Beyond the Deep Space
Chapter 119

First Arrival in the New World

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Wang Xuan was a man of action, and he couldn't wait to book a boat ticket to New Star.

However, considering that the conglomerates and major organizations might take advantage of the situation to cover up the truth on the moon, he could only suppress his impulse for the time being and wait for their "cooperation".

All I can say is that the conglomerates and major organizations acted decisively and quickly; before the unrest had even subsided, several large spaceships had already landed on the moon.

Then, they led the lunar branch to begin operations. For example, Qin Cheng was following orders and cooperating with the Dingwu Organization to deal with various monitoring devices.

"So many people have lost their memories, it's truly chilling." The person in charge of this operation looked grave, and a chill ran down his spine.

They acted quickly and resolved the issue with the device.

"When the incident occurred, communication between the moon and the New Star was cut off, so there was no major problem."

"It is impossible to keep everything completely secret. In this day and age, even the banking system is sometimes threatened, let alone the large-scale leaks that have already occurred."

The major organizations are well aware of the ultimate direction and outcome of this matter.

The fact that most people have amnesia is crucial. As long as mainstream reports insist that a new weapon is being tested on the moon, it will be enough to control the direction of public opinion.

As for the few who reveal the truth, it doesn't have that much impact, because every day, news about exploring extraterrestrial civilizations is being spread on New Star, and it's hard to find even one true story among thousands of articles.

"Are you really leaving?" Qin Cheng sighed. After a short few days together, he was really reluctant to part with her. Being alone in a foreign land, he sometimes felt extremely lonely.

Although he was very close to his goal of staying in New Star, he began to doubt whether his choice was right. His parents and girlfriend were in Old Earth. Would he lose a lot of things because of this?

"Don't treat it like a life-or-death farewell. New Star will reunite." The very next day, Wang Xuan had already booked his ship ticket and was about to set off.

Qin Cheng saw him off, and as he walked out of the house in the special guesthouse, he happened to run into a woman.

"Your New Moon's girlfriend." Wang Xuan glanced at him.

"That's not true at all." Qin Cheng was angry, but this time he didn't hide anything and told him some things.

It was bad enough that Li Kun extorted three million, but one of his distant nieces also came to join in the fun, ostensibly to make friends, but in the end, she made Qin Cheng buy her all sorts of designer bags and cosmetics.

"Just as greedy as her uncle, she only wants top-tier designer brands, like Chanel lipsticks and Chung Yi bags," Qin Cheng indignantly.

Wang Xuan suspected that these top-tier luxury brands might be branches of the family businesses of people he knew.

"You really bought it for her?" He was exasperated. Qin Cheng had been bullied terribly. Those were all luxury items, costing tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of New Star Coin.

"What can we do when we need someone's help?" Qin Cheng sighed. Seeing Wang Xuan glaring at him, about to go and cause trouble for the woman, he quickly stopped him.

He whispered, "It's nothing. I had a trading team that does business with my family bring them over from Old Earth. They're all fake designer brands. She was really happy about it and for a while she actually tried to cling to me."

Wang Xuan glanced at him. This guy almost made it real even with fake designer brands?

"Don't worry, I ignored all her hints." Qin Cheng patted his chest, swearing that he had done right by his girlfriend, saying that Li Kun's niece had character issues.

"When we first met for dinner, she brought two so-called male best friends with her. She chose the most expensive restaurant, ordered a table full of fancy dishes, and brazenly said that it was one of her male best friends' birthdays that day." Qin Cheng was furious again as he said this, feeling incredibly frustrated.

"You tolerated it?" Wang Xuan stopped in his tracks. He felt that Qin Cheng's way of dealing with the situation was problematic, and he needed to teach him a lesson, and even educate that woman.

Qin Cheng sighed and said, "At that time, I added a few of the most expensive dishes, and with the service fee, that table cost more than 20,000 New Star Coin."

Wang Xuan couldn't stand him anymore and wanted to teach him a lesson first, because he was just too pathetic.

Qin Cheng quickly said, "Later, I went to the front desk and picked out some top-quality cigars. I left feeling very angry."

"Have you paid the bill?" Wang Xuan asked him.

Qin Cheng shook his head and said, "No, I can't possibly eat as much as the three of them by myself. Why would I pay for their meals? I pay for my own food! And they even paid for the cigars."

Wang Xuan remained silent. It seemed there was no need for him to step forward; even if he did, the outcome would be the same, and he couldn't handle things any better.

"She's had lingering effects ever since; she keeps asking me for designer bags!" Qin Cheng said.

Wang Xuan was too lazy to deal with his messy affairs. It seemed that due to the circumstances at the time, he couldn't handle Li Kun, but he was more than capable of dealing with that woman.

Qin Cheng escorted him to the spaceship base on the moon and waved goodbye vigorously.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard the Star Alliance member, Neutral Deep Space Company..."

After boarding the spaceship, Wang Xuan listened to this announcement and strongly suspected that this was one of the Little Zhong family's businesses.

He was acutely aware that the tentacles of conglomerates and various organizations had reached into every industry and their presence could be seen everywhere.

Wang Xuan asked for a glass of water, then closed his eyes and began to study the secret book he had memorized.

It has only two pages and a few hundred words, but every word is significant.

The scripture is titled "The Primordial Furnace Forging Spirit," and it is unknown which sect's spiritual secret manual it is. It uses "furnace fire" to forge the spirit and nurture and strengthen it.

Ultimately, the Yuan Furnace must forge the purest and most vigorous spirit, like the bright moon hanging in the night sky, like the blazing sun Shine Upon all things in the flesh.

Wang Xuan had never been exposed to any methods specifically focused on spiritual cultivation before. He was unaware of the level of this scripture and decided to practice it first, and then switch to a better one later.

"Dear passengers..." The spaceship's flight attendants announced that they were about to arrive at New Star.

Wang Xuan was surprised. He had only closed his eyes for a short time, having just become engrossed in studying the scriptures.

He only drank half a cup of water on the spaceship, and was thinking of taking care of lunch at the same time. He didn't expect to arrive so quickly.

No wonder tourism on the moon is so prosperous; it's mainly because new technologies have broken through the limitations of space.

"The New World is here!" he shouted in his heart, casting aside all other thoughts.

Yuan City is filled with skyscrapers, some of which seem to soar into the clouds, while small spaceships shuttle through the air.

The vehicles at low and medium altitudes are hovercraft, moving in an orderly manner, each with its own specific flight path.

Life in New Star is very fast-paced; people are always in a hurry and choose the fastest means of transportation.

Wang Xuan did not report to the Dingwu Organization's branch in this city. As a special advisor, he had more freedom and only needed to give a greeting.

He came here for the secret location and did not want to waste time on other things.

The central area of Yuan City has a steel jungle feel to it, with spaceships parked on the tops of various buildings, and many organizations have their branches here.

A little further out is the commercial district, bustling and lively.

Further out, there are more residential areas, and even the tall buildings have a lot of plants on them. The rooftops have been turned into gardens, and the balconies are built to be very spacious and covered with greenery.

The residential area naturally includes commercial areas, but with less foot traffic, offering a balance of activity and tranquility, making it a more livable place.

Wang Xuan first needed to settle down, then find out where the secret was, and figure out a way to sneak in quietly.

He felt unwell because the hovercar and airship required human body recognition, even though he had never registered this information.

A young woman walked by on the roadside. She was exceptionally beautiful, with short, neat hair that reached her ears. When she smiled, her beautiful eyes curved into crescent shapes, and her teeth were white and even.

"Do you need any help, sir?" she asked cheerfully.

Soon, Wang Xuan realized that this was a paid service. He could act as his guide, introduce him to jobs, help him rent a house, etc., for 100 New Star Coin per hour, which was very expensive.

Wang Xuan was New Star and everything was unfamiliar to him, so he definitely needed a guide.

"Although registering your body information allows you to ride various short-distance transportations for free, most people at New Star value their privacy, so they mostly use smart communication devices for travel and payment. It's very simple, you just need to..."

The girl was very enthusiastic and attentive. She took Wang Xuan to buy a smart communicator from New Star, which is basically a mobile phone, but it is indeed more advanced than the one from Old Earth. It can project images in 3D and simulate face-to-face conversations.

"Rest assured, as long as you do not violate the law or endanger society, your smart communicator will not be located or tracked in order to protect your privacy."

Wang Xuan believed this? No wonder. In the era of big data, the Old Earth has accurately grasped all traces of an individual. If you casually say something in real life, Shuibao. com will immediately push relevant shopping information.

He guessed that the people on New Star's side were making a big fuss, which was why the major service providers were under pressure to say they would not infringe on citizens' privacy.

He didn't even need to think about the actual situation. But he felt it was much better than directly recording human information through iris scanning or other methods.

Along the way, Wang Xuan and the girl got along very well, and Wang Xuan learned a lot about the New Star. Although it was expensive, it was definitely worth it.

The full name of New Star is Hope New Star. When people explored and landed on this planet, they had boundless aspirations and hopes for the future, hence the name.

Soon, the pretty girl helped Wang Xuan rent a room, showed him around the nearby smart shopping mall, and took him to buy some daily necessities.

"Xiao Zhao, what's your full name? Do you have a business card or contact information? I'll contact you again if I need anything next time," Wang Xuan asked.

Because this girl is cheerful, optimistic, and thoughtful. And he's still unfamiliar with this city, so he'll probably need her help again.

"My full name is Zhao 1025. This is my business card. It's a pleasure to serve you." The young woman bowed and politely left.

Wang Xuan: "?"

He was left standing there dumbfounded.

He arrived in a new environment, facing a young woman, and didn't want to use his mental powers, fearing he might accidentally see something he shouldn't. But it seems things went wrong?

At this moment, he opened his mental domain and saw that the girl's internal structure was made up of various intricate components and chips; she was an intelligent robot.

They chatted so pleasantly along the way, yet he wasn't a real person with flesh and blood. Wang Xuan stood there lost in thought for a long time.

The neighborhood where he rented a place had a very nice environment, with a greening rate of 70%, and the flower beds were fragrant with various flowers.

There are many large trees on both sides of the road, with lush branches and leaves. Not far away there are pavilions, waterways, and small bridges, resembling a garden style.

"Huanhuan, come down!" A little girl of about four years old looked up and waved to the tall building. There was a small, snow-white kitten the size of a palm on the eleventh floor.

Then, the kitten actually swooped down.

Wang Xuan's first reaction was to rush over and try to rescue it, but he found that the beautiful kitten, no bigger than his palm, spread its fluffy wings and glided down.

Furthermore, as it approached the little girl, it vigorously flapped its wings to deflect the downward momentum and landed smoothly in her arms, making her giggle.

Wang Xuan was surprised; it was a new species.

The little girl was very pretty, with big, bright eyes and rare pale purple pupils; even her hair had a slight purple sheen.

Suddenly, the little girl clutched her chest, her face turned pale, and she couldn't hold the snow-white kitten anymore. She put it on the lawn and squatted down on the ground in pain.

"Little sister, what's wrong? Where are your parents? Do you need my help?" Wang Xuan quickly went over and prepared to call New Star's emergency number.

The little girl clutched her chest and shook her head, saying, "No need, it's just an old ailment, the Five Decays of Heaven and Man Disease. I'll be fine after some rest."

Wang Xuan was shocked. This disease... is a bit scary!

The little girl glanced at him, then lowered her head and whispered, "I am a native of New Star."

Wang Xuan was astonished. He knew too little about this New World and it seemed he would need to spend some time learning about it!

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