Chapter 270: Mechanical Planet Cyberpunk
Seeing this, Rong Zhen and the others were no longer anxious. They followed the direction of the airflow steadily, moving step by step from the outer edge of the cloud star to the inner part.
The closer you get to the interior of the star cluster, the stronger the air currents surge and the faster they go, almost blocking your vision and making it impossible to see the surroundings clearly.
Fortunately, the five of them were still tied together with ropes, so they were not afraid of being separated.
While searching, they were blown into the eye of a storm.
It was in a static state, with a small box floating in the center. When it was opened, it contained a small flying saucer model, exactly the same as the flying saucer their team had drawn.
Rong Zhen and the others were stunned when they saw this, and couldn't help twitching their lips.
Is it this? It must be this!
After all, they look so similar, there probably won’t be a second one.
The actual object was so unexpected that I thought it was a real UFO, but it turned out to be just a model. My idea of finding it and flying away on it was completely shattered.
They'd better just float away quietly.
Chen Xingyuan went forward to take the small flying saucer, examined the box it was in, took a photo, and sent it to the public channel: "Is there any team targeting this?"
Of course there is.
But the other party wanted to get it for free, and shamelessly asked them to deliver it to him, which was spoiled by him.
Rongzhen didn't believe that each team had different targets, there would definitely be overlaps. Since the other party was ungrateful, he would sell it to other teams.
If there is really no other way, they would rather put it in the space button and let it gather dust than suffer this injustice.
Chen Xingyuan simply ignored the other party and left a message asking the searching team to contact him privately, while also blocking the freeloader.
As they flew out of the eye of the storm, the captain of another team that was looking for the same target contacted them and discussed exchanging the box. The exchanged items were divided among Rong Zhen and the other four.
Before, the man couldn't contact Chen Xingyuan, so he kept complaining on the public channel, trying to force him to compromise through verbal attacks and public pressure.
He complained to the end, but when he saw that the Starry Sky Team hadn't reacted at all, completely ignoring him and leaving him to his own devices, he felt extremely aggrieved and turned the tables, saying, "What do you mean? That thing is obviously useless to you, yet you're still hoarding it. Isn't this malicious competition? I'm going to complain!"
"Go ahead and vote, the items have been sold." Chen Xingyuan silenced him with just one sentence.
So he was busy, scheming, and talking all the time just to make everyone laugh, right?
Of course not. Didn’t you see that even his teammates kept their mouths shut and didn’t say anything? They were so embarrassed.
He is the one who is embarrassing.
The Starry Sky Team all treated him as a joke and didn't take him seriously at all.
Now that they have obtained the target, it is time for them to withdraw.
Just in case, they had to leave quietly, so as not to be attacked by the red-eyed people like they did on Bingling Star, who would deliberately hold them back and hinder the progress of their mission.
However, according to the airflow direction and gravitational field of the cloud cluster star, it is easy to come in from the outside, but it is difficult to go out from the inside, and it is impossible without the help of external force.
So they are bound to attract attention when they go out.
In that case, let’s just go big.
Chen Xingyuan commanded them to release the mechas. Three of them overlapped and moved together, tied with metal ropes, and then installed wind-fixing devices. The mecha in the front led the way and flew out of the Yuntuan Star at the fastest speed.
Those who go against the flow in the crowd are all conspicuous, and everyone can tell at a glance that they have completed their mission and are leaving.
Some people are envious, some speed up, and some are ready to do something bad.
All is fair in war. The organizers have not stipulated that you cannot obstruct other people's actions. Since you can be obstructed, it means you lack the ability. You can't blame others, right?
With this idea in mind, these people felt at ease to make things difficult for the Starry Sky Brilliant Team.
Rongzhen and the others were not unprepared. They would fight one at a time, two at a time, and if a group came, they would throw a stink bomb and run away.
The latter trick is very effective, because the stink bomb can not only penetrate two layers of protective clothing and smoke them, but also severely block their vision. It mixes in the colorful airflow like octopus ink melting into the sea water. It is pitch black and nothing can be seen clearly. If you are not careful, you can accidentally hurt friendly forces.
Then Rong Zhen and his companions escaped successfully, and they started fighting on the spot.
Repeat this operation several times and no one will dare to take the risk again.
Chen Xingyuan took the opportunity to drive the mecha to the edge of Yuntuan Star in one breath, and was taken to the spaceship by the teacher who was guarding there.
At this point, the winner of this competition was finally announced.
The optical computer immediately informed everyone that the Starry Sky Team won first place, and their total points and rankings once again widened the gap with other teams.
Closely following them is a team from the Military Academy, who had won first place in the previous match at Hell Star.
Fortunately, the gap has widened again this time.
During the break, the head of the Yun family called via video, and Rong Zhen opened it directly without noticing Chen Xingyuan behind him.
When the head of the Yun family saw the person standing behind her, he raised his eyebrows in surprise and stated the main purpose of this contact directly.
"I've found the scoundrels behind our family's mischief and am ready to confront them. To avoid any accidents, Mom is going to choose a future marriage partner for you three siblings. There are several suitable candidates, so you can take your pick and see if there's anyone you like."
Several pictures of people then appeared on the light screen, each of them looked as if they had been carefully edited, like a big star.
If this is their original appearance, then the head of the Yun family has a pretty good aesthetic. He looks for handsome sons-in-law with good family backgrounds, and he pays attention to a good match.
Rongzhen was dazzled, and someone behind her looked at her with heavy eyes.
Then, with the anticipation and half-smile of the Yun family head, Chen Xingyuan tapped his watch at the light screen, indicating that he would contact him later.
Since his sweetheart doesn't object to marriage, why can't he?
He can do it too.
He would make himself her top choice.
Rongzhen didn't notice the two people's little movements. She admired the collection of perfect men and shook her head regretfully. "I always feel like they look like they are wearing a mask. Does mom have real photos of them?"
What she saw seemed to have been filtered and beautified. Who knows if it might be a million miles away from the real person's situation.
Marriage is a lifelong commitment. Just because she doesn't reject it doesn't mean she can be casual about it.
If you have a choice, you should choose carefully.
The head of the Yun family also meant this, giving her ample scope for selection. Upon hearing this, he said, "We don't have any real photos yet, but since even the beautified versions don't appeal to you, forget about this batch. Mom will find you better ones."
For example, the gifted child who is about to be delivered to your door.
The head of the Chen family had some disputes with her when they were in school, otherwise Yun Tiantian would not have insisted on competing with Chen Xingyuan and always disliked him.
But as adults, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. I believe Commander Chen will not let her down.
It was the other party's son who volunteered to jump in, and it has nothing to do with her or her daughter.
The head of the Yun family watched Chen Xingyuan leave quietly with a smile on his face. After hanging up the video call with his daughter, the computer quickly lit up again, revealing the urgent mood of a certain young man.
Very good, if she can get the Chen family involved, then she will be very confident this time.
Any bug who dares to plot against their family must die!
The break passed in the blink of an eye, and the new competition venue was announced. It was a mechanical star located in the prosperous area of the galaxy. It was densely populated and mixed with all kinds of people. The entire planet was made up of mechanical cities.
It is a paradise for the rich and hell for the poor. It is the birthplace of cutting-edge technology and a breeding ground for dark evil.
No one expected that the venue for the competition near the end would be set there, and they thought that the uninhabited planet in the remote galaxy would continue to be chosen.
"Schools cannot cultivate greenhouse flowers and ivory tower little white rabbits. They should also let them experience the vanity and dangers of the world."
This is the reason why the event organizers chose Mechanical Star.
The others were either excited or frightened when they heard this, but Rongzhen just had a premonition that the other party was about to cause trouble.
So this trip to the Mechanical Star probably won't be as smooth as the previous ones.
They need to prepare more.
But they had little time left. The spacecraft jumped to the vicinity of the mechanical star, and the connecting aircraft quickly picked them up and dropped them off. They were not given any chance to hesitate because they were sent down while they were sleeping.
This resulted in Rongzhen waking up to find herself alone, lying next to a dirty trash can, surrounded by metal walls and floors, towering buildings, winding streets, and sunlight that could not reach the damp and dark corners.
However, the neon lights with all kinds of messy advertisements can be clearly seen everywhere, ensuring that everyone nearby can see them.
Looking at all this, if Rong Zhen hadn't been sure that he was still in the interstellar world, he would have thought he had traveled to a cyberpunk city again.
I don’t know who put her there. They actually put her next to a trash can in a dark alley. Are they afraid that something might happen to her?
Rongzhen secretly complained, got up and stretched his arms and legs, and saw a drunk homeless man staggering towards the alley.
"Give me wine! Drink! Pick up trash to buy wine!"
The homeless man muttered as he ran straight towards the trash can, completely ignoring Rong Zhen who had quietly retreated to the side. Then he dived into the trash can and snored until he couldn't get up.
Rongzhen was on guard against loneliness.
When she walked out of the dark alley and came outside, the cyberpunk style that hit her was even stronger. People in all kinds of strange costumes whistled past her, and occasionally some ragged people flashed by on the street, like the homeless man.
Going further ahead is a commercial street. People wearing mechanical prosthetic limbs began to appear on the street. There were also many shops selling organs or installing prosthetic limbs crowded on the street. Rongzhen gasped at the sight.
Installing custom prosthetic limbs is one thing, but can the sale of organs be so openly discussed?
Considering the introduction of this planet, it seems to be possible.
Rongzhen became more vigilant because of this.
If even the human body has become a commodity, is there any guarantee of safety here for a young woman with healthy limbs?
In this critical moment, will the event organizers and the school be able to save her in time?
What is their ulterior motive in arranging a group of inexperienced students to come here?
Rongzhen had so many questions in her mind that it gave her a headache.
"Pretty girl, would you like to perform in our circus? Food and accommodation are provided, and the salary is generous." A man dressed as a cyber clown came to Rong Zhen on a skateboard and handed her a flyer to make an invitation.
He probably noticed Rong Zhen's confusion and hesitation, and thought she was a poor little girl who had fallen into this neighborhood. For the sake of her young face, he was ready to give her a job opportunity.
Rong Zhen refused with a straight face and said in a bad tone, "Go away!"
In such an environment, she must not show any weakness, otherwise someone would take advantage of her situation and either deliberately lure her or force her into going astray.
Even if this was a test or part of a competition at school, she didn't want to take the risk.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, and girls should do the same.
She left here quickly, heading towards where the lights gathered, gradually walking from a remote corner of the city to a clean, prosperous and bustling area.
Her dress and behavior were out of place in the previous place, but here they were just right, and she didn't have to worry about attracting the covetousness and suspicion of others.
There was a bright and clean jewelry store next to the wide street. Rongzhen went in and sold the pendant hanging around her neck in exchange for some start-up capital.
She still hasn't been able to contact her teammates, so she can only consider her own safety and survival first, and make sure nothing unexpected happens before she reunites with them.
She guessed that there might be hidden cameras around her, or there might not be. Who knew whether she was brought here by accident or as part of the competition arrangement.
To be on the safe side, she could only take care of herself first.
There is a landmark building in the city center with a hotel on it. Rongzhen used the money to book the cheapest single room in the hotel and planned to wait for his teammates there.
The space button was still usable, and there was food and water inside, but Rongzhen didn't dare to use it easily, and just followed other guests to eat the hotel's free meals.
It tastes terrible though.
"Actually, if I wasn't worried about my body not being able to take it, I would rather stay in the room and drink the nutrient solution. Little girl, you also think it's unpalatable, right?" An old man sitting next to me chewed the bread slices provided in the meal with difficulty, muttering to Rongzhen.
Rongzhen nodded, tore open the dry and hard bread slices, soaked them in the thick soup, and made a bowl of paste that looked ugly but tasted okay, which he barely filled his stomach.
Alas, this is the configuration of the hotel in the city center. It seems that this city is not very strong on the mechanical star.
After dinner, the old man left with a cane, and the newspaper he had read was left on the dining table.
Rongzhen glanced around, reached out and took it to look through it.
"City 68 Daily!"
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