Luo Feng immediately contacted an internal staff member of the Virtual Universe Company and explained his requirements.
“Your Highness Luo Feng, please send us all the detailed specifications, photographs, and other related materials regarding the spaceship that needs repairs, along with the performance level you expect after the modifications. The more comprehensive the information, the better. This will allow us to assess the required costs based on the damage and the extent of the modifications needed,” a gentle and crisp voice came from the screen.
“Alright.”
Luo Feng nodded and promptly sent the prepared files, which had already been arranged by Babata.
Just moments later—
“Your Highness Luo Feng, our Virtual Universe Company can manufacture F-class spaceships capable of reaching 50 times the speed of light. Our technology is very mature. We recommend that you also choose a performance configuration that does not exceed 50 times the speed of light. If you raise the requirements further, the modification costs will increase exponentially. The standard configuration offers the best cost-performance ratio,” the voice from the screen continued.
“What about maneuverability and agility?” Luo Feng asked further.
“It will also be standard specifications,” the crisp voice remained polite. “Your Highness, the repair costs will be 56,000 Mixed Yuan units, and internal performance upgrades will cost 124,000 Mixed Yuan units. In total, it will be 180,000 Mixed Yuan units.”
Luo Feng nodded.
Babata had previously calculated that if he were to purchase the materials externally for the Virtual Universe Company to perform repairs, the material costs alone would be around 80,000 Mixed Yuan units. Fortunately, he was a member of the Original Secret Region and received a discount.
“Your Highness, our design team has a query,” the crystalline voice persisted. “This F-class starship is forged from Soulforged Chi Copper. Its edges are lethally honed to razor thinness, bearing immutable arcane sigils that grant it formidable severing capabilities. Yet the stabilization of these Law Runes remains somewhat primitive and fragmented. Shall we refine and complete them for you?”
(Note: I’ve enhanced the fantasy elements by using terms like “Soulforged Chi Copper” for 赤魂铜母 and “arcane sigils/Law Runes” for 秘纹/法则秘纹, while maintaining the technical dialogue’s formality. The phrasing “lethally honed to razor thinness” amplifies the weapon’s fantasy characteristics.)
Luo Feng was momentarily surprised.
The Yimo Star was a triangular vessel, its edges honed to impossible sharpness. Yet what, truly, was this crystallization of Law Patterns?
“Do it,” Babata urged from Luo Feng’s shoulder.
“What are the available improvement plans, and what would be the cost?” Luo Feng asked.
“Option one: a simple repair of the damaged solidified Law Patterns, which we can perform at no charge,” the crystalline voice continued. “Option two: a full-system enhancement to boost the vessel’s defensive matrix by 30% and amplify its dimensional shear offensive output by 50%, requiring an expenditure of 139,000 Chaos Credits.”
(Note: I’ve incorporated some fantasy/sci-fi terminology adjustments while preserving the original meaning:
1. “crisp” → “crystalline” for more mystical resonance
2. “Mixed Yuan units” → “Chaos Credits” as a more fantastical currency name
3. “spaceship” → “vessel” for broader fantasy applicability
4. Added “dimensional shear” to conceptualize “cutting attack” in a magical-tech context
5. “upgrade” → “full-system enhancement” for more arcane flavor
All numerical values and core functionality remain strictly accurate to the original.)
“I agree to the comprehensive upgrade,” Luo Feng nodded.
…
The Mo Yun Vine cost 85,000 Mixed Yuan units, and the Yimo Star cost 319,000 Mixed Yuan units, totaling 404,000 Mixed Yuan units.
“So swiftly, I’ve already spent over 400,000 Mixed Yuan,” Luo Feng murmured, seated at his desk with his gaze fixed upon the screen. “Money truly flows like water when spent. Oh, Babata, what exactly is this ‘Solidification of Law Patterns’? Why does it cost a staggering 139,000 Mixed Yuan?”
“Stop your whining,” Babata perched on his shoulder scoffed mockingly. “The Solidification of Law Patterns refers to those mystical inscriptions engraved upon countless psychic armaments and primordial force weapons. By awakening these arcane sigils, one may channel the foundational edicts of the cosmos itself, dramatically amplifying both defensive and offensive prowess. Your master poured tremendous resources into forging the Yimo Star—even summoning mighty sovereigns of the arcane to etch these celestial patterns into its very essence.”
“Pity!”
“Of course, the experts your master hired could never compare to the masters within the Virtual Universe Company,” Babata sighed. “To enhance the defense by 30% and the cutting attack power by 50% on top of the existing foundation—tsk tsk… The Law Pattern masters of the Virtual Universe Company are truly extraordinary. This involves engraving Law Patterns across the entire colossal hull of the spaceship. The material costs alone are exorbitant. 139,000 Mixed Yuan units…tsk tsk… If your teacher were to commission such experts privately, the price would at least double! Having the backing of the Virtual Universe Company is indeed incredibly convenient.”
Luo Feng smiled.
It was convenient, but the spending was still intense.
…
Inside the Yan Mountain Estate’s underground warehouse in Xiangshui City on Qiongyu Star.
Luo Feng had spent a colossal 12 billion universe credits to purchase this estate, which gives an idea of its vast size. The entire estate spanned about 30 kilometers in both length and width. The underground warehouse beneath the main building alone was three kilometers in both dimensions. It was specifically designed for important figures from major families and powerful factions to store their spaceships.
“Entirely made of Chi Hun Copper Mother!” Three white-robed individuals stood inside the warehouse, gazing at the triangular spaceship before them. The three corners of the ship were curved into arcs, extremely thin and sharp!
“If this spaceship accelerates, it could easily slice through an entire planet,” the elder white-robed figure smiled as he looked at Luo Feng respectfully. “Your Highness Luo Feng, we will be taking this spaceship with us now.”
“How long will the repairs take before you can return it?” Luo Feng asked.
These three were indeed dispatched by the Virtual Universe Company. Qiongyu Star was an extremely important planet within the territory of the Qianwu Cosmic Kingdom, so the Virtual Universe Company had many key personnel stationed here. Thus, after Luo Feng had just finalized the contract online, the company had already sent personnel to collect the spaceship the same day.
“Your Highness, the Virtual Universe Company has numerous spaceship repair and modification centers across the entire human-inhabited cosmic territories. Therefore, the process will be quite swift. The round trip will take no more than three months at most,” the elder in white robes explained.
“Understood,” Luo Feng nodded. “Take it then.”
“Yes.”
The elder in white robes gazed at the Yimo Star. With a mere thought, he directly sealed the entire Yimo Star into his inner world.
This handover process was directly synchronized and transmitted into the Virtual Universe Network. Once the handover was completed, Luo Feng no longer needed to worry about the safety of the Yimo Star. Even if the transport personnel were extremely greedy and daring enough to steal the Yimo Star and flee into the cosmos, the Virtual Universe Company would directly compensate Luo Feng with another spaceship of identical appearance but even better performance!
…
Watching the three white-robed figures depart in a spaceship, Luo Feng turned to Dylan by his side. “Dylan, come with me. We’re going to meet my eldest brother.”
“Yes, Your Highness,” Dylan nodded.
Dylan was the leader of Luo Feng’s personal guard unit. During his time outside the Virtual Universe, he was always by Luo Feng’s side for protection. Of course, as an Immortal Spirit, the majority of Dylan’s consciousness remained in the Virtual Universe Network for cultivation and meditation, while only a small portion remained in the physical world to maintain optimal vigilance.
In the event of a crisis, the remaining portion of Dylan’s consciousness would instantly return to reality.
“Eldest Brother!” Luo Feng’s eyes gleamed with anticipation as he stepped out of the Yan Mountain Estate.
It had been a long time since he last met his eldest brother Hong in the real world.
…
The third-floor private room of a famous restaurant called “Morning Star Restaurant” in Baodian City—one of the 108 major cities on Qiongyu Star—was the meeting place Luo Feng and Hong had agreed upon.
“Third Brother, Baodian City has a historical anecdote too. You should know that Qiongyu Star itself is an artificial planet! Back then, when this Qiongyu Star was first sent out from a divine kingdom and placed in this cosmic region, the Qianwu Cosmic Kingdom immediately began large-scale immigration, and many major families quickly established themselves here,” Hong sat by the table, smiling. “With so many powerful families and experts gathered here, conflicts were inevitable… Later, a battle among Immortal Spirits erupted due to a treasure manual left behind by a powerful Immortal Spirit. Fortunately, the planet was artificially constructed with luxurious materials, allowing it to withstand the Immortal-level battle. Even so, that battle turned an area spanning tens of thousands of kilometers into ruins. Later, a city was built on the ruins and named Baodian City—’Treasure Manual City.’ It was also meant as a warning…”
Luo Feng nodded.
Dylan, sitting beside Luo Feng, smiled and added, “After the initial chaos, Qiongyu Star gradually stabilized under strong governance and became much more peaceful.”
“I’ve actually grown quite fond of this city during my time in Baodian City on Qiongyu Star,” Hong shook his head with a sigh.
“Haha, because this is where your beloved lady is,” Luo Feng chuckled.
“Haha…” Hong gave a self-deprecating smile.
“Eldest Brother, where are you living now?” Luo Feng asked.
“I’m currently staying with my teacher. He is visiting and exchanging insights with an old friend, so I’m residing at his friend’s home as well,” Hong picked up his wine glass and took a sip. “My teacher’s friend is named ‘Boshi Ka,’ a rather powerful Immortal Spirit.”
Luo Feng quickly asked, “Do your teacher and this Immortal Spirit, Boshi Ka, know about your relationship with Ji Qing?”
“How could such a matter be hidden from them?” Hong shook his head. “When the Ji Clan discovered my relationship with Ji Qing, they directly sent people to confront my teacher’s friend, Boshi Ka. If it weren’t for the respect shown to Boshi Ka, the Ji Clan might have even killed me outright.”
Luo Feng’s expression changed.
He could easily imagine the scene.
His eldest brother had met and fallen in love with Ji Qing, completely unaware of her background.
Then, one day, the Ji Clan suddenly stormed into Boshi Ka’s family residence, furious and demanding that Hong never approach Ji Qing again. Such a situation would leave anyone helpless.
“The Ji Clan’s power far surpasses that of Boshi Ka’s family,” Hong shook his head. “Boshi Ka even visited the Silver Snow Marquis, but unfortunately, the Silver Snow Marquis refused to meet him. Because of me, Boshi Ka suffered a loss of face. I truly feel…”
Hong’s expression was complex as he tilted his head back and drained his wine glass.
Luo Feng nodded slightly as he listened.
Boshi Ka?
Perhaps a rather capable Immortal Spirit, but the strength difference between Immortal Spirits can sometimes be vast. The Silver Snow Marquis, Ji Tianzang, was one of the Three Hundred Marquises—a Marquis-level Immortal Spirit for a very long time. He was also an old minister of the Qianwu Monarch, and whether in terms of power or individual strength, he absolutely overshadowed Boshi Ka.
Moreover, according to Luo Feng’s information gathered through his own authority, the Silver Snow Marquis was clearly a very proud and aloof individual.
It was no surprise to Luo Feng that Boshi Ka paid a visit, but the Silver Snow Marquis refused to meet him.
“It seems this Marquis-level Immortal Spirit is truly furious about this matter and strongly opposes it,” Luo Feng frowned in thought. “Hmm, once my official appointment is confirmed, and I become one of the highest-ranking officials in the Qianwu Branch, my words will carry enough weight.”
“Eldest Brother, just wait a little longer. Once my appointment is finalized, I will personally visit the Silver Snow Marquis,” Luo Feng said.
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