Su Mo looked at many models in the flagship store, each with its advantages and disadvantages, and for a moment was torn about which one to choose.

The manager was extremely patient. For a guest personally greeted by the chairman, it was an honor just to accompany him, even if he couldn’t decide on a car after a whole day.

As he walked along, Su Mo noticed a crowd of onlookers ahead, all staring at a hovercar floating in a large display case.

It was a black sedan with a beautifully streamlined body, adorned with high-tech details. The black coating exuded a thick sense of authority, shining with the chilly glow of rare metals under the display lights.

This hovercar, which Su Mo hadn’t seen in the game, wasn’t one of the player-selectable vehicles, quickly piquing his curiosity.

He walked up to the display case and looked at the holographic introduction next to the hovercar.

This car is codenamed “Black Ark,” a lengthened hovercar powered by the most advanced plasma energy drive in the current technological system, featuring a very powerful engine.

The entire body is made of Dragon Steel, and in experimental settings, it maintained structural integrity even under bombardment by a 203mm large-caliber naval gun.

Besides its formidable defense capabilities, it is also equipped internally with multi-tube automatic cannons and small missiles for defense during attacks, and includes advanced devices like electromagnetic jammers and optical stealth equipment to evade enemy tracking.

After reading the introduction, Su Mo couldn’t help but marvel — this was no longer just a “car”; it was practically a miniature floating battleship.

If this thing were implemented in the game, any vehicle before it would seem trivial.

Su Mo didn’t see the price for the Black Ark, so he asked, “How much is this car?”

The manager waved: “I’m really sorry, Mr. Su Mo. This car is a prototype, not actually mass-produced, and temporarily not available for sale, so I’m afraid it can’t be offered to you.”

“Ah, I see…” Su Mo felt a bit disappointed and could only linger for a few more glances.

For the next half hour, Su Mo toured the flagship store accompanied by the manager.

But with the Black Ark in front, the other luxury cars seemed a bit inferior.

“Ring-ring.” At this moment, Su Mo’s phone rang.

He picked up, and a friendly voice came through: “Hello, Mr. Su Mo, I am the chairman of Mark Reading Company, Du Lang. Mr. Sikinkov gave me your number.”

“I regretted missing your dinner yesterday. I’m calling specifically to express gratitude for saving my child at the Xinghai Cinema.”

Su Mo: “Oh, hello, Mr. Du Lang. No need to be polite. I happened to be looking at cars in your flagship store.”

Du Lang: “How is it? See anything you like?”

Su Mo: “There’s a car called Black Ark that’s very eye-catching, but I heard it can’t be chosen. I’m still looking at others.”

Du Lang’s voice became annoyed: “What? Who told you that you can’t choose?”

Su Mo was taken aback: “The store manager said so.”

Du Lang was very angry: “Let him take the call!”

The manager took the call, and Du Lang immediately launched into a tirade: “The guest likes Black Ark. Why aren’t you giving it?!”

The manager replied nervously: “Chairman, sir, isn’t that car only for exhibition?”

Du Lang reprimanded: “Do you not understand human speech? I said, whatever the guest wants, give it, so what if it’s only for exhibition? Can’t you make a judgment yourself?!”

The manager was terrified and apologized repeatedly, then handed the phone back.

Su Mo took the call, and Du Lang’s voice returned to being gentle: “Sorry for wasting so much of your valuable time. This manager is really not up to the job. I’ll fire him this afternoon.”

Su Mo quickly intervened: “Hey, don’t, don’t, everyone’s just trying to earn a living. It’s just a small misunderstanding, no need to take it to such lengths.”

Du Lang: “As long as Mr. Su Mo doesn’t mind. As I said, whichever car you like, just drive it away. If you like the Black Ark, then it’s yours.”

Su Mo curiously asked: “What’s the situation with this car?”

Du Lang explained: “Black Ark is our company’s latest development — a concept car built specifically for top elite figures such as government officials. Currently, there is only this prototype, which is expected to go into production in three years.”

“However, you can rest assured, this prototype has passed all safety inspection tests, and you won’t encounter any problems using it. If you like, become Black Ark’s first owner.”

Su Mo felt secretly delighted and said: “Alright, then I’ll choose it.”

Du Lang: “No problem, it’s yours. Just let the store people help with the follow-up handover.”

After the call ended, the handover procedure for the Black Ark began.

Next to the flagship store is the New Moon City Vehicle Management Center, and the store personnel expedited the process for Su Mo to complete the ownership transfer and license registration.

The license plate number was custom-made for Su Mo — CR·E0309.

CR represents New Moon City’s jurisdiction.

E is the first letter of “Edge”.

0309 is Su Mo’s birthday.

After the ownership transfer and license registration, Su Mo officially became the owner of the Black Ark.

The manager handed Su Mo various sorted documents and respectfully said: “The driving method for hovercars is different from ordinary motor vehicles. There are special aerial traffic management laws, and an F1 license is required to drive them. Do you have the relevant credentials?”

Su Mo awkwardly said: “No, I haven’t had the chance to take the test.”

The manager comforted: “No worries, we can arrange for someone to tutor you for the license test. Based on past experience, it should take about two weeks to issue the license. In the meantime, let our driving specialist chauffeur you.”

The driving specialist drove the Black Ark out of the display case and parked it outside the flagship store.

Compared to this new concept top-tier vehicle, the convertible sports cars that rich heirs use to cruise the Lakefront Business District streets looked like toys.

Soon, passersby were drawn to the Black Ark, gathering and discussing:

“That’s so cool! What model is this car? Never seen it before.”

“How much does this one cost, tens of millions? Must be in the billions.”

“It’s insanely handsome, driving such a cool car to a nightclub entrance would surely get you twenty girls’ numbers in one night.”

“Tch, what’s so great about a car? If you have the money to buy a luxury car, why not donate it for public welfare?”

“It’s his money, what’s it to you? You’re just jealous.”

The crowd of onlookers took out their phones to snap photos and videos, and social media influencers joined in to pose beside the Black Ark for selfies, posting them on social platforms to attract fans.

Under the envious gazes of the crowd, Black Ark’s owner Su Mo walked out of the store, stepped into the car accompanied by the driving specialist.

Leaning against the car seat made of luxurious leather, he looked at the increasingly elevated scenery outside the window, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Woohoo, take off!

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep