Train Survival: You're really trying to survive!

Su Li's words reminded the siblings of their past experiences.

Their team managed to develop their territory in Howling Valley because they had confirmed intelligence beforehand and fled to the Crystal Feather Serpent's lair, thus avoiding the massive catastrophe that swept across the entire plain. Those who were unaware of the intelligence, even if they hid underground, would still encounter Crystal Feather Serpents that had burrowed underground several times unless they ventured deeper.

The happier the players were at the beginning of Howling Valley, the more miserable their deaths became later.

It seems that this misty city world is the same now, with all kinds of food readily available, as well as large quantities of fuel, guns, and gold ingots.

But all of this is probably just the calm before the storm.

All three of them simultaneously thought of the 'Godzilla' they had seen before.

Currently, it seems that Godzilla is the most qualified to be the final test.

“…Let’s go back first. Don’t worry too much. We’ll gather intelligence and supplies as soon as possible to strengthen ourselves. We should be able to protect ourselves then,” Su Li said with a sigh.

The group silently returned to the subway station they had been at before.

Upon arriving at the subway station, the three got off to check out the situation. It was clear that more survivors had arrived, and some of them likely had designs on Su Li's train.

But they couldn't do anything about the train, so in the end they could only kick it a few times in anger.

"The shoe size is quite large," Su Li said with a smile.

After unloading all their supplies onto the train, Su Li and the others started the train.

The train traveled one kilometer forward and stopped inside the tunnel. Su Li and the others were worried about a possible nighttime attack. Stopping inside the station meant that survivors might come and disturb them.

They are not afraid of confronting others, but they find it annoying to be constantly bothered.

Back in the car, Su Li and the others ate first, then practiced absorbing the secret food, and finally took a shower.

After showering, the three went about their own business. Ivan went to tend to the crops, while Sophia sat in the front seat of the car, keeping watch for the first half of the night. Ivan would take over for the second half. As for Su Li, she had to prepare medicine and wouldn't have time to sleep.

Su Li took the 5 units of gold ingots and went to the makeshift workbench at the front of the vehicle, then opened the construction list.

[Basic Workbench]

[Consumables: 50 Wood, 30 Iron Ingots, 20 Copper Ingots, 10 Silver Ingots, 5 Gold Ingots, 1 Simple Workbench]

Construction confirmed.

Zuli waited 10 minutes for the loading bar to complete before acquiring the new manufacturing platform.

Su Li placed the basic workbench at the front of the machine. Then she carefully examined the workbench.

This workbench isn't the simple kind, just a makeshift table.

The workbench is a typical worktable. The surface is covered with a soft, non-smooth mat. A board stands on the table, on which are placed numerous tools, including screwdrivers of various sizes, pliers, and so on. To the right is a cabinet; opening it reveals even more tools inside.

There is also an adjustable shadowless light above its head.

In addition, there are blowtorches, sandblasting machines, and other equipment on the table. It can be said that although it is small, it has all the essential functions.

Su Li's eyes lit up. What man could resist a workbench with such complete tools?

Next, I'll figure out how to make an Abe no Kiri by hand... cough cough, business is business, business is business.

"First, make a potion to resist the curse of the Kosmonids."

Su Li took out the green-spotted mushroom, the light-swooping bird crystal core, and the honey that she had just received from the siblings.

Su Li took out a mortar and pestle from the cabinet and then threw the crystal core of the Light-Swallowing Bird into it.

The encyclopedia entry is vague, only stating that a simple mixture of light-element crystal powder, green-spotted mushrooms, and honey can create a calming agent to resist curses. However, Su Li doesn't know the exact proportions.

However, Su Li didn't quite understand what this simple harmonization method entailed.

Zuli tossed the crystal core into the mortar and began grinding it into powder. Then he started grinding the green-spotted mushrooms. He then mixed the mushroom juice, honey, and powder together.

Next, Zurich discovered that the powder and mushroom juice had reacted. The green mushroom juice began to change towards purple.

Su Li didn't know what was going on with this change, but he figured that since it could react, he should stir it to increase the reaction speed.

Su Li took out a glass rod and began stirring in the beaker.

After stirring for a long time, the contents eventually turned into a paste-like substance.

Su Li picked it up and used her appraisal skill to examine it.

[Unknown Honey Balm: Has a slight calming effect and resists curses (effective at Black Iron level and below).]

"It seems that's not the case... The key should be the reaction between the mushroom and the crystal core. Maybe we should add some water?"

Su Li began experimenting again. This time, he started by mixing the mushroom juice and honey, and then gradually sprinkled in the crystal powder.

This time, Su Li found that the reaction was even more intense. She could even see the powder emitting tiny specks of light. After the synthesis was completed, Su Li took another look at the finished product.

[Unknown Honey Water: Has a small amount of calming effect and resistance to curses (effective for Black Iron level and below).]

"...Is this considered a success? Is this effect enough to resist the curse of the Kos Dream Worm?"

Su Li was very puzzled.

At this moment, Sophia, who had been reading beside him, suddenly said, "Why don't you incorporate your magical powers?"

"Huh?" Su Li was taken aback.

"So you mean, without adding your magic power?" Sophia repeated. "When I make snake soup, I always add my magic power to guide the magic power of the ingredients to fuse together, so that I can make a secret dish with special effects."

"So it involves magical energy. That makes sense, isn't that how it's often written in novels?" Su Li slapped her forehead. "Did I go crazy? Thanks, Sophia. By the way, why don't you take a look for me too?"

"Me? Sure, I often make secret recipes, so I have some experience."

Sophia put down the manual, walked over, and then began to mix the honey water just as Su Li had done. At the same time, magical energy emanated from her hands, and the energy flowed into the honey water through the glass rod.

As soon as Sophia started playing, Su Li felt it was completely different from how she played before. To put it another way, it was like the difference between a clumsy player's lightning-fast QQQ and a pro player's lightning-fast QA – the smoothness was completely different.

"I never expected you to have such a skill. Are you a genius pharmacist?" Su Li exclaimed.

“Isn’t this a beverage?” Sophia blinked. “It’s clearly just mixing honey water. Shouldn’t a medicine be like a chemistry experiment?”

Su Li thought about it and realized that, indeed, this was more like mixing honey water than a medicine.

Then he remembered the blessing Sophia had received: it enhanced her culinary aptitude.

Su Li and her companion nodded hurriedly, "That's right, this is cooking, not some kind of blending potion! I'll argue with anyone who says it's a blending potion!"

As they were talking, Sophia took out the glass rod, tasted it, and then frowned and said, "It has a strange mushroom taste. Would it be better if we soaked it in salt water, rinsed it, and then drained it?"

Zuli examined it.

[Unknown Honey Drink: Has a small amount of calming and curse-resisting effects (effective at Black Iron level and below). Highly effective against dream invasion.]

"I'll give it a try, whatever you say."

Zuli took out the mushrooms and, under Sofia's guidance, began to soak, rinse, and drain them in salt water.

It took about half an hour to finish.

Sofia took the new mushroom juice and crystal powder and began her work.

Once, twice, three times, until the fourth time, she adjusted the recipe, using two parts mushroom juice to make one crystal core, plus a pinch of salt. After stirring for a few minutes, Sophia took out hot water, dissolved the honey, and handed it to Su Li. "Try it, it should be good."

Zurich conducted another analysis.

[Unknown Honey Drink: Has calming and curse-resistant effects (effective at Black Iron level and below), and is remarkably effective against dream invasion.]

That’s it!