The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 709: Chapter 709: 3-Star Warrior

Ji You, of course, was unaware of the emotional change in Xuzhou as she instructed everyone one by one after making her decision. When Shen Changqing left with Xuzhou, Zhang Ye, and Chu Jiaojiao, Ji You hurried Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Sheng Qingyan, and the others, ”Hurry up and get to work. With such a huge amount of supplies, if we don’t transport them on time, Teacher Mu definitely won’t let us off easily.”

Everyone actually had no objections to Ji You taking on this task without discussing it with the group. Hearing Ji You’s orders now, they understood her intention. Being someone who disliked overthinking, Yue Qiguang stuffed his Space Button full and was carrying several large bags on his shoulders as he ran ahead at a breakneck speed. Ji You was greatly reassured by this sight. She couldn’t help but cast a sidelong glance at the elegantly sauntering Sheng Qingyan, carrying a bag and moving leisurely, and said, ”Too painful to watch, compare Yue Qiguang with yourself. Don’t you feel a bit ashamed?”

Sheng Qingyan, without a hint of red in his face or shortness of breath, pouted and replied grumpily to Ji You, ”His Space Button is five times larger than mine, you know. Even if he runs five times, it can’t compare to one of his trips, you know.”

After his response, Sheng Qingyan gave Ji You a disdainful look as he added, ”And it’s twenty times larger than that of you, you poverty-stricken wretch, you know.”

”Ah ha~”

”Forgot about that.”

Ji You gave a strained smile and said, ”Ha ha... Little Cutie, you must be really tired, keep up the good work, I’m counting on you~”

Damn it!

Rich folks are seriously the most annoying creatures on this planet!

Sheng Qingyan snorted through his nostrils.

The group of six swiftly ran towards their destination—according to the map and guidance given by Teacher Mu, their goal was located at the foot of a mountain range. Along the way, Ji You and the others passed several low mountains and even crossed a river. When they finally arrived, panting heavily, they saw a row of buildings.

From a distance, they could see numerous large agricultural machinery in operation, all running automated tasks. Within the area, a number of Floating Cars were transporting crops such as wheat, corn, potatoes, and rice back and forth into these buildings...

Is this—

A grain warehouse?

They didn’t need to get closer to feel the natural fragrance of the grains wafting through the air and tantalizing their nostrils.

Ji You sniffed and exclaimed, ”How many credit points would this be worth?”

That’s right.

It was just so lowly of her. Faced with a huge batch of grains, her first thought was not about eating, but about credit points! About money!

Just one truckload here could easily be worth several million credit points.

What if—

Secretly hijacking one?

Cough cough...

Ji You coughed to clear her throat, thinking to herself: I’m a respectable person, can’t even entertain such thoughts.

Sheng Qingyan hummed, ”Someone hasn’t seen much of the world, obviously.”

Ji You stiffened her face, unabashed, and admitted outright, ”Damn right I haven’t seen much of the world! All this rice, all these potatoes, all this corn... it’s my first time seeing so much. What’s wrong with finding it a bit curious?”

”And another thing! You’ve seen more of the world, so how come you still live so stingily?” Ji You’s words and eyes were full of disdain as she scolded, ”A penny-pincher maintaining a barely sufficient life only because of the certifications I earn, huh!”

Sheng Qingyan: ”...”

Lou, who was walking alongside, quickly chimed in with a laugh, ”This is a military grain base, so of course, there’s a lot of food. But, this is also my first time seeing so much! The Alliance really treats its warriors well.”

Since warriors are needed to defend the frontlines of the Alliance, supplies such as weapons and food are essential. To ensure the logistical support of warriors, especially regarding food, the Alliance has deliberately allocated several agricultural planets rich in water and soil resources solely for the use of the Six Great Armies.

NY50 Star is renowned for its staple crops.

...

This also highlights the importance the Alliance places on its warriors.

Several people quickly arrived at the storage area. Before they could get close, they saw two soldiers standing guard at the entrance.

After checking the address carefully, Ji You realized this was their destination. He stepped forward, saluted in standard military fashion, and announced loudly, ”Reporting in, Ji You, captain of squad 44 of the 131st class of the Combat Department at the Lanyue Star Military Academy. Leading my team to store a batch of supplies...”

He explained the purpose of their visit.

The two guarding soldiers, both male with imposing stature and dark skin, faces stern and unsmiling, returned the salute. One of them said, ”Your teacher has already informed us in advance. Follow me, put the stuff in this warehouse.”

After speaking, he started walking.

Ji You hurried to follow him, and the rest of the team followed suit.

The soldier, apparently high-ranking, led the way with a stone-faced expression, which made the journey a very quiet one.

Not the slightest bit displeased, Ji You and his teammates looked on in admiration at the silent and laconic soldier leading them. His uniform bore three badges on the shoulder, signifying that he was a three-Star warrior!

The Alliance’s soldiers are not only categorized by their strength but also by their merit.

Those who perform valorous deeds on the battlefield or make significant contributions are rewarded with Merit Points by the Legion. Once a soldier accrues enough Merit Points, they can be honored with the title of Star-level Warrior, which spans levels 1 to 5 stars.

One star is the lowest.

Five stars represent the highest honor.

But!!!

Don’t underestimate a one-star warrior just because it’s the lowest level; Merit Points are very hard to come by and are awarded only for outstanding combat performance or significant contributions.

Accumulating enough points for one star is already a challenge.

But this guy is a three-star warrior!

Three stars!

Ji You, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Lou, Lance, including Sheng Qingyan, all had stars in their eyes and were glued to the formidable figure leading them; they didn’t want to miss a second.

The leading soldier, though marching ahead, could not completely ignore the fervent gazes constantly sweeping over him from the students, straightening his posture a bit more unconsciously, and his dark complexion gradually heating up. Thankfully, his dark skin hid any discernible blushing from onlookers.

They quickly arrived at the destination after just a few hundred meters. It was a spacious room with rows of empty shelving.

The Black-faced Soldier said, ”Here.”

Ji You and his colleagues quickly started taking out the students’ supplies from the Space Buttons, organizing and placing them according to their category and group.

During this time, the Black-faced Soldier remained silent.

Once everything was properly placed, Ji You mustered his courage to ask, ”Big Brother, are our things safe here?”

The Black-faced Soldier: ”...”

His expression didn’t change, but his shiny black eyes blinked, as if saying: Are you kidding me?

”Ahem...” Ji You chuckled awkwardly, ”With a big soldier brother guarding them, our stuff is definitely safe, I... I mean, can we still reclaim our supplies later?”

There were her 100 vials of nutrient solution!

And Xuzhou’s beef jerky, Shen Changqing’s Advanced Nutrients...

And...

Ji You believed in the integrity of the soldiers; these endearing warriors would certainly not pocket the students’ belongings. But what Ji You didn’t trust was Teacher Mu Jianling’s scruples!