The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 1550: Chapter 1550: Disdainful

Ji You waited for what felt like an eternity, expecting to witness some earth-shattering spectacle, but she was utterly baffled. Is this it?

Is this it?

Is this it?!!!

Her voice carried a limitless disappointment, and her eyes couldn’t hide the regret...

[Is this it?]

[!!!]

[She actually dares to say ’Is this it?!!!’]

In that instant, the smile of Nolan Augustine—who could remain composed even if Mount Tai collapsed—faltered for a moment. He glared at Ji You and asked, ”Ji You, do you have some misunderstanding about soul artifact makers?”

So that must be why she had no reaction to the fact that she could become a soul artifact maker within three years... Right?

However, right after Nolan Augustine had patched up his self-esteem, he heard Ji You reply in an utterly indifferent tone, ”Oh? That, huh. I have no misunderstanding, I’m just not interested.”

Yes.

Just not interested.

A person who’s not even a soul artifact maker yet holds absolutely no interest for her.

It’s not like they’re Master Kong Zhe or Master Deng Mingguang!

If these industry giants were in front of Ji You, she might get so excited she’d jump up, eager to bombard them with question after question...

But someone like Nolan Augustine? Forget it.

Ji You felt no stirrings within her heart; she even found it a bit boring.

Nolan Augustine, on the other hand, felt as though he was about to crumble. How could there be someone in this world utterly disinterested in soul artifact makers? It seemed she was ignorant, fearless, and foolish!

After taking a deep breath, Nolan Augustine said, ”I’ll just assume Ji You doesn’t understand this area well. Joining my soul device laboratory could offer numerous benefits, like honing your material processing skills, and exposing you to many precious materials unavailable otherwise...”

Ji You: ”Oh...”

Her voice still sounded very indifferent.

Nolan Augustine took another deep breath and said, ”You could even get priority access to the soul artifacts I create, as a member of my laboratory.”

Ji You: ”Oh.”

”...” Nolan Augustine was rendered speechless, nearly swearing, but he restrained himself and raised his voice, saying loudly, ”Soul device!”

”Oh.” Ji You showed a slightly bashful smile, indicating she was listening, and said, ”I heard.”

”...” Nolan Augustine felt as though years of good manners were failing him in front of this little dimwit. He struggled to take deep breaths, then said, ”Maybe you think soul artifacts aren’t important, but let me ask you, Ji You, do you have a soul device?”

Ji You sincerely shook her head in response, ”No.”

Though she once had them, even dozens, hadn’t they all been sold by now? She genuinely didn’t have any at hand, not a single one. (PS: The one she had matching with Senior Shi Ya doesn’t count, that’s a cherished accessory, not meant for sale, Ji You mused quietly.)

Nolan Augustine’s nearly tearing expression relaxed a little. He asked, ”Have you used a soul device then?”

Ji You: ”Uh...”

That question was a bit tricky; should she answer honestly?

Not only used them, but used quite a few, including high-level soul artifacts, even fifty-year-old ones.

*cough cough...*

But seeing how much Nolan seemed to care, Ji You felt that if she answered truthfully, he might drop dead from a heart attack.

Forget it.

Better act like a decent person.

Thus, Ji You shook her head decisively and said, ”Never used one.”

Nolan Augustine’s smile returned, as he looked at Ji You’s uninformed, naïve face, feeling a sense of superiority rise within.

See~

Fool.

An ignorant fool who hasn’t seen or used a soul device, a pauper...

So that explains her utterly indifferent attitude toward soul devices, right?

Hence, Nolan Augustine’s smile grew more assured, and he said, ”Ji You, you don’t have a soul device, haven’t used one, then certainly you’ve never seen a soul device, correct?”

Ji You: ”Uh...”

Under Nolan Augustine’s expectant gaze, Ji You reluctantly nodded and said, ”I truly haven’t seen much.”

The high-level soul devices she had used hadn’t even warmed her hands before being absorbed by iron plates and spiritual silk. As for the low-level soul artifacts made by Master Lin Feng she bought on the Star Network, those hadn’t even passed into her hands before being consumed...

Thinking carefully now, she indeed hadn’t seen much.

So Ji You cleared her throat and said earnestly, ”If Senior has a soul device, I wouldn’t mind seeing something novel.”

Nolan Augustine: ”...”

Novel? Go away, you country bumpkin.

Nolan Augustine refrained from cursing outright, believing his good manners were doing their job. Coming from a garbage planet, these peasants sure are ignorant and conceited bumpkins.

Nolan Augustine was telling himself he must maintain his composure; this shorty’s material processing skills are indeed remarkable and she’s the best cost-effective material master within his reach. Bringing her in would greatly benefit him in the future.

Thus, Nolan Augustine, after a self-soothing exercise, kept a smile on his face and said, ”Ji You, if you want to witness soul devices, you’ll have plenty of chances in the future, as long as you join my soul artifact manufacturing laboratory—”

Upon hearing this, Ji You immediately lost interest and said, ”Oh, then forget it.”

Nolan Augustine: ”...”

At that moment, his expression turned incredibly grim, his relatively fair face completely darkened, so Ji You felt she shouldn’t be too harsh, and she began to explain, ”*cough cough...* I just think that since I’m so poor I can’t afford a soul device, even if I see many, what’s the point? Better not to see them.”

Nolan Augustine’s face lightened a bit, saying, ”Ji You, being poor is temporary. If you help me build the soul device laboratory, I assure you won’t remain in poverty. How about this, I can offer an annual salary of 500,000 credit points, what do you say?”

Hmm?

That’s a pretty decent salary.

When Ji You heard this, her ears perked up slightly, turning in surprise to look at Nolan Augustine.

This little dimwit, who’s indifferent to soul devices, the future soul artifact master, and all the countless benefits... was now interested in 500,000 credit points... A mere 500,000! Nolan Augustine felt very frustrated, and very annoyed, but it seemed he had finally grasped Ji You’s interest.

Then Nolan Augustine smiled slightly and said, ”Of course, this is just a starting salary. If your skills are strong enough, I’ll promptly adjust your salary. No need to mention 500,000, even 1 million credit points a year is possible. So, what do you say, want to join?”