With Han Xiao gone, Raylen was at a loss. Even they couldn't travel to interstellar space, yet Han Xiao accomplished this feat with ease. Interstellar space had always been shrouded in mystery for the Six Nations. The communicator they obtained from Goddora was a stripped-down version, restricted to communicating only with Goddora and unable to use other functions.
This was a suppression based on civilization level; the Six Nations had no choice but to compromise.
Therefore, they were unaware of the interstellar travel group function, did not understand how Han Xiao had achieved it, and even thought that perhaps an unknown interstellar force was Han Xiao's backer, and that this guy had always been mysterious, keeping them in the dark.
The ruling power of Planet Aquamarine discovered that one person possessed a backer more powerful than the entire planet, a feeling of unease and fury that defied description.
Raylen was the initiator of the joint pressure from the Six Nations, but the pressure became meaningless. She also revealed that she owned a spaceship, losing both her money and her reputation. She had no way to express her bitterness.
This gap between expectations and reality is like students from the same Six Nations, eager to defeat Han Xiao in the exam, only to find that he has already been admitted to a prestigious university in a big city, leaving them far behind and feeling utterly disappointed.
Through the porthole of the box-type airdrop capsule, the earth gradually shrank in view. Short Horn Star rose into the sky, and the sky blue gradually turned dark. Short Horn Star's anti-gravity engine ran silently as it entered the pitch-black outer space. At this moment, the airdrop capsule shook, and the huge spaceship was breaking through the atmosphere and beginning its journey into space.
The entire Planet Aquamarine slowly came into view: deep blue oceans and lands dotted with sparse greenery amidst brownish-yellow hues. From an overhead perspective, one could see more of the whole picture. Han Xiao saw that the entire Andia Continent was covered in scorched black, the damage caused most severe by war and nuclear explosions to this land.
His experiences on Planet Aquamarine flashed before his eyes. He started from scratch, completed the initial accumulation of capital, rose on this planet, and now finally stepped onto a higher stage. Some friends who remained on the planet, although he couldn't say he was attached to them, made him not leave without any regrets. It was certainly carefree to leave without any lingering feelings, but the feeling of leaving a city without any attachments was always better than leaving some ties behind.
Bennett, Hila, Aurora, while not particularly close, are all individuals with great potential. From a purely self-interested perspective, Han Xiao hopes that by the time they meet again, the Hila sisters will have matured and be able to provide him with assistance.
Gazing at the planet gradually receding into the distance, he murmured, "Wait for me to return."
Immediately, Han Xiao decisively withdrew his gaze, no longer looking at the planet, and turned towards the passage leading to the interior of the spaceship.
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The metal door connecting the box-type airdrop capsule to the spacecraft splits in the middle into four diamond-shaped sections, then retracts into the wall, opening the passageway. Ahead is a straight, square metal corridor. The indicator light next to the door changes from red to green, indicating that passengers should follow the passageway to board the plane.
Kerlodd urged, "Hurry up, I need to go get a drink."
"What's the rush? Your money's all with me."
Han Xiao waved, and dozens of his expert teammates stopped to look at him curiously before moving forward with the supply boxes.
Midway through, there's a mechanical archway with a display screen next to it. This device is used to monitor passengers' physical condition and structure, helping to identify their ethnicity and provide appropriate arrangements. Everyone passes through, and everything appears normal. Then, a transparent container rises from the floor, filled with simple translators, available free of charge to passengers.
Han Xiao had everyone put them on, and then a synthesized female voice came from the display screen.
"Welcome to Short Horn Star Travel. Your passenger number is SG1853. You have booked fifty seats. The system has exceeded the capacity. Please pay the remaining balance..."
With a few more people joining, Han Xiao did as instructed. He still had a little over 700 Enas in his account. At that moment, the voice said again, "Amount confirmed, class - standard cabin, personal baggage storage function activated. Please store your luggage and continue forward." Immediately afterward, a hole opened in the wall, revealing a moving conveyor belt. They transported the luggage to the warehouse, dropped the supply boxes inside, and the group continued forward.
Finally, they reached the end of the passage, where a large elevator stood. Once inside, the elevator began to operate, both ascending and descending, and moving horizontally. The interstellar travel ship wasn't designed to force passengers to remain seated throughout the journey; rather, it resembled a cruise ship. The ship offered numerous entertainment and rest spaces, with different cabins corresponding to different rest areas, and these areas were divided according to the species' environmental adaptations. For example, species adapted to oxygen and low gravity shared a large hall, like Han Xiao's group. Species living in special environments also had their own designated areas, such as aquatic organisms, anaerobic organisms, photophobic organisms, and so on—the list was quite varied.
Click! The elevator suddenly stopped, the doors opened, and a lively atmosphere rushed out.
Before them stretched a vast space—the general cabin lobby, expansive and filled with various entertainment facilities, a hybrid of a bar, banquet hall, and party venue, complete with a drinks bar, lounge areas, and private rooms. One wall of the lobby featured enormous floor-to-ceiling windows offering a direct view of the star-studded universe, its countless stars appearing like a long river. Various creatures of diverse appearances moved about: a feathered, bird-like being chatted with a clothed lion, while nearby, a bearded dwarf and a fanged, beast-headed creature drank heartily. The mingling of different creatures' scents and sounds created a strange atmosphere, inexplicably making the players feel uneasy—a discomfort stemming from their first encounter with other races.
"What race is that? Their heads look like clubs." Tai Erzi clicked his tongue in amazement.
"Yours looks quite similar too," Sun Eggplant said with a smile.
The Kings and Generals said, "Stop bullying him all the time; you're infringing on my rights."
Tai Erzi's forehead veins bulged, and he gave the two men the middle finger.
Jiang Yuluo stared at the floor-to-ceiling window, admiring the starry sky, like a silent, beautiful girl. Frenzied Sword Fried Rice lingered beside her, hesitating to strike up a conversation, but then her shoulder tightened as Hao Tian pulled her back.
Hao Tian, pulling Long Sky and Frenzied Sword Fried Rice, said earnestly, "We'll see how things go later and see if we can trigger some missions... Fried Rice, why do you look so resentful?"
The players were amazed and whispered among themselves, but Han Xiao was unfazed.
The universe is full of strange and wonderful things; he has seen too many races to count and is very experienced. Soon, a humanoid female flight attendant in uniform stepped forward, her skin was light red, and she wore a polite smile.
The flight attendant quickly glanced at everyone, then went straight to Kerlodd, smiling warmly, and said, "Honorable Goddora, your room is ready."
In the Colton Star Cluster, the Goddora are a well-known and high-status race. Tour groups are like public transport ships, a relatively inexpensive way to travel, and Goddora are rarely seen.
The flight attendant immediately Kerlodd as the leader, while ignoring Han Xiao and the others beside her, treating them as mere followers.
Kerlodd looked slightly surprised, glanced at Han Xiao, and nodded, saying, "Okay, I understand."
The flight attendant handed Kerlodd the room number and access permissions, then winked at him before gracefully departing. Her seduction was blatant; Goddora people were highly sought after, and this [Anwei Race] flight attendant didn't mind having something happen between her and Kerlodd. Some species can interbreed, while others have reproductive barriers; the atmosphere among cosmic species is quite open.
Kerlodd was a pure-blood believer and indifferent to females of other races. He turned around and handed the items over to Han Xiao, showing great tact.
Han Xiao casually put it away; he was happy that the Goddora people were being used as leaders and shields.
Kerlodd said, "We're on board, the deal is done. When can I contact headquarters?"
"No need to rush. The final stop is Juberly Hub. You can go home on your own then; I won't stop you."
"That's great." Kerlodd rubbed his hands together, then said awkwardly, "I'd like to get a drink, this..."
"That's all, drink it sparingly." Han Xiao transferred 10 Enas to him, secretly marveling that he had extorted the other person's savings and still left him some pocket money; there were truly not many good people like him.
Having received the money, Kerlodd happily ran to the bar. He was a hedonist, and most of his expenses went towards alcohol and other beverages.
Han Xiao led the group to the room. The players were full of curiosity, looking around. Meat Bun was recording videos with great interest. Occasionally, other races would cast glances at them, but they would quickly look away. Cosmic Human were very common in interstellar space, and there were quite a few humanoid races in this ordinary cabin hall.
Upon reaching the room door, Han Xiao thought for a moment, then turned and said, "You may move around freely, and while you're at it, inquire about the passengers."
The players, unable to contain their curiosity any longer, scattered eagerly upon hearing this. The players were useful informants, so he didn't need to personally investigate. Besides, the players might be able to accept quests from the passengers, earning Enas, and then he could use some methods to exchange items, essentially making money for him from the players.
"I guess this is the first time these passengers have encountered such a kind person," Han Xiao chuckled.