The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 198: Chapter 198: The Pinnacle of Pennilessness

Picking up a long-term driver incidentally, Ji You couldn’t express how happy she was.

This day’s training was still intense and urgent. Ji You barely met the standard line and completed the training target for the day. What surprised her was Sheng Qingyan, who had fallen behind so much in previous courses, yet managed to keep up with Teacher Mu Jianling’s teaching pace.

Moreover, his performance was very good, even reaching yesterday’s training targets earlier than some S-class students.

It was really surprising.

Ji You stared at Sheng Qingyan like she was looking at a monster, while Sheng Qingyan touched his cheeks and said, ”Stop it... Why are you staring at me? I know I’m beautiful...”

Ji You: ”...”

Taking a deep breath, Ji You said, ”You’re wrong, I wasn’t looking at you with admiring eyes. I was looking at you as if you were a monkey.”

Sheng Qingyan was momentarily offended: ”You’re the monkey!”

Ji You turned to Chu Jiaojiao, throwing flirtatious eyes her way, and said with a cheeky smile, ”Jiaojiao, tell us, isn’t he just like a monkey?”

Chu Jiaojiao held her chest, immediately responding, ”Sheng Qingyan, don’t you have any self-awareness? Are you really not a monkey?”

Sheng Qingyan: ”...”

Stomping his feet, Sheng Qingyan said, ”Tch... women...”

After stomping, Sheng Qingyan quickly moved a few meters away from Ji You and Chu Jiaojiao.

**

After training ended and Mu Jianling announced class was dismissed, contrary to her usual behavior, Ji You didn’t rush towards the cafeteria. Instead, she sidled up to Mu Jianling with a sycophantic smile and asked, ”Teacher... was today’s TV show any good?”

Mu Jianling put away the Light Computer, glancing at her and said, ”Spit it out!”

Ji You hurriedly said, ”Then I’ll say it. Teacher, could you take me to check my spiritual power and physical strength again?” Clearly, the school’s detection equipment was more advanced than the detection equipment that came with Ji You’s own training device.

Just last night, having ingested four Soul Devices in one go, Ji You really wanted to know if there had been any improvements.

Although—

She had already seen her Spiritual Silk become fatter and shinier in her Spiritual World, and her Spirit Space also seemed a bit broader.

But—

What about more specific numbers?

Ji You really wanted to know.

Mu Jianling seemed to think of something, didn’t reject the idea, and nodded, ”Alright, come with me.”

Ji You followed excitedly: ”Yay!”

This time, Ji You was fortunate enough to ride in Teacher Mu Jian’s vehicle, a black Floating Car with a cool appearance and smooth lines. The interior of the car was very comfortable and even had a self-service beverage dispenser.

One look and you knew it belonged to a wealthy big shot.

Setting the destination on the Floating Car and selecting autopilot, Mu Jian sat next to a small table, brewed a cup of tea for himself, and got ready to watch a TV series.

Ji You couldn’t help feeling astounded inside: This TV addiction of teacher’s is really terrifying, even worse than the internet addicts of my past life.

Sensing Ji You’s strange gaze, Mu Jian slightly lifted his head, glanced at her and asked, ”What, you have a problem?”

Ji You, startled, quickly said, ”No no no... Please continue watching, teacher, I wouldn’t dare have any objections.”

Mu Jian nodded nonchalantly: ”Better not.”

Ji You: ”...”

So—

Ji You’s eyes lingered on the self-service beverage machine, reluctant to move away. After hesitating for a while, she plucked up her courage to ask, ”Teacher... can I order a cup of milk tea?”

Mu Jianling: ”5000 credit points a cup.”

Ji You’s mouth twitched: ”That’s so expensive!”

Mu Jianling, clearly disinterested in selling, simply said: ”Drink if you want, keep quiet if you don’t.”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You pursed her lips, thinking that cravings were just a matter of enduring a bit, and once you get through it, you won’t feel the temptation anymore.

But—

For some reason, the moment Ji You stepped into Teacher Mu Jianling’s Floating Car, the aroma of milk tea from the drink machine stirred up something in her Spirit World, causing the Six Strands to become restless.

Seeing that Ji You had no reaction, the Spiritual Silks started hopping around one by one, trying to catch Ji You’s attention.

Ji You cursed silently, ”5000 credit points! Such a waste! Is this something we can enjoy? Everyone, hold it in!”

The Six Strands instantly deflated.

All of them limp, laying on the ground motionless, like six dead silks.

Ji You: ”...”

To be honest, after feeding the Spiritual Silks and the Iron Plate a few High-level Candy Beans, there were changes in the silks, but other than feeling them plumper and more agile, there were no significant sensations.

However—

Today, just by smelling a hint of the sweet aroma of milk tea, her Spiritual Silks had such an intense reaction? Even resorting to acting like Oscar-winning actors and actresses, playing all pitiful just to trick her into giving them a drink?

Is it the effect of four Soul Devices?

Ji You was full of doubts.

At this moment—

In the dull Spirit World, Fourth quietly wagged its tail, pitifully saying: [Master, master... we are heartbroken...]

Ji You blandly replied, ”Where do you even have hearts to be hurt?”

Fourth wagged its tail, putting on a pitiful face, and continued: [Master, master... we might not have hearts, but we can still feel sad. Won’t you comfort your little cute Silkies?]

Ji You waved her hand, ”No comforting.”

Fourth was clearly choked by the response, but it still bravely struggled, trying to perform: [We are easy to comfort...]

”Oh...” Ji You saw right through it, rolled her eyes, and said, ”A cup of milk tea will do the trick, won’t it?”

Fourth: ”...”

Even the usually sly Fourth was left speechless.

But Fourth was persistent and bravely expressed: [Half a cup will do.]

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You almost burst out laughing.

Seeing Ji You’s demeanor soften, Fourth immediately tried harder by wagging its tail: [Really! Really! Really! Half a cup will do!]

Seeing hope, the other Silks began to beg pitifully and wag their tails: [Just half a cup... Is half a cup okay?]

And just for that bit of food, all lacked limits and decency, wagging their tails at Ji You, showing all kinds of affection and playing cute.

Ji You was speechless.

After thinking, Ji You mustered up the courage, interrupting Teacher Mu Jianling, who was joyfully watching TV, and said, ”Teacher... that...”

Mu Jianling: ”Speak!”

Ji You forced a smile and said, ”Can I just buy 1000 credit points, only one-fifth of a cup?”

Mu Jianling: ”...”

Even someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Mu Jianling was left to laugh at the absurdity.

She really had never come across such a strange student in her days.

Seeing the truly indescribable expression on Teacher Mu Jianling’s face, Ji You also felt very embarrassed, but if a poor soul doesn’t learn to be thrifty, how can she ever become rich?

It was a helpless situation.

Ji You endured the embarrassment and blushing, and said, ”Teacher, cash in hand for goods in hand, I assure you I will not owe any credit.”

Mu Jianling glared, ”You’re thinking of running up a tab?”

Ji You quickly assured, ”Not at all! Absolutely not.” It was just a thought, but she could never really do it, after all, even poor souls need to maintain some dignity.

She would never do things like cheating or deceiving.