novelraw Chapter 1127: Not Speaking Human Language
Chapter 1127: Not Speaking Human Language
The banter between two old warriors was intense and utterly amusing. Ji You watched enthusiastically, wishing he could cheer, "Come on, a bit more, make it more intense, get into a fight, hurry up and fight!"
Then—
Old Chen and Tang Qi simultaneously turned to Ji You, and Old Chen immediately spat, "You little rascal, you’re sly and cunning. Hurry up and name a price for your new stinky bomb, quickly, we’re very busy."
Tang Qi chimed in, nodding, "Yeah, we are quite busy."
Upon hearing this, Ji You smiled and said, "Alright, I’ll name a price. My price is—1 credit point."
Old Chen’s hand trembled, and he immediately cursed, "Take this seriously."
Ji You replied with a grin, "I am being serious."
Tang Qi looked at the screen, at the mischievous girl who had a pair of eyes filled with warm smiles, understanding her intent and sentiment...
She was showing compassion for the frontline warriors’ hardships, unwilling to take money.
Thinking of this, Tang Qi, with a baby face that still hadn’t shed its childishness, solemnly said, "The purchase of new stinky bombs isn’t a personal expense; it’s on the public account, funded by the Sixth Legion’s military resources. After purchase, it will be used for all Alliance frontline warriors, and we can guarantee that all warriors will benefit."
Ji You’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, her expression clearly joyful. She said, "That’s great! Then just give me 1 million credit points."
"Ahem..." Old Chen winked and nudged, "Isn’t 1 million a bit low? Think it over before you speak."
Ji You thought for a moment, then said, "Hmm... actually, it’s not too little. I just randomly put this formula together; it didn’t take much effort, not worth much."
Old Chen: "..."
Tang Qi: "..."
This kid...
Born with the ability to make people speechless without paying the price.
Randomly put together?
Didn’t take effort?
Not worth much?
...
These simple words made Old Chen and Tang Qi taste a kind of bittersweet feeling in their hearts. Ji You’s stinky bomb 1.0 version had already suffocated the mighty Level 8 Viper Worm for a while. Although many in the Sixth Legion further researched this concoction and its weapons development department was vast with talents gathered, no one had developed stronger stinky bombs, while Ji You...
This kid indeed has the capital for arrogance.
At the same time—
In the depths of the Spiritual World.
Ji You composed herself, focusing her mind, and communicated with Xiao You in the Iron Plate Space:
Ji You asked, "Xiao You, are you sure about the 1 million credit points?"
The girl’s sweet voice was very light-hearted yet assertive, answering: [Uh-huh, I’m sure.]
Ji You asked again, "Really sure?"
[Sis, you’re so naggy~] The girl’s soft voice carried a bit of playful, cute complaint but still lacked any hint of annoyance or embarrassment. She looked at the sole light source above the confined space, saying: [Sure, absolutely, undeniably, and definitely!].
After that, Xiao You suddenly put her hands on her hips and shouted: [Sis, you’re not allowed to ask a third time!]
"Alright." Ji You laughed affectionately and said, "I won’t ask you three times then. We’ll sell this formula for 1 million."
Xiao You: [Uh-huh.]
The successful development of this new stinky bomb wasn’t done by Ji You alone; she had to train her physical fitness, practice mecha exercises, and study various things. Even if she broke down the 24 hours of a day, it still wasn’t enough. So she said to the two seniors she just randomly put together and didn’t put much thought into it—it was just boasting and nonsense.
In truth, Xiao You was the true hero in successfully developing the stinky bomb; she designed and simulated countless times in the Iron Plate Space above the final version.
Ji You merely took Xiao You’s design, experimented in reality, and succeeded.
After consulting with Xiao You, they agreed to send it to Senior Chen and others on the frontlines. Sending the successful stinky bomb experiment was meant to provide some strength to the frontline warriors. Otherwise, why bother sending it to Senior Chen?
Just for mischief? Ji You wasn’t idle enough to do this.
Ji You’s offhand remark caused an awkward silence for a moment, Tang Qi’s serious face visibly twitched, and he strived to stay calm, saying, "How about this; I’ll apply for 5 million credit points and purchase it; Ji You, does that work for you?"
Once he finished, Ji You suddenly tightened her expression, shook her head, and said, "No! I just want 1 million."
"..." Tang Qi was a bit surprised and also somewhat helpless, saying, "1 million is too little, and actually 5 million is still relatively little, but at least it’s more reasonable..."
Old Chen also advised from the side, "Girl, stop dawdling, just accept 5 million."
But before Tang Qi and Old Chen could finish speaking, Ji You interrupted them, saying with nonchalance, "1 million, take it or leave it, you keep this up, I won’t sell it at all."
Tang Qi, Old Chen: "..."
Chen Ke, who was quite advanced in age, was only ever the one to render others speechless, never the other way around, but this time he was truly stunned into silence, nearly suffocated. He frowned and asked, "Why?"
Ji You answered, "Because I’m no longer interested in money."
Old Chen: "..."
Tang Qi’s calm face twitched for the second time.
Old Chen took a deep breath, "Not interested in receiving 4 million more, yet you’re always chasing me for 1 million as if you’re a debt collector, why do you... you... you..." Old Chen repeated ’you’ three times before forgetting everything else out of rage, nearly bursting from head to toe...
"That’s different." Ji You still replied calmly, her cocky expression unchanged, stating, "One transaction is one transaction; they’re separate matters, can’t be considered together. The money you owe me must be paid back, not a dime less. But for my things, I set my price."
Old Chen: "..."
"This little brat is talking nonsense." Old Chen said to Tang Qi, "I have nothing in common with this little brat, not even of the same species, can’t get through her. You handle this!"
After speaking.
Sweeps his sleeve and leaves.
Tang Qi: "..."
Ji You: "Hey! Hey! Hey! Don’t go! Pay back first and then leave."
Old Chen halted mid-step, then left with even more resolve, disappearing in an instant.
Tang Qi, looking at Ji You’s mischievous grin, couldn’t help but raise his hand and massage his forehead, said, "Ji You, can we start speaking sensibly now?"
Ji You: "..."