The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Sending the Beggar Away

The atmosphere was a bit awkward.

When Ji You thought for sure that Teacher Mu Jianling would refuse her, she suddenly heard her say, ”Why are you zoning out? You don’t expect me to pour it for you, do you?”

Ji You’s face brightened immediately, saying, ”No need to trouble yourself, I’ll do it, I’ll do it...”

Mu Jianling hummed, ”Any extra drop will incur an additional charge.”

Ji You didn’t dare to pour even a few drops extra.

How terrifying is Teacher Mu Jianling’s spiritual power? She could probably spot the tiniest difference with just a glance.

Not more, not less, exactly one-fifth of a cup was poured.

Ji You immediately transferred 1000 credit points to Teacher Mu Jianling, perfectly demonstrating her credibility.

After receiving the money, Mu Jianling continued to clutch her Light Computer, not making a sound, not giving Ji You any reaction.

Ji You looked at the milk tea from all angles but still couldn’t make heads or tails of it.

But—

The fragrance was truly exceptional.

How to describe it? It’s neither overly rich nor too bland; as soon as it hits the nose, it brings a refreshing sensation.

This is definitely something superb!

It might be more precious than the high-level natural food Ji You had imagined. Who knows, it might be another rare treasure comparable to Butterfly Honey.

Holding one-fifth of the milk tea, Ji You was about to take a sip when suddenly—

Mu Jianling, for some unknown reason, clenched her fist tightly, her knuckles cracking... She glared at Ji You and said, ”Don’t tell anyone about this.”

Ji You: ”Ah??”

Mu Jianling’s voice contained a threat, ”Don’t tell others that I sold you one-fifth of the milk tea.”

Ji You: ”Huh???”

Mu Jianling gritted her teeth, ”I can’t afford to lose face.”

Ji You: ”...”

The more Mu Jianling thought about it, the more embarrassed she felt. Her, a notable figure known throughout the Alliance before becoming a teacher who has educated countless students, and now she’s lost face by selling one-fifth of a cup of milk tea to a student.

Utterly—

If this got out, it would ruin her reputation for life.

The expression on the teacher’s face was indeed a bit terrifying. Ji You, always someone who knows the score, would dare not to act tough; she immediately nodded her head like a bobblehead, almost swearing by pointing to heaven, saying, ”Rest assured, Teacher, only the heavens, the earth, you, and I will know about this; there won’t be a third person who knows.”

Mu Jianling’s eyes were sharp, ”I bet you wouldn’t dare.”

Ji You shrank her neck.

Oh my—

Terrifying.

Absolutely terrifying.

Suddenly—

Mu Jianling lowered her head, fiddled with her Light Computer, and Ji You heard a notification from her own Light Computer system: [Your account has been credited with 1000 credit points on October 18th, 1307 Star Calendar, at 18:50.]

Ji You, with a puzzled face: ”Teacher?”

Mu Jianling hummed: ”Just giving alms to a beggar.”

Ji You: ”...”

Mu Jianling glanced at her sideways, lightly humming: ”This is a one-time thing, not to happen again.”

Ji You’s face bloomed with a smile: ”Yes! I’ll be sure to heed your words!”

Additionally—

Could it be that being an interstellar beggar has potential too?

Look—

She’s just earned 1000 credit points.

Ji You didn’t say anything but glanced at Mu Jianling with the corner of her eye. At this moment, her face had turned thoroughly grim: ”If you dare become an interstellar beggar, don’t blame me for breaking your dog legs!”

Ji You spoke solemnly: ”I wouldn’t dare! It’s not even something I would dare to think about.”

Mu Jianling: ”That’s for the best.”

After dealing with the beggar, Mu Jianling finally settled down and started watching a TV drama.

Ji You couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief when she saw this scene. She lowered her head and looked at her one-fifth cup of milk tea obtained through begging, feeling rather emotional for a moment.

She took the cup and drained it in one gulp.

The taste was sweet and pleasantly fragrant. What was magical about this milk tea was that despite its milky appearance, it didn’t have the gamey taste of cow or goat’s milk from her previous life. She wondered what kind of animal’s milk was used to make it. After drinking, there was a lingering sweetness.

In a word: Delicious!

It wasn’t just Ji You who felt refreshed in body and mind; inside her Spiritual World, the Six Strands were happily hopping about, running circles around the entire world, clearly overjoyed.

Boss shook its tail and revealed its form, its stout body becoming even sturdier.

Second immediately followed, with a physique that was just as formidable.

Third shook its tail and also took shape, turning out to be another robust young fellow.

Fourth looked left and right, making no movement, apparently troubled by a dilemma.

Old Five waited for Fourth to move, but when Fourth didn’t, this honest child thought for a moment and decided not to move either.

Sixth was actually a tag-along, enjoying playing behind Boss, Second, and Third. It darted out swiftly and started to revel in its own strong and plump body.

second.

seconds.

seconds.

As if having a sudden epiphany, Fourth excitedly wagged its tail: [Ah! The Master is skinning us alive by deceiving us again! This isn’t even half a cup, absolutely not even half a cup!]

Ji You jumped in scare, not expecting to be found out by Fourth.

How sharp of Fourth.

How sly of Fourth.

How petty of Fourth.

...

Prompted by Fourth’s remark, the other Threads also quickly came to their senses:

Boss: [No wonder I don’t feel full.]

Second: [Just one bite and it was gone.]

Third: [Just a lick and it was gone.]

Fourth started to raise the banner of rebellion: [To deceive such adorable Threads! Scandalous! Strong objection!]

Old Five echoed the sentiment: [Protest! Protest! Protest!]

Old Five chimed in: [Protest! Protest! Protest!]

Seeing this, Ji You felt somewhat guilty, but as the Master, how could she let her authority be challenged so easily?

Ji You glared and scolded, ”Shut up, all of you! When I say it’s half a cup, it’s half a cup! Where have I deceived you? Am I that kind of person?”

Six Strands: [You are!]

Ji You was seriously choked up by her own Spiritual Strands. She quickly shifted her eyes and immediately said, ”Half a cup? How big of a cup? Was that specified beforehand? If I say it’s half a cup, then it’s half a cup! Am I supposed to carry a two-ton cup for you? Would you make things so hard on your Master?”

Six Strands: [!!!]

With that, Ji You simulated the size of a cup in the Spirit Space, pointed it out to the Six Strands, and said, ”Look for yourselves, isn’t this half a cup? Touch your hearts and ask, have I deceived you?”

Six Strands: [...]

Yes—

It’s half a cup.

But—

Ji You raised her finger, deliberately rubbing her head and said, ”Alright, enough with the whining. Supporting you freeloader Strands is tiring enough for me. Let me have some peace.”

Six Strands: [...]

Together, the Six Spiritual Strands gathered around the simulated cup, scrutinizing it over and over again. They felt something was odd but at that moment couldn’t quite pinpoint what.

And then—

They glanced at their Master and saw her with a troubled expression, looking rather discontented and unhappy. The Six Strands collectively shrank back, not daring to question her any further.

Let it be.

Let the Master have her peace.

Look~

How considerate they all are, truly good Threads for their Master.