The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

"That’s right." Ji You agreed emphatically, saying with a righteous expression, "Universe conservation is our unshirkable duty."

Chu Jiaojiao and Yue Qiguang listened and no longer knew how to retort. Yue Qiguang rolled his eyes hard and said, "What universe conservation, I think you’re just out for money."

At his words, Ji You and He Bi both coughed dryly, and He Bi glanced at Yue Qiguang, saying, "Young man, beware of speaking so frankly, lest you get punched."

Yue Qiguang said, "See? You admit it yourselves, don’t you?"

Ji You’s eyes darkened, and she said with a menacing tone, "Do you want to stay and collect trash with us, or become trash yourself? Hurry up and leave, otherwise—"

The range of the distant battle was expanding, about to approach them...

Chu Jiaojiao spoke with an unprecedented seriousness, "Ji You, Senior He Bi, we’re leaving. You two—take care!"

After she finished speaking, Chu Jiaojiao didn’t hesitate, piloted her mecha, and left at the forefront.

Yue Qiguang didn’t dawdle either, took a glance at Ji You and He Bi, said nothing, and turned to leave.

Out for money?

Though Ji You was greedy, she always acted with integrity, never doing anything harmful to herself or her team for profit.

Therefore, there must be a reason.

He didn’t ask, nor needed to ask, only had to stand behind her, clearing obstacles for her as much as possible.

Yue Qiguang’s departure was resolute and firm; he and Chu Jiaojiao vanished into the horizon in a blink.

Only Ji You and He Bi remained. The two hid beneath a Star Beast corpse, trying to conceal themselves.

Ji You asked, "Senior, how do we proceed?"

He Bi said, "First, control this Star Beast corpse, slowly approach the Battle Center."

Ji You looked at the chaotic scene afar, hesitating slightly, "Are we really going to be so reckless? Go to the center?"

"What else?" He Bi rolled his eyes, "Or you wait here for some kind-hearted beast to deliver it to you?"

"No need." Ji You grinned, chuckled, and said, "I’d prefer to fetch it myself."

Seeing Ji You could still laugh, He Bi could tell she was naturally brave, feeling both comforted and troubled. A junior like her, positively fearless, but negatively unruly, hard to manage.

However, right now a fearless child was needed, so he let it go for the moment.

He Bi said, "Let’s go! Move closer; isn’t there a puddle of blood there? Rub some on yourself."

As Ji You went to apply it, He Bi suddenly said, "Forget it, you don’t touch it, I’ll do it."

Ji You asked, "Why not let me touch it?"

He Bi said, "Afraid you’ll poison yourself with your unskilled handling."

Ji You: "..."

Though visibly displeased, Ji You felt deeply moved inside. Star Beast Blood isn’t something that can be casually applied, as the blood carries a highly concentrated X-virus, which can be lethal upon infection.

Moreover, this was High-level Star Beast Blood! Its infection rate is higher.

Actually applying it demands ensuring one doesn’t get injured during action; if the body has wounds, infection chances climb swiftly.

Senior He Bi’s words meant he intended to bear the risk alone.

Then, Ji You said nothing more and went ahead applying it.

He Bi was almost jumping with frustration, "Don’t you understand human language?"

Ji You turned her face towards He Bi, looked steadily at him, and said seriously, "Senior, I have immense trust in your abilities, and great faith in your character, so please, trust me too."

He Bi froze for a moment, then smiled, "Alright."

Pushed closely together, the two had Star Beast Blood smeared all over except their heads, aiming to reduce detection by the Star Beast Group.

Then, He Bi lowered his voice, asking, "You’ve not learned Spirit Shield, have you?"

Ji You shook her head, said bluntly, "No."

He Bi: "So useless."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You angrily said, "Did you learn it in first year?"

He Bi noted, "You’re in second year now. Also—" he gazed at the distance, saying, "I did learn it in first year."

Ji You: "..."

Heartbroken.

He Bi turned back, seeing Ji You’s face full of frustration, he smiled, "Don’t be upset. You’re already excellent, given there aren’t many geniuses like me worldwide."

Ji You gritted her teeth, asking, "How do you do it?"

He Bi raised an eyebrow, "Learning now? Spontaneous cramming isn’t meant for this, besides you lack foundations."

Ji You’s teeth clattered with determination, insisting, "How? I want to try now."

Mastering Spirit Shield could improve survival rates and, to an extent, lessen the burden on Senior He Bi.

Ji You wanted to try.

The mockery and disdain on He Bi’s face vanished suddenly; he seriously explained, "Not difficult, don’t fear, try withdrawing all Spiritual Silk, control them, place them within the Spirit Core of Spirit Space without releasing them, nor emitting any spiritual wave, Spirit Core is the most mysterious and safest place in our Spiritual World, close it tightly so other creatures can’t easily open it. Right, as long as you control 90% of Spiritual Silk, it’s good enough. If you reach 15% clarity level, give it a go."

Ji You: "... Are you sure 90% is enough?"

He Bi said, "Quite ample. A 15% clarity level person simultaneously controlling about 90% cleared Spiritual Silk would at least wield several million Spiritual Silk."

Ji You: "..."

He Bi glances at her, "What’s with the expression? Constipation face, did you hear me? Hurry, try."

Ji You said, "Already tried."

He Bi curiously asked, "How did it go?"

Ji You said, "Seems okay...??" She was unsure if she succeeded.

He Bi didn’t ask further, instead sensed actively, found indeed there were no spiritual fluctuations from Ji You nearby, and was stunned momentarily, then smiled, "Not bad."

He praised Ji You and asked, "How much Spiritual Silk can you roughly control?"

Ji You showed brief embarrassment, saying, "Senior, better ask how much Spiritual Silk I can’t control."

He Bi continued, asking, "How much?"

"Six strands."

"How much?"

Ji You repeated, "Six strands."

He Bi’s lips twitched, "Speak sensibly."

Ji You was eager to swear to the heavens, "Honestly! I only have six strands."

He Bi glanced at her, knowing Ji You liked boasting but wasn’t without discretion, so he didn’t fuss over small particulars, focusing on reminding, "Handle matters as suitable, according to your capacity. If controlling so many is unattainably out of reach, aim to control 80% Spiritual Silk, understood?"

"Understood!" Ji You stated firmly, "Senior don’t worry, though my Spiritual Silk count is slightly low, they’re pretty obedient. When you mentioned it, they immediately scrambled into Spirit Core, hid away."

They hid very properly.