The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 1368: The Innocence and Fearlessness of Youth

"I don’t need you to support me, I won’t fall."

"Because I, Ji You—am destined to be the king standing at the Peak of the Universe."

After Ji You finished speaking, he resolutely stepped onto the conveyor belt, leaving He Nu with only a silhouette, and also leaving countless spectators inside and outside the screen with a lone yet fearless silhouette.

He Nu stood dumbfounded for a long time.

Outside the screen, the silence was palpable.

Undoubtedly, Ji You’s words, whether heard or seen, seemed quite naive. Naive to the point of being a bit ridiculous. It’s the kind of fearless ignorance only young people have that makes one unable to hold back a laugh...

The tea room of the Alliance First Military Academy Academic Affairs Office.

The representatives of various military academies present, after a brief moment of silence, suddenly couldn’t help but laugh: "Pff—"

Everyone followed the laughter and saw that the sound came from Niu Houdao, a mentor from the First Army.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Niu Houdao didn’t feel awkward at all. Instead, he clapped his hands suddenly and laughed heartily, saying: "This kid has ambition, truly worthy of Lanyue Star Military Academy. If nothing else, the ability to boast is exactly a continuation of Old Hong’s legacy."

The principal of the First Military Academy, Yang Zhi, said with a dark face, "A continuation of the legacy? I rather think it’s green outstripping blue."

Hong Jiang smiled slightly, calmly shaking his leg, embodying a sort of ’let them say what they will, losing is losing’ serenity.

Niu Houdao curled his lips and said, "This Ji You is quite a good seedling, but it’s a pity she ended up with Old Hong, this cunning, shameless villain. If she wants to acknowledge me as her mentor, I wouldn’t mind giving some guidance."

As soon as Niu Houdao spoke, there was a surprise all around. People’s expressions varied, but Hong Jiang still smiled without saying a word. Yang Zhi just felt a surge of anger for no reason, muttering, "A good material, but unfortunately picked up all kinds of bad habits, so arrogant at such a young age, standing as the king of the Peak of the Universe? Tsk!"

Hong Jiang remained very calm.

Niu Houdao looked at Hong Jiang intentionally, found that this old rascal was very patient, even in this situation remained without anger, and said: "It’s harmless for the young to be a little arrogant, just afraid they can’t correct their trash-talking habit."

Hong Jiang, upon hearing this, seemed even happier instead of angry, making both Niu Houdao and Yang Zhi agitated. But next to them, Qu Hongqiang, head of the Second Military Academy, who had been unassuming this entire time, suddenly whispered while looking at the screen, where only a trace of Ji You remained: "It’s not boasting, just the naivety and fearlessness of youth."

And—

Such naive and fearless youth, haven’t they seen many of them?

Throughout the long history of humanity, such young people have grown more vigorously than chives, but so what?

In the end, they’re just a handful of yellow earth.

That’s it.

After speaking, Qu Hongqiang closed his eyes, placing himself apart from it all.

Although Qu Hongqiang spoke as if detached, his words immediately ignited the atmosphere in the tea room. The representatives of various military academies all turned their heads, gazing at Hong Jiang.

As the focal point of everyone’s attention, Hong Jiang calmly shook his leg, he didn’t even spare a glance at Qu Hongqiang. Instead, he glanced at Niu Houdao and Yang Zhi, who were obviously enjoying the show, and said with a smile: "Old Yang, Old Niu, you dislike my trash-talking, but trash-talking is a form of achievement. Don’t say, those naive kids at your schools want to learn my speaking skills, and I can’t even teach them."

Niu Houdao, Yang Zhi: "..."

Niu Houdao curled his lips: "As if anyone cares."

"Hey!" Hong Jiang shook his head with a laugh and said: "You, Niu Houdao, just can’t do it, neither can your students."

Others saw that obviously Hong Jiang didn’t want to be the one to ignite the battlefield, he was completely ignoring Qu Hongqiang! Then, everyone turned their heads and began to chat with Hong Jiang. The topics revolved around the recent confrontation between Camps 5 and 6, such as praising each other’s students, and then flattering one another...

As the hosts, Niu Houdao and Yang Zhi found this very boring.

Indeed, it was boring.

Hong Jiang’s student led the way and won victories, putting on extremely exciting performances. In contrast, their own school’s two students, one became cannon fodder, the other became a boot-licker. Even if there were some outstanding performances, they were not remarkable.

Ahem...

Better not to mention.

However—

Someone decided to bring up the sore spot, completely disregarding Yang Zhi and Niu Houdao’s facial expressions, laughing, "I said earlier that your school’s ramshackle students are unreliable. Sure enough, one of them was eliminated from Camp 6, and Guan Ning from Camp 5 scored so low it’s hard to imagine advancing..."

Yang Zhi and Niu Houdao’s faces turned dark simultaneously.

Hong Jiang paid no attention to visual cues, urging: "Old Yang, Old Niu, the duel between Camps 5 and 6 is over, it’s time to pay what you owe from our bet, isn’t it?"

While saying this, Hong Jiang unabashedly began to pull the prizes of candy beans and tea leaves towards him...

Niu Houdao’s face darkened and he cursed: "Hong Jiang, can you have a bit more aspiration? Look at your small-minded behavior, not afraid of embarrassment."

Hong Jiang had already gathered several hundred candy beans and several pounds of high-quality natural tea leaves into his Space Button. Now, with a very pleasant demeanor, he said: "Our Lanyue Star is a poor valley, with no production capacity or resources. We can’t compare to the Main Star where you all sit, with abundant resources, large-minded and striking in appearance."

Niu Houdao: "..."

Niu Houdao didn’t want to talk to this scoundrel Hong Jiang. He turned to look at his leader, Yang Zhi, who clearly didn’t want to talk to Hong Jiang either.

But!

Yang Zhi, as the head of the Alliance First Military Academy, had to step forward: "Hong Jiang, that’s enough. I won’t make you return what you pulled into the Space Button. Are you sure you don’t want to check on your student?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Jiang’s expression remained unchanged.

Yang Zhi tightly stared at Hong Jiang.

Niu Houdao and others, including Qu Hongqiang who seemed detached, all turned to Hong Jiang. Under the gaze of many, a calculative gleam flashed in Hong Jiang’s eyes.

Then—

Hong Jiang laughed and said: "What are you looking at, that student is fine."

Niu Houdao curled his lips: "I guess soon they’ll be a third-level disability, are they really fine?"

"Old Hong, don’t force it, hurry and take a look."

"Yes, it’s about the student, don’t let it devolve into a personal grudge."

"I don’t think the kid is perfectly fine. Their Spiritual World and bones haven’t fully developed yet; they can’t afford any injury. Old Hong, hurry up and go."

...

Everyone urged, but Hong Jiang still unhurriedly poured himself a cup of tea and sipped it leisurely.