The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 531: Life or Death Struggle

Ji You publicly challenged Xu Siyu, and this piece of news spread like wildfire throughout the entire Material Department of Lanyue Star. Both of them are celebrities within the department, one gaining the favor of several professors upon admission due to their innate talent for material processing. The other, self-funded, entered with a disgraced reputation but had recently publicly challenged the entire Material Department’s freshmen and sophomores, capturing impressive attention...

There were entanglements between the two individuals...

Therefore, before Ji You and her group even arrived at the Material Department auditorium, the hall was already filled to capacity with students. Looking around, it was a densely packed sea of people, almost all in motion.

Ye Hong, Jiang Yulan, and several other professors and teachers from the Material Department took their seats directly in the front row. Ye Hong had a solemn look and a tightened face throughout, and the expressions of the others were also very serious.

The surroundings were noisy.

A few students from the student management office also rushed over in no time to maintain order.

Soon after, the venue quieted down.

On the stage, there were only Ji You and Xu Siyu; below the stage, countless pairs of eyes were fixed on them.

Xu Siyu slightly lowered her eyes and then raised them to look at Ji You, saying softly, "I’m glad that Student Ji You can continue studying material processing. I’ve agreed to this competition, and I really hope that our focus is on communication and learning from each other..."

Hmph?

Not even started, and already looking for a way out?

Ji You narrowed her eyes and smiled, "No! Sister Xu Siyu, you are wrong. The moment I stood on this stage to compete with you, there was no friendly exchange, nor friendly learning from each other. What we have is—only life or death!"

Boom—

With those words, a torrent of shock erupted.

What did Ji You mean by that?

What was she trying to do?

Is this really going to be a matter of life or death?

Among the spectators, many were Xu Siyu’s classmates and supporters, who were not familiar with Ji You to begin with. Hearing Ji You’s boastful words, they quickly took a dislike to her.

Listen~

How well Xu Siyu spoke, competition comes second, friendship first, for students, communication and learning from each other shouldn’t be so serious, right?

This Ji You, obviously knows nothing of propriety.

Just as many were thinking this way, suddenly—

Ji You looked around and said in a loud voice, "Here and now, I, Ji You, make a promise to everyone—if I lose, I will leave the Material Department forever and never again touch the discipline of materials in my life."

Boom—

At these words, the audience, who had been gaping and chattering about Ji You, collectively fell silent.

Leave?

Never again touch material processing?

This—

This—

This is really, very terrifying.

You see, the majority of the students present were from the Material Department, all aspiring to dedicate their lives to this field. Many expended energy to study, not just for the sake of securing a future livelihood, but out of a genuine love for the discipline. To ask them to leave? That would be even more cruel than killing them!

Now, Ji You was prepared to make such a big commitment in her competition with Xu Siyu...

For a moment, those who had been vociferously pointing at Ji You were all open-mouthed, unsure of what to say.

On the stage, Xu Siyu heard Ji You’s words, her gaze flickered slightly, and she was about to speak.

Ji You said loudly, "If I win, my only demand is that Sister Xu Siyu publicly apologizes to me in front of everyone."

Wow~

What does that mean?

What is Ji You trying to convey? By asking Xu Siyu to apologize, is she hinting that Xu Siyu is the one who made the mistake?

For a moment, the audience was as quiet as chickens, all staring at Xu Siyu.

Xu Siyu opened her mouth and said, "Ji You, I don’t understand what you’re talking about, I don’t think I have anything to apologize to you for."

Ji You smirked and said, "Alright, then I’ll change my request. If I win, my request is for Senior Xu Siyu to become someone who embraces the sun."

Xu Siyu’s brow furrowed slightly.

The audience gaped, blinked their eyes?

What the heck?

Embracing the sun?

Why does that sound a bit odd?

As Ji You was about to explain, suddenly—

"Cough cough..." Jiang Yulan couldn’t take it anymore and immediately interjected, "Less nonsense, let’s begin."

Ji You had to stop talking and looked towards Xu Siyu, "This battle concerns both of our professional careers, please, Senior Xu Siyu, do your best and fight with all your strength."

Xu Siyu’s expression didn’t look good.

Soon.

Service robots placed and arranged all the necessary equipment and materials.

According to the professors’ requirements, the first competition topic required both of them to process the same materials, and whoever produced the best quality would be the victor.

Once it began, Ji You cast aside her previous flamboyance and became incredibly focused.

Next to her, Xu Siyu gritted her teeth, swearing not to lose, and knowing Ji You was highly talented in material processing, she didn’t dare to be careless and also quickly immersed herself in the task.

Neither of their hands stopped.

The audience, through the large holographic screen on stage, could see every move clearly.

Xu Siyu’s processing was very professional, relying on tools, almost every measurement was just right, not a bit more, not a bit less. In a short time, she had convinced many students below the stage, thinking truly worthy of being the talented woman of the Material Department.

Then, many shifted their gaze to Ji You, and upon seeing her actions, they were shocked!

What exactly is Ji You doing?

They saw Ji You mix up several different materials, combining them all together haphazardly...

This?

Is this processing materials?

This is like a child playing demolition! You must know many materials can’t just be mixed together; even forced combinations could destroy the original properties of the materials, and in severe cases, cause injuries...

For a moment, the onlooking students were speechless, and even the professors sitting in the front row seemed a bit disapproving as they watched Ji You’s actions.

Xu Siyu, focused on her work, sneakily glanced at Ji You from the corner of her eye, and noticing Ji You’s disorderly actions, she slightly relaxed.

Suddenly—

Ji You moved.

She stretched out her distinct hands and started her own processing methodically. In that instant, her hands seemed to possess magic, unbelievably fast yet every step, every move was smooth and clear to see. Then, the pile of chaotic, damaged materials deemed by the audience, at that moment, suddenly appeared rejuvenated...

Ji You’s processing method was magical, unconventional, filled with imagination and creativity. Once the students locked their eyes on her actions, they were enchanted, unable to shift their gaze.

Ding—

Time’s up!