Chapter 55 (1/2)

Chapter 55

Civilization

Chu Shen looked at the general for a second before shaking his head. “What is an ancient race?” He asked with a puzzled look.

The general had a disappointed look. “Sigh. It’s nothing. Just some wild rumors really. Supposedly there are ancient beings that can accomplish anything. They can manipulate time and s.p.a.ce, the very fabric of reality. They’re supposed to be nearly immortal and capable of controlling the energy around them.”

After the general explained what he meant Chu Shen nodded. “Thank you general for the explanation but I am truly not one of the ancient race. So, what’s going to happen to me. Everyone seemed concerned that I was on the s.h.i.+p so I guess I am not going back there.”

It seemed that he may not be the only cultivator in this realm. It was best to stay low and try to not provoke anyone, lest they turn out be an expert.

“It’s true that bringing you here to the frontlines was not the best idea but it was the only option your s.h.i.+p’s captain had. If you agree we will provide you with transport to the closest civilized station around here. Along with the transport we can give you a couple thousand credits, enough to live comfortably for a long time. It's a thank you for what you did for us and an apology for bringing you into this fight.”

“Okay, is it alright to join the party outside then if we are done then?” Chu Shen’s eager face gave him away.

The general laughed at the kids expression. “Haha. Of course of course. Who am I to stop a kid’s chance of fun? Go on then, enjoy the celebration!” He shooed him towards the door with a large smile.

Chu Shen quickly left and ran down the street. The guard on the bench and the hovercar were long gone. He joined the crowd and enjoyed himself. He tasted the wonderful food and listed to the strange, yet beautiful, music they had.

Life was good.

Two days later he was reclining in a chair when he felt a small jolt. Just as he was wondering what it was a blue screen popped up in front of him along with a short beep. He read the message.

They had arrived.

It was just like the general promised. First he gave Chu Shen a genetic scan and registered him with the Galactic Bank. It was a company that was founded by the alien races that were already amongst the stars. It had deep roots and used credits, the common currency of the galaxy.

Now all he had to do was wave his hand above a gene reader to pay, or withdraw credits from the bank. Because it was based on his genetics, it was impossible to fake or steal his money.

They paid him well for his services. 4,851 credits worth to be precise. It was originally going to be 3,000 but the townspeople heard of him and gave him a pleasant surprise.

Now he was on his way to civilization. Chu Shen was absolutely fascinated with technology, as they called it here. On his world everyone was obsessed with cultivation related crafts. But here they focused on building without using anything related to Qi at all.

No formations, no heavenly material, beast cores, none of it. Instead they found a way to build things capable of harnessing Qi all by itself in various forms. As an artificer he was naturally curious.