Chapter 60 Ruby

Jiang Ning was impressed by Wei Shengyu's unique thinking. In the end, they both took a step back. She assured Wei Shengyu that buying the aircraft would not affect their relationship, and Wei Shengyu gave up.

When Jiang Ning and Xia Shi first arrived in the city, everything they saw was new.

The buildings of the future reached a height that reached the sky. The maglev track closely connected several of the peculiarly shaped buildings together. The track could be used by both cars and pedestrians.

Aircraft is one of the mainstream means of transportation. Wei Shengyu took a few people flying on the designated track. Jiang Ning looked down through the window of [Shanhai]. This is a city full of futuristic and technological sense. The high-rise buildings are staggered, smart buildings, smart travel, and even high-tech virtual images are advertising, all of which highlight the technology of the interstellar era.

However, the area covered by green plants in this city is far from enough. Although it is much better than their M412 star, there seems to be not much space planning such as sky gardens, city parks, and green spaces. The largest green area in the city is still their Semir College.

Wei Shengyu drove [Shanhai] to park in front of a large comprehensive building.

This is the largest and most prosperous shopping mall on the Red Star. It has five buildings, each with ten floors. You can't finish shopping here in a day.

"The aircraft store I booked is on the top floor." Jiang Ning said.

"How about taking the tourist escalator up? It's a good opportunity to go shopping." Xia Shi suggested. He said to the two of them, "I'll treat you two to a drink. It's a special drink that can only be found on the Red Star. It's said to be made from the blood of a certain alien beast. There just happens to be a store here."

"How do you drink alien blood?" Jiang Ning was a little curious. "Won't it taste fishy?"

"No, on the contrary, it's very sweet. You'll know if you try it." Xia Shi smiled mysteriously.

The two followed Xia Shi's footsteps with a skeptical attitude.

Xia Shi came to a drink shop on the third floor. There were many people queuing outside the shop, all of whom came here specifically to buy this.

Jiang Ning tilted his head to look at the name of the shop, which was called "Pope's Blessing".

This name has a religious connotation, and it doesn't sound like a name for a drink shop.

The shop only sells one kind of drink: Ruby.

"Pope's Blessing is a shop that has only become popular in recent years. It is said that the ruby ​​in its shop can improve mental strength after drinking it. Many tourists from other places come to Red Star just to buy a glass of ruby." Xia Shi's tone was excited.

Wei Shengyu glanced at him: "Have you tried it? Can it really improve mental strength?"

A glass of ruby ​​only costs 35 star coins, so cheap. If something that nourishes mental strength is added to it, the boss may not even be able to recover the cost.

"I haven't tried it." Xia Shi shook his head. "I heard about it on Starnet. I guess it's just a gimmick created by the boss."

The older brother in front of the three people couldn't stand it anymore. He turned around and explained while strongly recommending: "Ruby is not a gimmick. It can really improve mental strength. I'm a local and I often buy it to drink. My mental strength has really improved a lot!"

"Of course, outsiders don't believe it when they come here for the first time. You will know after you try it."

Since they were already in the queue, the three of them had to try it. Even if it can't improve mental strength, drinking it as water can quench thirst.

After waiting in line for about half an hour, it was finally Xia Shi's turn.

"Three cups of ruby." He said to the waiter inside.

Most of the beverage shops in the interstellar space use intelligent machines to make beverages, because this can save costs. It is rare that "Pope's Blessing" still retains the traditional manual production.

After the three of them chose the sweetness and hot and cold, Xia Shi paid and made the bill.

The three beverage chefs inside began to make rubies.

Jiang Ning and the other two went to the other side to wait. They saw the beverage chef took out a small bottle of black and red liquid from under the counter and dripped a drop into the cups of the three people. Then another person poured a lot of water into the cup. After the water was filled, some chopped fruit and pectin and other small ingredients were added. After everything was done, they put the beverage into the machine, covered it and packed it.

"No. 0329, your drink number, please go to the window to get it." The beverage chef shouted to the waiting area.

Xia Shi walked to the front desk and handed the receipt to the staff inside. He first handed two of the cups to Wei Shengyu and Jiang Ning, and took the remaining cup himself.

Xia Shi took a big sip.

"Delicious~"

The ruby ​​tasted cool and refreshing, with just the right sweetness.

Jiang Ning picked it up and sniffed it. The black and red stuff that the barista dripped in was a bit strange. It should be the so-called alien blood. To her surprise, she really didn't smell the smell of blood, but a light fruity aroma.

The unique cup shape, after adding red liquid and crystal clear pectin, makes this drink seem to have the texture of ruby.

Wei Shengyu also took a sip, her eyes lit up: "It tastes really good, Jiang Ning, you try it too."

Seeing that there was nothing unusual about the two, she was relieved and took a sip.

The taste is really good.

It's no wonder so many people come here for this taste.

The three of them each held a glass of ruby ​​and took the tourist escalator upstairs.

Today is the weekend, and there are especially many people in the mall.

The aircraft store is on the top floor, and there are many aircraft accessories and models in the store.

Jiang Ning walked in.

There are four staff members inside.

"Excuse me, are you here to see the aircraft? Do you have a reservation?" One of the staff members asked enthusiastically since the few people entered the store.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "I'm looking for Miss Lin. I have an appointment with her."

She understood and called out to the back. Then a woman who was less than 1.5 meters tall, had a loli-like appearance, but had a neat high ponytail came over.

"Hello, Miss Jiang." She bowed slightly. "Excuse me, do you have any aircraft models you like?"

Jiang Ning shook her head: "Not at the moment."

"Then what type do you need? I can recommend it to you." She asked responsibly.

Jiang Ning told her about his needs. She nodded and handed her a product brochure.

Jiang Ning opened the first page, and a 3D projection of a blue-purple aircraft with soft curves and a shape suitable for women appeared on the paper.

She exclaimed in her heart that it was magical.

"This aircraft is called [Water and Gold], which is specially made for women. It has a soft appearance, warm interior, and takes women's driving experience into consideration. The landing price is about 228,000 star coins." Miss Lin introduced.

Jiang Ning nodded. From the basic function, [Water and Gold] did meet her needs, but this was not what she wanted.

"Is there an aircraft with a strong defensive appearance and a combat system?" Jiang Ning asked.

When traveling through the stars, you may encounter alien beasts or some interstellar pirates. Everything is unknown, so it is very common for aircraft to have a combat system.

Miss Lin took a look at Jiang Ning and knew what she wanted.

She took out another identical product brochure and turned to page 10.

"[Yunyin] uses flowing clouds as wings, the fuselage is made of lightweight materials, and the exterior is covered with a newly developed special coating. It can hide its body during flight. In addition, it is equipped with a force system, which can be intelligently locked or manually operated." Miss Lin paused, "It's just a little expensive."

From the 3D projection, [Yunyin] looks good. The black and white color scheme plus the streamlined shape are simple and attractive. Jiang Ning fell in love with it at first sight.

"How much?" Jiang Ning looked up at her.

"The landing price is about 940,000 star coins." Miss Lin said.

Wei Shengyu frowned: "This price is really not cheap. A pure combat aircraft can be bought for only about 1 million."

Different aircraft have their own strengths. No matter how powerful the force system of [Yunyin] is, it is only a transportation aircraft. Amateurs can't compare with professionals.

"If you think the price is not suitable, you can look at other ones." Miss Lin is not bothered.

[Yunyin] is the treasure of their store. Many people look at it every day, but very few buy it because of its high price.

"Let's take this one." Jiang Ning closed the product catalog and returned it to Miss Lin.

She didn't even bargain.

"But I don't have a flight license yet." Jiang Ning looked at Miss Lin and asked, "How long does it take for you to deliver? I can pay a deposit first and we'll talk about it later."

Miss Lin smiled and said, "It will take about two weeks to get the goods. The deposit is 50,000. In addition, our store has professional flight instructors stationed in the store. If you buy an aircraft in our store, we can take you to take the test for free."

"Two weeks is enough time for you to get the certificate." Miss Lin added.

Jiang Ning raised her eyebrows when she heard this. Are the flight instructors of Star Age cooperating with the store?

"Sure." Buying an aircraft and getting a one-stop service for free, she exclaimed that it was great!

After Miss Lin handled all the formalities for her, Jiang Ning went to the back to pay the deposit and left her current address and contact information.

"The coach will contact you tomorrow at the latest, and you can make an appointment with her." Miss Lin said.

Jiang Ning came out of the aircraft store with satisfaction. She took a sip of the ruby ​​that she had not finished yet.

"Pfft."

Before she could swallow it, she directly found a trash can and spit it all out.

"What's the matter?" Wei Shengyu hurried forward to ask.

The ruby ​​tasted fishy and astringent. It was not as delicious as it was then.

It had been more than two hours since she bought this drink, and the best consumption time on the ruby ​​had long passed.

Jiang Ning directly threw the whole cup into the trash can.

"Yue——"

Jiang Ning's stomach turned upside down when she smelled the smell.

Xia Shi went to a nearby store and bought a bottle of water for Jiang Ning to rinse her mouth with.

Only then did she feel much better. "It seems that if the best consumption time is exceeded, the ruby ​​will change its taste." Xia Shi sighed.

"The ruby ​​is a bit strange. Drink less next time." Jiang Ning stood up, holding his chest.

"It's just a novelty. I will definitely not buy it next time." The two of them lost a lot of interest in the ruby ​​after seeing Jiang Ning's expression just now.

"But speaking of it, after I finished drinking it, I really felt that the mental power in my body loosened a little." Xia Shi was surprised.

Although it was a very small loosening, people are very sensitive to mental power and can detect it as long as there is a little movement.

Wei Shengyu also felt it carefully after hearing this. She was a 3S-level spiritual power, and it was difficult to improve it. Such a little spiritual power entering was like a drop of water entering the sea, and her perception was not as sharp as Xia Shi's.

But after checking it out, she actually found something abnormal.

Only 35 star coins can improve spiritual power?

What good things can be added in it?

The three of them got goosebumps.

No wonder the barista added so much water to dilute a drop, I'm afraid he didn't even deal with the pollutants.