Chapter 102: Flight Device

The minor incident on the flight was like a pebble cast into the ocean, leaving only shock and lingering dread in the hearts of a few who knew the truth, without stirring any greater ripple. Three members of the Viper Group were secretly taken away by Lei Zhan's people, awaiting the most professional "hospitality" from the Shield until every last scrap of information they possessed was squeezed out.

The plane landed smoothly at Imperial Capital International Airport. Security vehicles, pre-arranged by partners with secret ties to the Shield, waited at a special access channel and silently whisked Qin Feng and his party away to a top-tier hotel in the core zone, also operated by a cooperating entity, with security upgraded to the highest level.

The sky over Imperial Capital seemed higher and more distant than in the south, heavy with the weight of history and the solemnity of power.

Yet Qin Feng's thoughts were not fully absorbed by the upcoming Peak Forum or the threat of the Viper Group. The brief confrontation on the flight, combined with recent remote Observations of the Heart of the Ocean, had prompted deeper contemplation on his personal safety and mobility.

The Shield's ground security was undoubtedly powerful, and Lei Zhan and his subordinates were indeed elite. But whether confronting the Viper Group's pervasive infiltration, future complex and dangerous scenarios, or exploring unknown domains like the Heart of the Ocean in extreme environments, he urgently needed a more efficient, more covert, more extraordinary means of movement and response.

Ordinary vehicles, ships, even aircraft all carried inherent limitations and traceability.

He needed something truly his own—a device that could respond instantly, ignore terrain, and even possess a degree of strategic deterrence… an Exclusive Vehicle.

The thought, once born, grew like wild grass in his heart.

That night, in the President Suite where he stayed in Imperial Capital.

Qin Feng dismissed his attendants and stood alone before the large floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the glittering lights of the ancient capital beneath him. His consciousness sank once more into the vast System Space.

The light screen shifted; his gaze bypassed the myriad goods and skills, locking precisely onto an icon in the high-authorization zone that had long remained gray due to stringent requirements.

The icon depicted a highly streamlined, futuristic silhouette of a flight vehicle.

【"Shadow Shuttle" Single-Soldier/Small-Team Suborbital Aerospace Vehicle (Basic Authorization)】Description: A multi-functional personal flight platform integrating stealth, high speed, vertical takeoff and landing, short-range suborbital flight, and Environmental Adaptation. Equipped with a basic weapon module interface and an ecological maintenance system. Unlock requirements:

Host 【Life Enhancement】level ≥ 8 (Current: 5).

Host possesses at least one energy-related technology or ability (not met).

Pay points: 100,000,000 (or equivalent resources/funds).

Provide a suitable location for parking and maintenance (not met).

Stringent requirements!

【Life Enhancement】requires three more levels—this demands time and further physical refinement. One hundred million points were astronomical, nearly equaling most of his current liquid assets. Energy-related technology or ability, plus a dedicated parking and maintenance facility, were goals impossible to achieve in the short term.

Yet Qin Feng's eyes showed no discouragement; instead, they burned with even fiercer light.

That's it!

"Shadow Shuttle"! Suborbital Aerospace Vehicle!

This was no mere vehicle—it was a strategic weapon! With it, he would truly break free from geographical constraints, gaining rapid response and strategic deployment capabilities across the globe! Whether responding to crises, exploring the unknown, or conducting future Special Operations, its significance was incalculable!

His goal had never been clearer.

He immediately began mapping out a path.

Advancing 【Life Enhancement】required higher-grade Gene Optimization Fluid or specialized cultivation methods (available in the System Mall, but at exorbitant cost). Su Jin's research was critical—he must increase investment and achieve breakthrough progress as soon as possible.

Energy technology… Qin Feng's gaze turned to several gray icons in the System Mall near the "Shadow Shuttle": 【Small High-Efficiency Energy Core (Basic)】、【Basic Force Field Generation Technology】… These were complementary technologies for the "Shadow Shuttle," equally expensive and locked behind stringent conditions. But once mastered, they would not only satisfy the "Shadow Shuttle's" needs but also revolutionize other areas of the Qin Feng System.

Points and funds… He needed to accelerate the Qin Feng System's profitability and capital operations, and perhaps begin selectively commercializing certain mature technologies that were half a step ahead of the current era.

Parking and maintenance facilities… The Future Technology Research Institute might reserve and specially modify dedicated underground space. Or… could the Voyager be retrofitted into a mobile "Shadow Shuttle" base?

His thoughts gradually clarified—a path toward acquiring a Personal Flight Device slowly unfolded in Qin Feng's mind. Difficult, yes, but not beyond reach.

He exited the System Space, his eyes gleaming with resolve and anticipation.

The Peak Forum mattered. A possible meeting with Qin Yuanwei mattered too. But now, in his heart, acquiring the "Shadow Shuttle" had been elevated to unprecedented priority.

He pressed the internal comm button.

"Chen Ming, contact Dr. Su. Inquire about the latest progress on the Gene Optimization Fluid project, and convey my directive: spare no cost in accelerating the breakthrough research on the Energy Stabilization Module and Targeted Delivery System. Resources must be prioritized."

"Lei Zhan, reinforce security at the Future Technology Research Institute construction site, especially the reserved deep underground spaces. Blueprints must be re-reviewed, incorporating the highest standards of anti-detection, shock resistance, and… unknown energy shielding."

"Also, under Yaofeng Capital's name, reach out to several top-tier special materials and high-energy physics labs domestically and internationally. Explore possibilities for acquisition or deep collaboration."

A cascade of orders issued; the vast Qin Feng System began operating with greater efficiency, centered on the core goal of the "Shadow Shuttle."

Qin Feng looked again at the night view of Imperial Capital outside the window, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of space to see the sleek, futuristic flight vehicle quietly docked within the System Space.

"Wait for it… it won't be long…"

He murmured softly, a determined curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

"I will pilot you myself, soaring above the nine heavens."

"Neither the clouds of Imperial Capital nor the darkness of the Deep Sea will ever again hinder me."

The era belonging to Qin Feng would enter an entirely new dimension with the arrival of the "Shadow Shuttle."