Chapter 976: Signal From Proxima Centauri B

The next day, Qianshu ran away from Jialongpo to see the rocket launch base of Nisto Interstellar Development Group located on the equator.

Xu Yang drove a jet cruiser across the blue sky and flew at the top of the stratosphere. Qian Shu stood on the bridge and looked at the endless transparent atmosphere.

"Just the two of us in the whole boat?" Qian Shu was curious.

"Yes, do you like it? This cruiser will become the main force we use to protect the planet in the future." Xu Yang drove it across the sky, like a giant beast, bigger than all the space giants in history, It is specially used for space warfare.

"Is it also useful for dealing with enemies on Proxima Centauri-B?" Qian Shu asked.

"Yes, if they persist, we will use cruisers to orbit them and bomb them in an all-round way," Xu Yang said.

"Many representatives will think this kind of work is inhumane. After all, there are still people living on Proxima B. Although they are the core people of the lighthouse, they are still our kind." Qian Shu said.

"The premise is that they are really our kind." Xu Yang said helplessly.

The cruiser stopped at the top of the atmosphere, Xu Yang worked out an automatic navigation plan, let it return to the moon dock, and then took a small shuttle with Qian Shu to land vertically.

"This is the launch base in the southwest of Tequila Island. On the equator, we can use the speed of the earth's rotation to throw the spacecraft out in a labor-saving way." Xu Yang looked down.

"That's..." Qian Shu leaned forward in his seat, almost unable to believe his eyes.

She saw a vast rocket base rising up on the edge of the endless vast ocean, and at the other end of the base were rolling mountains covered with thick snow on the top, this long and narrow corridor between the mountains and the sea, It has been completely occupied by factories, warehouses, mechanical facilities, and launch platforms. The eye-catching "Nistos Interstellar Development Group" logo is printed on the ground, which can be clearly seen thousands of meters above the sky.

"Welcome to the rocket launch site, the starting point of our interstellar project." Xu Yang smiled at Qian Shu's reaction.

The shuttle landed in the white berthing area between the towering buildings, the pneumatic device hissed, making it fall smoothly, the hatch slid open, Qianshu covered his nose with a handkerchief to block the mixed smell of scorching metal and rocket fuel.

Xu Yang took a deep breath and felt a little excited. There were beeping sounds of machines moving, greetings from human employees, and the clanging noise of material loading and unloading. There were also many basements and research facilities undergoing engine testing and calibration.

This is one of the most amazing things humans can do in this era: sail to the stars.

Qianshu was confused by such a grand complex of buildings. Wanguan's family wealth and wealthy families seemed insignificant in front of such a huge project of concerted efforts. Even Ye Zixisheng Company did not have the courage to pour funds into such a project.

The rocket space shuttle is taking off from another launch site 10 kilometers away. Qianshu witnessed the whole process, seeing the rocket tearing the sky at supersonic speed and releasing metal screams along the way, as if it was challenging the sky.

"It's amazing, isn't it?" Xu Yang nodded at the bustling prosperity projects around him, surrounded by more than 1.1 million human employees and 26 million robots, and they were carrying out the largest conquest plan in human history in an orderly manner.

"I want to join this plan." Qian Shu has now strengthened his determination to soar across the stars. Anyone who has witnessed such a huge structure will have ambitions from the bottom of their hearts.

"You are still a child, but your older sisters can help you." Xu Yang took Qian Shu to a shooting range in the base.

Boom!

When Xu Yang and Qian Shu entered the shooting range, the sharp sound of laser shooting could be heard from a distance. It continuously tore cracks on the metal target, and the noise echoed in the empty shooting range for a long time.

In the distance, a lone figure stood there, she stretched out her arms, and scorching red beams burst out from her eyes, blasting one target after another!

"Your performance is excellent!" The AI ​​recording played.

"Your destructive power is impressive!"

"That blow was simply an expert performance!"

"You are amazing! So proud of you!"

"Impeccable!" The range voice continued to praise Laila.

Encouraged by the AI ​​voice, Laila continued the test with high morale. She shot wildly with the all-purpose rifle in the shooting range, releasing plasma to burn through the target, and sometimes using her laser eyes to attack the fortifications and destroy the imaginary enemy Titan.

Qian Shu stared at Retinazer Witch intently: "That's..."

"Laila." Xu Yang stopped beside her, very proud, "Your sister."

"The voice of this shooting range sounds really friendly." Qian Shu said keenly.

"Yes, because I actually recorded it all, I can't always be by her side, that's the only way. She probably won't find out until ten years later." Xu Yang said.

Lyra turned as they approached, a smile on her face.

But when she saw Qian Shu, her smile disappeared immediately. Her shoulders tensed, her hands clenched into fists, and a look of uncertainty flashed across her face.

The three of them stared at each other and fell into an awkward silence.

Qian Shu glanced at Xu Yang as if asking for help, but he didn't expect such a reaction. Did Lyra have a grudge against her?

"Meet Qianshu, Laila." Xu Yang smiled.

"Hmm..." Laila came over and shook hands with Qianshu calmly, "Hi, 'sister'." She emphasized her tone.

Qian Shu took a deep breath, she realized a nuance, she is Xu Yang's first daughter, and Laila was picked up from a garbage dump, coming here by herself is indeed like a young lady coming to visit a branch of a concubine. Thinking of this, Qian Shu changed her sweet tone.

"Hello, sister~" Qian Shu said softly, "I've heard about my sister's name for a long time, and it's really amazing to see her today."

Xu Yang glanced at the shooting range, the entire area there has been turned into scum, and Laila's combat power is very strong, close to the ruler witch.

"With the help of Laila, it will be much safer for us to go to Proxima-B. No matter what we encounter, we can fight back." Xu Yang encouraged Laila.

Lila raised her chin, showing a bit of pride. Her witch armor also had many honor medals on her chest, which were all obtained in a series of military operations in Xintaixizhou that year.

"There's nothing I can't handle," Lyra said firmly.

Her Cyclops is powerful. In terms of attack power alone, the effect is indeed higher than that of a high-ranking witch! Much stronger than many witches of the same level.

Qianshu smiled, and with the help of Laila, this trip was indeed much safer. Proxima Centauri-b may not have anything that can threaten a fully armed witch like Laila.

"It's okay, you will get to know each other." Xu Yang was very happy that Laila had grown up, and she was much stronger than before.

He took them to find Bubbles.

Crossing a small road, leaving the base, and coming to the outskirts, the winding gravel road leads to a hidden research institute nestled under the canopy of emerald trees. Qian Shu stretched out his hands, and they shook slightly, releasing the breath of sandalwood and jasmine.

"Is there such a secluded place next to the base?" Qian Shu was curious.

"Bubble likes to be alone," Laila said.

Xu Yang stopped at the entrance and knocked on the door: "Bubble, we're here to play."

There was a hurried rustling sound from inside, and soon, a petite girl came out.

Her green hair is loose, her green eyes are downcast, and her hands are folded dignifiedly in front of her. When she saw Qianshu, she hesitated: "Hello, Miss Qianshu."

Her voice was very soft, like a murmur.

Xu Yang smiled encouragingly: "Bubble, this is your sister Qianshu, why be so polite."

The memory of Bubble in Jialongpo back then will never be forgotten. Bubble lived outside the fence, and Qianshu lived in a mansion. Although the walls of Jialongpo were eventually demolished, this memory was still engraved in Pao Pao's heart.

Qian Shu returned the gift.

"Nice to meet you, Bubble." Qian Shu's voice was very gentle, feeling the silence of Bubble. She knew that she should be cautious in her words and deeds, so as not to hurt Bubble's self-esteem.

Xu Yang smiled: "Bubble studies space science, which is a mysterious art that provides us with valuable guidance. When we venture into the unknown world, her talent will be crucial. She is a very good child, Qian Qian Tree, you can learn more from Paobao."

"Yes, Father." Qian Shu said softly, pretending to be polite. Her delicacy puts both Lila and Bubbles to shame.

Bubbles lowered his head, his cheeks flushed: "I just want to help as much as I can."

"We are all like this." Xu Yang patted her, "Soon, the most important member of our team will arrive, and at that time we will almost be able to go on an expedition to Proxima Centauri. You all know who it is, right?"

They nodded tacitly, with happy smiles on their faces, and shouted in unison:

"Xu Cheng!"

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After Xu Yang settled the children, he went to the secret archives to check the mysterious message from Proxima Centauri-B.

He sat down at the workbench and organized his thoughts.

A civilization, an intelligent civilization got the communicator, and it took 3 years to send a message here through the remaining relay station of the Stargate. For this trouble, prepare to launch a rocket and go to the neighboring galaxy to find out.

Xu Yang opened the message, took a deep breath, and tried to find some clues.

No matter how many times he reads this message, he feels overwhelmed, which reveals the horrific truth that human civilization is not alone among the stars.

What happened to those 100,000 lighthouse core elites who were transferred to Proxima Centauri-b? why would they-

Xu Yang clicked on the message again and read the message sent across 4.2 light years. To be precise, it was a blackmail letter:

"Hey!! We caught a bunch of you guys! They all said they were big bosses, but they're not that big now, they're tied up and scared! You have to pay us a lot of teeth! Also There's something shinier! Hurry up, or we'll chop them up and eat them!!"