Train Survival: You're really trying to survive!

Chapter 419 New Ingredients

The unique worldview of this world seems to have been partially solved, but more mysteries have emerged.

Su Li thought and thought but still couldn't come up with any ideas, so she simply gave up. "Let's write down the information first, and maybe we'll make some new discoveries when we continue exploring."

Su Li is now very motivated to explore the world, and she is extremely envious of Song Mingyu's legendary exclusive equipment.

Having learned about the concepts of salvation, legendary status, and so on, not only Su Li, but the rest of the team were also eager to try it out.

Team dreamer Sun Lili is already taking out a loan to design her own custom equipment.

Su Li glanced at it secretly and felt she couldn't bear to look. A whole bunch of gaudy, nonsensical designs; the glamour increased, the style increased, but the practicality decreased.

But it's really cool. The voice changer and the glowing effects... even Su Li is a little envious.

Who can resist the temptation of having their own special background music playing when they're unleashing their full power?!

As the meeting was about to end, Song Mingyu quickly said, "Su Li, let's wait here a little longer. Could you collect some more tissue cells from that umbilical cord on the seabed? I need to study it a bit. The combination of these two forms a complete energy storage and transmission facility, which is of great research value."

“No problem. Lily, come down with me this time. The rest of you can stay on shore and wait. By the way, do you want me to go to the seabed to find the energy-gathering device for you?”

"If possible, I'd like this one too. But we don't know anything about the conditions underwater, so please be careful."

As she spoke, Song Mingyu took out a bottle. "This contains something I accidentally created while conducting an experiment."

"what?"

"You can open it and experience it for yourself."

Zuli picked up the flask, opened it, and felt a chill run down his spine. His survival instinct urged him to get away from it immediately.

"What is this? It's disgusting." Sophia said with displeasure.

“The creatures catalyzed by the GX zombie virus, the things that are accidentally produced after their death, have a strong aura that dispels the life force,” Song Mingyu explained. “If an accident occurs, breaking this should make the other side hesitate, giving Lily a chance to open a portal.”

"learn!"

Zuli made an OK sign.

He and Sun Lili are strong enough that even if they encounter a silver-level aquatic monster underwater, where the terrain is very unfavorable to them, they are confident that they can put up a fight.

However, it can be tricky if you encounter social creatures. This thing is perfect for buying you time.

Su Li put her diving mask back on and went down with Sun Lili to collect tissue samples.

Song Mingyu returned to the biological research lab and began her own research. If successful, she might be able to replace the energy storage facilities that came with the train during its upgrade, and even use a bio-geothermal generator.

Su Li and Sun Lili went down, while Sophia and the others waited for support on the beach.

Bored while waiting, Sun Keke used her Shadow Claw on the shore to catch all sorts of creatures in the water.

A rich miniature ecosystem has formed around the floating island, teeming with many strange and wonderful creatures. There are giant lobsters, conches, and even some beautiful sea slugs.

While searching, Sun Keke suddenly exclaimed, "Is this a Black Iron-level monster?"

Sophia looked in Sun Keke's direction and saw a shadowy claw extending from Sun Keke's feet, holding a nearly transparent jellyfish.

However, the part of the jellyfish that was caught by the shadow claws was slowly changing color.

"Huh? My Shadow Claw is being absorbed?" Sun Keke said in surprise.

This statement piqued Sofia's interest, and she called out to Ivan, "Throw one over here, let me see."

Ivan obediently put a shield on his hand, picked up the jellyfish, and presented it to his sister.

Just kidding, that's really embarrassing. What if some water splashes on my sister's head? Tonight at dinner, she might end up eating ginger disguised as meat again.

Sofia used the bayonet on her gun to lift the jellyfish and examined it closely.

"...It's most likely not poisonous."

After a quick assessment, Sofia picked up the jellyfish and examined it from top to bottom.

"The texture doesn't feel like a jellyfish; it's more like a sea cucumber or something similar."

It was from Sophia's hands that aquamarine magical energy emanated. This magical energy had no harmful power; it was simply releasing its own elemental power.

Before long, the colorless jellyfish from the place where Sophia released her magic energy were gradually dyed red.

"Interesting, it really does absorb external magical energy. What kind of mechanism is this?" Sophia smiled with interest, and the magical energy in her hand began to convert.

Water, wood, earth, fire, metal. The power of the five elements transforms in her hands. After each transformation, the jellyfish reabsorbs external magical energy.

"A pleasant surprise." Sophia took out a small knife. "It can contain all magical energy without conflict. This characteristic is quite remarkable."

This means that this jellyfish can be used to create elemental neutralizers. In alchemy, it can mitigate elemental conflicts between various materials.

However, Sofia is a chef, and she cares more about the taste of the ingredients.

Sofia cut off a small piece of the jellyfish, this time deliberately choosing a part that had not yet been tainted by the elements.

She first tested it on her skin; it didn't cause any irritation. So, Sofia put the jellyfish slice in her mouth.

Upon first bite, there's a faint seafood flavor, along with a subtle hint of creaminess and sweetness—very faint, almost imperceptible. After a few chews, the texture is springy and chewy.

Sofia picked up the knife and cut a small piece of jellyfish meat with some elemental components.

Sofia was moved by that one bite.

Because this bite of jellyfish meat, imbued with the element of fire, has a completely different flavor; it now has a slightly spicy taste.

"The restlessness of the fire element is expressed through the jellyfish meat, creating a flavor similar to spiciness. Interesting."

Sofia then tasted the meat infused with different elements, and then tasted the meat infused with two elements at the same time.

Each piece of meat tasted slightly different. Sofia ate it and ended up finishing the entire jellyfish.

Ivan watched his sister's actions, somewhat curious, and asked, "Is it delicious?"

"The taste alone isn't amazing," Sofia said, wiping her mouth. "However, this ability to transform elements into flavor is very unique. It makes the flavor more complex and layered."

"It's a dish that's extremely suitable for making secret food. Unfortunately, this jellyfish is only at the Iron grade, barely reaching the Iron grade."

Some ingredients don't have a strong flavor on their own, but they are very good at absorbing the flavors of other ingredients.

For example, winter melon, because of its bland taste, is often used to make various fruit-flavored fillings. If you look at the ingredient list of many fruit-filled mooncakes sold in the market, you'll find that many are made with winter melon.

Another one is sea cucumber. Sea cucumber doesn't have a strong flavor, but it can absorb the flavors of other ingredients.

"Too weak? No problem, we have Sister Mingyu." Ivan immediately thought of Song Mingyu's artifact, the Cradle of Life. "How about we use Sister Mingyu's Cradle of Life to help it revert to its ancestral form?"

“Great idea.” Sophia licked her lips. “Looking at this ingredient, my inspiration is flowing endlessly. Ivan, I'll oversee the safety here. You and Coco, catch more of these jellyfish and we'll release them into the small world to raise!”