Chapter 854: Chapter 854
The vast and bustling city gradually enlarged before Jia Yan and his companion.
Their aircraft drew ever closer to the city, and soon, a communication transmission reached them aboard their vessel.
"Attention to the approaching vessel, you have entered our airspace identification zone. Please report your identities or we will have the right to treat your vessel as an invader and retaliate."
"We mean no harm. We are just a regular trading ship without any weapons on board. Please let us pass."
Watching Kama communicate with the other party, Jia Yan felt a bit strange. The words Kama used made their identities seem even more dubious. Would this really get them through?
"All the cities around here ask the same questions. If they had to understand the identity of each and every vessel, they wouldn’t be able to conduct any business. It’s just a formality."
Kama seemed to guess what Jia Yan was thinking and offered an explanation with a somewhat embarrassed smile.
Jia Yan nodded without surprise, having already understood that in this Starfield, these cities relied on flourishing trade to survive. Moreover, there were no so-called management institutions in this Starfield, with buying and selling relying solely on power and basic trading principles.
It was astonishing that such a place could be a bustling hub far surpassing those in the Orion Arm; Jia Yan wondered if there might be some problem.
Without thinking too much, Jia Yan watched as the aircraft sailed through the city’s flight channels, heading toward an area inside.
There was no choice but to leave the vessel docked outside. After Jia Yan and Kama took some security measures for their aircraft, they headed toward the outside world from the so-called port.
The docking port here was somewhat similar to the small Stellar Settlements in the Orion Arm, making the most out of space. The area where they docked their vessel was essentially in space, with facilities just to prevent the ships from drifting away.
Passing through the entry corridor for personnel, Jia Yan and Kama entered the city under the watchful eyes of the city’s fully armed defense forces.
"Lord, the energy we’re looking for belongs to the higher-end materials. According to your words, we should first sell some supplies to collect some funds that can be exchanged for energy. Let’s go that way!"
Kama seemed to be familiar with navigating through such cities, taking the lead with a Smart Brain terminal connected, and started walking ahead.
Jia Yan said nothing, after all, he was not well-versed in such unfamiliar matters. Since Kama was capable of assisting him, he was naturally happy to let her lead.
Indeed, this city was far more advanced than the Stellar Settlements Jia Yan had visited in the Orion Arm, with the creatures living here no different from those in a real city.
Air cars zipped back and forth above them, and some on-duty creatures, resembling police officers, maintained traffic safety.
Gazing at his surroundings, Jia Yan might have thought he was on a planet if he didn’t look up to see the intense, daylight-like lighting overhead, with the endless black Starry Sky beyond.
The city had a complete social System, bustling with people and creatures. Jia Yan noticed many Outsiders, recognizable as visitors from other parts of the Starry Sky, shopping and touring.
Outsiders in this city weren’t subject to many restrictions, though they were subtly monitored by the city’s surveillance system.
"Lord, we’re approaching the place I was telling you about," Kama said as they reached an even more crowded area, pointing down a large street.
Jia Yan nodded imperceptibly.
The two walked on, encountering an even greater variety of creatures on this street. Jia Yan even saw a creature akin to a water ball, its entire body encased in water, maneuvering a transparent vehicle forward.
"Lord Jia Yan, it’s not proper to stare at the Deepwater race like that. They are a major Species in the Starry Sky, and provoking them could lead to serious trouble. Let’s keep going," Kama quickly urged Jia Yan to look away.
So, this Species was that formidable? Even Kama, who seemed fearless, was cautious...
Jia Yan nonchalantly diverted his gaze, indifferent. In this expanse of the Starry Sky, he was unfamiliar with almost all Species. To look or not made no difference to him.
The pair continued on their way, inquiring about the sale prices of certain goods in a few shops.
It turned out that the supplies Kuditian people had scavenged in Forest No.57 on Dragon Star during a single day, in addition to resources, included some small items that were easy to collect. Although most of these items were not valuable, their sheer volume meant that selling them could solve their immediate financial problems.
"I’ll take this Winter Sun Wood, and your asking price is fine," said a boisterous voice. A five-meter tall creature resembling a small dog spoke up to Jia Yan and his companion.
"Alright, let’s go for the transaction certification in a moment," Jia Yan nodded.
"What’s the need for certification over such trivial items... What a hassle... Okay then, seeing you guys are new here, I’ll make the effort. I’ll follow you for the certification later," the small dog-like owner reluctantly agreed.
After leaving that shop, Jia Yan and Kama visited a few more that were buying goods, and after negotiating a deal with the highest bidder, they left the bustling street of shops.