Xuzhou succeeded on his fifth challenge.
Zhang Ye succeeded on his sixth challenge.
In the Combat Department, not only Yue Qiguang, several S-class students didn’t manage to succeed either.
After this event, not only did the so-called Godman Ji You precisely predict Yue Qiguang’s failure, she also confidently guaranteed beforehand that Xuzhou and Zhang Ye would succeed, now, not just Xuzhou and Zhang Ye, but other students as well had no choice but to grudgingly respect Ji You.
That what she said—had incredibly accurate judgment?
Receiving the students’ gazes as if looking at a master or genius, Ji You felt: Awesome!
Just when Ji You was basking in self-achievement—
Beside her, Mu Jianling cast a glance and said indifferently, "Relying on the keenness of your mutated spiritual power to perceive these, what’s so strange about that? If you’re really capable, try seeing through the situation without using your spiritual power."
Ji You boldly whispered, "...Teacher, has anyone ever told you that your mouth is really quite unpleasant?"
Mu Jianling turned his head, giving her a slanting look, "Oh? Is that so? Has anyone ever told you that your face is really quite unpleasant?"
Ji You subconsciously touched her face, it felt supple and smooth...
How could it possibly be unpleasant?
Ji You muttered, "Shouldn’t be, it’s quite likable."
Mu Jianling looked at Ji You, with profound meaning, said, "It is valuable to have self-awareness."
Ji You silently increased her distance from Teacher Mu Jianling, from the previous 5 meters to an additional 2 meters, but how could 7 meters be enough? At least a distance of over 10 meters was needed to maintain a steady and even heart rate.
What else could she do, burdened with a teacher who always enjoyed infuriating people to death without paying with his own life?
Of course, she should pamper him.
Watching Ji You step by step moving back, Mu Jianling commented indifferently, "Very good, quite considerate."
With a heart full of frustration, the class ended.
The students rushed towards the cafeteria in swarms.
Regrettably, Ji You still did not see Senior Shi Ya. This time, she didn’t even catch a glimpse of the detestable scumbag Senior He Bi either, replaced by an unfamiliar senior from the Mechanical Manufacturing System in his third year.
Ji You felt very disappointed.
Originally, she had wanted to ask Senior He Bi for the latest news about Senior Shi Ya, but to her surprise, she didn’t see him at all—
Holding onto the regret, Ji You thought: Next time I see Senior Shi Ya, I must be brave enough to ask her for a contact number, if all else fails, even adding her as a friend on Star Network would suffice.
Senior Shi Ya had shown affection to Ji You a few times, but even now, Ji You still didn’t understand why Senior Shi Ya had shown her affection.
Speaking of which, Senior Shi Ya did look somewhat familiar, but after thinking it over for a long time, Ji You still couldn’t figure out where she had seen her. Ji You’s circle of friends was originally narrow, consisting only of neighbors and former classmates.
Unable to figure it out, Ji You stopped trying.
She mainly thought about whether there was any way, for instance, to give a homemade small gift to Senior Shi Ya, as a token of gratitude.
The new meal-serving senior had a very serious look and didn’t speak much. Like Senior Shi Ya and Senior He Bi, he had the divine skill of shaking the spoon, and with a few swishes, the extra pieces of meat vanished. Ji You also didn’t receive any special treatment.
Holding her plate, Ji You was called over by Chu Jiaojiao, who had specifically saved her a seat. So, as usual, Ji You sat down for dinner with Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, and others. When Ji You put down her plate, everyone’s gazes instinctively fixed on it:
Everyone let out a sigh of relief.
Especially Shen Changqing, who stared at Ji You’s plate for quite a while, seemingly counting secretly to confirm there were 10 pieces of braised pork ribs before he slowly averted his gaze.
Shen Changqing thought his little action went unnoticed, but he didn’t reckon on Ji You’s sharp senses.
Ji You was a bit speechless and thought for a moment before asking, "Classmate Shen Changqing, do you want me to give you a piece of meat?"
Shen Changqing’s face stiffened.
A not-so-pleasant memory flashed through his mind.
Surely the meat that Ji You offered wouldn’t have been licked before handing it over?
Shen Changqing kept a straight face and tried to ignore the images in his head, saying, "No need, thank you."
Ji You chuckled and said, "Just kidding, little brother, you’re so gullible. Did you really think I was going to give you the meat?"
Shen Changqing: "..."
Shen Changqing took an almost imperceptible deep breath and then changed the subject, looking towards Yue Qiguang, "Yue Qiguang, log in early for tonight’s team battle. Let’s discuss the strategy now—"
It must be said that the subject change was incredibly awkward.
These geniuses gathered to discuss tactics every day. Ji You, a top-notch waste in their midst, looked very much out of place, but she was completely oblivious and focused intently on eating her meal, crunching on the braised pork ribs.
The light computer in the dining hall suddenly broadcasted some news. All the teachers and students eating halted their hands.
The official broadcaster of the Alliance spoke in a measured tone, "There has been another Star Beast disturbance in the Erathia Triangular Zone. Admiral Bai Ji, the Sixth Corps Commander who was scheduled to return, has immediately led his troops back to the Erathia Triangular Zone. The current situation is stable..."
What followed was a long segment of news and some information from the frontlines...
The official broadcaster summarized, "After investigation, it is still impossible to determine if this century’s Beast Tide will occur in the Erathia Triangular Zone. Citizens nearby please do not panic."
In the hall, all the students fell silent.
The Erathia Triangular Zone was very close to Lanyue Star, less than 100 light-years away. If the Beast Tide really happened there in a few years’ time, then Lanyue Star would surely be affected.
This was a situation no one wanted to see.
During the silence, the students finished their meals, put away their plates, and went back to their dormitories.
Ji You also immediately returned to the dorm.
Since coming to school, with every day spent immersed in study, it had been some time since she last paid attention to current affairs. After leaving the garbage planet, the immediate sense of urgency for survival had diminished, and she had unconsciously relaxed.
If the Beast Tide truly occurred in the Erathia Triangular Zone, not to mention the areas around Lanyue Star, garbage planet 101 was even closer! If Lanyue Star were to be affected, garbage planet 101 would fare even worse.
Although garbage planet 101 had poor environment and severe survival challenges, it was Ji You’s home, Xiao You’s home, the place where Xiao You grew up. Now, Grandma Jenny and Uncle Xie Yi were still living on garbage planet 101.
Ji You truly did not want the Beast Tide to happen here, not by a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand times.
Her expression tensing, Ji You clenched her fists: She must improve her strength as fast as possible. If the Beast Tide broke out now, she would be nothing but prey.