Train Survival: You're really trying to survive!

This is a canyon that runs vertically to the breathtaking cliffs of the red algae-covered area. Zu Li lay on the edge of the canyon and looked inside, discovering that the canyon was not deep, only about 200 meters deep.

On the canyon walls, there grow some marine plants that are often seen in algae-covered areas, in a variety of colors, as if someone had spilled a palette in this canyon.

Among these colorful walls, the sharp-eyed Zuli spotted some traces of artificial construction.

There were several very regular circular caves, and around the caves were a lot of glass, which should be the windows of the indigenous dwellings.

Su Li estimated the distance and concluded that the cave was about 150 meters deep.

After discussing it, the group decided that Su Li and Ivan would go down to explore, while Sophia and Song Mingyu would provide support from behind.

Alas, what a pathetic melee brute.

Having already accepted his role as a scout, Ivan skillfully raised his shield and took the lead.

They spiraled downwards, gradually approaching the regular-shaped opening.

This place looks like it has been abandoned for a long time; the glass windows are all gray and grimy, and a lot of seaweed has grown at the entrance of the cave.

Ivan landed at the cave entrance, and in an instant, an octopus-like sea creature crawled out of the cave in terror, startling Ivan.

Ivan then put a shield on himself and his brother-in-law, because there were many hanging anemones on the ceiling that looked like tentacles, and Ivan was afraid that these things were poisonous.

Ivan gently pushed open the seashell door. The metal lock on the door was already rotten and shattered with a gentle push.

Su Li glanced at the door lock lying on the ground, a little curious about how this civilization smelted metal. After all, it was an underwater civilization, which faced far greater difficulties than civilizations on land.

Zuli followed closely behind Ivan as they entered the cave.

The cave was a neat circle, and the ground was covered with a carpet of some unknown weaving. However, it had been abandoned for who knows how long, and the carpet had become wilted. Stepping on it felt like stepping on rotten vegetable leaves, and the sensation was disgusting.

The walls were also inlaid with pearls, which Zuli guessed were used for lighting, judging from their design. However, over time, these pearls had lost their luster.

The two walked through a short passage and entered a huge room.

Inside the room, there were some pieces of furniture that looked like tables, chairs, and other pieces whose purpose Zuli and the others couldn't understand. These pieces of furniture were also covered in a layer of dirt due to their age.

Ivan and Zuli searched the ruins together, and after turning the place upside down, they found a black iron chest and several round pieces of equipment.

This round device looks incredibly high-tech.

Zuli picked up the sphere and used the system to identify it.

[Mini Gravity Ball]

[A tool used for herding by a certain marine civilization. Activation requires a magic crystal. It will start after pressing the switch for 10 seconds and will capture lighter creatures within a 5-meter radius.]

[Consumes 3 lower-grade magic crystals per hour]

Su Li's eyes lit up when she saw the description of the prop. With this prop, wouldn't it be easy to grab all the spicy strips in the mine?

There are three of these small gravity balls in total. Their outer shells are very sturdy and covered with countless tiny scratches. They are about the same size as the round stone roadblocks you usually see on the road.

Then there was the black iron treasure chest. Zuli asked Ivan to open it because he knew his own luck was really not that great.

Ivan opened the Iron-grade treasure chest, examined it, and was overjoyed. He grabbed the contents and handed them to Su Li.

Su Li glanced at the props.

[Healing Potion] [Hunter's Arrow*10] [Blue-spotted Algae*10] [Beast Taming Technique]

Su Li picked them up and examined them one by one.

The "Hunter's Arrow" is a type of crossbow-like weapon. Ivan examined the design and determined it to be some kind of crossbow bolt suitable for underwater use.

Blue-spotted algae is a food, but not for humans. It's a disaster for the human palate. One bite, and it tastes as bitter as a lifetime of working 8 AM.

These two items are undoubtedly compatible with other civilizations.

The last beast-taming technique is finally one that humans can use.

Beast Taming Technique (Iron Level)

[Contract monsters and command them in battle; the number of monsters you can contract will vary depending on your proficiency.]

Su Li immediately opened the skill book, tried it out, and then gave up.

This skill is clearly not designed for warriors; it doesn't suit the magical nature of warriors. It's very difficult to learn.

Ivan isn't quite able to learn it either, but Sophia and Song Mingyu could give it a try.

After collecting their loot, Zuli and the others left the abandoned building and reunited with Sofia.

The four of them returned to the train together, and Su Li taught Song Mingyu the Beast Taming Technique: "See if you can learn it?"

Song Mingyu took the Beast Taming Technique and flipped through its contents. "It's not very difficult. If you just learn it and don't care about casting speed or success rate, you can learn it in an hour."

"Okay, you can study first. We'll go to that mine later to deal with those snakes. You go up there and contract those water slimes."

"Water slimes are pure elemental creatures, quite rare, and can be used to produce pure water. A few in July wouldn't be a bad deal."

While Song Mingyu was studying, Su Li and the other two took the small gravity ball outside the train and familiarized themselves with how to use it.

Fifty minutes later, Song Mingyu came out of the car. She had already mastered the art of beast taming.

This is the advantage of having a solid foundation; you are thoroughly familiar with the basic methods of using magic, so you can quickly master new spells.

Upon seeing Song Mingyu emerge, the group swam towards the mine.

They first arrived at a depth of 30 meters, where seven slimes were hopping around, looking like a few happy jellyfish, which was very endearing.

Su Li looked at the slimes. Their round bodies, bright eyes, and cute smiling lips made it no wonder that the encyclopedia said slimes were one of the most popular pets.

These elemental creatures didn't originally look like this. The original form of the water slime only reminded people of a clump of sticky snot, which was extremely disgusting. The other elemental slimes were roughly the same, each one more disgusting than the last.

Later, the gods of the elemental realm, together with the goddess of beauty, initiated a revolution, giving all elemental creatures a beautification patch, which is why they became like this.

Well, you know what, after the beautification patch was applied, the reputation of the elemental race improved a lot. Many races are visual beings, and if you say a slimy, disgusting creature is kind, many people won't believe it.

Therefore, the goddess of beauty has a good relationship with several gods in the elemental realm.

Song Mingyu silently chanted an incantation, drawing runes in the air with her hands. Once the runes were combined and formed a ball of light, Song Mingyu pushed the ball of light next to the slime.

The water slime blinked, then gulped down the ball of light.

A burst of light flashed from both Song Mingyu and the slime. Then, Song Mingyu gave Su Li and the others a sign of success.