Chapter 272: Stepping into Zhixing
After five more jumps, the Huaguoshan is close to its destination. Through the porthole, you can already see the Zhixing, which is inextricably linked with Chen You.
Illuminated by the stars, it radiates a pale blue glow, and from a distance, it seems that the vegetation is not very abundant, and the land is gray and yellow.
Zhixing is slightly smaller than Earth, but it is close to land and sea, and it is also a well-watered planet.
Before leaving, Chen You had already contacted the Supreme Management Committee of Zhixing to explain the trip.
Zhixing has also learned that Chen You has found the immortal ship that erupted from the white hole, obtained its ownership, and is trying to revive the immortal ship.
Previously, the position of some people in Zhixing was that they recognized Chen You's discovery and acquisition of the ownership of the Immortal Ancient Ship, but hoped to communicate with Chen You and buy back the Immortal Ship from him. After all, the Immortal Ship is not only a symbol of glory in the heyday of Zhixing, but also an indelible pain in the hearts of the people of Zhixing.
But they received a secret message from Feiyun, that is, the flying squirrel.
This secret letter details what happened to the captain and the 300 crew members after the war, as well as the formation of the spirit of the people. The process of finding Chen You's immortal ship and accepting everyone's inheritance is also explained in detail.
After Jisung's management committee read through MeLetter, the stance of those who wanted to return to the Immortal Ship also changed.
After all, the continuation of Zhixing's spirit does not necessarily depend on Zhixing people, and besides, agreeing with Chen You to have an immortal ship is also a respect for the deceased's last wishes.
So after receiving the letter from Chen You who wanted to come to find the supercrystal, the management committee of Zhixing happily expressed its welcome.
The Huaguoshan ship sailed towards Zhixing with conventional power, and the greeting fleet composed of two capital-class warships and six large cruisers on the Zhixing side was neatly arranged on both sides. This is a greeting courtesy only for the arrival of the special envoy of civilization who has diplomatic relations with Jisung.
Under the escort of the welcoming fleet, the Huaguoshan ship continued to sail.
The Zhixing battleship has a simple and sharp blue vein, extending from the bow to the stern, the whole body is simple and solemn, and the sense of science and technology is full.
The appearance of the battleship is very different from that of the immortal ship thousands of years ago, but the structure and form can still be seen in the same vein between the two - the modern Zhixing battleship is also like a mighty dragon.
There is a magnificent star ring in the sky above Zhixing, which seems to show the glory of this civilization in the past. The starship was busy shuttling in this outer airspace, and Zhixing did not seem to be so depressed and decayed, which made Chen You feel a little relieved.
Huaguoshan began to enter the atmosphere, and the welcoming fleet stayed in outer space. The flying squirrel constantly adjusts its landing course according to the coordinates given by the ground command station.
After a while, through the clouds, the ground was a lofty mountain, as seen in the outer space, the mountains were barren and sparsely vegetated.
In the middle of the mountains, there is a large complex of buildings. It was one of many fortresses built by the Stellar thousands of years ago to protect against the invasion of evil species, and now it seems to have served a different purpose.
According to the ground command, the flying squirrel parked the Huaguoshan on an empty tarmac in the fort.
For the sake of safety, Xia Chuxin and the flying squirrel stayed in the Huaguoshan. When the flying squirrel volunteered to stay on the boat, Chen You asked in surprise, "Flying squirrel, aren't you a Zhixing person?" Don't you want to set foot in your homeland? ”
"Boss, I am the spiritual condensation of the Zhixing people, not the Zhixing people. Your side and the Immortal Ship are my home. ”
Chen You nodded as if he didn't understand, and walked down the gangway with Blade Fire and Shang Zhengyu.
The Zhixing official who was waiting in the distance walked up with two entourages, saluted with an indifferent expression, and then said in the common star language: "Your Excellency Chen You, I am the representative of Zhixing's trade wind, and the Zhixing Management Committee welcomes your arrival. ”
Trade Wind has a naturally indifferent face, and his eyes are smaller than those of other Sapiens, making him look a little too serious. He was dressed in a more formal robe than usual, and the blue light patterns on it were intricate and ornate, as if to be dressed up to greet him. His height was considered tall among the Zhixing people, but it was only up to Chen You's chest.
"The commissioners would like to meet you, so please come with me."
The Zhixing official named Trade Wind made a gesture of please and walked indoors with Chen You and the others.
The building was a little empty, and there were no other Homo sapiens in sight along the way, only a few mechanical beings coming and going.
Tradewind saw Chen You staring at machine life and said: "Zhixing is sparsely populated, and the fertility rate has only rebounded slightly in recent years. Because of the shortage of working people, we are very dependent on machine life. ”
"Is the sparse population due to the evil war?" Chen You asked.
"Before the Evil War, the population of Zhixing had shown negative growth, but after the war, thanks to the encouragement of the Committee, there was a positive growth. However, because the population of Zhixing who died in the war was too large, it still did not change the problem of sparse population. ”
While talking, I walked to a transparent glass structure room, and I could see a few tiger-headed little Zhixing people, who were listening to a virtual image teaching, and suddenly saw aliens behind them, and several Xiaozhixing people turned their faces, looking at Chen You and a few people with big eyes curiously.
"Homo sapiens are parthenogenesis, and the breeding conditions are very harsh." "But due to toxin contamination and historical reasons, it is becoming more and more difficult for Zhixing people to have offspring, so our children are particularly precious, and the school is generally set up in the government department, which is easy to manage and safer." ”
The little Zhixing people had a round and short body, big and bright eyes, and they looked extremely cute, they suddenly jumped and smiled and began to wave to Chen You, and Chen You also smiled and waved at them.
After passing the glass-made school, they walked some distance to a dark blue bridge, which was short and opposite was a tall gate.
The door is engraved with a huge four-star ring, which is similar to the four-star ring on the Immortal Ship.
Finally, I met the other adult Sapiens, the two of them standing on either side of the gate, holding red energy-capable spears in their hands.
Their robes were different from those worn by the Sapients they had seen before, with red light patterns on them and a lot of armor. These red-robed Zhixing people have indifferent and determined eyes, and they look capable and strong.
Walking to the bridge, Trade Wind suddenly turned around and said with a little excitement: "Mr. Chen You, I have a reluctant request.
"Captain Changkong is a hero I have always admired." Trade Wind's lips trembled slightly, completely different from the coldness when they first met, "I didn't think that the Immortal Ship could return to the world, let alone that the Captain of the Sky Captain's toolbox could be inherited.
"It's a bit rude, but I'd like to touch your toolbox that once belonged to the captain of the sky!"
Chen You was a little surprised, but looking at Trade Wind's expectant and somewhat nervous eyes, he could still understand his emotions. After all, it's a toolbox for your own heroes, and maybe it's a ritual or tradition for Jisung.
Chen You nodded slightly, raised his left hand, and the azure crystal arm bloomed from the light wheel in his palm, the blue light illuminated the face of the trade wind, and his face had the kind of concentration and fascination that only children have.
Trade Wind stretched out his hand, the skin of the Zhixing man was gray-blue, without the slightest wrinkle, his slender fingers gently placed on the toolbox, then closed his eyes and seemed to pray reverently, after a moment, he took two steps back, with sincere gratitude on his face: "Thank you, Mr. Chen You, you helped me realize a childhood dream." ”
Chen You shrugged his shoulders easily, and the trade wind bowed shallowly again, and then led Chen You to the door.
The two Sapiens guardians on the left and right raised the red energy plastid spear in their hands, and the spear deformed and elongated, touching the periphery of the four-star ring, and the door slowly opened.