The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 628: Seeking Protection

Xuzhou took the Candy Beans, put on a serious face, and formally said to Mu Jianling, "Thank you, Teacher."

"Um." Mu Jianling slightly lowered his eyes and observed this boy who had just turned eighteen. His physique was already very tall and burly, but his somewhat youthful face bore the determination and resilience of a warrior.

He—

was like a gradually flourishing poplar, resisting the possible storms of sand...

In the 131st Combat Department, Xuzhou’s abilities, talent, or personality were not particularly outstanding, but he already possessed the most noble character of a warrior. Children like him, faces like his, Teacher Mu Jianling had seen too many, too many, and had also sent away too many, too many.

One session after another.

They stepped onto the battlefield and built a solid wall for the Alliance.

Many of them were scattered among the Six Great Armies of the Alliance, becoming the backbone of the Legion...

And many more of them, with gunpowder and warfare, vanished into the universe...

...

Mu Jianling paused for a moment, sighed imperceptibly, said a few words to Xuzhou, and then waved his hand: "You may go now."

Xuzhou: "Yes."

Mu Jianling had originally been eager to crush everyone, but suddenly lost interest, resulting in the following candidates like Lou and Lance going up to the stage, shaking in their boots, waiting to be ’insulted’, but unexpectedly, the Teacher Mu Jianling, said to be more terrifying than the Devil, did not utter a single harsh word.

Lou, Lance and the others were all baffled.

What’s going on?

Could it be—

Teacher Mu Jianling has another trick up his sleeve?

Or perhaps—

Were they the Little Cuties in Teacher Mu Jianling’s eyes?

It was not until Lance, Lou, and the others came down the stage with their rewards that they finally confirmed that they were indeed the Little Cuties to Teacher Mu!

For a moment, they were so proud that their mouths almost curved into a permanent smile.

After everyone had received their rewards, Ji You, having listened for a long time and not hearing her name, couldn’t help it anymore and boldly asked, "Teacher... um, why was the group reward for me, Chu Jiaojiao, and Sheng Qingyan canceled?"

This shouldn’t be.

Individual awards are distinct from group awards; each should have its recognition.

Hearing Ji You’s words, both Sheng Qingyan and Chu Jiaojiao gazed eagerly at Teacher Mu Jianling.

The slightly dispirited Mu Jianling, upon hearing Ji You’s words, coolly glanced at her and said, "Each person only receives one reward."

Ji You, regretfully trying to argue for more, said, "But..."

Mu Jianling raised his eyebrows and said, "But what? I have the final say on all explanations."

Ji You: "..."

Mu Jianling retorted sharply: "Do you think the teacher is a Candy Beans manufacturer?!"

Ji You: "..."

It seems...

Indeed...

Not at all.

Ji You immediately gave up, thinking that having received five Candy Beans as a reward was already a pleasant surprise.

Mu Jianling declared, "Class dismissed."

The students said: "Thank you for your hard work, Teacher."

Then—

No one moved.

Mu Jianling raised an eyebrow at these students, said nothing, and walked straight out of the training room.

Sensing something amiss, Ji You didn’t hesitate and swiftly chased after him: "Teacher! Please wait."

Mu Jianling did not turn back.

Ji You, frantic, hurried after him, but only ran a few steps before someone grabbed her.

She turned her head to find the dumbass Yue Qiguang holding her!

Ji You: "..."

Ji You, frowning, exclaimed, "Damn it! Yue Qiguang, what are you doing?"

Yue Qiguang held Ji You with one hand and made a fist with the other, lifting it towards Ji You, "Nothing, just feeling a bit itchy."

Ji You scowled and cursed, "Let go, or I’ll make you regret it."

Although her words sounded mighty, they somewhat seemed hollow.

Beside her—

Yue Qiyuan spoke calmly, "Don’t know why, but I’m feeling a bit itchy too."

Chu Jiaojiao sidled up, giggling, "Ah ha... I might not feel itchy, but I really want to see Ji You get beaten up."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You rolled her eyes and snapped, "You fake fan, lucky for me I saw through you long ago."

Chu Jiaojiao, unbothered, held her face, smiled dumbly at Ji You and said, "Ji You, let me touch you and I’ll save you. Don’t worry, Yue Qiguang the dumbass isn’t a match for my two punches."

Ji You, exasperated, turned her head to look at Shen Changqing, Lou, Lance... and all the students in the training room, asking, "Do all of you want to beat me up?"

The students replied, "Of course."

Ji You’s eyes darted around, and she tentatively said, "There’s so many of you waiting to beat me up, it wouldn’t be fair if someone falls behind. How about you bid, and whoever offers the highest price gets to hit me first?"

The students: "..."

"Damn! You even want to make money from this?"

"Are you crazy from being too poor?"

"Have you no shame?"

...

After this ridiculous statement, Yue Qiguang, who was holding Ji You, paused for a moment, and Ji You took the opportunity to kick him right on the forehead. In the split second that Yue Qiguang retaliated, she agilely escaped his grip...

Then,

Ji You hid behind Chu Jiaojiao, loudly saying, "Jiaojiao! I’m so scared..."

The crowd: "..."

Triggered by Ji You’s ’delicate’ cry, Chu Jiaojiao shuddered, suddenly filled with a sense of mission as a knight in shining armor, she shouted, "No one is allowed to touch Ji You! Whoever dares to hit her is picking a fight with me, Chu Jiaojiao!"

The crowd: "..."

Ji You, with sparkling eyes, loudly praised, "Jiaojiao, you’re so awesome!"

Shameless!

Absolutely shameless.

The entire student body, terribly shocked, shivered away their goosebumps and spat at Ji You, who was hiding behind Chu Jiaojiao, cursing as they walked away.

The training room, in less than a moment, almost emptied out.

Ji You, heart still racing, patted her chest, then quickly moved a few meters away from Chu Jiaojiao with a look of disdain.

Chu Jiaojiao: "..."

Chu Jiaojiao said, "Ji You, burning bridges after crossing the river, using and throwing away."

Ji You rolled her eyes, retorting, "With bridges like you, I’d demolish one after crossing each one."

Chu Jiaojiao: "..."

Sheng Qingyan watched this scene, glanced at Ji You sidelong, and said, "Poor dead, the way you seek protection is so disgusting, even Little Cutie can’t stand it."

Ji You glanced at him, "Mind your own business."

After saying that, Ji You realized that not just Sheng Qingyan, but also Shen Changqing, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Lou, Lance, and others hadn’t left the training room immediately. She felt alarmed and cautiously asked, "Damn, why haven’t you guys left yet?"

Shen Changqing looked at Ji You, opened his mouth, his voice clear, "Ji You, we think we can talk about a discount on the hiring fee."

Huh?

A discount?

Hearing this, Ji You turned around and walked away.