Low-level trains don't have much capital, and he doesn't expect to make money from them. The main purpose of low-level trains is to spread, and then obtain resources by acquiring another iron ore, to quickly ascend to higher-level areas, extract advanced minerals, and then come back to consume.
It's considered an early investment.
Just endure the hunger for now.
The items in the store aren't meant for low-level trains anyway. The cost price for a 10-level refrigerator is 4500 units of iron ore, and even if he sells it at cost, not many low-level trains can afford it.
...
After that, Chen Mang didn't say anything else.
He just casually strolled around the designated commercial area with Mr. Li and the others. There were only about 90 Train Captains at the peak, shopping with their subordinates in the commercial area, yet they already contributed nearly ten million, 8.78 million units of iron ore.
If the population expands a bit more.
To 900, 9000, even 90,000...
Then they would be utterly profiting!
Moreover, if "Neon City" truly reaches that level, calling himself the savior of humanity wouldn't be an exaggeration. It would be the only city on this planet where free trade is possible, allowing many trains to survive.
Effectively reducing the extinction rate of trains.
"Alright."
After walking around, Chen Mang looked at Mr. Li and Li Shiji: "For the next few days, you'll be responsible for staying here. Let's work together to make this Neon City bigger and stronger. I'm giving you a lot of authority."
"If you have any ideas, don't be timid, go all out."
"Don't worry about making mistakes."
"Even if a significant bug appears, it's fine. With few users now, any bugs that appear can be easily fixed. Do you understand?"
"Understood!" Li Shiji and Mr. Li stood straight, replying in unison with serious expressions.
"Good, I'm leaving now. If there's anything you're unsure about, you can report back."
"Yes."
Then without staying any longer, he immediately left "Neon City" and returned to his train cabin.
...
An empty train cabin.
Surrounded on all sides by floor-to-ceiling windows, it was nighttime, with the roar of the Doomsday Cannon constantly resounding under the starry sky. Chen Mang leaned back in his chair, focusing his gaze on the "single bed" in the corner.
He placed the single bed in the corner of the train cabin, against two walls.
At night, he would turn the floor-to-ceiling window glass to a fully enclosed state, making it impossible to see outside from inside.
He preferred to sleep with his back against a wall, as it felt more secure.
This thing...
It should be sellable too, right?
The 5-level Supermodel Effect of this thing is that the pillow and three-piece set can be freely chosen, such as a buckwheat pillow, a silicone pillow, or a jade pillow. The 10-level Supermodel Effect increases sleep quality, and prolongs life.
He thought these two attachments should be quite useful for most Train Captains.
By spending a few Fixed Star Coupons, you can greatly enhance your quality of life, and even prolong life...
But the former's value should be slightly higher than the latter, after all, prolonging life in Doomsday is a false proposition.
Mainly because it's cheap to make, only requiring 1 unit of timber.
Crafting a single bed consumes timber, upgrading consumes iron ore.
After expending 502,500 units of iron ore, he quickly upgraded his "single bed" to Level 100, obtaining three brand new Supermodel Effects.
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"Single Bed Level 20 Supermodel Effect": Instantly absorbs urine when bedwetting.
"Single Bed Level 50 Supermodel Effect": Long-term sleep on this bed slightly improves overall physical fitness.
"Single Bed Level 100 Supermodel Effect": After embedding a Dream Stone, each dream has a chance to bring out an item from the dream, with Dream Stone consumption varying depending on the item's value.
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The single bed valued at 508,000 units of iron ore!
Level 100!
This should be the most expensive single bed on this planet.
And the effects are surprisingly strong.
"Dream Stone?"
Chen Mang glanced at the Dream Stone on the control panel, which had a progress of 100%, took down the colorful little stone, and thoughtfully said, this Dream Stone's progress was completed yesterday, but it was of no use.
Unexpectedly, it was used for the Level 100 single bed.
There's no one else with a Level 100 single bed, so the Dream Stone's true function might not be intended for this, but...
He still picked up the Dream Stone, walked to the front of the single bed, and placed the stone in an additional slot at the head of the bed.
Randomly extract any item from the dream?
He could try it when he sleeps later to see what he can get out of it.
He could make a few 5-level and 10-level single beds to put in the store and see if anyone buys them, as this item, like the "refrigerator," undergoes individual upgrades.
At this moment—
"Hmm?"
Chen Mang's eyes brightened, Mondo is back. His current iron ore balance is 34 million, 6 million short of upgrading to level 15 armor. He had planned to mine for this 6 million when morning came.
But since Mondo is back, it seems he doesn't have to wait for morning. Mondo must have brought back some ill-gotten gains.
"Please fetch Mondo at once."
...
Soon!
Mondo, along with Doba, arrived at the train cabin, but Mondo kept his head down without speaking a word throughout.
"What's going on?"
"Heartbroken?"
Chen Mang looked at the two, frowning.
"Master Mang," Doba quickly explained from the side, "Mondo didn't make much this time, only earning 7 million units of iron ore through trading, so he feels he's let you down..."
"It was a bit unlucky this time, the areas he visited all knew of his reputation..."
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