The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 868: Chapter 868: Iron Plate

As soon as Ji You finished speaking, the Six Strands simultaneously extended their ends, pointing toward the misty barrier: [It’s there.]

Ji You frowned: ”It’s inside the barrier?”

Six Spiritual Threads: [Yes, indeed.]

Ji You raised her hand, touched her chin, and started to ponder: The Iron Plate is inside the barrier, which means Xiao You is certainly inside too. Initially, she thought that if she could enter the Spiritual World, she would be able to see Xiao You there.

No way.

Thinking of this, Ji You felt a bit disappointed. She lifted her head, staring at the thick mist, and asked: ”Does it not appear usually?”

Boss: [It only appears to snatch food.]

Second: [Can’t beat it.]

Third: [Master, can you help us snatch next time?]

Fourth: [One day, Fourth Master will beat everyone who snatched food from me.]

Wow~

Quite ambitious, huh.

Ji You didn’t retort, then it was Old Five’s turn. Old Five wagged its tail: [Iron snatches things, annoying.]

Sixth: [Annoying.]

Ji You asked: ”Can’t you stop it from snatching?”

The Six Strands collectively shook their heads: ”Can’t do it.”

In one’s own Spiritual World, one’s Spiritual Silk is supposed to be the local tyrant, and now, it’s being usurped by some mysterious Iron Plate, and even the Spiritual Threads can tolerate this?

Seemingly sensing the master’s thoughts, the Six Strands collectively lowered their heads: [Can’t beat it.]

Ji You: ”...”

”Ahem, ahem...” Also being someone who couldn’t do anything to the Iron Plate, Ji You kept a straight face and changed the subject: ”But, recently it appears very rarely, do you know the reason?”

Recently, regardless of whether Ji You fed it Candy Beans, milk tea, or various natural foods, the Iron Plate seemed unresponsive and no longer appeared on its own.

Ji You had long wanted to ask for the reason, but as Xiao You, who was inside the Iron Plate, was completely oblivious to the matter, she turned to the Six Strands for answers, scrutinizing them seriously.

Boss: [Don’t know.]

Second looked bewildered.

Third simply shook its head.

Fourth nudged its face closer, suggesting Ji You give it a kiss, to which Ji You furrowed her brows: ”If you have nothing to say, then forget it.”

Fourth wagged its tail: [Fourth won’t say.]

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You turned to Old Five, who cluelessly raised its head, earnestly staring at Ji You, as if waiting for Ji You to provide an answer.

Ji You raised her hand, rubbed her forehead, and looked at Sixth, speaking in an exceedingly gentle tone, ”Sixth, do you know why?”

Sixth shook its little head strongly: [Don’t know.]

Ji You: ”...”

Fourth flicked its tail, waiting for the master to speak first, but the master surprisingly remained silent, as if completely uninterested, making Fourth slightly anxious.

But!!!

In this stalemate, the final victor will surely be the one who remains the most composed.

Fourth proudly raised its head: [Fourth Master never compromises! The ultimate victor will be Fourth!]

Confident Fourth originally believed the master wouldn’t hold out and would come to ask eventually, yet——

minute passed.

minutes passed.

minutes passed.

...

After Ji You completed a circle, preparing to leave, she turned her spiritual consciousness to the Six Spiritual Threads, checking each one thoroughly and finding nothing amiss. Ji You said: ”I’m leaving.”

The Six Strands: ”Master, don’t leave.”

Nonetheless, Ji You proceeded on her way, her steps becoming increasingly hurried, when suddenly, Fourth shouted loudly: ”Master, I’ll speak!”

Ji You then turned back, asking: ”What’s the reason?”

Fourth, unwilling to give up, pointed at its face with the tip of its tail. Ji You twitched at her mouth’s corners but still reached out, giving it a rub: ”Good, quickly tell me.”

Fourth looking at Ji You’s hand: [Foul! Foul! Fourth wanted a kiss on the cheek——]

Ji You’s face darkened: ”I think you want a slap!”

Fourth immediately spoke: [Because Iron is full, still digesting!]

Ji You: ”...”

Ji You rubbed her hand against her forehead, asking: ”Just that?”

Fourth nodded forcefully: [Yes, indeed.]

Ji You couldn’t quite believe it: ”Is it really that simple?”

Thinking of this matter made Fourth a tad upset: [The Silks only ate a little, but Iron ate so much, still hasn’t finished digesting.]

Ji You asked: ”If Iron finishes digesting, what will happen?”

The Six Strands shook their heads in unison, reassured Ji You that they weren’t lying. Finding out that the Iron Plate could be busy digesting after eating too much left Ji You utterly stunned, indicating that her recent feedings just might be fulfilling for the Iron Plate.

...

If it can be filled this time, it will surely work next time too.

As long as she persists, maybe Xiao You can come out.

Thinking of this made Ji You feel very happy.

Suddenly——

”Knock, knock!”

Ji You lifted her head, looking toward the source of the sound, coming from somewhere far, far away. Her eyes lit up, thinking it might be the Iron Plate reacting to her, but in the next second, she heard Dr. Luo’s voice: ”Ji You, are you okay?”

Only then did Ji You remember she was experiencing the Spiritual World, and quickly responded: ”Teacher, I’m here.”

Dr. Luo didn’t seem to hear Ji You’s reply and repeated the question.

Ji You raised her voice to reply: ”Here, almost done.”

This time, Dr. Luo’s voice came through more clearly: ”Come out soon, the examination has ended.”

Ji You: ”Okay.”

Before leaving, Ji You glanced back at the direction deep in the mist, where the Iron Plate was invisible, and there was no sign of Xiao You either. With a tinge of disappointment, Ji You quickly left.

Beep——

The examination equipment emitted a series of beeping sounds. Ji You slowly, very slowly, crawled out. As soon as she was out, she met Dr. Luo’s concerned gaze. Dr. Luo asked: ”How do you feel?”

Ji You earnestly replied: ”Very good.”

Dr. Luo continued to ask: ”No discomfort at all?”

Ji You: ”There is!”

Dr. Luo raised his eyes, pursuing: ”Where does it feel uncomfortable?”

Ji You pointed at her hand, smiling: ”Everything’s fine, just one thing——I’m too poor.” Seeing the Six Strands being so obedient and cute, yet being unable to provide them with the precious food they needed, even the smallest expense had to be calculated with precision...

Ji You felt extremely frustrated.

Imagining how disappointed the Six Spiritual Threads must be with a master like her.

Then.

Dr. Luo personally conducted another thorough check on Ji You, confirming that there were indeed no serious health issues. Only then did Dr. Luo say: ”Everything seems quite normal, but it doesn’t rule out any later adverse effects. It’s important to keep monitoring and be vigilant.”

Pausing briefly, Dr. Luo continued: ”If you experience any discomfort or adverse reactions, feel free to call me at any time.”

Ji You nodded vigorously: ”Yes.”