The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 200: Chapter 200: The Dignity of a Big-Spender Whale

Ji You exerted her specialties to the fullest, even putting on an Oscar-worthy acting performance, and finally resolved a trust crisis that she, as the master, was facing with just a few sentences.

Observing the six Spiritual Threads behave themselves, she finally let out a sigh of relief.

Ai ya!

Nowadays, even threads are hard to fool.

Being human is tough.

And being a good master is even tougher.

Although Mu Jianling’s eyes were fixed on the Light Computer, she was covertly sizing up Ji You a few times, and thought to herself: This kid has an active spiritual power. So active that it’s almost on par with my own Spiritual Silk.

But—

As for the specifics, Mu Jianling would not easily use her Spiritual Silk to truly probe and touch Ji You, as it could accidentally harm the student’s Spiritual World, which is almost impossible to repair.

Ji You was unaware of all this.

At this moment, something else had captured Ji You’s attention. Watching Teacher Mu engrossed in a TV series, Ji You heaved a deep sigh and said with a worried face, ”Teacher... the way you’re obsessed with that TV series is truly worrisome.”

Mu Jianling glanced at her obliquely: ”Mind your own business. The teacher doesn’t need your concern.”

Ji You chuckled and said, ”I’m just afraid that you’ll be home alone, watching TV all day, not eating properly, and not sleeping well... After all, you’re getting on in years, you should at least pay some attention to keeping healthy.”

The first half of the sentence sounded quite sincere, but the second half was completely insensitive.

Mu Jianling’s face darkened as she scolded, ”Why does a beggar like you care so much about me?”

Ji You: ”...Teacher, I’m not a beggar.”

Mu Jianling snorted: ”Might as well be one.”

Ji You: ”...”

Mu Jianling raised her hand and knocked on Ji You’s head, saying irritably, ”If you’re so concerned about the teacher’s health, there’s still a place in the teacher’s home for sweeping, cleaning, serving tea and water, and cooking. Want to give it a try?”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You asked with her mouth agape: ”Teacher, will you pay me a salary? How many credit points a month?”

Mu Jianling’s finger twitched as she cursed, ”None! Unpaid labor.”

Ji You’s lips twitched slightly, and she asked again, ”Then... do I get food and accommodation?”

Mu Jianling took a deep breath: ”...No!”

Ji You glared at her with a face full of disapproval: ”You’ve got the spirit of Zhou Bapi in you! Even Zhou Bapi isn’t as heartless as you.”

Mu Jianling felt the itch in her hand and gave Ji You a severe knuckle rap on the head.

Ji You cradled her head.

At this time—

They finally arrived at the testing site—Dr. Luo’s personal laboratory.

Without waiting for Mu Jianling to speak, Ji You swiftly hopped off the Floating Car. She followed behind Mu Jianling, step by step, into the laboratory.

At the entrance.

Mu Jianling verified her identity, and after passing, she then led Ji You inside.

As soon as Ji You entered, she was met with Dr. Luo in his white lab coat, and also with Principal Hong, who was sitting on the side, shaking his leg while reading a book.

The moment Principal Hong heard footsteps, he put down the book, ”Yo—here comes the troublemaker.”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You choked but before she could speak, at that moment, the gentle-faced and amiable Dr. Luo walked over. She leaned down slightly, stared at Ji You’s face for a dozen seconds, and then looked away with a hint of regret.

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You couldn’t help asking: ”Dr. Luo, what were you doing staring at my face?”

And—

That look of regret she gave was quite unsettling, okay?

Dr. Luo immediately revealed a gentle and charming smile, saying: ”Still the same face as a few days ago, much cuter.”

Ji You: ”...”

The other day?

What?

What face?

Pig face?

Ji You tried hard to shake her head, convinced she must have misunderstood Dr. Luo, such a beautiful, generous, gentle and friendly big sister like her couldn’t possibly have such peculiar tastes.

Dr. Luo smiled, ”Really.”

Ji You touched her face and giggled, ”Don’t worry, Dr. Luo, I’ll never let you fall for my face again in this lifetime.”

Principal Hong suddenly said, ”Enough, quick, measure this troublemaker’s talent. I need to discuss something with you two!”

Ji You: ”...”

Frustration.

Normally, it was frustrating enough dealing with Teacher Mu Jianling, and now with the addition of Dr. Luo and Principal Hong, especially with the sharp tongue of Principal Hong, Ji You instantly knew what triple the frustration, triple the pain felt like.

Dr. Luo didn’t delay and conducted a thorough check on Ji You.

This time, Ji You didn’t fully lie down in the detection instrument, but instead, Dr. Luo personally checked her bit by bit, measuring various bodily metrics until later, Dr. Luo let Ji You lie down in a slightly more complex machine to measure the spiritual power threshold.

All of this took less than half an hour.

During that period, Mu Jianling didn’t peep, lost in binge-watching dramas. Principal Hong was leafing through a book, addicted to shaking his leg, showing an indifferent, uncaring attitude towards Ji You’s examination.

Ji You stepped out of the instrument and quickly asked, ”Dr. Luo, how did it go? Have I significantly improved?”

Dr. Luo said, ”Wait, I’m still organizing the data, the results will be out soon.”

Ji You waited patiently.

About two minutes later, Dr. Luo handed the results to Ji You with a smile, ”Ji You, here’s your recent physical data chart, congratulations, your Physical Strength has significantly improved and is now at the Peak of E level. Hmm... Your spiritual power has improved too, now reaching D level. You’re progressing quite rapidly.”

Ji You stared, ”That’s it?”

Dr. Luo smiled, ”My student, you must not doubt my professional abilities.”

Ji You felt her heart couldn’t take it, ”But... but I’ve whaled.”

Dr. Luo: ”Whaled???”

Ji You: ”I mean, I spent money, sob sob wah—”

The blow was too great; Ji You’s figure swayed as if to fall—

I’ve whaled!

Whaled millions!

And this is it?

Such a minor change?

Physical Strength at the Peak of E level and not yet reaching D level? During this period, she’s attended Physical Strength class every day, training with focus, whatever progress she had made was all from her own hard-earned effort.

D level spiritual power threshold, last time Teacher Mu Jianling checked, it was already D level!

So—

I’ve whaled nearly 5 million, without any improvement?

Where’s the dignity of a big whale?

Life’s unbearable like this.

Ji You’s face was filled with an expression of deep despair—

Mu Jianling could no longer stand by idly and scolded, ”I’ve told you before, whether it’s training Physical Strength or spiritual power, you need to accumulate efforts over time, step by step. What’s the rush? You haven’t even learned to walk, yet you want to run? Do you really think you’re some kind of rare talent who can reach the heavens in a single step?”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You mumbled her lips, after being scolded by the teacher that way, didn’t dare to show any grievances.

Principal Hong raised his hand, pointed to the door, and said, ”Alright, the door’s right there, scram.” After slightly pausing, he kindly added, ”By the way, can you walk by yourself? Shall I call an ambulance to send you back?”

Ji You: ”...”