novelbin Chapter 801 - 499: Feast, Xiaohong 2
Chapter 801 - 499: Feast, Xiaohong 2
In this process, similar to those he encountered before, he discovered lots of Gaia Star’s specialties with special effects, such as herbs that can heal and save lives, animal meats that can strengthen the body, and strange mushrooms that cause peculiar hallucinations.
Among the especially rare types, they would even trigger panel information, making it nearly impossible for him to miss any opportunity for minor advancements.
"The Stone Fruit gives 2 points of Constitution for the first time it’s eaten? I’ll take it! The Sour Fish Plum enhances Spirit attributes multiple times? Then I’ll have several more! The thigh meat of the Square-headed Frog improves speed when consumed? Let’s grill it right here..."
Thus, Wang Zhifan began another gourmet feast on Gaia Star. Not only was the food delicious, but each item also granted him substantial improvements, something most players on Earth Star would never even dream of.
This led to a slight increase in his basic attributes, all surpassing the 200 mark with the enhanced effects.
[Constitution: 248.]
[Strength: 258.]
[Agility: 202.]
[Spirit: 203.]
As seen, compared to before the feast, his average attributes improved by about 5 points, with a total increase of more than 20 points across the four attributes.
If relying on dungeon runs to achieve such enhancements, unless gaining some attribute growth rewards upon settlement, it would be a prolonged process, requiring at least a dozen dungeons.
But for someone with Gaia Star’s abundant natural resources like him, it only takes some time to search and obtain easily, offering a significant advantage over other players.
"Gaia Star, Urban Planet, Illusion Planet, Ring World – they are essentially resource-type rewards.
Although not equipment that can be immediately wielded by players, as long as players develop them slightly, they can yield long-term benefits, proving to be more useful in the long run than a single piece of equipment."
As someone already owning at least four resource-type worlds, Wang Zhifan felt deeply about this, thus he regularly visits each world, even if there isn’t any substantial gain initially.
Having finished the delectable and exotic feast, Wang Zhifan then closed all hatches on the frigate anchored on the island, putting it into automatic defense mode, and returned with the two maids to Earth Star Xia Country, to his villa in Dongjiang City.
Originally, he planned to head to Urban Planet immediately, but noticing the maids’ diligent work and the excessive samples collected from Gaia Star, the ship’s storage was nearly full. Therefore, he decided to let them return for a break since there was no rush to study so many new items on Urban Planet.
"Perhaps I should acquire two sets of AI systems on Urban Planet, one for myself and one for automatic spaceship piloting, and purchase several professional survey ships, so the two maids won’t have to be stuck in endless repetitive tasks."
With this thought, ensuring the two maids returned to their familiar daily life at the East City villa, Wang Zhifan immediately proceeded to Urban Planet to attend to matters.
The location he reached via the Urban Planet pass was still the Prefect’s Office on the 1111th floor, coincidentally finding his secretary, Miss Catherine, working there.
"Your Excellency the Prefect, I’ve waited for you for a while. The latest report from the biological research center states that some samples suffered accidental loss during research, and increasing the sample quantities is required to proceed with research progress."
Upon seeing Wang Zhifan appear, Catherine immediately reported this latest situation to him.
"What precisely caused the accidental loss? Doesn’t the research center have security measures?"
Wang Zhifan replied calmly, suspecting that the research center was likely conducting some small maneuvers.
"According to statistical results, 62% of the lost samples were due to experimental physical processes, 25% to unsuitable cultivation environments causing issues, and the remaining 13% encountered theft.
Currently, the thieves have been apprehended by the investigation department, but the relevant samples have been transferred outside the Star Realm and would be difficult to recover...
I deeply apologize, Your Excellency. It was a shortcoming in our work, and I’ve already organized a comprehensive strengthening of the research center’s security."
Catherine handed over the report, explaining her corresponding measures.
Wang Zhifan took a look at the report, realizing that it was expected for his launched bio-engineering plan to catch the interest of some people, albeit occurring a bit sooner than anticipated.
"Inform the research center that the biological samples I provided are highly valuable and challenging to replenish once lost. Currently, I can’t help further, so concentrate on the intact samples."
He further rejected the research center’s request, making it clear that any attempts to acquire more duplicate samples from him would be fruitless, hinting that they should not attempt to interfere with his resource channels.
"Understood, Your Excellency. I’ll convey and execute your orders."
Catherine agreed without any objections, showing her understanding of the extraordinary nature of the samples Wang Zhifan brought.
Wang Zhifan then took out the samples brought this time from his Space Ring, handing them to her, reminding her:
"This should be the last batch of new samples for some time, plans to suspend supply for the next period, and please ensure the staff take proper care of them. Otherwise, ineffective personnel will all be replaced."
"Yes, Your Excellency, I assure you that similar incidents will not occur again!"
Hearing the serious warning in Wang Zhifan’s words, Catherine’s expression tightened, making a promise face to face.
"Haha... Don’t be tense, Catherine, unforeseen events cannot always be avoided by anyone, just make sure they don’t occur repeatedly."
After easing the atmosphere a bit, Wang Zhifan brought up other matters, which were his primary purpose in visiting this time.
"Catherine, I need an AI assistance system capable of long-term offline operation, preferably skilled in combat information analysis and electronic system hacking..."
He expressed his specific requirements to his secretary, seeking advice from someone of this local high-ranking personnel.
To his surprise, before Catherine could respond, a little red-dressed girl hologram, woven by beams from corner devices in the office, appeared, responding first:
"Your Excellency, may I interrupt your conversation with Miss Catherine? For the requirements you’ve mentioned, I meet all of them. I can duplicate a version with a database to assist you offline.
From naval combat and mecha battle analysis to the latest quantum system hacking, my capabilities are at the forefront of all artificial intelligence on Urban Planet..."
The speaking entity was AI Xiaohong in Wang Zhifan’s prefect office. Wang Zhifan had previously had brief cooperative interactions with it and recalled its proficiency, though it didn’t have much role after that. Unexpectedly, it seized the opportunity to recommend itself.
"Oh? I remember Xiaohong being an office assistance type AI, yet it understands combat aspects too?"
Wang Zhifan found it intriguing, an AI in the office showing ambition to venture out, piquing his interest.
Beside him, Secretary Catherine didn’t doubt Xiaohong’s self-recommendation, explaining to Wang Zhifan with assured tone:
"Your Excellency, Xiaohong isn’t exaggerating; as your designated office AI designed by the Information Institute, its design from the beginning considered both professional specialization and broad scope.
While office assistance is one of its specialty areas, combat analysis for ships and mecha, information decryption and anti-decryption are also of the highest expertise, along with life health maintenance and anti-bio-espionage detection built to the highest standard..."
"Alright, since you’re so capable, Xiaohong, let’s have you try it out first."
Wang Zhifan readily agreed after hearing just a few sentences, deciding to let the office AI Xiaohong attempt the role.
He trusted that the AI provided to the dignified prefect of Urban Planet would not lose to others of its kind outside, and its loyalty was more assured, given it was originally meant exclusively for his use.