The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 807: Chapter 807: Temporary Change

After Sheng Qingyan finished speaking, a solemn look appeared on the faces of Ji You, Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, Yue Qiyuan, Yue Qiguang, Xuzhou, Zhang Ye, Lou, and Lance.

Silence.

Silent tension.

...

Until——

Tap~

Tap~

Tap~

...

A heavy footstep from behind broke the solemn atmosphere. Just as Ji You was about to turn her head, she sensed something unusual. She hurriedly jumped aside, but!!! A kick still landed squarely on her backside.

”Bang!”

Ji You held her aching behind, angrily cursing, ”Elder, enough is enough. This is the second time!”

”Second time.”

Ji You clenched her fist, glaring at the suddenly appearing Old Chen with gritted teeth.

Old Chen glanced at Ji You, not feeling guilty at all, but instead disdainfully said, ”Second time. You still didn’t dodge me the second time, no sense of alertness, penalty of 500 credit points.”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You shook: Yeah, why didn’t I dodge?

The first time was completely an accident, easy to explain away.

But the second time, I was aware, yet still couldn’t dodge.

Ji You frowned in thought as Old Chen grinned, chuckling, ”Wrong, two times. It should be a 1000!”

Ji You: ”...”

As soon as it involved money, Ji You immediately objected, muttering, ”Elder, this penalty is groundless, I refuse to accept it. Besides, punishing people is something my teacher likes to do, you don’t need to join the fun.”

Just as she finished speaking, a cool voice came from behind:

”Oh?”

”Then make it 2000.”

Mu Jianling, with arms crossed, spoke in a flat tone.

Ji You shuddered, quickly trotted to Teacher Mu’s side, forced a smile on her face, and fawningly said, ”Teacher, you’re back, are you tired? Was it hard? Are the discussions over? Would you like some water? Are we setting off now or waiting a while?”

Mu Jianling shot her a sidelong glance: ”Eyesore, get lost.”

Upon hearing this, Ji You smiled in relief.

This 2000 credit point penalty seemed just a bluff.

So, Ji You ran off cheerfully.

Mu Jianling raised her eyes, noticing that besides 4444 Ji You who was still lively, the other students inexplicably fell into a strange heavy atmosphere. Slightly frowning, she then said, ”The teacher has a temporary matter, the plan needs to change, we’ll set sail back in about 3 hours.”

Everyone was stunned.

Ji You asked, ”Teacher?”

Chu Jiaojiao: ”Is there trouble? Or?”

Shen Changqing, Yue Qiguang, and others opened their mouths, clearly having a bunch of questions, but Mu Jianling raised a hand to stop them, saying, ”Alright, stop. While I’m away, train yourselves at the space station’s base, don’t leave without permission, and don’t take any mission without my consent.”

As she spoke, Mu Jianling said, ”Ji You!”

Ji You immediately straightened up: ”Present!”

Mu Jianling said, ”I leave the team to you.”

Ji You responded loudly, ”Yes.”

Mu Jianling said, ”If anyone loses a single hair, I’ll hold you accountable.”

Ji You: ”...”

Everyone else: ”...”

Ji You said bitterly, ”Teacher... your requirements are... too much, aren’t they?”

Chu Jiaojiao and others also felt dissatisfied: Holding them accountable for losing a single hair... Mu Jianling was treating all nine of them like incapable children. How could Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, and others be willing?

Yue Qiguang was the first to protest: ”Report teacher, I think your statement and demand are very inappropriate, because—” Just as everyone thought he would give a serious reason to rebut, Yue Qiguang paused and suddenly said, ”It’s normal to occasionally lose a hair during training.”

Everyone else: ”...”

After a speechless moment, Ji You chuckled, ”Good talker; say more.”

Yue Qiguang looked at others in puzzlement: ”Why are you all looking at me like that? I’m just stating a fact.”

Yue Qiyuan glared at his brother: ”Shut up.”

Mu Jianling: ”Quiet.”

Everyone fell silent, stood in line obediently.

Mu Jianling said, ”Now that’s right, elementary students should look like students.”

Everyone: ”...”

Feeling deflated.

Mu Jianling said, ”Train yourselves, don’t call me if it’s not necessary.”

Having said that.

Mu Jianling lifted her foot and left.

Not a single word more.

Ji You, Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan, Shen Changqing... exchanged glances. Shen Changqing said solemnly, ”Are we training now or?”

On this side.

Seeing Mu Jianling leave, Old Chen hurried to leave as well when suddenly Ji You’s voice came from behind, ”Elder, wait a moment.”

Old Chen turned back: ”Don’t ask, I don’t know.”

Ji You was a bit speechless: ”I wasn’t going to ask what Teacher Mu was doing.”

But unexpectedly.

At these words, just when Old Chen had signs of stopping, he suddenly quickened his pace, walking even faster: ”Don’t say, I have no money!”

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You and her friends hurried to catch up, Ji You quickly said, ”Don’t go, don’t go, I wasn’t asking you for money.”

Only then did Old Chen stop, turned around to look at Ji You, still with a hint of defensiveness, said, ”Speak, what do you want with this old man?”

With the continuous development of medical technology, human physical strength has evolved from generation to generation, now reaching a lifespan of over 300 years, with some living to nearly 400 years. Generally, when a person reaches adulthood, they remain in a youthful or middle-aged state for most of their life, only showing signs of aging when they truly transition into advanced years.

Ji You looked at the old warrior in front of her, he was over two hundred and eighty, due to years on the battlefield, his spirit appeared full, but he had deep crow’s feet at the corners of his eyes, and his temples were graying... his entire body bore the marks of time and hardship...

years stationed on the frontline, never leaving...

What kind of spirit is this?

What kind of perseverance and resilience does it take to hold out this long?

Ji You really wanted to ask.

Ji You’s hesitant expression alarmed Old Chen, his eyes guarded, he said, ”Why are you staring at me like that? I told you, I have no money, not a single cent.”

”And——” Old Chen pointed at Shen Changqing, Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, and others, looking puzzled, ”What’s with you kids? Why are you all staring at an old man like me with such strange looks?”

Old Chen was certain, he really didn’t owe these kids any money.

Saying this, Old Chen quietly retreated, step by step...

Ji You took a deep breath and said, ”Elder, I thought it over, considering our relationship, I’ll write off the loose change of 5251 credit points for you.”

Old Chen: ”5000?”

Ji You: ”5250!”

Old Chen: ”Get lost, goodbye!”