The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers
Chapter 35 - 035 Admit defeat

Chapter 35: 035 Admit defeat

Upon receiving Xie Chuanqiong’s words, Ji You quickly let go and stepped back, then immediately patted off the dust on her body, looking at Xie Lingzhi who was hopping mad, she cupped her fists with a smile and said, "Thanks for letting me win."

Actually, well—

Ji You couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Had Xie Chuanqiong not spoken out to stop her, she wouldn’t have been able to control Xie Lingzhi for much longer. At most another minute and she would no longer be able to restrain Xie Lingzhi.

It was also at this moment that Ji You realised just how significant the difference between levels actually was; Xie Lingzhi, relying solely on her brute physical strength, was able to withstand all of Ji You’s offensive moves and techniques.

No, this won’t do.

She needed to find a way to enhance her Talent Level.

Otherwise—

She would only be stuck on this garbage planet forever with no chance of getting ahead, let alone clear the original host of injustices and ensure Xu Siyu, the evildoer, got her deserved punishment.

As Ji You firmed her resolve, Xie Lingzhi finally calmed her emotions and looked at Ji You, her face flashing a tinge of embarrassed red. She opened her mouth but couldn’t utter a single word.

Xie Chuanqiong said, "Admit defeat, apologize, promise not to do it again in the future."

He spoke like a stern parent, keeping a straight face, and as a B-level Physique, his aura fully unleashed, making Xie Lingzhi dare not hesitate any longer. She opened her mouth, softly saying, "I admit defeat... I..."

Xie Chuanqiong: "Hmm?"

Xie Lingzhi closed her eyes and simply blurted out, "I admit defeat! I apologize! I won’t call you a piece of trash again."

Seeing things turn for the better, Ji You smiled cheerily, "I accept your apology."

Xie Lingzhi: "Hmph~"

Dropping those words, she quickly turned around and ran off.

Xie Chuanqiong looked at Ji You and said somewhat apologetically, "You, Lingzhi is just like that, I hope you don’t mind."

Ji You looked at Xie Chuanqiong and laughed, "Brother Qiong, I really don’t take it to heart. I truly don’t."

"Good." Xie Chuanqiong, like an older brother, gently instructed, "You and Lingzhi are assigned to the same area to gather resources. She might get temperamental and not act with you, so be mindful of the dangers around you. If something feels off, make sure to notify me immediately."

Ji You: "Okay."

After Xie Chuanqiong finished advising Ji You, he turned to Lea with a kinder look in his eyes, "Lea, you and Grandma Jenny should also be careful, got it?"

Lea laughed heartily and replied, "Got it."

Xie Chuanqiong said, "Alright, let’s set off."

Ji You slung a basket over her shoulder, carrying an energy machete on her back, and headed in Xie Lingzhi’s direction. As soon as she saw Ji You coming, Xie Lingzhi quickly turned her face away.

Ji You chuckled heartily, even singing a happy tune: "Us common folk, oh how happy we are today, truly oh so happy..."

"..." Listening to Ji You’s cheerful singing, Xie Lingzhi’s face darkened, her triumphant little demeanor was so irritating, Xie Lingzhi couldn’t help but snort, "Don’t be too smug, you only won because you got lucky. If my brother hadn’t called a halt, you could’ve only held out for two more minutes..."

In two minutes, she could have turned defeat into victory!

In fact, during that bout just now, Xie Lingzhi had been too hot-headed to realise, but now that she had calmed down, she could see clearly that with her level suppression over Ji You, there’s no way Ji You could have restrained her for five minutes.

If she could just hold on for a few minutes, she’d give Ji You a sound thrashing!

But—

Alas, the situation was pressing, and her brother was taking someone else’s side...

Ji You grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, "I’m smug because I certainly should be smug, why not be smug? I won."

Xie Lingzhi: "You..."

Her heart seethed with frustration.

Ji You turned her head, saying, "I won’t bother arguing with you, it’s more important to work."

After all, she had defeated Xie Lingzhi, and Xie Lingzhi had promised not to call her a piece of trash again.

That was enough.

For the time being, making money was the priority.

Ji You looked around, chose an Iron Pear Wood tree about ten centimeters in diameter and 1.5 meters tall, got ready to work—and seeing this, Xie Lingzhi thought it pointless to dwell on it anymore and turned to choose an Iron Pear Wood for herself.

After a careful observation, Ji You immediately drew out her energy machete and chopped down!

Thump——

The whole tree fell with a sound.

"Not bad."

"It’s very sharp." Ji You took a look at the cut on the Iron Pear Wood, feeling very happy. She put away the energy machete, then squatted down, pulled out an ordinary metal dagger, and began to peel the bark and extract the fiber tissues.

After the Iron Pear Wood was cut down, the fibers inside would probably harden in about half an hour, so she needed to hurry.

One.

Two.

Three.

...

Ji You’s hands were very nimble as she extracted the fibers one by one, placing them into her basket.

Afterward.

She would pick another one.

Then.

Came the third one.

Watching the silk threads pile up more and more in her basket, Ji You’s face bloomed with a smile! The quality of the fiber tissues was very good, and she estimated she could gather around seven or eight pounds, which could sell for about 100 credit points.

This was really great.

Full of joy, Ji You continued her hard work, choosing the largest diameter tree this time, wanting to make a big harvest, when suddenly——

A buzzing sound echoed around.

In the distance, it seemed to be the sound of flapping wings——

Ji You stopped working and looked up, her gaze instantly sharpened. She saw Xie Lingzhi had already walked about 500 meters away from her, heading towards a low shrub, and on top of the shrubbery were colorful blossoms of pink, white, red, yellow... beautiful flowers.

These flowers gave off a fragrant scent.

And upon closer listen——

The sound of flapping wings grew closer.

It seemed that their target was also this cluster of flowers.

"Don’t go near!" Ji You shouted!

Xie Lingzhi paused, turned her head with a touch of impatience: "What are you yelling for?"

Ji You said: "Don’t pick the flowers!"

Xie Lingzhi became annoyed: "I’ll pick if I want, none of your damn business!" As soon as she spoke, her hand reached toward a pink flower in the shrubbery...

"Don’t touch it!" Ji You was nearly frantic with urgency! But she was too far away to stop Xie Lingzhi immediately.

This——

Why couldn’t this foolish girl just listen?

Xie Lingzhi had just stretched out her hand, not yet having picked any flower, when she suddenly caught a glance out of the corner of her eye of a colorful shadow darting out from the bushes, fluttering away...

That was——

A Banded Butterfly!

Xie Lingzhi’s pupils dilated slightly, and immediately, she almost turned green with regret.

Courting death!

It’s over!

Why did she have to court death?

Usually, when a lone Banded Butterfly lands amidst a clump of flowers, it generally serves the role of a scout, leading the way. After finding a suitable location to gather nectar, it releases a wave-like signal, informing its kind that it has found the target, prompting the others to quickly come...

So——

Don’t think about dealing with a lone Banded Butterfly; its kin might rush over at any moment!