Identity issues have been resolved, and naturally there is no need to be a stowaway anymore.

Besides, the ark wanted to see what the land he had circled on the map was like now.

As for restoring identity...

It's not too late to say when we get back to Earth.

The only thing missing in America is the name on that ID card.

Lu Ai...

Though I understand that little guy misses himself, it doesn't really seem like a man's name.

Better hurry back to Earth and give yourself a proper name.

Sitting in the passenger seat, looking out the window in the desert, suddenly thinking of some kind of ark, he said.

“By the way, when you first met me, what was it like in your heart? ”

When he heard the question, Professor Leonard was slightly stunned and wondered what was wrong with the taste, but could not say what was wrong with the taste.

After a moment of hesitation, he spoke in an uncertain tone.

“Surprised, unbelievable? Beyond that, it seems surprising… Everyone says that you are dead, that you are a hero of human civilization, that you have given your precious life for tomorrow, at least as it is written in the book. But I really didn't expect you to find the hibernation compartment of Mars civilization and still be intact... your luck is incredible. Speaking of which, why are you asking this question? ”

“Nothing, just a psychological preparation," the ark sighed, "wondering if someone would pick me up outside the airport. ”

Leonard didn't speak, just mumbled in his heart.

Wake up, this has been sleeping for a hundred years, I haven't woken up yet...

Just as the two of them were chatting, the contours of Tiangong City had appeared on the horizon between the desert and the sky.

In fact, even if I hadn't seen what the 22nd century was like, witnessing an ark of a lifetime of civilization from budding to destruction, I didn't think I'd be surprised by everything in the world.

Nevertheless, when he saw that hemispherical egg embedded in the ground, he had a strange look on his face.

“What's that? ”

“You mean the shield?” I glanced at the landing boat and Professor Leonard thought for a moment and said, "That thing is an aerogel material... don't look at me like that, I'm an archaeologist. If you're interested, it's better to ask a professional. ”

Answer very strictly.

But this answer obviously does not satisfy the curiosity of the ark.

When he saw that hemispheric shield and the shuttle between Tiangong City and outer space, a strong urge and desire for knowledge instantly filled his body.

It was probably the first time that he had sparked a glimmer of anticipation of a new world after the sadness of generations.

It's like seeing a new continent.

Countless unknowns are waiting for him to discover...

The Mars car was parked in a garage outside the city, and the two entered the buffer room through the conveyor belt and after paying for the cleaning, they left the buffer room with a fold-out suit.

And as soon as the two of them officially stepped into the city of the future, the sudden flashes of cheerfulness swept in with the fresh air.

Everything in front of him is almost as different from the future world as he thinks it is.

No, his imagination is too conservative.

Everything here is so much more prosperous than the Mars colonial blueprint he originally planned...

The throat moved, and the ark held a whisper from silence.

“It's like...”

Hearing his self talk, Professor Leonard laughed and laughed.

“Welcome to Tiangong City! This is an oasis in the desert, probably the best place on this land to match the word civilization! No guns, no knives, 24-hour drone patrols, targeted surveillance of people with criminal records… you have difficulty in having a similar paradise in this desert. ”

Many relatively lagging second tier “nations” in space resource development, including the North Sea Alliance, have adopted trade policies that are more tolerant of air thieves.

For example, the flow of unidentified ore and goods to the spot market on Mars is permitted with full tariffs. These minerals and cargo, most likely by air thieves active in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars, have been taken from countries with more control over outer space, such as the Trans-Asian Cooperation.

This strategy has, to some extent, reclaimed some of the share of trade for weaker cross-regional organizations, such as the North Sea Coalition, but this double-edged sword also raises a range of issues, including crime rates, diplomatic penalties, etc.

In contrast, Pan-Asian cooperation, which itself enjoys an absolute advantage in space trade, is naturally the most loyal guardian of space routes. Not only does it spend a large budget each year on combating air thieves, clearing the hidden "Pirate Bay” on the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, but it also takes a zero-tolerance attitude towards those who perish on Mars.

So Professor Leonard was right.

On Mars, the city of Tiangong is absolutely unique in the field of security.

Of course, at this moment, the ark is shocked not by the deep problems, but by the architectural, traffic, greening, and past pedestrians here, and the scene is shocked by the visual impact of the scene.

A pipeline embedded with conveyor belts connects to towering buildings with intricate forks to look at.

There are no cars here and there is no need for cars at all.

Apart from sightseeing steamboats, there are small drones dancing like bees.

Slightly further afield, you can travel fast by orbiting the city.

In addition to the two staggered BTS tracks, there are numerous built-in conveyor belts in the pipeline for portions inward from the edge of the city. That conveyor belt, like the meridian of a leaf, connects almost every inch of accessible building blocks, sending people where they want to go with the utmost efficiency.

It can be said that his imagination of the future is reflected here.

And those he hadn't imagined.

The descendants also filled in the blanks of the blueprint he left behind with a delicate pen...

After a long time, he returned to the Ark of God and said with emotion.

“Is this the case for all Mars colonies… or is it just Tiangong City? ”

“The vast majority of them are, the difference is just in size," Professor Leonard shrugged his shoulders, "and anyway, I feel like every city was built on this original colony as a blueprint. If you're curious, the next time you come to Mars, choose New London or New Virginia as your landing spot, you'll see for yourself. ”

“I'm increasingly looking forward to what the planet looks like now. ”

“Rest assured, it will be even more amazing than here," Professor Leonard laughed, handing an AR glasses to the ark, "I bought when I left customs, valued at 1222 credit points, through which you can connect to the 'City Cloud’ server. Without this, it's hard to get used to either on Earth or here, and I suggest you get used to life in the future. ”

“Put it on, I bet you'll look even better when you see the ‘enhanced' reality! ”

Like a toy boy, Professor Leonard excitedly urged the ship to put on its glasses and couldn't wait to ask.

“How about that?! What a feeling!”

“A little comforting. ”

Looking at the flowers at the entrance, a slight smile appeared on the canoe's face.

That smile, it's like coming from far away.

“At least, it's all worth it. ”