Chapter 54: Chapter 54: City of the Future
For two consecutive days, Qin Tian stayed in his room the entire time, except for going to the cafeteria to eat.
He practiced the Cultivation Technique and the Meditation Technique, took some online courses, and occasionally video chatted with the Earth Dragon Team for a bit of casual conversation.
Life was not dull; rather, it was quite fulfilling.
After two days, the warship arrived at its destination, Alpha 1 Star.
Swoosh~~~
The cabin door opened, and refreshing air rushed in.
Although the warship had an air purification system, being in an enclosed space for a long time inevitably felt a bit stifling.
Once out of the warship, a group of people immediately greeted him.
"Director Yan!"
Straightening up and saluting, Qin Tian glanced at their shoulder patches; they all had the rank of Major General.
From this, it seemed that Yan Qing was at least a Major General.
"Xiaoshan, long time no see~"
Yan Qing stepped forward, smiling as he patted a man’s shoulder.
"Old leader, it’s been ten years since we last met."
A smile appeared on Yue Shan’s face, "Now that you’re here, please allow me to be a proper host."
"Even if you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have insisted," Yan Qing laughed heartily and then said:
"By the way, Xiaoshan, this is Major Qin Tian, who will be returning with me to Silver Gray Star tomorrow. Arrange his accommodation."
As a rule, since Qin Tian had accompanied him to Alpha 1 Star, he should have attended tonight’s gathering with him.
However, Clones could be eccentric, oblivious to social norms, which could easily ruin a perfectly fine atmosphere. This was a bloody lesson he’d learned.
Although Qin Tian appeared different from other Clones, to be safe, it was better to send him away.
"Alright, Xiao zhang, take Major Qin to Hill Hotel to check in. Just use my name."
"Yes~"
Beside him, a young officer stepped forward and politely said to Qin Tian:
"Major Qin, this way, please."
"Sure."
Qin Tian nodded, dragging his luggage as he boarded the flying device with the officer, heading to the hotel.
After Qin Tian left, Yue Shan smiled and asked:
"Leader, I heard you’ve been transferred to the Seventh Bureau of the Special Warfare Management Office, which is directly overseen by Marshal Lin. Do you have the opportunity to speak with him in person?"
Yan Qing waved his hand, "If I were as capable, I’d already be working in the Imperial Capital, but I’m fortunate to meet Marshal Lin once a year during my annual briefing there."
Hearing this, everyone was taken aback, becoming more enthusiastic.
"Director Yan, please tell us more about Marshal Lin’s achievements. To be honest, I’ve idolized him since I was a child."
"I joined the army because of Marshal Lin."
"No problem, no problem."
Yan Qing replied with a friendly smile.
As one of the supervisors of the Seventh Bureau in the Azure Wood Star Realm, he is mainly responsible for selecting and nurturing special Clone talents in the region.
However, very few Clones can awaken Spiritual Energy and stand out.
Since taking over the work of the Seventh Bureau, only one Cloned Soldier under his command has passed the rigorous assessments and been transferred to a higher-level unit.
Therefore, he approaches this task seriously but without excessive enthusiasm.
In his mind, another task is more important.
Expanding the military relationship network for his superior.
Marshal Lin, coming from a unique background, despite his brilliance and rise to Marshal through successive victories, has a shallow foundation in the military and various sectors of the Empire compared to other marshals from prominent families.
For this reason, after his most glorious battle, Marshal Lin quietly stepped down and never left the Imperial Capital since.
To prevent history from repeating, his subordinates have been constantly networking for him, aiming to recruit more generals of civilian background to their ranks.
This is also why Yan Qing sent Qin Tian away and chose to meet with Yue Shan and others.
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"Major Qin, this is your room. If you need anything else, feel free to contact me," the young officer said very courteously.
"Not at the moment, thank you."
Qin Tian nodded in response.
Upon hearing this, the officer saluted and closed the door for Qin Tian.
Qin Tian put down his luggage and took stock of the room.
The suite was extremely luxurious, covering at least 200 square meters, comparable to a presidential suite in his past life.
However, after staying cooped up on the warship for two days, Qin Tian just wanted to go out and see what a city in the Galaxy Empire looked like.
He took off his military uniform and changed into a black casual outfit, putting his most important weapons, the Black Frost Blade and Shadowstrike Sniper Rifle, into his Spatial Bag, and then left the hotel with a sense of anticipation.
Standing at the hotel entrance, he was presented with a vision of a futuristic city.
The city skyline was redefined by towering skyscrapers; these structures were no longer mere piles of steel and concrete but micro-ecosystems integrating living, working, and leisure.
The building surfaces were covered with smart solar panels, which acted as the city’s "energy skin." They not only absorbed sunlight to convert into electricity for the entire building but also automatically adjusted their angle and color based on light intensity and temperature, presenting different colors of the city at various times.
The streets were bustling with vehicles; traditional cars alongside airborne buses flying orderly across the city.
Qin Tian wandered aimlessly. On either side of the streets were various shops, and passersby hurriedly walked by in diverse clothing, presenting a vivid mix of different races, cultures, and preferences on this small street.
Compared with the strictly controlled and heavily guarded Lieyang Valley Base, this city was like a vividly colored beautiful painting, with every corner showcasing the life force of the Galaxy Empire.
Standing under the towering buildings, surveying the technologically advanced cityscape around him, only at this moment did Qin Tian truly feel he had arrived in the future world.
He opened the Star Net to search for the city he was in.
Currently, he was in Luori City, the largest city on the Huixuan Continent of Alpha 1 Star.
Luori City was renowned for commerce, with nearly all major consortiums and enterprises on the planet having branches in Luori City. The thriving commerce continually drives urban development, attracting more capital to settle in.
Qin Tian got on an airborne bus and took a ride around the city’s sky, just like the other tourists, overlooking the beautiful sunset view of Luori City.
After reaching the final station, he began walking back. Along the way, he entered interesting shops or buildings for a visit and considered buying when he found items he liked.
After obtaining his Imperial ID, Qin Dadi helped him open an online bank account. His first month’s Senior Sergeant salary and his newly promoted Major salary had all been deposited into the account, which, while not much, only thirty thousand Star Coins, was enough for daily expenses.
As night fell, the city was illuminated with brilliant lights, revealing a different look.
Qin Tian checked online guides and found a small, reputable but lesser-known restaurant. After sitting down, he ordered the largest serving of the signature set meal.
Soon, the waiter cheerfully brought over a large plate of beef rice bowl, instantly filling the air with a rich, mellow aroma.
On top of the plump, glistening rice lay layers of tender and juicy beef slices, carefully pan-seared to have slightly curled edges, with a tempting caramel color. The meat juice sparkled under the light, and onions sautéed to a soft, sweet perfection intertwined with the beef, exuding an alluring savory scent.
Right after, several uniquely styled snacks were served, along with a bubbling, orange-red drink.
Just as Qin Tian was about to start eating, a gentle voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
"Hey brother, the place is full, can we share a table with you?"