Treasure Book.

Summary

Le Chen is surprised by the lack of unusual phenomena as the Enterprise enters the Venus star system. He remains in his cabin, hoping the crew forgets him, while Bud Lu visits occasionally, masking his sadness with humor about his son. Le Chen contemplates the uncertainty of their situation and the mission to Jin San, the third planet from Venus, where Yun Jing leads gas sample collection. The crew is excited about the mission's rewards, but some are wary of Le Chen's true nature. Yun Jing visits Le Chen, and they discuss the inevitability of their fates and the outside world. Le Chen expresses his desire to take her and Bud Lu away, but Yun Jing is conflicted. They talk about the nature of their universe, with Le Chen explaining that their souls come from another world, and he shares his background. He reveals that he is the emperor of the Three Races Federation, which surprises Yun Jing. Their conversation is interrupted by Meng Po's eerie voice, hinting at impending chaos.

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