Chapter 00074: Boundary Stone
# Boundary Stone
Chapter 74
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 74: Boundary Stone
"Lan Xiaobu, a guard from True Promise Star." Lan Xiaobu cupped his fists, expressing gratitude to the other party for speaking up in his defense.
The man with the curly beard laughed heartily again, "You're an interesting guard. My name is Chu Anchen, from Fiery Sands Star. I have high hopes for you, and Fiery Sands Star welcomes you in the future."
After saying this, Chu Anchen waved at Lan Xiaobu and turned to leave.
No wonder that Han Le was somewhat afraid of this guy. It turns out the other party is a representative from a Level-5 Technological Civilization Planet. A small figure from Flying Jade Star, a Level-3 Technological Civilization Planet, naturally wouldn't dare to speak up.
Just as Flying Jade Star could easily wipe out Blue Asia Star, Fiery Sands Star could just as easily crush Flying Jade Star.
"Lieutenant Lan, you did very well. Rest assured, True Promise Star will not treat you poorly," Commander Tai said, quite satisfied with Lan Xiaobu for helping him vent his anger.
Lan Xiaobu replied calmly, "You've mentioned several times that True Promise Star will reward me, but unfortunately, even the Boundary Stone you promised before has yet to be given."
Commander Tai smiled awkwardly, then reached into a bag at his side to take out a wooden box, handing it to Lan Xiaobu, "This has been prepared for you. I originally planned to give it to you after returning from Jade Dawn Star, but since you want it now, I'll give it to you now."
"Thank you." Lan Xiaobu was overjoyed and quickly accepted the wooden box. After returning from Jade Dawn Star? Ha, entering Jade Dawn Star and coming out is still uncertain. If he hadn't asked for it, Commander Tai clearly didn't intend to give it.
The Future did not linger long before it shot out of Heavenly Net Star, entering the vast universe.
At this moment, Lan Xiaobu was already in his room, with five rooms available on the Level-2 Technological Civilization Planet, just enough for one person per room.
After entering the room, Lan Xiaobu did not take out his wooden box or examine the Boundary Stone. His divine sense began searching the room for monitoring devices.
To Lan Xiaobu's disappointment, not only were there monitoring devices in the room, but they also provided full coverage without any blind spots. No matter where he studied the Boundary Stone or the wooden box brought from Earth, it would be clearly seen by others.
Lan Xiaobu dared not cultivate nor research the small wooden box, so he could only rest idly in the room.
For the first time, unable to cultivate, Lan Xiaobu felt extreme boredom and emptiness. If he were on Earth, he could at least wander around. Here, in the cosmic starry sky, inside a battle shuttle, where could he possibly go?
On the third day, Lan Xiaobu couldn't hold back any longer and took out the box containing the Boundary Stone.
The Boundary Stone was merely precious and not that rare. Even if someone noticed, it wouldn't have much impact.
Opening the box, inside was a jade-like stone approximately five centimeters long, one and a half centimeters thick, and three centimeters wide. At least on the surface, it looked like jade, emitting a faint white glow.
Boundary Stone is jade? Since when could jade be used as fuel for flying saucers in space?
Lan Xiaobu picked up the Boundary Stone from the wooden box, and as soon as he held it, a faint cool sensation surged through him. Immediately, Lan Xiaobu felt an extremely rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
Lan Xiaobu was shocked. This wasn't jade, and he understood what was happening. The Boundary Stone was a condensed form of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and it also seemed to contain some profound truths of the universe...
Although Lan Xiaobu couldn't comprehend the profound truths contained within the Boundary Stone beyond the compressed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, he vaguely felt it was related to cultivation, a principle that could only be understood and not expressed in words.
No wonder people said this thing could be used for cultivation. If it couldn't, then what could? Lan Xiaobu thought this thing shouldn't be called a Boundary Stone but rather a Heaven and Earth Qi Stone.
At this moment, Lan Xiaobu really wanted to use the Boundary Stone in his hand to cultivate and see what would happen. However, he knew he couldn't do that right now.
He was only a step away from the Innate Realm, and cultivating now, especially using the Boundary Stone, would undoubtedly lead to a breakthrough into the Innate Realm.
Once he broke through to the Innate Realm, the commotion might alert everyone on this battle shuttle.
Reluctantly, Lan Xiaobu put the Boundary Stone back into the box, thinking about how to acquire more Boundary Stones.
Another day passed, and Lan Xiaobu decided to seek out Commander Tai for a conversation. At the very least, he wanted to find out where Boundary Stones primarily came from and how many Boundary Stones Jade Dawn Star actually had.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Lan Xiaobu's divine sense had already seen that it was Pasia standing outside. This woman, who seemed sweet and naive, was actually quite scheming.
Opening the door, Lan Xiaobu didn't intend to let her into his room. "Pasia, what brings you here?"
Pasia's face turned slightly red, and after hesitating, she said, "Brother Xiaobu, can I sit inside for a bit? I have something to discuss with you."
Lan Xiaobu smiled, "If you have something to say, just say it here. My room has too many secrets, not suitable for children."
Pasia's face seemed to turn even redder. She lowered her voice and said, "Brother Xiaobu, could you lend me some Starry Sky Gold?"
Lan Xiaobu looked at Pasia in surprise, "Pasia, I heard your family is quite wealthy. Why would you ask a new guard like me for money? My money is saved up from the gaps between my teeth, not comparable to you wealthy families."
Pasia grew anxious and quickly said, "Brother Xiaobu, if you lend me some Starry Sky Gold, I'll agree to anything you want."
As she spoke, she even puffed up her chest. Lan Xiaobu was a bit skeptical, thinking that this Pasia might be an experienced hand, at least more practiced than he was.
Seeing Lan Xiaobu's strange expression, Pasia grew more anxious, "I'm serious. I'll really agree to anything. As long as you lend me a hundred Starry Sky Gold, no, even fifty Starry Sky Gold would do."
"Why do you need to borrow money?" Lan Xiaobu didn't say he would lend or not lend. A hundred Starry Sky Gold wasn't a big deal to him. What puzzled him was that a hundred Starry Sky Gold should be even less significant to Pasia, like mosquito meat. Why would she borrow such a small amount from him? Either Commander Tai or Ning Dongrou could easily come up with that amount.
Pasia looked a bit embarrassed, and Lan Xiaobu thought this embarrassment seemed genuine, not feigned. If it was an act, he could only say this woman's acting skills were beyond any golden statue.
"Brother Xiaobu, there's a casino on the second floor of the battle shuttle. I couldn't resist and lost all my Starry Sky Gold and even my Boundary Stones. The key is, after reaching Jade Dawn Star, I must have some Starry Sky Gold to buy things..." Pasia's face turned somewhat unpleasant.
It seemed genuine, Lan Xiaobu mused. This Pasia, always trying to use her wits, was unfortunately still too young. She had learned some things but only in a shallow manner. Perhaps with age and more experience, she would become more cunning, but for now, she was still too naive.
In just a few days aboard the battle shuttle, she had lost all her money.
Of course, it was also possible she was using this as an excuse to approach him, hoping he would protect her upon entering Jade Dawn Star.
Lan Xiaobu didn't care about these things. In this life, he was still a virgin, so how could he give himself to such a woman, especially in a room full of cameras?
"Pasia, did you say there's a casino on the second floor that uses Boundary Stones for betting?" This was the issue Lan Xiaobu was concerned about.
Pasia nodded affirmatively, "Yes, I brought three Boundary Stones, and I lost them all."
"Let's go, I'll go gamble too. If I win, I'll give you a thousand Starry Sky Gold. If I lose, I'll still give you a hundred Starry Sky Gold," Lan Xiaobu said without hesitation.
With Boundary Stones on the line, regardless of the method, he would participate.
"Brother Xiaobu, you like gambling too?" Pasia looked at Lan Xiaobu with surprise. Gambling was her life's passion, and now hearing Lan Xiaobu express interest in gambling, she felt a sense of camaraderie.
Lan Xiaobu replied proudly, "Of course, back in our bay, who didn't know I was the God of Gamblers?"
At this moment, Lan Xiaobu also understood that Pasia was likely a true gambler. Only a true gambler would drop all pretenses in the face of gambling.
Lan Xiaobu's gambling prowess was unknown to Pasia, but she was sure he was a gambler like her, one who thrived on high stakes. Upon entering the second-floor casino, Lan Xiaobu's eyes lit up, fixating on the table where Boundary Stones were being gambled.
So many Boundary Stones, this was the only thought in Lan Xiaobu's mind.
Earlier, he had been thrilled to obtain just one Boundary Stone. Here, he saw at least one or two thousand Boundary Stones on the table, with each person having a large pile in front of them.
These were just what he could see. There were likely more Boundary Stones in these people's pockets or bags, even without using his divine sense to check.
"Brother Xiaobu, should we start with the table for Starry Sky Gold?" Pasia, having no money, spoke weakly.
For a gambler, the more money they had, the louder and more confident their voice.
Lan Xiaobu completely ignored Pasia, already standing by to observe the gambling methods. The table was already surrounded by people, and finding a place to stand was good enough for him.
(End of Chapter)