The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1169: Number Tags

The registration team moved forward, and it was Ji You’s group’s turn. On the Lanyue Star Military Academy side, Ji You led a group of 10 people, each submitting their information for review. After genetic identification confirmed them, their registration was successful, and soon Ji You, Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing... all 10 of them received their competition numbers. The numbers were assigned randomly, and the moment Ji You got his number, he couldn’t help but twitch his lips.

[4444.]

That’s right.

It’s that unlucky number again.

It’s just like being sticky, impossible to shake off.

Across the entire Alliance, within 6 major star systems, numerous schools went through layers of selection and assessment, meticulously chosen, and ultimately only 1,000 schools earned the qualification to compete in the interschool competition. Each school sent 10 people, meaning there were 10,000 students participating this time. The competition numbers range from 1 to 10,000, and out of sheer bad luck, he ended up with the number 4444.

Ji You was speechless.

On his shoulder, when Ji You covered his competition number with his palm, Little Golden Dragon flicked its tail, climbed onto Ji You’s wrist, then leaned over, curiously staring at the number. Upon seeing it, Little Golden Dragon widened its eyes and said:

”Woman!”

”You’re doomed.”

”4444!”

”Death, death, death, death!”

”Pah!” Ji You raised his hand and tapped its head: ”Pah! Pah! Pah! What’s all this dying talk? Don’t you know it’s about prosperity and fortune? It’ll bring wealth all the way!”

Beside them, Shen Changqing unfolded his competition number, quietly saying, ”I think mine is actually about prosperity.”

”Huh?” Everyone gathered around to look, and goodness, it was all 8s!

Ji You’s eyes widened in envy and reached out to grab it to verify its authenticity. Then Shen Changqing quickly put away his [8888] number, his eyes sparkling, with a smile he couldn’t hide, he comforted Ji You, saying, ”Numbers really don’t matter, on the battlefield luck never speaks, it’s all about strength.”

”Don’t think I didn’t catch your jab at my bad luck.” Ji You rolled her eyes, saying, ”Shen Changqing, you may have an honest face, but you’re getting more and more dishonest.”

Shen Changqing: ”Cough cough...”

[I was just taking revenge for the previous tease.]

”Cough cough...” Shen Changqing cleared his throat, then seriously asked Sheng Qingyan beside him: ”Ayan, what number did you get?”

Sheng Qingyan lazily answered: ”Don’t know, I haven’t looked yet. It’s just a number card, can’t be eaten. Why worry about it? By the way, where are we sleeping tonight?”

He raised his hand to cover his mouth, timely letting out a yawn: ”I’m really exhausted.”

After traveling non-stop, he hadn’t had a chance to rest, now Sheng Qingyan only wanted to sleep, immediately, right now, no one could stop him from sleeping!

Chu Jiaojiao had already gotten her number, she glanced at it and said, ”I’m number 9. I’m staying in the dormitory of Zone 1. The backside of the number card mentions which dormitory zone you belong to; our accommodation is arranged according to the number card.”

Huh?

Everyone listened and immediately turned their number cards over, finding a line of small text on the back indicating their respective zones, and soon each person saw where they were staying.

Yue Qiguang casually said, ”[My number is 6661, I’m in Zone 7.]

Yue Qiyuan said solemnly, ”Mine is 1323, in Zone 2.”

Shen Changqing said, ”[8888, in Zone 9.]

”Zone 5.” Ji You finished speaking, looking at everyone, ”Don’t doubt it, it’s divided by every 1000 people.”

Lou and Lance nodded together, saying, ”Exactly.”

Lance said, ”I’m in Zone 10, my number is 9012.”

Lou followed: ”5111, Zone 6.”

Yu Song, who was slightly reserved, said, ”I’m in Zone 3, 2030.”

Sheng Qingyan grabbed his number card, took one look, and was ready to head out: ”I’m 7474, in Zone 8, not worrying about you all anymore, I’m going to sleep.”

He had just stepped out when Ji You casually mentioned, ”I heard the dining hall at the First Military Academy has several particularly famous web celebrity dishes, especially oil-braised prawns, charcoal-grilled oysters, and steamed sea crabs...those flavors are incredible! Shall we go eat now?”

Sheng Qingyan paused, then sheepishly retreated, ”I suddenly feel a bit hungry.”

Ji You didn’t pay much attention to Sheng Qingyan, she turned to ask Liu Fufeng, who hadn’t spoken much, ”Student Fufeng, did you get Zone 4?”

”Mm.” Liu Fufeng nodded and didn’t hide it, showing his number card to everyone.

[3333.]

This number...

Alongside Ji You’s 4444, it’s practically like being siblings, just at the sight of it, it causes headaches. Ji You raised her hand, rubbed her brow, and said, ”This number! Ugh! Such bad luck! Even though yours is 3333, life, life, life, but you’re in Zone 4. A dead end.”

Liu Fufeng: ”...”

Liu Fufeng almost threw away his number card.

Seeing his school buddies being so superstitious they were almost acting bizarre, Yue Qiyuan couldn’t help but roll his eyes: ”Alright, do you guys want to go eat?”

Upon hearing ’food,’ everyone immediately tossed aside thoughts of bad luck, superstition, et cetera... During their discussion, they left the registration hall, Ji You reported to Principal Hong and Dr. Luo that everyone successfully registered, and only then did they relax, planning to head to the dining hall of the First Military Academy for a hearty meal.

Nami Star, being the Alliance’s Main Star, concentrates all the political, economic, financial... Alliance’s vital departments here. Even though its planet area exceeds Ancient Earth’s by over 10 times, the land use area is still scarce, hence the First Military Academy’s grounds aren’t as expansive as Lanyue Star Military Academy, but the total area covers as much as a medium-sized country during Ancient Earth.

Moving around such a vast school on foot?

Are you kidding?

With the dining hall far away, Ji You’s group evaluated the situation, then all turned to Sheng Qingyan.

Sheng Qingyan’s mouth twitched, saying, ”You poor deads, still counting on me for 10 credit points?”

Ji You chuckled, ingratiatingly saying, ”You’ll eat anyway, might as well give us a lift.”

Chu Jiaojiao showed her fist, flashing a smile at Sheng Qingyan, saying, ”Do you want a beating or to honestly give us a ride? Your choice.”

”...” Sheng Qingyan: ”Get in.”