The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Princess Carry

Sheng Qingyan fired four shots in succession, each one hitting the target, shocking not only the crowd but also Ji You. Ji You pondered for a moment, wondering whether she could achieve the same feat.

Forcing the challenge would certainly be possible, but it would inevitably consume a great deal of her spiritual power.

Ji You had fired four shots, one of which was a miss, leaving her with three successful hits. She now needed to fire six more shots and was only allowed one mistake in order to advance successfully.

To take risks?

Or not to take risks?

That was the question.

After much thought, Ji You finally decided to play it safe and avoid taking unnecessary risks.

Rashness only brings momentary satisfaction, but a single mistake could lead to a loss far greater than any gain. Ji You might seem impulsive, but in reality, she was a very steady person and would never act rashly without good reason.

Having made her decision, Ji You readied herself for shooting again. She gently lifted her head, her eyes narrowing slightly.

Here it comes!

If initially, the audience was watching Ji You with a mocking amusement, no one was regarding her as a joke anymore. The stands were so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Not a single sound was heard in the arena either.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Ji You’s four consecutive shots.

Then—

Swish—

Swish—

Swish—

The moment everyone was waiting for had arrived!

At first, there was just the soft sound of the air being pierced, but once the shots were fired, they broke through the air resistance, surging towards the target’s center with unstoppable force.

Boom—

Hit!

All three shots hit their mark!

Everyone was slightly disappointed to see that Ji You had only fired three shots when they expected her to directly confront Sheng Qingyan. They hadn’t anticipated Ji You to be so sober-minded, choosing to go for the three shots she was confident with.

One must admit, the initial disappointment faded instantly as the audience witnessed the three shots all hitting their targets.

Fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic!

Firing only the shots that were certain, never shooting recklessly, this was the mark of a quality sniper—maintaining composure and a clear head is essential.

Suddenly, the way people looked at Ji You changed, now mixed with a hint of respect.

She might not have the best physical strength or talent, but her shooting skills were definitely among the top tier in the student community!

Next.

The crowd’s expressions tensed up once again.

It was Sheng Qingyan’s turn to perform.

After watching Ji You, Sheng Qingyan paid no attention to the noise from the stands or to anyone else. He focused solely on his target, lips slightly pursed, and his eyes narrowed.

Swish swish—

This time, there were only two simultaneous shots.

Because Sheng Qingyan had no more shots to fire, he had already fired eight of his ten shots.

Unsurprisingly, Sheng Qingyan qualified for the next match with a perfect score of ten shots, ten hits.

Disappointment showed on the faces in the stands, and even the hotpot restaurant owner wondered whether to make an exception and provide this student with a few more shots.

At that moment—

Ji You’s remaining three shots were ready to be fired.

Everyone instantly fell silent.

On the stands and at the shooting range, no one made a sound. Everyone stared intently at Ji You, whose face turned slightly pale and beads of sweat formed on her forehead, but she clenched her teeth and kept her gaze fixed.

In her eyes, there was a light, the kind of light that screams indomitable courage, pushing forward without hesitation.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh——

Once again, three shots!

This time, after Ji You fired, her hand gripping the trigger began to tremble slightly, especially the little finger, clearly shaking a bit.

Ji You closed her eyes slightly.

Everyone in the venue held their breath, afraid that even their breathing might affect the accuracy of the shots.

Boom——

Silence.

Quiet.

Someone opened their eyelids a bit to peek at the result and immediately broke into a broad smile: ”Damn! Hit again!”

”Incredible!”

”Truly incredible!”

”Three times three shots, all hit, what kind of terrifying skill is this?”

”After watching her performance, I feel like all the years I’ve practiced shooting have been for nothing.”

...

As everyone buzzed with discussion, Ji You opened her eyes and saw the results, a hint of joy sparkling in her eyes. This time, she did not laugh arrogantly or triumphantly as usual; her smile was actually a bit shy for once.

Ji You clutched her chest, finally gasping for air.

Nearby.

Sheng Qingyan said, ”4444 oh... I admit your shooting skills are awesome, but you can only be second best... I am still the cutest invincible sniper in the Universe...”

Ji You: ”...”

Yue Qiyuan gently tapped the butt of his rifle and said, ”You two, if you keep this up, it makes the rest of us feel pretty awkward. Are we supposed to follow your rapid-fire, or just shoot at our own pace?”

Shen Changqing said softly on the side, ”Don’t be impulsive. Stick to your own rhythm, no need to imitate others.”

Hearing this, Ji You looked at him with newfound respect and laughed, ”Bro, you really are a clever Little Cutie.”

Shen Changqing: ”...”

Little Cutie the heck?

Shen Changqing suddenly felt a tremor in his heart, thinking that student number 4444 Ji You might really be the kind of person his grandfather spoke of, someone who needed to constantly adapt and gain more experience and broaden their horizons.

After the performances of Ji You and Sheng Qingyan, there wasn’t much time left. The other contestants began their shooting.

Ji You, feeling weak, slumped on the shooting bench, watching Shen Changqing, Yue Qiyuan, and Xuzhou perform.

Shen Changqing was very steady. Although he didn’t attempt rapid-fire shots like Ji You and Sheng Qingyan, he seemed to challenge himself. He fired one shot, followed by another after a few seconds, hardly pausing for too long, and each shot hit its mark.

Impressive.

No one on the scene questioned Shen Changqing’s level, but with the stellar performances of Ji You and Sheng Qingyan preceding him, his steady and assured shooting did not elicit as much amazement.

Then came Yue Qiyuan, who chose the same method as Shen Changqing, and he too hit every target.

Very exciting.

After him, it was Xuzhou.

Among them, Xuzhou’s level was considered the weakest. Facing everyone’s scrutiny, he seemed unable to calm his nerves and made a mistake midway, qualifying with a score of 8 hits out of 10 shots.

The shooting competition ended.

Whether they were competitors or spectators, all felt a sense of reluctance for it to be over.

After the results were announced, 25 contestants advanced. The shooting venue began to close, and everyone walked out one after another. Ji You was so tired she could hardly move her fingers and was worrying about how to crawl out of the shooting hall when suddenly, a tall figure dashed over.

Ji You hadn’t even seen who it was when she was swept up in their arms!

Yes.

It was the embarrassing princess carry.

Ji You: ”...”