116: Can I get a loan?

"Holy crap, System, are you kidding me? A spaceship is that expensive?"

Lin Yang looked at the redeemable spaceship that had been updated in the System's achievement points mall, and he almost broke down on the spot.

Because…

It was simply too expensive!

And not only was it expensive, but it also came in several types.

There were combat type, defense type, comprehensive type, and transport type.

Each type of spaceship had a different focus. For example, the combat type carried large-scale destructive weapons and was typically used by primary civilizations for interstellar warfare.

The defense type, on the other hand, discarded most weapon Systems and had super strong protective capabilities, usually used for escape, with outstanding speed.

The transport type was mainly used for interstellar cargo, and it not only discarded most weapon Systems but also lacked strong defensive Systems, with all space maximized for cargo storage.

The comprehensive type, needless to say, aimed for all-around capability. While not particularly outstanding in any single aspect, it excelled in its versatility.

Of course, it was also the most expensive.

All types of spaceships had three levels: primary, intermediate, and advanced. A primary one cost one hundred achievement points, an intermediate five hundred, and an advanced one thousand.

As for the comprehensive type spaceship, a primary one cost five hundred achievement points, an intermediate five thousand, and an advanced one directly cost ten thousand!

This was…

Ridiculously expensive.

Although his achievement points were just enough to buy it, he still felt it was too expensive!

After all, achievement points were so hard to earn, usually only rewarding one point at a time…

Only a few days ago, when he first went to the Moon, he received ten points at once.

But that was the only time.

Now, if he bought a spaceship, he would have to start accumulating them all over again.

"Host, items in the achievement points mall are relatively expensive. The System has informed you of this before, but they are absolutely worth the price."

The System's words reminded Lin Yang that, at first, the System did seem to have said that things in the achievement points mall were relatively expensive.

Now, it really was coming true.

"Can I not buy it?" Lin Yang felt a pang of heartache for his achievement points.

"Answering Host, whether or not to buy is, of course, up to you. The System only provides suggestions, but the lander you are using will only be usable five more times after you return this time, and once it is repeatedly discovered by the Blue Star Space Station personnel, it might cause some extra unnecessary trouble."

"…Alright, fine, I'll buy it then."

Lin Yang sighed. The System's suggestions were never without purpose; he still had to listen.

As for achievement points, he could just accumulate them later.

Then, he felt a bit conflicted.

With so many types of spaceships, which one should he choose?

His favorite was, of course, the comprehensive type, but he simply didn't have enough achievement points.

As for the others, he always felt something was missing.

After hesitating for a long while, Lin Yang's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of something, and he asked, "System, can I get a loan? Can I owe a portion of the achievement points and buy a comprehensive type spaceship on loan?"

"Loan?"

The System showed a surprised tone for the first time.

"Yes, a loan." Lin Yang nodded.

"Apologies, Host, the System cannot provide loan-related services."

The System's answer disappointed Lin Yang: "Well then, I'll just buy a random one."

But just as he was about to buy a random one, the System suddenly spoke again:

"Host, please wait a moment. Although the System cannot provide loan services, adhering to the principle of serving the Host in everything, the System has detected a special command that might allow the Host to purchase a primary comprehensive type spaceship."

"Huh? Really?" Lin Yang's spirits immediately lifted.

"Please wait, Host. That command is somewhat special, and the System needs a little time to calculate the success rate."

"?" Lin Yang expressed confusion about this.

The System itself should be operating according to some commands, but did running commands also require calculating a success rate?

However, the System did not answer, apparently engrossed in its so-called calculation.

Fifteen minutes!

It took a full fifteen minutes before the System spoke again: "Answering Host, the System's calculation is complete. You can purchase a comprehensive type spaceship through this command."

This somewhat shocked Lin Yang.

For the System's capabilities to require fifteen minutes of calculation, he couldn't imagine how special that command truly was, or what it was!

"What do I need to do?"

Then, Lin Yang quietly asked.

"Please leave the current Ecological Base without wearing a protective suit, Host. The System will automatically activate and run the relevant command. The Host can purchase any item that does not exceed five times your current national treasure value and achievement points. This command can be activated once."

"Ah? Leave the Ecological Base without wearing a protective suit? Won't I suffocate?" Lin Yang was stunned.

There was no oxygen on the Moon.

"Yes, Host, but please rest assured, before you are in danger, the System will complete your specified purchase and will not allow any accidents to befall you."

"This… Alright, I trust you."

Lin Yang was silent for a moment, then chose to trust the System.

Butler One, seeing him about to leave the base without any protection, immediately worried: "Commander, you are not wearing a protective suit and cannot adapt to the environment outside the base."

"It's fine, I'm just going to experience it for a bit." Lin Yang told him not to worry.

Then, under Butler One's nervous gaze, Lin Yang walked out of the Ecological Base.

Immediately after, his breathing became difficult.

However, it was slightly better than expected, more like being underwater.

It wasn't an immediate overwhelming sense of suffocation.

"Warning, warning! Detecting abnormal Host Life signs, please immediately initiate rescue measures!"

Then, a harsh, very special, cold electronic synthesized voice rang in his ears.

But it wasn't the System's usual voice.

"Host, please authorize the System to redeem one primary comprehensive type spaceship!"

As the warning sounded, the System's voice also directly rang out.

Lin Yang was stunned for a moment. He was a bit unclear about what was happening, but he immediately agreed to authorize it.

"Warning! Warning! Level One Special Defense Command activated, please assist Host in immediate survival escape!"

"Host, redemption complete, you can now return to the Ecological Base."

Again, as the warning sounded, the System's prompt also appeared.

Lin Yang, however, felt a bit weak. Although the time was short, in this near-suffocating state, he had almost no strength to move.

Fortunately, Butler One appeared beside him at some point, first directly putting a protective helmet on him.

Then, it helped him put on a protective suit.

Breathing oxygen again and wearing the protective suit, Lin Yang immediately felt much better.

"Thank you, Butler One." Lin Yang spoke, genuinely thanking him.

"Esteemed Commander, you are most welcome. Protecting your safety is Butler One's bounden duty. It is Butler One's honor to be able to provide assistance to Commander at a critical moment."

Butler One, instead, bowed to him.

"Host, the spaceship has been redeemed and released. You can board the spaceship and return to Blue Star now."

The System's prompt sounded again.

At the same time, a massive spaceship appeared directly not far from the Ecological Base.

The entire spaceship was not round; its appearance was more like a fighter jet.

Of course, it was hundreds of times cooler and hundreds of times larger than a fighter jet, a complete behemoth.

Its entire body glowed with a faint blue light, looking very dreamlike.

The moment he saw this spaceship appear, before Lin Yang could even be shocked, Butler One's expression changed, and it pointed at the spaceship, exclaiming in horror:

"This, this is the Apocalypse Patrol Starship?!"

Butler One's huge reaction made Lin Yang immediately turn to look at it: "You recognize this spaceship?"

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