The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 550: Pointing Out Xiaoqing

"Honorable in Defeat!"

These four characters were the audience’s and students’ appraisal of Xiaoqing after the match between Xiaoqing and Mu Sheng Tea had concluded!

Under such a disadvantage, Xiaoqing still managed to drag the opponent to such a state. If not honorable in defeat, what is it?

Moreover—

It was just a tiny bit! Xiaoqing almost turned defeat into victory! The only problem was Mu Sheng Tea’s mecha defense was too strong; otherwise—

Alas!

What a pity!

Such a shame!

At this very moment, even those from the South, West, and North Districts who initially supported Mu Sheng Tea couldn’t help but show admiration for Xiaoqing!

Although, Xiaoqing was eliminated!

But this foolishly talented fighter, with a very unique approach, left behind his own legend, making a deep impression on everyone.

"Cough cough..."

After exiting the Star Network, Shen Changqing faced a crowd of friends’ reproachful gazes. Clearing his throat and pursing his lips, he said in a low voice, "Can you... stop staring at me like that?"

Chu Jiaojiao shook her head, turning away: "Is it worth it to lose like that?"

Chu Jiaojiao hated losing the most! In her dictionary, only an attractive person justified willingly giving up the chance to win, otherwise... she would never admit defeat that easily! If you are going to fight, you must be determined to win—

Like Shen Changqing, who, in order to train his strength, used such an unsteady method, endangering himself with the risk of failure—Chu Jiaojiao would not do that.

However—

Everyone has their own choices.

Shen Changqing was silent for a moment, then said: "It was worth it."

Chu Jiaojiao nodded: "As long as you think it was worth it."

Yue Qiguang heard this and was slightly displeased: "What’s the use of it being worth it? You were still eliminated."

"Cough..." Yue Qiyuan glared at his idiot brother, then turned his head and said to Shen Changqing: "Aqing, although I didn’t expect you to actually use an antique mech, you must have had your reasons for choosing it. Failing now may not be a loss."

Shen Changqing: "Mhm."

Hearing the conversation among these people, Ji You’s eyelids twitched intensely. It appeared that these simpletons were mostly in support of Shen Changqing’s folly?

"Cough cough..." Ji You suddenly spoke up, interrupting them, "Classmate Shen Changqing, I think you made a fatal mistake just now!"

Hmm?

Shen Changqing’s eyes lit up: "Classmate Ji You, what do you mean?"

Ji You put on an air of a master and said, "The timing of your self-destruction wasn’t right."

Yue Qiguang retorted rudely: "Go away... You, a weakling, probably didn’t even see what happened after the explosion, so what would you know? Don’t talk nonsense. His biggest mistake was choosing the wrong mech! Otherwise— that third-ranked from the South District wouldn’t have been his match at all."

Ji You heard this, didn’t argue, but nodded earnestly in agreement, "I think what Yue Qiguang says makes sense. Making the wrong choice is the beginning of every mistake!"

Uh—

Shen Changqing apparently didn’t pay attention to this comment; he focused on Ji You and asked seriously, "What do you mean by ’timing wasn’t right’? Or, what do you think would have been the best timing?"

At this question, Yue Qiguang’s face visibly darkened, thinking why was Shen Changqing so stubborn? But Yue Qiguang still didn’t interrupt what Ji You was about to say.

Ji You said: "You chose to detonate your mech when Mu Sheng Tea used their Big Move, hoping to destroy the opponent’s mech by making both energies explode simultaneously, right?"

Hearing this, Shen Changqing’s eyes brightened: "Right."

Ji You shook his head, saying: "The particle cannon did indeed erupt with intense energy upon explosion, but that wasn’t the moment when the energy was at its peak expansion. It was 3 seconds later, no! At least 2 seconds later was when the energy reached its maximum. If you had detonated your mech then, the radiating energy wave could have broken through the opponent’s defenses... Not only that, you would have taken advantage of that few seconds gap to better protect yourself and survive."

Shen Changqing listened and listened, his eyes growing brighter as he did: "Yes! I must have miscalculated!"

Speaking, he slapped his head violently and said, "That’s odd! I wondered why her mech wasn’t completely destroyed..."

A damage rate of 90% is a terrifying figure, but―it doesn’t match Shen Changqing’s expectations at all!

With Ji You’s explanation, Shen Changqing realized where the problem lay. Excitement flashed across his clear and handsome face as he appeared eager to try...

Ji You’s mouth twitched.

This―

Is kind of a set-up!

Could it be that after her hint, she had pushed Shen Changqing onto a path of no return?

Ji You immediately put on a serious face and solemnly said, "But―silly little Changqing, you need to understand one thing."

"Cough..."

As soon as the words "silly little Changqing" came out, Shen Changqing, Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, and others felt awkward and coughed in succession.

Ji You didn’t feel embarrassed at all, she put on the semblance of a caring big sister and continued, "On the battlefield, the situation is so connected that one hair can affect the whole body. I really don’t agree with your way of harming the enemy at the cost of great self-damage! There are clearly better methods to deal with opponents and to win, why then would you disregard the safety of yourself and your comrades?"

"If you do the same when you’re truly on the battlefield, it will be very unlucky for your comrades."

"Cough..."

"But this is a personal arena, where victory or defeat is your own responsibility, so it all depends on whether you think it’s worth it or not."

Ji You went no further than necessary, refraining from making an extended speech.

As her words settled, Shen Changqing’s dark, beautiful eyes seemed contemplative.

Then.

Shen Changqing said, "I understand now, thank you, classmate Ji You."

Nearby, Sheng Qingyan, who had been lying on the table napping, suddenly raised her head and stared at the others with disdain, "Are you done talking? Will you let Little Cutie sleep or not?"

Ji You: "..."

This guy―

Chu Jiaojiao slapped the table and cursed, "Sleep my ass! Stop sleeping! Get up right now, it’s time for the match!"

Sheng Qingyan yawned: "How can a match be as comfortable as sleeping... I don’t wanna fight..."

Everyone: "..."

Yue Qiyuan raised his hand to his forehead: "Sometimes I really can’t believe it. I got eliminated, yet he actually made it to the finals!"

Indeed, it was so unbelievable!

And―

Yue Qiyuan stared at Ji You and suddenly asked, "Number 4444, why are you so well-versed in the research of antique mech self-destruction?"

"!!!"

Ji You inwardly cursed, but on the surface remained extremely calm, even placing her hands on her hips, she gave a wicked smile, "Of course, it’s because I am a genius! I am destined to stand at the peak of the world, a king. How can I be called a king if I can’t catch such a small error?"

"Heh―"

"You’re the best at bragging!" Yue Qiguang mocked her unkindly and sneered, "Bluster-king!"

Ji You chuckled, "Bluster-king, but still a king."

Yue Qiguang: "..."

Yue Qiyuan watched Ji You’s every normal action and shook his head, feeling that his previous thoughts might really have been nonsense!