123: False alarm! Star Stone!

After receiving the command, Old Zhang.

Adjusted the attitude of kunpeng one.

And flew towards the center of the Aitken Basin.

"Team Leader Zhang, doesn't this basin look like a cosmic monster with its mouth open?"

"Could there really be aliens?"

Little Wang's voice was trembling slightly.

You really can't say it doesn't!

Looking down from high altitude, the entire Aitken Basin.

Really resembled a cosmic beast with its mouth wide open.

"Don't overthink it!"

"Everything must be based on facts."

Old Zhang neither denied it nor could he confirm it.

No one could explain the mysteries of the universe.

If Blue Star could exist!

Then with the universe so vast, who could guarantee there were no aliens?

However, these were not matters they needed to consider now.

Their primary mission was to complete the exploration of the Aitken Basin.

Little Wang didn't speak again, but his mind was still on aliens.

As time passed little by little.

kunpeng one also arrived at the center of the Aitken Basin.

Above the central location!

kunpeng one's 3D visual radar began a full-range scan.

Suddenly!

An alarm broke the silence in the cockpit.

The screen displayed the outlines of some huge metal objects.

"Team Leader Zhang, could this be the wreckage of an alien spaceship?"

Little Wang said excitedly, pointing at the screen, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Old Zhang stared intently at the screen, his eyes full of shock, and quickly reported:

"Reporting to Headquarters!"

"Unknown metal objects discovered, very large!"

Ground Command Center.

Lin Chen frowned slightly: "Could I have guessed correctly?"

Li Jianguo, on the other hand, was a little nervous: "Little Lin, could this be the wreckage of an alien spaceship?"

Lin Chen shook his head, "We can't be sure yet. Let them lower their altitude and see!"

He was also worried it might just be a meteorite or something similar!

Li Jianguo nodded, then turned to issue the command directly.

"Little Zhang, lower altitude!"

"Received!"

After receiving the command, Old Zhang immediately began operations.

kunpeng one began to descend.

13 kilometers!

10 kilometers!

...5 kilometers!

1 kilometer!

At this point, kunpeng one was only 1000 meters from the deepest part!

At the same time, the mysterious huge metal object was clearly visible.

It turned out to be just a large meteorite.

It could now be confirmed that it was not an alien spaceship or anything of the sort.

kunpeng one's scan had already begun.

Soon, the scan results came out.

[Unknown Meteorite Structure]

[Material: Uncatalogued Element]

[Energy Reaction: None]

[Life Signs: None]

[Signal Feedback: None]

Seeing the results, Old Zhang immediately transmitted the data back to the Ground Command Center.

"Command Center, the scan results are out!"

Ground Command Center.

After seeing the data transmitted by Old Zhang.

All the Engineers were a bit confused.

"What is this thing? It doesn't have any reaction!"

"How can there be such a thing on the Moon!"

"Could it be a brand new alien ore?"

Discussions rose and fell.

Li Jianguo frowned slightly, looking at Lin Chen: "Little Lin! What is this thing?"

Lin Chen was also stunned.

Then, his heart was filled with wild joy!

Isn't this the star stone, extremely rare in the universe, from the inherited memories?

It's specifically used to make energy blocks.

Even among advanced civilizations in the universe, it's a rare item!

It's just unknown why there's such a large piece of it on the Moon.

"This is simply a godsend!"

"It's a good thing no alien civilization has been here!"

Lin Chen's heart was filled with relief.

However, it couldn't be fully confirmed yet; samples needed to be collected for testing.

Unfortunately, the equipment on kunpeng one was incapable of collecting it.

Specialized collection tools would need to be developed later!

Currently, Blue Star's technological level couldn't cut star stone at all.

Fortunately, he had an Inheritance Space, which contained corresponding collection techniques!

But this matter couldn't be widely publicized yet.

The fewer people who knew, the better.

He could only explain tactfully: "Elder Li! I can't confirm it yet; it might just be a special alien meteorite!"

"Let's explore it properly after we develop lunar resources in the future."

"For now, let kunpeng one return!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jianguo's heart sank.

As the Director of the Xia Academy of Sciences, how could he not understand the hidden meaning in Lin Chen's words?

It was clearly implying that the seriousness of the matter far exceeded what was apparent on the surface.

Yet, for some reason, it couldn't be explicitly stated.

After understanding this, Li Jianguo did not press further.

"Alright, let kunpeng one return to base first!"

"kunpeng one, please respond if you receive!"

"Received!" Old Zhang's voice came through.

"Stop probing immediately and return to base!"

"Received!"

"Return?" Little Wang was stunned, "But we haven't found out what this thing is..."

Old Zhang interrupted him, saying sternly: "Obey orders."

He looked at the metal wreckage on the screen.

"Some secrets are not meant to be touched right now."

kunpeng one immediately ascended, then adjusted its course and slowly left the Aitken Basin.

Little Wang looked back at the metal fragments, his eyes filled with unwillingness.

"Team Leader Zhang, will we come back?"

Old Zhang nodded, "Yes."

"We will definitely come back when we are ready."

Ground Command Center.

Li Jianguo's expression instantly turned serious.

"Attention, everyone!"

"The images just seen are strictly forbidden from being leaked!"

"Now, immediately sign the top-secret confidentiality agreement!"

The staff immediately distributed the agreements.

All the Engineers dared not delay and quickly signed their names.

Lin Chen stood by, his brows still furrowed.

After seeing everyone sign the confidentiality agreement, Li Jianguo.

Instructed them to monitor kunpeng one's return.

Then he walked over to Lin Chen and whispered, "Little Lin, let's go back first!"

Lin Chen nodded!

Then, the two quickly left the Command Center.

Leaving a group of Engineers looking at each other in confusion.

It was the first time they had seen Lin Chen so serious.

It was clear that there had been some important discovery just now.

But no one discussed it further.

They believed that when it was time for them to know, they would definitely be informed.

All the Engineers collected their thoughts.

And continued to monitor kunpeng one's return journey!

...Li Jianguo's office.

After the two sat down.

Li Jianguo asked impatiently:

"Little Lin, have you made some discovery?"

Lin Chen nodded, his face serious.

"That's right! That unknown metal just now is actually a special ore that is extremely rare in the universe!"

Li Jianguo was stunned and asked in surprise: "Special ore? What's its use?"

Lin Chen shook his head, "It's hard to say for now; we'll know after it's clearly identified."

He wasn't entirely sure in his heart either.

"Alright then!" Li Jianguo also breathed a sigh of relief.

But Lin Chen's expression remained serious.

"Elder Li! Even if we're not sure, we must occupy the Moon as soon as possible."

"Controlled Nuclear Fusion and the Moon Base must all be accelerated."

"Extract that unknown ore at the fastest possible speed!"

"If I'm right, it will have a crucial impact on the future development of our Great Xia Country!"

Li Jianguo nodded heavily, "Good! I'll go report to the higher-ups now!"

After speaking, he got up and left.

Lin Chen, filled with excitement, also headed to the Controlled Nuclear Fusion laboratory.

The discovery of obsidian on the Moon shattered all his original plans.

All progress had to be accelerated.

That was something that could make the Great Xia Country rich overnight.

It must be secured!