The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 803: Chapter 803: Returning Once More

The moment Ji You opened her eyes, she saw a slender, clean hand. Her gaze traveled upwards to an arm bent into an arc, and further up to a fair face that exuded a sharp aura from the corners of its eyes and brows.

When Ji You recognized the person half-leaning by her bedside with squinting eyes, her pupils shrank, and she instinctively exclaimed, ”What the hell!”

Mu Jianling lifted her head, without even raising her eyelids: ”Awake?”

Never in her wildest dreams did Ji You imagine she would see Teacher Mu sleeping by her bedside one day. Trembling, she said, ”I... I probably haven’t woken up yet.”

After speaking,

Ji You immediately pulled up the blanket to cover her head and closed her eyes.

Mu Jianling: ”...”

Under the covers, Ji You said, ”I’m asleep.”

Mu Jianling snorted lightly: ”I’ll give you one second to wake up.”

Ji You hurriedly threw off the blanket, putting on a cheerful face: ”Oh dear! Teacher, when did you arrive? You should’ve let me know so I could come pick you up.”

Mu Jianling looked at Ji You’s playful, perpetually unserious demeanor and raised her hand—

Ji You immediately shielded her head, leaving Mu Jianling’s hand nowhere to land. Ji You peeked with a hint of smugness: ”Teacher, as soon as you raise your hand, I know you want to knock on my head. I’ve mastered these little tricks! From now on, my head is under my protection; no one shall harm it again!”

Mu Jianling: ”...”

Mu Jianling took a barely noticeable breath, then slowly retracted her outstretched hand. Just when Ji You thought Teacher Mu was at a loss, she suddenly changed tack and pinched Ji You’s ear.

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You: ”What the hell!”

Mu Jianling: ”Hmm?”

Ji You, with a bitter face, quickly said: ”Teacher, I’m not a primary school student anymore, please don’t pull my ears or knock my head, okay?” Give me some dignity here; after all, I’m destined to stand at the pinnacle of the universe someday.

Mu Jianling withdrew her hand and replied flatly, ”Primary school student?”

Saying that, she glanced askance at Ji You, curling her lips: ”You’re only half a year older than a primary school student, and as for your brain, it’s not even up to their level.”

Ji You took a deep breath, ”Teacher, just because you’re the mentor doesn’t mean you can talk nonsense.”

Outrageous.

If this keeps up, I’m definitely going to ambush her in a sack someday.

Mu Jianling looked at Ji You. The girl in front of her was still the same height, still as mischievous, yet her gaze now held determination, and her expressions brimmed with confidence. Her every move exuded the flair of a Mechanical Warrior...

In just a few days.

This little troublemaker had already changed so much.

Not only Ji You, but also Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, Yue Qiyuan, Yue Qiguang... even the laziest Sheng Qingyan, all had undergone a brand new transformation.

...

Mu Jianling felt gratified yet somewhat saddened. She was pleased with the children’s growth but saddened by the fact that they were compelled to grow up so quickly...

After Ji You said this, she was bracing herself for a torrent of scolding from Teacher Mu. She cautiously observed Mu’s expression, and the moment she opened her mouth, Ji You tensed up.

Then.

Mu Jianling unexpectedly said, ”Well done.”

Ji You widened her eyes: ”???”

Mu Jianling met Ji You’s gaze, saying indifferently, ”I reviewed the entire process of your team’s task execution, and Captain Ji You performed very well. Your thoughts were clear, objectives clear-cut, arrangements proper, remained calm in the face of challenges, and handled situations swiftly and cleanly...”

The more Ji You listened, the more frightened she felt.

This...

Was this really Teacher Mu?

She felt like she’d been replaced or something.

Could it be?

Was she feverish?

Ji You got startled, bravely reaching out, intending to touch Teacher Mu’s forehead—

”Smack!”

Mu Jianling raised her hand and swatted it away: ”Remove those dog paws.”

Ji You withdrew her hand, laughing nervously: ”Teacher, so you weren’t confused by fever after all.”

Mu Jianling glanced at her, scolding: ”However, there are still areas you fall short in. For instance, being part of a team, you must understand and learn the importance and practice of teamwork. Being a lone warrior is not advisable.”

Ji You immediately put away her playful grin and listened earnestly.

Seeing her so well-behaved, Mu Jianling couldn’t help but stroke Ji You’s head: ”That’s more like it. As a primary school student, you should listen attentively and sit properly in class.”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You protested immediately: ”Teacher, if you keep this up, I’ll lead a revolution with a bunch of primary school students!”

Upon hearing this, recalling previous rebellions, Mu Jianling suddenly felt the urge to use her hands again. She put on a stern face and said coldly, ”Alright, if you’re not dead, get up immediately. You have one minute to get ready and assemble in one minute.”

Ji You responded seriously: ”Yes!”

After saying that,

Mu Jianling turned on her heel and walked toward the door.

Ji You didn’t have much to sort out. She quickly freshened up and changed into clean clothes in just one minute. After she stepped out, she saw Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, Yue Qiyuan, Yue Qiguang... all standing behind Teacher Mu.

Everyone’s expression was solemn, but seeing Ji You emerge, they couldn’t hide their delight.

—Turns out, Ji You with the number 4444 was really alright.

Besides, the atmosphere on-site wasn’t relaxed; instead, it was quite heavy.

The entire Eagle Space Station was abuzz with warriors coming in and out. Injured warriors were being transported back for treatment, while new personnel were immediately dispatched for reinforcement... The dock was incredibly busy, with no one having a moment to spare.

Boom—

Boom—

Whoosh—

Whoosh—

Listening to the sounds of flying devices, mecha, starships buzzing in her ears, Ji You strode toward Mu Jianling: ”Reporting, Number 4444 Ji You, returning to the team!”

Mu Jianling nodded: ”Hmm.”

Ji You returned to the front of the student team, waiting for Teacher Mu to announce her decision.

Mu Jianling said, ”Depart and return home immediately.”

Ji You: ”???”

What’s going on?

Suddenly we’re returning?

Where to?

School?

Planet NY50?

Having slept for several hours, Ji You was quite surprised, but Shen Changqing, Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan and others, having been awake, had a clearer understanding of the happenings within Eagle Space Station. Hence, they weren’t as surprised by Teacher Mu’s decision, and everyone’s expressions remained quite calm.

Ji You couldn’t help asking, ”Teacher, is it appropriate to return now?”

The battle at the front was in a stalemate, even impacting the battlefield’s periphery. Eagle Space Station was the first checkpoint on the outer perimeter; if the situation here was so tense and severe, what about the center battlefield?

Leaving now means passing through several dangerous zones. If we’re unlucky again, after all, encountering an 8-level Sea Iron Bull or an 8-level Viper Worm, Ji You had lost all hope in their team’s luck.

Moreover, the space station currently lacked personnel, and even though Ji You and her team weren’t particularly strong, they could still offer some help.

...

In any case, Ji You didn’t think leaving Eagle Space Station now was a good idea.

Mu Jianling said, ”There’s nothing inappropriate. I will escort you all the way.”

Ji You: ”!!!”

Everyone: ”!!!”