring number of iron ores on the Train Panel, leaning back on the chair with a satisfied smile, propping his feet on the table, lighting a cigarette, and letting the swirling smoke rise to the ceiling and float out through the skylight.

Having traversed this world for so many days.

Only today does he finally have a firm footing in this world.

Once he finishes mining all the iron ores in Tieling Wasteland, the monsters in the Kunlun Mountain region will no longer have the chance to chase him like last time.

"After parting for three days, one should treat the encounter with a fresh eye."

It's just...

Chen Mang looked at the screen on the console showing the "Compartment 4" and "Coca-Cola Production Line" components, which had a damage level dropped to 70%. Logically, the train will frequently sustain damage.

Surely there must be a way to repair reduced integrity, as decreased integrity would affect the functionality of the components. For example, once the "Spider Legs" integrity decreased, the upper speed limit was significantly reduced.

One couldn't possibly replace damaged components with new ones, right?

What kind of household would do such a thing?

He asked about it in the "Train Radio," and no one provided an answer, except for the "Bloodthirsty Bull Train" that messaged him privately, saying they once heard a Level 3 Train Captain mention on the radio that after leveling up a train to Level 3, there would be a way to repair damaged components.

Before reaching Level 3, damaged components could only be used as-is, and if they became unusable, they would just be replaced with new ones.

Chen Mang naturally understood why no Level 3 Train Captain came forward to provide an answer; they under no obligation to do so, and they perhaps didn't want to reveal this information either. Seeing a Level 2 train firmly holding the top rank might ruffle some feathers.

Although now they wouldn't dare show it, ignoring him was at least an option, wasn't it?

To that, his answer was a firm no.

Before leaving Tieling Wasteland, he planned to visit each one, especially the "Purple Cloud Train" that once expressed the desire to test him.

And who knows what kind of mood that "Purple Cloud Train" was in after seeing his Constant Star Train rise rapidly in the "Tieling Wasteland Influence Value Regional Rankings" and securely hold the top rank; they might have regretted a little.

They might even quietly pray in their hearts that he's not a vengeful person.

It's just...

Unfortunately, he actually is that kind of person.

If you don't give it a try, you won't know how the character for 'Mang' in Chen Mang's name is written.

"..."

Looking at the "Mang" birthmark on the back of his hand, Chen Mang then smiled lightly and shook his head.

When a person is in the prime of life, everything feels good.

If life could always be in its prime, it would be wonderful.

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