The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 1140

After Ji You asked this question, Mu Jianling did not let her wait too long and directly said, "Yes."

Upon hearing this, Ji You breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It would be impossible for there to be none. Haha... we humans are so strong, we can definitely defeat these evil Star Beasts."

Then—

As soon as Ji You finished speaking, she heard Mu Jianling say, "So far, humans have only successfully captured tigers 7 times and killed them 33 times."

Ji You: "!!!"

"So... so few?" Ji You swallowed and couldn’t help but exclaim, "Why?"

Mu Jianling said, "Since humanity entered the interstellar era, it has always been a coexistence of crisis and opportunity. The threat of Star Beasts has always been a headache for humans.

But mankind as a group naturally knows the importance of unity and cooperation. Through division of labor and cooperation, and with the efforts of generations, humans have finally preserved their population’s survival and reproduction in the vast starry sky, stabilizing their foundation and continuously developing and growing with time. During this period, humans have fought countless battles with Star Beasts, with wins and losses...

But!

Do you know why there are so few records of humans killing or capturing tigers?"

Mu Jianling paused here and looked at Ji You.

Ji You furrowed her brows slightly, recalling the courses about Star Beasts she had taken before, and said, "Is it because tigers are rare?"

Mu Jianling nodded, "That’s part of it."

Ji You did not interrupt but patiently waited for Teacher Mu Jianling to explain the other parts.

"Firstly, their rarity, and secondly, tigers never live in groups. They are generally solitary. Even if they are cubs, they can handle harsh living conditions alone once they are born. When we find one tiger, we often can’t find another one because they like to be solitary. So, our understanding of the tiger Star Beasts group is not that deep... This is also why there is little information about the tiger group in your textbooks and on the Star Network." Mu Jianling said this, shifting her gaze from staring at Ji You to a nebula map hanging beside the training room podium.

Mu Jianling said, "In the vast universe, while humans continue to develop and strengthen their power, Star Beasts are also never idle. They continue to evolve generation after generation... Moreover, their evolution speed is much faster than that of humans... Tigers are a very prominent example. Although they lost spiritual power as an aid, their robust physical strength makes up for the deficits. We humans hardly encounter many tigers, not just because of their rarity, but also due to their extremely sensitive senses and perception. They can sense your distance and movement early before you even arrive, and make an early escape."

"Perhaps they do not run away because they can hide themselves so well that even their own kind might not find them." After saying this, Mu Jianling took a sip of tea and continued, "This reflects their strong physical fitness."

Ji You blinked and said, "Isn’t the strength of perception and senses dependent on the strength of spiritual power?"

Mu Jianling shook her head, "No. It depends on their physique. Whether it’s spiritual power or physical strength, it’s just power regardless of the form. Once this power reaches its peak, it can undergo qualitative change."

Ji You opened her mouth, temporarily at a loss for words.

Looking at Ji You’s dazed expression, Mu Jianling coldly said, "Ji You, keep working hard. Do you know what the scenario would be if tigers continue to evolve?"

Ji You tentatively said, "Will they surpass humans?"

Mu Jianling neither confirmed nor denied, "Maybe. This universe inherently holds infinite possibilities."

Suddenly, Ji You clenched her fists and shouted, "Indeed, I will certainly strive to become the king standing at the peak of the universe, no matter if I meet tigers or mice in the future, they will only meet their end at my hands."

Mu Jianling smiled, "A commendable ambition."

Seeing that Teacher Mu Jianling seemed to want to end the long conversation, Ji You quickly thought of a question and asked, "Teacher, since the tiger’s physical strength is so terrifying, and its armor cannot be broken with our technology, then—can’t we shift our approach to specifically target its weak spiritual power for an attack?"

"Hm~" Mu Jianling’s smile grew broader as she said, "It’s a good idea, but also a very uncreative one."

Ji You: "..."

Mu Jianling coldly said, "Do you think others hadn’t thought of such a simple method? In reality, our Alliance has a group of experts specializing in researching tigers. Every day, they study how to effectively, quickly, and decisively kill a tiger... constantly researching the tiger’s weaknesses, or how to effectively reduce their physical prowess..."

"Not... unsuccessful?" Ji You tentatively asked, feeling foolish after asking.

If it had been successful, there would have been an effective method to deal with tigers long ago, and there wouldn’t be this prolonged situation, right?

Mu Jianling said, "Exactly, none have succeeded."

Ji You opened her mouth, "Is... is it really that terrifying?"

Mu Jianling said, "The tiger’s entire body is covered with a thick layer of fur, essentially making it impervious to swords, guns, water, and fire. For the tiger, it’s equivalent to wearing an unparalleled suit of armor. Even high energy particle cannons might not be able to break through it. But! The surface fur is already formidable and sturdy, yet its head is the most solid part."

"It’s nearly indestructible." As Mu Jianling spoke, her eyes darkened slightly, "And its weakest cerebellum and brain are protected under layers of solid material. Want to easily break its defense and interfere with its spiritual power?"

"Difficult!" Mu Jianling used just one word to describe it.

Yet that was enough to indicate how hard it was to break.

Ji You opened her mouth, "Then... then how do we fight?"

This was the first time Ji You heard Teacher Mu Jianling use so many adjectives and take so much time to describe the power of a Star Beast, which was an indication of just how strong this Star Beast was. In short, to interfere with a tiger’s spiritual power, one must break the hard shell on its head; failing to do so means no interference, hence no attack on its spiritual power can occur.

Moreover, the tiger’s combat prowess is extremely strong, making it exceedingly hard to get close enough to break its head.

Ji You already understood. "So, does this mean the Fierce Tiger Body Forging Technique given to me by Admiral Bai Ji is truly a powerful and precious treasure?"

Mu Jianling gave no explicit answer, merely giving Ji You a sidelong glance and huffing, "You realize that now? This is something I went all out, putting my dignity on the line, to obtain for you."

Next second.

Ji You opened her mouth and asked, "...Can I sell it for money?"

Mu Jianling: "..."