Suddenly, Ye Lan felt someone lightly pinch the flesh at his waist.
He turned his head and saw Su Lixiao looking at him pitifully.
When she noticed Ye Lan looking over, Su Lixiao pointed at her holographic screen and pleaded, “Ye Lan, do you know how to use this thing? Some of the items I want to cancel, but I don’t know how…”
“I can’t se—” Ye Lan originally wanted to say he couldn’t see her holographic screen.
But the next moment, a warm body carrying a faint orchid fragrance leaned right against him.
“How about now?” Su Lixiao simply chose to share the same seat with Ye Lan.
By squeezing in together, Ye Lan could now see her holographic screen.
Ye Lan had to admit, this method was indeed effective.
But they were sitting far too close!
And such an intimate action wouldn’t look good if others saw it!
Ye Lan glanced toward Zhou Zhanying’s position, only to realize he had somehow returned to the cockpit, seemingly discussing something serious with Haiderui.
Su Lixiao’s cheeks turned red as she said softly, “Don’t move.”
After all, it was really cramped for two people to sit on one seat.
‘Alright, alright, I won’t move. But…’
The faint fragrance from Su Lixiao’s hair kept drilling into Ye Lan’s nose, throwing his thoughts into chaos.
Forget it, business first.
Ye Lan forced himself to calm down and focused on Su Lixiao’s holographic screen.
What immediately entered his eyes was a shopping cart crammed full of weapons and equipment.
{Shopping Cart:
= Total Price: 1798 }
“…”
Seeing the total already at four digits, Ye Lan’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.
What on earth had she picked?
There were even tons of duplicates!
“Follow my finger.” Ye Lan instructed Su Lixiao.
He couldn’t directly click to confirm for her, but she could “watch” his gestures and operate it herself.
Under Ye Lan’s guidance, Su Lixiao finally cleared out her shopping cart.
Noticing how skilled he was, Su Lixiao—though a little unwilling—suggested, “Ye Lan, why don’t you just pick for me? I don’t understand any of this anyway.”
Ye Lan readily agreed. “Sure.”
He had been feeling a little regretful earlier, but now he could stay close for a while longer.
Not bad at all!
Su Lixiao had never been interested in high-tech products.
In Ye Lan’s previous life, he remembered also helping Su Lixiao choose her equipment.
Of course, back then he had been just a clueless freshman, unfamiliar with the academy armory, so the equipment he chose didn’t match her fighting style very well.
But now, Ye Lan clearly understood Su Lixiao’s combat style from beginning to end, and he knew exactly what weapons she excelled with.
Armed with the memories of his past life, he could avoid unnecessary detours.
So this time, he went straight to the most suitable equipment.
{Shopping Cart:
= Total Price: 95 Points
Note: Because of [Spirit Shield Device I], the purchase of [Shield Type I] has been automatically canceled. }
Su Lixiao’s physical fitness was excellent.
Combined with her superb swordsmanship, there were basically no opponents who could best her in close combat.
The only real concern was whether her shield strength could last long enough for her to get into melee range.
That was why Ye Lan immediately chose the [Spirit Shield Device].
Normal shield generators projected a spherical dome with a huge surface area, meaning they consumed a lot of energy when struck.
But the Spirit Shield Device wrapped the shield directly over the body’s surface.
For close-combat fighters, the reduced surface area greatly decreased shield consumption, dramatically increasing survivability.
In short, [Spirit Shield Device I] completely outclassed [Shield Type I].
Its only drawback was the high price.
[Series C | Condensed Light Sword] was also one of the best weapons available to freshmen in their first semester.
Its highly concentrated light blade was so dense that it resembled solid matter, which was why it was called “Condensed Light.”
Anyone carrying only [Shield Type I] would have their shield broken instantly in melee against such a weapon.
As for the [Series E | Laser Sword], its offensive power was very low, with a blade so weak it was nearly useless in a battlefield where almost everyone had shields.
But it was handy for illumination and ignition, and at such a cheap price, it was worth picking up.
“Just these three items cost this much? Isn’t something unnecessary?”
Su Lixiao did the simple math and realized she’d be left with only 5 points, and she immediately cried out in protest.
‘You were fine spending thousands just a moment ago!’ Ye Lan really wanted to tease her.
But to avoid getting pinched in the waist, he wisely kept silent.
“No way, I don’t think this is right. How can we not save a little money?”
When Ye Lan still said nothing, Su Lixiao grew angry.
She pressed on, “What if something breaks? Then I won’t be able to afford a replacement!”
Ye Lan froze.
Her thinking was different from what he expected.
She was actually… frugal?
But before her anger could escalate further, Ye Lan quickly explained, “The academy will replace equipment if it breaks.”
“Huh? There’s after-sales service?” Su Lixiao was stunned this time.
Ye Lan explained, “All equipment bought with points—if it breaks or you decide it’s not good enough—can be exchanged directly for a new one.
The only exception is consumables, like grenades. Once those are used, they’re gone, and you’ll need to buy more.”
Also, it was impossible to steal weapons.
All equipment had authentication systems.
Once a student confirmed they no longer needed an old weapon, it would self-destruct, ensuring that each student could only hold one copy of a given weapon.
So really, Su Lixiao’s worries were unnecessary.
Finally realizing this, Su Lixiao still felt she shouldn’t lose face.
So she pretended to be angry. “Why do you know so much? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
Ye Lan pointed to the corner of the holographic screen where a little question-mark icon was. “It’s written in the [Help Page].”
At those words, the atmosphere inside the cabin froze.
“I don’t care! It’s still your fault for not telling me!”
“My mistake, my mistake. I should’ve told you earlier.”
Ye Lan knew full well that a real man must sometimes bend.
When your girlfriend refuses to listen to reason, arguing back is pointless.
Better to retreat and concede.
“Buzz!”
Su Lixiao’s emblem suddenly vibrated, and two pop-up windows appeared:
[Changing shield type to: Spirit Shield Device I]
[Shield activated. Strength Status: 100%]
Having finished explaining, Zhou Zhanying once again stepped out from the cockpit.
He noticed the change in Su Lixiao’s shield and explained, “After your purchases, your emblem will immediately switch shield types.
As for the other equipment, it will be deployed onto the ground. You’ll have to retrieve it yourselves.”
“Huh? Isn’t that troublesome?” Su Lixiao frowned.
But curiosity got the better of her. “By the way, senior, what are you doing?”
At the moment, Zhou Zhanying was holding his heavy sniper rifle, crouched by the cabin door as if lying in ambush for something.
“Shhh—”
Zhou Zhanying raised a hand to silence her.
Ye Lan had no idea what Zhou Zhanying was up to.
But really, could anyone possibly try to hijack a plane flying at this altitude?
“Bang!”
A deafening sound rang out.
The cabin door of the rotorcraft was suddenly pried open from the outside.
The change in air pressure caused fierce winds to whip through the cabin.
If the cabin furnishings hadn’t been fixed in place, many items would’ve been blown out instantly.
‘Wait, there really are high-altitude hijackers?’ Ye Lan was speechless.
“Well now! Little friends buying equipment, eh? Want to take a look at the goods from the great me?”
A huge man appeared at the doorway, face painted green and body clad in camouflage.
He struck what he thought was a dashing pose in front of Ye Lan and Su Lixiao.
But Zhou Zhanying, who had been lying in wait by the door, suddenly stood up.
The intruder shivered at the sight of him.
He turned to leave immediately. “Sorry to bother you, I’ll just go—”
“You can’t leave.” Zhou Zhanying loaded his sniper rifle.
Click—
The sound of the chambering mechanism froze the big man in place.
He turned his head stiffly, only to see the heavy sniper’s barrel already pressed against his forehead.
“You think you can come and go as you please? What do you take this place for?” Zhou Zhanying held the rifle in one hand, and pointed to an empty seat in the cabin with the other. “Sit.”
“You can’t treat me like this!” The big man’s body trembled as he sat down.
“Our guild won’t let you off!”
Zhou Zhanying calmly shut the cabin door, restoring peace inside.
“Wait! You’re ‘Hawkeye’?”
When the big man recognized Zhou Zhanying as the infamous “Hawkeye,” he let out a wail.
“Oh god! Am I blessed by my ancestors, or cursed by fate itself?”
“Heh! Just now you called yourself a great master. But now you cower like a goblin.” Zhou Zhanying sneered.
“Oh! If I recall correctly, isn’t your guild actually called the ‘Goblin Chamber of Commerce’? Let’s see what kind of good stuff you’re selling.”
Sweat poured from the big man’s forehead.
“T-this… this… surely my wares aren’t worthy of the great Hawkeye’s gaze…”
“Hah? Now that’s not true.” Zhou Zhanying’s expression hardened.
“I’ve heard of you goblins.
You scalpers always hoard whatever items will rise in price, lining your pockets full.
And now what? You’re targeting freshmen?”
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