The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 897: Chapter 897: Dream Catcher

Ji You asked, ”Xiao You, are you sure your hand has grown back? Do you feel any discomfort or adverse reactions?”

Xiao You shook her head, smiling sweetly, and said, ”No, before my body was always intangible, couldn’t touch anything, then my heart grew, only the heart felt real, now my right hand is flesh and blood.”

After death, Xiao You, absorbed into the Iron Plate Space, remained in a soul state, thinking she would always be this way...

Unexpectedly, the Iron Plate following her sister allowed her to grow a physical form.

...

Xiao You was very happy, very grateful, and full of anticipation—could there be a day when she returns to the human world again?

If she could go back, she hoped to stroll with her sister in the Lanyue Star Military Academy.

Studying together, training together, together...

Her sister would become the best Mechanical Warrior, she too would become the best Material Master!

After graduation, she could join the Sixth Legion with her sister, fighting side by side.

If one day the Star Beast threat is completely eliminated, she also wants to explore the Universe with her sister, leaving their footprints on every habitable planet.

...

She had many, many, many visions of her future life!

...

After conversing with Xiao You, Ji You heard about Xiao You’s changes, becoming immediately energized, like being injected with adrenaline. She clapped her hands and said to the Six Spiritual Threads, ”Get to work, all come work, the goal is—to feed the Iron Plate!”

Six Strands: [...]

Six Strands: [It’s so difficult!]

”None of my spiritual threads are cowards!” Ji You waved her hands domineeringly: ”From now on, I forbid you from saying the word ’difficult’!”

Six Strands: [...]

Ji You said fiercely: ”Anyone who dares say ’difficult,’ I’ll deduct their food for a year!”

Six Strands: [...]

Six Strands complained: [Saying we’re treasured is all lies! Lies!]

[The Master is a big liar!]

[Master, you’re biased! Biased!]

[With Xiao You, forgetting the threads!]

...

Listening to the accusations from the Six Strands, Ji You chuckled, saying, ”Don’t lose heart, just work!”

The Six Spiritual Threads drooped their tails, their heads hanging.

[Hmph—Master is avoiding the main issue, not directly addressing the bias problem.]

Ji You contemplated and said, ”Think about it, if Xiao You gets better, the Iron Plate surely won’t need much energy, then all future energy will be yours?”

Fourth turned his head: [We’re no longer easily fooled by painting a big picture that’s unrealistic.]

Ji You: ”...”

Seeing these guys stubbornly waiting for a rabbit before spreading their wings, Ji You promptly took out 6 Candy Beans, generously saying: ”One for each thread! Finish the work and you’ll get more!”

Six Strands joyfully rushed over, each picking up a Candy Bean and eating it, then shouting: [Work!]

[Working now!]

[I love working the most!]

...

Already, they’ve thrown previous words into oblivion.

Having consumed two Mid-level Soul Devices, although Ji You’s spiritual power hasn’t improved, her previously sluggish spirit suddenly became invigorated. So, Ji You calmed down, resuming the creation of Soul Devices.

This time, Ji You planned to challenge a new difficulty. Previously, when she crafted Soul Devices, during the carving of the Array Diagram, whether using grass seed or discarded Companion Stone, the Array Diagram was always carved on a relatively broad surface.

This time, Ji You found some leftover silk thread from earlier materials class, it’s a root of an underground plant called hemp, commonly used for making protective clothing.

The hemp roots are very soft and tough, difficult to break, unlike Iron Pear Wood silk thread, it’s not sharp, not suitable for making weapons. But its soft, adhesive, tough texture is perfect for making clothing, especially protective clothing and gear.

Ji You chose it because the hemp roots are particularly thin, extremely thin, similar to silk, making carving an Array Diagram very difficult, requiring great patience and meticulous handwork to succeed.

What to make out of it?

Ji You stared at these silk threads, lost in thought.

Bracelet?

Hand strap?

Or?

No, the strands are too thin, poorly suited for weaving. Besides, as a craft enthusiast, Ji You didn’t want to keep repeating previous designs; she likes continuously exploring new ideas.

A while later, Ji You had an inspiration: ”Got it!”

These soft threads are ideal for weaving a Dream Catcher.

A Dream Catcher, originating from Ancient Earth’s Indian culture, is rumored to be hung above the bed, capable of capturing good dreams and shielding away nightmares, representing a beautiful blessing.

Ji You extended both hands, wrapping several strands of silk around her fingers, starting to weave.

As Ji You began working, she fully immersed herself, under soft lighting, making her aura appear very serene and graceful...

Her fair fingers moved non-stop...

Gradually, each strand took form, inside the circular frame, hemp silk gradually wove into a net.

Then, Ji You took out collected High Peak Eagle Feathers, embellishing the bottom of the Dream Catcher.

With a slight sway, the feathers, specially colored by Ji You, shimmered with an array of colors, fluttering with the wind, like countless angels gracefully dancing...

Very beautiful!

Very exquisite!

Next, Ji You began carving the Array Diagram, a Dream Catcher requires 9999 strands of silk thread, to successfully create a spiritual power circulation system, meaning Ji You must carve the Array Diagram over 9999 strands, missing none.

Otherwise, the net won’t form.

Clearing all distractions, Ji You concentrated, took out a slender carving pen, began crafting the Array Diagram.

One strand.

Two strands.

Three strands.

...

strands!

Ji You’s forehead was already covered in fine beads of sweat, her face starting to pale, her originally rosy lips losing all color...

The last strand!

Success or failure hinged on this, responsible for the Soul Device crafting Fourth, Fifth, all tensed up, fully focused.

Just as Ji You’s pen made contact—

Boom—

A torrent of overwhelming momentum surged towards Ji You as the Array Diagram took shape!

Boom—

Ji You felt a shock throughout her body, witnessing this force beginning to spread, expand in all directions...

The entire Dream Catcher, radiating with brilliance, was breathtaking!

Ji You stood there agape, frozen in motion, not daring to move, Six Spiritual Threads also tightened their bodies, awaiting the final result announcement.

second.

seconds.

seconds.

...

Time slowly passed, the area around the Dream Catcher continued to shine brightly with vivid colors.

Is this—

Success?

What level of Soul Device is this—

Ji You suddenly tensed her face, extending her finger towards the Dream Catcher—