The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Art Appreciation Class

6.5 million, thrown in, wouldn’t even cause a ripple, not to mention it’s not enough to buy an Intermediate Soul Device.

Ji You’s joy was doused in an instant.

Moreover—

To buy an Intermediate Soul Device, it’s not just a simple matter of wanting one. For those with connections, no need to mention, but for those without connections, in addition to being ready with credit points, you’d also need to camp out for store updates and be quick on the draw.

If you’re not fast enough, you simply can’t compete for one.

Besides this method, there is also the option of queuing up for a reservation.

...

In short—

Ordinary people can purchase an Intermediate Soul Device with a bit of effort, but when it comes to High-level Soul Devices, whether you can get your hands on one is a matter of fate. After all—

Even the wealthy classes find them difficult to acquire.

Holding the 6.5 million in her hand, Ji You was somewhat undecided, wondering whether she should bite the bullet and buy an Intermediate Soul Device.

After much consideration, Ji You didn’t act on impulse and only spent 1 million to buy a Low-level Soul Device, the most common artificial soul device on the market. Looking at the maker, Ji You saw that it was signed by Lin Feng, a disciple of Master Kong Zhe.

Even Ji You, who was out of touch with the world, had heard of Master Kong Zhe’s great reputation once or twice.

Kong Zhe, Jiang Hua, Deng Mingguang, Mickey Dodge... These were some of the most famous Soul Artifact Masters in the Alliance, especially Kong Zhe, Jiang Hua, and Deng Mingguang, who were truly venerable and highly respected elders, greatly revered by the citizens of the Alliance.

Lin Feng, reportedly with S-level mental power and of common birth, was fortunate enough to be taken in as an apprentice by Master Kong Zhe. Following Master Kong Zhe for less than 10 years, Lin Feng could already manufacture soul devices independently.

Although—

They were only low-level soul devices, but it was indeed enviable.

You should know, many people study for decades and still cannot even get started.

Seeing that the other party was a disciple of Master Kong Zhe, Ji You couldn’t help feeling a bit of envy. If she could be so lucky to be noticed by a master and personally taught, she guessed she wouldn’t have to struggle alone like this.

If it were a Low-level Soul Device made by Master Kong Zhe himself, it would start at a minimum of 200 million.

That’s right.

Double.

And—

Still not readily available on the market.

However, for novice Soul Artifact Masters like Lin Feng, even though he bore the name of a disciple of Master Kong Zhe, he still had to take it step by step. His soul devices, not yet market-tested, were thus priced around the standard market price of 1 million.

This price, in truth, was not expensive at all.

But after purchasing it, Ji You looked at the suddenly vanished 1 million, and her heart ached so much she couldn’t breathe—or rather, she no longer experienced the taste of heartache, as if her entire heart and blood had frozen.

The 1 million, is the most she spent in her entire life, and the previous one.

Spending money like water.

But as a poor ghost, she didn’t want to experience the feeling of spending money like water, she only wanted to keep the money coming in, not going out.

Ying~

Pondering is futile.

Sleep.

Quickly go to sleep.

Maybe the money will come back in a dream.

Unfortunately—

A dreamless night.

Ji You got up with regret, and although she hadn’t slept most of the night before, Ji You still maintained her usual routine, getting up at 5:30 in the morning to start running laps around the dormitory, one lap, two laps, three laps...

Running until seven, Ji You immediately stopped, returned to the dorm to wash up, changed into the school uniform, and then headed to the cafeteria to buy a big steamed bun or a bowl of porridge for breakfast before promptly attending class.

Today, the Combat Department has a day off, so there’s no need for intense training, but most of the students didn’t idle away their time; instead, they chose to attend elective classes that interested them.

For instance—Shen Changqing went to the Mechanical Manufacturing System department’s classroom for a lesson. Actually, Shen Changqing’s major is Mechanical Manufacturing, with Mecha Battle as a minor. However, due to some unknown error, just like Ji You, he was also coerced into attending classes by teacher Mu Jianling.

Shen Changqing strongly suspected that his grandfather was behind this, but without proof, his wily old grandpa would never admit to such unproven accusations.

Left with no choice, Shen Changqing decided to start with Combat Department classes for now.

These past few days, Shen Changqing spent most of his energy on battle training, only finding time to indulge in his passion for Mecha Manufacturing after classes or during breaks.

Shen Changqing went off to his Mechanical Manufacturing class, while others—Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Louise Carter, Lance Yuri... all these people unanimously chose the Art Appreciation and Humanistic Cultivation class.

Why, you ask?

Because the academic points from this class are easy to earn.

It’s said that the teacher for this class, Cheng Yu, is actually not much older than the students, just a few years their senior. His character is quite witty and humorous, often blending well with the students. At the end of the term, he would distribute academic points without the slightest hesitation.

In short, compared to many other difficult teachers in the school, teacher Cheng Yu was regarded as a little angel and treasured by the students.

And what about Ji You?

The courses Ji You is currently exposed to are only Material Handling and Mecha Battle. She really wants to take up a course in Mechanical Manufacturing as well, but biting off more than one can chew isn’t wise, so Ji You decides to first thoroughly understand Material Handling and Mecha Battle before delving into Mechanical Manufacturing.

Therefore, Ji You also plans to snag some academic points by attending Cheng Yu’s class.

As soon as she stepped into the classroom, she was met with a surge of enthusiasm: the students swarmed in droves, so much so that it seemed less like a class and more like a concert.

Ji You: ”...”

Didn’t Cheng Yu tell her that he was an unpopular teacher of a niche subject?

So beloved by the students and still calling himself unpopular?

Ji You squeezed into the classroom and finally managed to snag a seat, but no sooner had she sat down than someone slapped her on the shoulder and said, ”What a coincidence...”

Ji You: ”...”

Taking a deep breath, Ji You exclaimed, ”Fateful nuisance! Goodbye!”

She hurriedly got up, intending to find another seat.

Anyway—under no circumstances did she want to sit next to Spicy Eye Little Cutie.

Sheng Qingyan covered his mouth, chuckled, and teased, ”Number 4444, you’re not coming to class to slack off, are you? I tell you... it’s not easy to get away with slacking in teacher Cheng Yu’s class now...”

Ji You: ”...”

Sheng Qingyan gestured around and added, ”You don’t want to sit with me, and I don’t want to sit with you...” Looking around the whole classroom, apart from the seat next to him, there were no other empty spots. If it weren’t for his formidable presence keeping others away, that detestable number 4444 wouldn’t even get a chance to sit there.

Ji You: ”...”

As Sheng Qingyan casually raised his hand, a small pink earring dangling from his earlobe became visible, and Ji You’s expression stiffened:

Wasn’t that the Soul Device she made?

From the batch, she sold just last night?

The earrings that cost 1.3 million each pair?

So it turns out—

The big sucker was Sheng Qingyan.

With that realization, Ji You’s gaze softened considerably towards him.

After all, customers are one’s bread and butter, and one should be a bit more polite, especially towards such generous customers, right?