The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 994: Chapter 994: Play!

Ji You finished her boast and sat down calmly, leaning her back against the wall. She used her right elbow to cover most of her face, slightly lowering her eyes to hide a faint sheen of sweat on her forehead and the subtle trembling of her body...

The high-intensity consumption of spiritual power was still a bit too much.

Actually, that jade dagger wasn’t any High-level Soul Device at all, it wasn’t even a Soul Device. The dagger, encrusted with diamonds on the hilt, was crafted by Ji You herself, but it did not successfully become a Soul Device and was merely a piece of art.

The first Soul Device Ji You purchased was a low-level soul artifact made by Master Lin Feng, a disciple of Master Kong Zhe. The inspiration for her to replicate his array diagram came from the dagger she bought, but she failed many times in her attempt. This diamond dagger was one of those failures. Even though it failed, it didn’t crumble into dust but kept its delicate appearance, especially the diamonds on it, which cost Ji You dozens of credit points. She couldn’t bear to throw it away, so she stored it in the Space Button.

Indeed.

Dozens of credit points for a total of 88 diamonds, to be precise, 88 credit points in total. 1 credit point per diamond, 1-carat ones, so cheap it’s almost tear-inducing...

When Ji You saw the price, she almost couldn’t believe her eyes, but her clear eyes told her they were indeed that cheap. Unable to resist, she bought an entire box of them.

Then.

She realized that besides looking pretty, they indeed didn’t serve any purpose. Due to severe survival issues, people in the interstellar era value practicality, and items of no utility to current technology and life are worthless.

When Ji You impulsively bought a box of diamond soul artifacts, she fantasized about how carrying them would make her rich—becoming a billionaire was just around the corner?

Ahem...

The dagger encrusted with diamonds wasn’t a real Soul Device, and of course, it couldn’t turn into a High-level Soul Device so quickly. The reason it gave the impression of a Soul Device was mainly that Ji You at that moment let her Six Spiritual Threads crawl out, creating a fake array diagram on the dagger. Time and ability were limited, so the diagram couldn’t be too complex, thus only a simple triangle.

And—

The continuously flowing spiritual power inside the array diagram appeared vivid, but it was actually Fourth leading Fifth and Sixth pretending. Boss, Second, and Third formed a triangular array formation diagram, while Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth chased and ran within the circle...

This task, because it was outside the Spiritual World, on a physical object, left all Six Spiritual Threads strained, and within just a few dozen seconds, nearly exhausted all spiritual power.

She flaunted the ’High-level Soul Device’ in front of Chu Jiaojiao and the others, emphasizing the array diagram’s design, then quickly put it away, as another moment would have left her drained.

...

Ji You slowly slowed her breathing, continuously adjusting the frequency, trying to fully relax.

second.

seconds.

seconds.

...

Feeling warmth return to her cheeks, her forehead no longer cold, and her body slightly recovered, Ji You raised her head, proudly looking at Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan, and Shen Changqing who were still in a dazed state.

Ji You smiled, ”You still don’t believe?”

Ji You’s fair face blushed slightly, contrasting her previous pallor, now appearing healthy enough to eat a bull in one bite. At this moment, Shen Changqing, Sheng Qingyan, and Chu Jiaojiao all felt relieved, but they kept their demeanor as if nothing was discovered, Sheng Qingyan rolling her eyes mockingly, ”Whether your High-level Soul Device is real or not, leaving that aside, saying you have a whole bag of Soul Devices in your backpack is quite hard to believe.”

Shen Changqing raised her eyes, glanced at Ji You secretly, and whispered, ”It’s a bit exaggerated, I don’t believe it either.”

”I believe it!” Chu Jiaojiao suddenly stood up, loudly said two words, and in the next instant, ”Ji You looks so good, she surely wouldn’t lie to me.”

Ji You seemed slightly displeased, saying, ”How about we go back and check now?”

Sheng Qingyan was the first to object, humming, ”Why go back now? We’ve already come here, haven’t found the treasure yet, if you want us to go out now, you must want to hog all the goodies for yourself?”

Sheng Qingyan rolled her eyes at Ji You, ”Dream on.”

Shen Changqing whispered, ”We’ve already ventured this far, it would be a shame not to explore further.”

Chu Jiaojiao approached Ji You, giggling, ”Ji You, let’s check the Soul Devices after we get out. I’m really curious what’s behind the door, can’t wait any longer!”

Facing her companions’ remarks, Ji You seemed moved by their words, her eyes flashing constantly, finally decided, ”Alright! Let’s continue the adventure!”

In front of the screen.

The five people, including Ying Tu and Ying Sanqiang, upon hearing the dialogue between Ji You and her companions, instantly eased their tense expressions. Ying Tiechui, holding the Big Iron Hammer, pointed at the students on the holographic screen and mocked, ”They’re just kids, oblivious, thinking they’re the Chosen Son and every secret room holds enormous treasures awaiting them.”

However, the greed and recklessness of these brats did make Ying Sanqiang, Ying Tiechui, Ying Dadao... and others breathe a sigh of relief. If these punks changed their minds to leave, they would have to come out in advance and kill them off.

Let them leave?

Impossible.

...

[Impossible.

No matter what, it would be impossible to leave safely and peacefully, pretending nothing ever happened. The enemies hidden deep within the secret chambers won’t allow it and won’t be merciful.]

Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, Sheng Qingyan, and Ji You exchanged brief glances, all understanding the current situation.

Leaving was impossible, they had to brace themselves.

Facing unknown enemies, they might not hold an advantage. And—their current and only major advantage was that the enemy might temporarily have not realized that they already sensed the hidden danger.

So, they must naturally, seamlessly perform as a group of reckless kids barging into secret rooms.

So—

Facing eager eyes from her companions, seemingly ready to dash through the door at any moment, Ji You leaned against the wall, motionless. Carefully feeling the hidden spiritual fluctuations that showed no abnormalities, Ji You slightly relaxed.

Chu Jiaojiao: ”Ji You?”

Sheng Qingyan: ”Let’s go.”

Shen Changqing: ”Can we go now?”

Ji You raised her hand, rubbed her foot, saying, ”Ahem...”

”I—”

”I have a bit of a leg cramp, hold on a moment.”

Sheng Qingyan, Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing: ”...”

Inside the chamber.

Ying Sanqiang, Ying Tiechui, Ying Dadao, and Ying Jian slapped the table simultaneously, cursing, ”Damn!”

Meanwhile, Sheng Qingyan rolled her eyes, ”Damn...”

Facing the chorus of curses, Ji You felt no shame, nor any guilt, she raised her hand, rubbed her ankle, saying, ”I can’t help it, I just got a cramp from sitting too long, can’t you wait a little longer?”

”Seriously!” Ji You grumbled, dawdling... but eventually, slowly and shakily stood up, and as she stood, she suddenly trembled, nearly falling back, but was caught by a timely helping hand from beside her.