Global Game: I Can Choose Instance Rewards-Chapter 507 - 352: Piloting, Procurement, and Exploration

Wang Zhifan muttered inwardly as he followed the guidance of the little girl in red and headed to Berth No. 1. The girl still appeared as a 3D hologram before him, now shrunken to the size of a small red fairy fluttering in front of him.

Weaving through the passing tourists and maneuvering around various ships of all sizes loading and unloading passengers, Wang Zhifan took some time to reach the spacecraft he had purchased.

It was a spindle-shaped ship, graceful as an eagle ready to strike, measuring 98 meters long, 37 meters wide, and 11 meters high, appearing to him as a colossal vessel. Of course, this was from Wang Zhifan’s perspective; to the residents of this world, it was still considered a small ship, barely larger than a mini-type vessel.

"Is this No. 1 berth an exclusive spot? Why can’t I see any other ships nearby?"

As he gazed up at the exciting sight of the Huanyu SIII-class Guard Ship, Wang Zhifan posed his question to AI Xiaohong, who accompanied him by his side.

Xiaohong immediately confirmed his guess was right. This place was unique to him as the planet’s leader; no amount of money could grant other residents access.

"This guard ship is so big and handsome... full of the chilly allure of metal and the charm of technology... but is it really suitable for use in instances? Aren’t its dimensions way too big to enter many scenes..."

Upon seeing the ship in person, Wang Zhifan felt both excited and pensive. He realized that buying this ship might make it inconvenient to enter instances, but it was ideal for him to tour other worlds.

"Xiaohong, help me activate the tutorial mode. I need to learn to pilot it as soon as possible."

The subsequent time was purely dedicated to learning. Wang Zhifan entered the guard ship through the rear boarding hatch, acquiring various usage permissions via facial recognition, and, with AI Xiaohong’s assistance, activated the ship’s tutorial mode.

This tutorial mode resembled gaming more than direct piloting. It used technological means to create a fully immersive 3D simulation environment within a training pod, where learners could simulate piloting.

Its realism was high, simulating various "shipwrecking" dynamics and visuals each time a learner made a mistake, though heavily toned down, causing no harm to humans.

Wang Zhifan spent a full hour inside, his enthusiasm for piloting high, and the training pod’s scientifically efficient mode made him feel like a piloting expert when he emerged, having passed the final simulation test with perfect results.

"Had I entered the training pod before becoming a player, there’s no way I’d have learned so fast or tested so well. It’s because my super high base attributes increased my learning ability nearly a hundredfold, especially the agility attribute, which massively improved my precise control, surpassing even AI."

By now, Wang Zhifan had exited the training pod inside the guard ship. He proceeded through multiple metal partitions to the true cockpit of the ship, then took his seat at the main pilot station.

Reaching out to press several buttons, the various indicator lights on the dashboard before him lit up in sequence, soon accompanied by the low roar of the ship’s engines. It was the sound created by the latest faster-than-light engines driven by a small antimatter reactor, making Wang Zhifan eager to burst out from this floor and speed through the skies.

But he suppressed this impulse, instead turning to ask AI Xiaohong about another errand he needed to handle.

"Xiaohong, I want to purchase a batch of firearms. Can you check if my personal funds are still sufficient?"

"May I ask which brand and model of firearms you intend to purchase? Also, how many do you need specifically?"

"Any brand will do, as long as they’re cheap and practical. I need two main types: one for firing live ammunition and one for firing lasers, setting the initial quantity at a hundred each. Calculate the cost of one hundred live ammunition pistols and one hundred laser pistols, plus ten thousand bullets and ten thousand batteries! Do I have enough funds available?"

"Your Excellency, please grant me permission to access your financial information."

"Here’s the result. You currently have sufficient funds. I’m providing you with a few procurement options..."

"I’ll go with this brand; I only care if they’re affordable and durable, looks don’t matter. Contact them for me and tell them I want to negotiate in person at their store..."

After some discussion, under AI Xiaohong’s guidance, Wang Zhifan personally piloted the guard ship away from the current building level to head to the location of the firearms merchant he wanted to visit.

The journey didn’t take him long since the merchant was only a few thousand kilometers from his departure point—practically next door for a spaceship.

As for the negotiations upon arrival, they went exceptionally smoothly. The merchant was astounded to discover their customer was the planet’s leader, almost eager to double the items Wang Zhifan ordered and hand them over, even in stock.

Being a man of principles, Wang Zhifan naturally refused their offer. He didn’t want to tarnish his reputation as the planet’s leader, insisting everything proceed through normal business processes, ensuring full payment for the goods, despite reluctantly accepting a few discounted prices.

Once all this was settled, he had the firearms and bullets loaded into his ship, and then he piloted the ship into space.

"Xiaohong, about the Mecha procurement I entrusted to Catherine, do you know how that’s progressing?"

Amidst the vast, boundless space, Wang Zhifan was enjoying the thrill of piloting while inquiring the AI about the matter. He should have asked his secretary, Catherine, directly, but knowing she was off-duty, he was reluctant to disturb her private time.

"Your Excellency, Miss Catherine has shared relevant information with me. She has contacted seven Mecha manufacturing companies from other star realms and will compile a list of models for you shortly."

AI Xiaohong replied without hesitation.

"Alright... you’ve worked hard today, Xiaohong. Go take care of your other tasks; I want to enjoy some personal time now."

Having acquired this knowledge, Wang Zhifan was prepared to leave this world. Before that, he didn’t forget to deactivate AI Xiaohong. Even as a virtual electronic presence, Xiaohong had an aspect similar to a real person and could be set aside.

Subsequently, he took a seemingly unimposing wooden card from his personal space, activated the power of this Gaia Planet Pass, and transferred himself and the entire ship to the Gaia Planet realm.

"Compared to the real world, this place is clearly more suitable for cruising around with the ship... I hope to discover more treasures on this vibrant and beautiful planet... Starting the full exploration mode!"

Becoming increasingly proficient at piloting, Wang Zhifan soon embarked on his next task of the day. He activated the Huanyu SIII-class Guard Ship’s reconnaissance mode, flying at a slow pace through Gaia Planet’s atmosphere at low altitude, relying on the full suite of reconnaissance equipment to conduct highly efficient exploration, analysis, and recording, at a pace far faster than he could manage alone.

During this process, he found Gaia Planet to indeed be rich in resources, with natural scenery so spectacular it exceeded his expectations. Calling it a natural paradise was no exaggeration; he abstained from testing the ship’s weapon systems to avoid causing any harm to this treasure-like beautiful planet.

"This planet has many rare exotic creatures; some can be culinary ingredients to enhance players themselves, some materials for crafting high-value items, and some tamable as summons... The planet teems with various rare minerals, some of which even the ship’s detection systems failed to identify, perhaps requiring more specialized equipment... Maybe I should establish an industry related to this on the metropolitan planet to develop this place for additional funds..."

After some time of investigation, the data showed Wang Zhifan had acquired about 0.01% of Gaia Planet’s information. Although the fraction seemed small, the absolute amount was vast, sparking his imagination.