The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 453: Chapter 453: Ji You’s Promise

Ji You opened her eyes and immediately met two faces full of shock, and she inexplicably felt a jolt in her heart. Catching a glimpse of the dust-covered ring in the corner of her eye, Ji You felt an ominous feeling that disaster was looming...

”That...”

”Teacher Luo... How many years did you say this high-level Soul Device could be used again?” Facing two immense pressures, Ji You stiffened and forced a smile, saying: ”This... it couldn’t be a fake item, could it?”

Hiss—

Daring to suspect that the item from Mu Jianling’s hands is fake!

Dr. Luo’s surprise at the corner of her mouth instantly turned into speechlessness. She didn’t even know what to say about Ji You anymore, only that this foolish child really has the courage of a dog, fearing nothing.

As soon as the words left her mouth, Ji You clearly felt an extremely terrifying pressure from Teacher Mu Jianling’s position to her left. This pressure, like the weight of Mount Tai, was suffocating...

Ji You was scared half to death. Withstanding the pressure, she explained with difficulty: ”That... something as expensive as a high-level Soul Device, how could there be fakes? That’s impossible.”

As her words fell, the intimidation from Mu Jianling slightly subsided.

But thinking of the possibly damaged Soul Device, Ji You, with the courage of a dog, whispered: ”But... such an expensive item should have after-sales service, right? If it’s a fake sold by unscrupulous merchants, can’t we ask for compensation?”

Hiss—

With these words, the atmospheric pressure around dropped instantly again.

Oh no!

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You knew she had said the wrong thing again and quickly explained: ”Ah!!! Teacher! That’s not what I meant, I was questioning those dishonest merchants, I absolutely didn’t doubt that Teacher could have been deceived. Teacher, being so intelligent and wise, could never be fooled by dishonest merchants...”

Even Dr. Luo felt the pressure, with a low atmospheric pressure around and a chill breeze, she forcefully gestured with her mouth to Ji You, signaling her to shut up immediately.

Ji You: ”...”

The more she spoke, the worse it got. Ji You didn’t dare to ramble on, shrinking her head and hunching her shoulders, trying to pretend she didn’t exist.

However—

Mu Jianling’s gaze swept over directly, and with a cool tone, he said: ”You talk a lot, don’t you?”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You kept her mouth tightly shut, proving she didn’t talk much.

second.

seconds.

seconds.

...

Mu Jianling shifted his gaze away, and Ji You’s pressure drastically fell. She then stealthily and cautiously let out a breath of relief.

However, just as Ji You exhaled and hadn’t managed to adjust her mood, the next second, Mu Jianling stared at the slightly rusted ring and turned to Dr. Luo, asking: ”Is it really broken?”

Dr. Luo’s face was very serious as she replied: ”To be precise, it is beyond repair.”

Ji You: ”!!!”

Ji You was so scared that she immediately shrank back, really wanting to say I don’t exist, you can’t see me...

However—

Dr. Luo and Mu Jianling simultaneously turned their heads, staring at Ji You with eyes so sharp and commanding that she couldn’t ignore them. Ji You dodged their gaze: ”Teachers... I... I really didn’t do anything.”

”Wuwah...”

”I... I didn’t mean for this to happen.”

”Don’t... don’t ask me to compensate...”

Ji You was desperately anxious, bubbling with words, begging the two teachers with pitiful eyes: ”I... I really have no money left! I don’t even have enough to cut flesh for money.”

Dr. Luo: ”...”

Mu Jian: ”...”

Dr. Luo said: ”This kid, is she scared into stupidity? She wouldn’t have forgotten that this high-level Soul Device was obtained in exchange for signing a contract, right?” The Soul Device already belonged to her, whether it is damaged or not, there’s no need for additional compensation.

Mu Jianling nodded solemnly and said, ”She’s an idiot.”

Dr. Luo stroked his chin and asked, ”Sword Spirit, when do you plan to collect your debts from her?”

”Hmm?” Mu Jianling frowned and said, ”I’m in a bad mood, let me think about it...”

Upon hearing this, Ji You approached Mu Jianling with a fawning expression and asked cautiously, ”Teacher... Are you thirsty? Would you like some water? Shall I pour it for you?”

Mu Jianling didn’t utter a word.

Ji You, gauging her mood, asked again, ”Are you tired? Should I massage your shoulders?”

As she said this, she reached out her hand—

Mu Jianling glanced at her paw and remembered what had happened during their practice session, which brought some not-so-pleasant memories to mind, and she threatened, ”Keep your dog paw 2 meters away from me.”

Ji You immediately pulled back her hand and honestly retreated 2 meters away.

So, considering how well-behaved she was, Teacher Mu shouldn’t collect the debt then, right?

Right at that moment, Dr. Luo had already started to fiddle with the broken ring and examined it carefully. The more he looked, the deeper his brow furrowed, ”It’s confirmed, it’s broken.”

Mu Jianling remained silent.

Dr. Luo put down the ring and sighed lightly, ”The Array Diagram has shattered, and the spiritual power inside is gone too. This ring is nothing more than an ordinary iron hoop now.”

Ji You shrank her neck noticeably.

The atmosphere in the medical room was somewhat oppressively silent.

After a while.

Mu Jianling said, ”If it’s broken, then it’s broken.”

Dr. Luo looked up at Mu Jianling, concern showing in his eyes, ”Sword Spirit...”

Mu Jianling waved her hand and said, ”I’m fine.”

Her tone was clear and crisp, showing no sign of sorrow or reluctance.

However—

Ji You still heard a hint of melancholy in Teacher Mu Jianling’s tone...

Ji You mustered her courage, looked into Teacher Mu Jianling’s eyes, and said earnestly, ”Teacher... please don’t be upset, okay? I will make another one for you in the future.”

Smack!

As soon as she said it, Ji You got a knock on the head.

Ji You held her head, her face in distress, looking puzzled at Teacher Mu Jianling.

Mu Jianling scolded, ”Upset my foot! Watch less of those melodramatic TV shows!” As for the latter part of what Ji You said, Mu Jianling completely ignored it.

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You muttered softly, ”Isn’t it you who likes to watch melodramatic dramas?”

Mu Jianling’s tone turned questioning, ”What did you say?”

Ji You immediately shook her head, ”Nothing, nothing at all... Just consider everything I just said nonsense, Teacher, please pretend you heard nothing.”

But—

The promise to craft a Soul Device for Teacher Mu Jianling was not just lip service; Ji You took it seriously and held it in her heart.

Meanwhile, Dr. Luo, listening to Ji You’s grand ambitions, didn’t take it to heart at all, but teased with a chuckle, ”You know how to make a Soul Device too? Don’t just remember Teacher Mu, also think about your Teacher Luo.”

Ji You chuckled and said, ”Of course, I’ll make one for Teacher Luo too.”

Dr. Luo waved his hand nonchalantly, ”I’ll hold you to that.”

As he spoke, Dr. Luo pointed at a piece of equipment in the corner and said, ”Go over there and stay put for now. Check it out yourself. I need to discuss some things with your teacher.”

Ji You obediently moved over.

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