dkrc Chapter 39 The Far Light Galaxy - Fenglin Star
Chapter 39 The Far Light Galaxy - Fenglin Star
"Dear travelers, welcome to the renowned interstellar ecotourism destination, the water-rich planet Fenglin!"
On the spaceship, Cheng Xu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them and gently pressed the control panel built into the armrest. The shading screen in front of the porthole slowly dissipated.
"Next, we will land at Chifuji Station on Fenglin Star. There may be turbulence during the descent, so please do not leave your seats."
Looking down through the porthole, the planet's surface was covered by deep green jungles, dotted with numerous dark blue lakes.
Fenglin Star, a land of water and marshland, is located on the edge of the Yuanguang Galaxy and adjacent to the Chengyu Galaxy.
This renowned tourist planet is famous for its waterscapes and pristine jungles, attracting a steady stream of interstellar tourists.
With Ge Lunxing's mission completed, Cheng Xu was granted a fifteen-day leave in accordance with the Anomaly Management Bureau's regulations.
After consulting with others in the office, Cheng Xu decided to take a vacation to Fenglin Star, which is not far from the Chengyu Galaxy.
The spaceship slowly descended, and melodious music and standard interstellar language broadcasts emanated from the cabin.
"Dear passengers, the spaceship has arrived at Fenglin Star. Before the hatch opens, please double-check that you have all your belongings. We wish you a pleasant journey on Fenglin Star."
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The Thousand Vine Station is located at the center of the Thousand Vine Dome, one of the core attractions of Fenglin Star, and is also one of the planet's important transportation hubs.
The station was crowded with people, and intelligent life forms from different galaxies and civilizations walked past Cheng Xu.
Among them are humans, orcs, mechanical lifeforms covered in intricate parts, and elemental creatures burning fiercely.
The most numerous species is a humanoid race with translucent gel-like bodies. Vegetation grows from their bodies, forming the shape of clothing.
Cheng Xu, who had done some prior research, knew that this was a native race of Fenglin Star called "Luling".
"Mr. Cheng Xu from the Chengmingxing Branch of the Anomaly Management Bureau, welcome to Fenglinxing. Would you like a guide?"
At the exit, the staff of the Luling tribe looked at Cheng Xu with smiles on their faces.
"No need, thank you."
As Cheng Xu stepped out of Qian Teng Station, the fresh, damp air filled his nostrils, causing him to take several deep breaths unconsciously, which made him feel much clearer-headed.
Looking out, one after another giant ancient tree stretches into the distance. It is said that these ancient trees have survived since the ancient times of Fenglin Star.
They witnessed the evolution of this planet, and for a considerable period of time, the Luling people lived in treehouses in the ancient trees.
The starlight shone down through the dappled shadows of the trees, and the interplay of light and shadow, along with the thin mist, created a hazy and dreamlike atmosphere.
The vines climbed along the ancient tree, twisting and turning, and naturally intertwined to form arched canopies hundreds of meters above the ground.
The main vine is as thick as a beam, its surface covered with scale-like aerial roots. The secondary vines twist and turn like golden ropes, branching into countless fine tendrils that hang down like willow branches and green ribbons.
Walking in such an environment, one's mood will naturally become pleasant and comfortable.
As Cheng Xu strolled through the sea of trees, bathed in the dappled sunlight, he recalled his conversation with Director Hu Zhou.
In reality, after the Ge Lunxing incident, his heart was not as calm as it appeared.
Although he has lived two lives, he has always considered himself an ordinary person and was content with simply living out this life normally.
When Cheng Xu suddenly realized that his true nature was not simple, and was even marked as "suspected terminal anomaly" in the files of the Anomaly Management Bureau, he was actually somewhat confused.
On the one hand, it's because of the unknown self, and on the other hand, it's because of the uncertainty about the future.
What is my essence? Where does my uniqueness come from? Where am I going in the future?
At that moment, the three ultimate philosophical questions came to Cheng Xu's mind.
That's why he took the initiative to ask Hu Zhou if he could maintain his original job and life and continue working as a clerk in the Chengmingxing Branch.
He needs ample time to ponder these issues and carefully consider the potential impact of the changes occurring within himself.
Even coming to Fenglinxing for a vacation and relaxation was motivated by the idea that a change of environment would help with reflection.
The first thing to determine is one's own stance. Cheng Xu had already made up his mind about this.
As the saying goes, it's good to have a big tree to lean on for shade. The Anomaly Management Bureau, like a towering tree, stands tall in the interstellar society, its branches extending to every corner of the universe.
At the same time, the Bureau's operating philosophy is basically consistent with Cheng Xu's values, and he feels that he has no reason to leave the Bureau at present.
From another perspective, the Anomaly Management Bureau has a long history and is the entity that deals with anomalies the most in the entire universe.
Maintaining a good relationship with the Bureau of Anomalies will also help him further explore the essence of his own existence.
The Thousand Vine Dome covers a vast area. Before he knew it, he had left the most crowded central area and arrived at an area with only a few tourists.
A small lake appeared before us, nestled deep within the forest of giant trees, shaped like a fallen liquid emerald.
The lake water is not a single color—near the shore grows crystal-clear spores, shimmering with a silvery-white light. The color deepens towards the center, gradually blending into an emerald hue and finally settling into a pool of dark blue-black in the heart of the lake, like spilled black jade.
Especially when starlight pierces through the gaps in the vines, the entire lake surface cracks into millions of pieces of gold, dazzling the eye.
The beautiful scenery before him allowed Cheng Xu to gradually clear his mind, casting aside all his worries.
"Take your time, there's no need to rush."
After a long while, Cheng Xu came to his senses, looked around, and after confirming that no one was there, he took out a food storage container from his backpack.
Besides the stunning natural scenery, Cheng Xu had another reason for choosing Fenglin Star as his destination.
—Because the entire planet is a tourist attraction, it is easy to find open and deserted areas.
Cheng Xu opened the food container, inside was a fruit the size of a fist.
The peel is covered with dark golden scales, each scale with sharp, knife-like edges. It feels cold and hard to the touch and makes a metallic, rattling sound when tapped.
This is a karala fruit. The karala juice that is regularly served in the canteen of Chengmingxing Branch is extracted from this fruit.
Cheng Xu held a laser knife and split the chara fruit in two, revealing the blood-red crystalline granules and translucent, gelatinous flesh inside.
The next second, he gently tossed the two halves of the chara fruit into the air.
The fruit traces an arc, as if an invisible suction force is generated between the two halves of the flesh, pressing them tightly together, fitting perfectly.
When it fell back into Cheng Xu's hands, it was completely intact, and there was no sign that it had been cut.