The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 969: Chapter 969: Arrangements

Yue Qiyuan asked, his eyes looking at Ji You. Somehow, among this group of people, although any of them individually could be chosen as the captain—a powerhouse with both spiritual power and physical strength—everyone had somehow begun to tacitly accept Ji You as the captain when gathered together.

At this moment, it wasn’t only Yue Qiyuan—everyone else’s eyes were also fixed on Ji You, waiting for her decision.

Ji You did not immediately respond.

Her eyes remained focused on the intelligence sent back by the unmanned reconnaissance aircraft in all aspects...

Then.

Ji You used the contact number to ask Shen Changqing and Chu Jiaojiao in the control room, ”How much longer until we can connect to the Dock’s surveillance system?”

Chu Jiaojiao replied solemnly, ”The master control system is broken; classmate Shen Changqing is urgently repairing it. About... 30 minutes or so until connection.”

As Chu Jiaojiao finished her words, Shen Changqing, who was busy connecting wires, raised his head and, looking at Ji You on the contact terminal, said, ”I estimate we can connect within 25 minutes.”

Ji You asked, ”Can you be certain?”

Shen Changqing stared at a row of wires obviously bitten off by some sawtooth-like animal, frowning, ”Yes, but we’re missing a material. If we had it, I could do it faster.”

Ji You asked, ”What material?”

Shen Changqing said, ”It’s α1+1, and Mithril, and Red Copper. Their effective usage rate must be over 90%. Sadly, at this moment, I don’t know where to find them.”

Since most of the Black Gold Ore here on Bee Head Star had been mined, the Alliance has forbidden all mining companies from exploiting it to restore Bee Head Star’s ecology as soon as possible. The stationed mining teams have all been withdrawn. Bee Head Star’s original environment is not suitable for human settlement. Therefore, there are no humans living here, and Dock 6 has been abandoned for roughly 50 years.

Apart from a few cabins for the short rest of the patrol warriors, Dock 6 no longer has much human societal equipment. As for materials to repair control systems, Shen Changqing and Chu Jiaojiao searched front and back of the control room but found nothing.

This—

Upon hearing Shen Changqing’s words, Yue Qiyuan, Yue Qiguang, Sheng Qingyan, and others felt troubled.

Suddenly, Ji You said, ”Leave it to me!”

Huh?

Everyone only then realized Ji You is a materials processing scholar.

Ji You lifted her face, saying, ”This is a small matter; what’s so hard about it? Give me 5 minutes. I have Mithril and Red Copper, we just need α1+1.”

Having said that, Ji You took out a bundle of materials from the Space Button in front of everyone.

Everyone: ”!!!”

Ji You complained, ”Don’t be surprised. Professor Ye Hong is too exacting; he always returns my homework several times, leaving me no choice but to find time for practice with some materials on me.”

Yue Qiguang: ”Cough... Your craftsmanship is only this much useful; quickly process it, don’t delay!”

Ji You looked at the crowd, saying, ”I’ve considered it comprehensively. Capturing Black Gold Rats elsewhere is too dangerous. Right now, there’s a group underground, perfectly served to us. As long as we use Dock’s terrain and equipment properly and seize the opportunity, we can surely wipe out this group of Black Gold Rats!”

Then again, executing her first independent mission, Ji You didn’t overreach but chose a very conservative approach.

What does conservative matter?

The goal had always been to complete the mission while ensuring the safety of all personnel.

The quiet Sheng Qingyan suddenly asked, ”Poor dead, are you sure the number of Black Gold Rats is enough?”

”How is it not enough?” Chu Jiaojiao retorted, ”These creatures reproduce as easily as eating and drinking, and they birth large litters at once, even more than long-eared rabbits.”

”Cough cough... Jiaojiao’s right,” Ji You frowned slightly, ”Now, we just need to pray there are 10 reaching Level 2.”

The mission goal required the teeth of 10 Level 2 Black Gold Rats. If this group is taken down and there aren’t a few Level 2, they’d be doomed...

”Cough cough...”

Ji You believed her squad wouldn’t be that unfortunate. Clearing her throat, she asked, ”What do you all think?”

The next second, Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Shen Changqing all said together: ”Let’s do it!”

Ji You said, ”You all are really confident, what if we’re unlucky and find only two or three Level 2?”

Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan, Yue Qiguang, Shen Changqing, Yue Qiyuan all said together: ”Impossible!”

Yue Qiyuan squinted his eyes, his calm tone filled with confidence: ”We are the Universe’s strongest team, called the Dream Team! Both the strength and luck are unmatched!”

Yue Qiguang said, ”That’s right.”

Ji You raised her hand, rubbing her forehead, ”You two brothers, just say less, talk less.”

Then Ji You shifted the tone, decisively stating, ”Let’s decide. You all stand guard all around, especially watching the holes here, give me 5 minutes.”

With that said.

Ji You focused on processing materials.

The simple workbench temporarily set up had a pile of materials strewn all over, but Ji You was not overwhelmed. Her fingers moved, quickly processing each material...

In the corner, Liu Fufeng suddenly stopped what he was doing. He stared at Ji You’s hands as they moved continuously, the light in his eyes bright.

...

As soon as time was up, Ji You immediately stopped, neither exceeding nor lacking a second.

Without needing testing, Ji You directly packed the materials, saying to Shen Changqing: ”I’ll give you 25 minutes, can you do it?”

Shen Changqing shook his head—the refined, harmless face showed a flickering confidence—saying, ”Give me 15 minutes, it’s enough.”

Ji You: ”Good.”

Shen Changqing rushed back to the control room to begin repairs.

Ji You walked circles around the large hole that emerged, nearby Liu Fufeng followed closely behind, almost stepping on Liu Fufeng’s foot when Ji You turned.

Ji You, speechless, said, ”When did you start following me?”

Liu Fufeng opened his eyes and replied softly, ”5 seconds ago.”

Ji You frowned:

[Once again!]

Imperceptibly, lurking to her side. Her sensitivity shouldn’t be so low; the issue could only be with Liu Fufeng! Ji You squinted—

Liu Fufeng’s figure trembled slightly: ”Ji You, don’t stare at me like that, I’m scared.”

Ji You said, ”If you’re scared, don’t get so close to me.”

Liu Fufeng shook his head, refusing, ”No! It’s very dangerous outside. If I don’t stay close to you, I’ll be even more scared. They’re so weak, it feels like only you can protect me.”

”...” Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, Sheng Qingyan... all frowned: ”Huh???”