The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers-Chapter 1086: Interview (2)

The atmosphere was a bit awkward, but Xu Xiaohu thought for a moment and asked, "According to the United University rankings, you’re 100 and Shen Sheng is 88, so Shen Sheng is more impressive. Do you have a different opinion on this?"

Ji You shook her head, "No opinion, I think she’s better than me."

Xu Xiaohu: "..."

Xu Xiaohu persevered: "Have you considered actively challenging Shen Sheng?"

Ji You shook her head: "No."

Xu Xiaohu asked, "Why not? Are you afraid of losing to Shen Sheng?"

Ji You nodded: "I don’t have time."

Xu Xiaohu: "..."

Xu Xiaohu took a deep breath and said, "Have you thought about actively challenging others? On the United University’s top 100 list, do you have a target you want to challenge?"

Ji You shook her head: "No."

Xu Xiaohu: "..."

This was the first time an interviewee seemed so timid, no juicy scoop could be extracted.

If this interview gets published, it’s unlikely to attract much attention. Xu Xiaohu immediately said, "Ji You, maybe you don’t know the ranking rules of the United University’s top 100. Even if you don’t make a move, don’t accept challenges, nor actively challenge others, once an off-list newcomer successfully challenges, then a ranking will inevitably be squeezed out.

Your 100th place is the first to go."

In other words, want to play it safe?

Impossible.

Ji You was stunned: "What?"

Xu Xiaohu smiled slightly and said, "It means your current ranking is very precarious, you could drop off the list at any time."

Ji You: "!!!"

Xu Xiaohu said: "If you drop out, all the benefits and rewards will be canceled."

Ji You’s mouth twitched, then her demeanor suddenly changed, loudly declaring: "I, Ji You, am the king of the Peak of the Universe, will I drop in ranking?"

Xu Xiaohu laughed and said, "Then who do you want to challenge?"

Ji You loudly declared: "United University’s ninth, He Bi."

Xu Xiaohu: "..."

Xu Xiaohu’s mouth twitched, and he said, "Isn’t the challenge span a bit too large? The gap is too big; losing too badly would be unsightly."

Ji You said confidently: "It’s not large, I feel I have a 50% chance of winning."

Xu Xiaohu’s mouth twitched again, but he still smiled and praised: "Ji You, you have great ambition, wish you success. By the way—" He paused slightly, then asked, "Can I ask why you chose to challenge United University’s ninth, He Bi, as your first battle?"

Ji You said seriously: "Actually, there’s no particular reason, if I had to say, maybe it’s because he’s nearby."

Xu Xiaohu: "..."

Ji You said: "Challenging others means going to other planets, I find it very troublesome. I have to attend classes every day, study, and simply don’t have time."

Xu Xiaohu: "..."

This interview...

Darn, really can’t continue.

After asking a few more questions, Xu Xiaohu proactively ended the interview; he was very trustworthy and proactively paid Ji You the promised 1000 credit points.

Ji You was also very straightforward, just accepted it directly.

Seeing there was nothing more to dig into, Xu Xiaohu bid farewell and left. Before leaving, he still wanted to take a picture with Ji You, who thought for a moment, smiled, and refused.

Xu Xiaohu was slightly taken aback, obviously not understanding why Ji You rejected him.

Ji You said seriously: "Because taking a photo with you makes me look short."

Xu Xiaohu: "..."

You are already short!

Xu Xiaohu could only leave with a hint of regret, ending the interview, leaving Lanyue Star Military Academy. With nothing to see, the students who had been surrounding Ji You quickly dispersed.

At that point, it was Ji You’s turn to get her meal.

Ji You casually used the 1000 credit points to buy a serving of braised ribs, and added a long-legged chicken egg. The student at the window today wasn’t Senior He Bi, nor Senior Shi Ya, not even Liu Fufeng, but Wen Xue of the 131st Materials Department who had interned at the dining hall during the holidays.

Wen Xue was a very gentle girl. When she saw Ji You, she proactively gave Ji You a spoonful of broth, making Ji You smile genuinely on the spot.

Ji You, carrying her tray, sat at the spot reserved by Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, and others. The whole table’s atmosphere was a bit stagnant—

Everyone was eating their own meal without starting a conversation.

Then—

When everyone had eaten almost enough, Shen Changqing suddenly said softly, "I feel like something’s off with that reporter from the United Nations Official Newspaper."

Yue Qiguang said boldly: "Acts like an idiot."

Yue Qiyuan glanced sideways at Yue Qiguang, saying: "He’s not dumb, at least his strength can easily beat 10 of you, Yue Qiguang."

Yue Qiguang felt displeased and was about to rebut when Chu Jiaojiao beside him said: "I also think he’s strong! According to his words, he’s a year ahead of us, a third-year student at the Alliance First Military Academy, but why haven’t I heard of his name, nor was he on the United University ranking this time?"

"What’s his purpose in coming here to interview Ji You?" Yue Qiguang frowning, asked.

Sheng Qingyan, who had been quietly eating all along without looking up, casually said: "You guys really love worrying unnecessarily. Don’t worry, that poor dead is so sneaky, nothing was taken away."

...

Meanwhile.

Already sitting on the flying device, having just finished communicating with the Alliance First Military Academy’s second-year students Wei Xiaoxiong, Wu Jingyue... Xu Xiaohu relayed some information about Ji You to them, Wei Xiaoxiong, Wu Jingyue and others all couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief after listening.

Communication ended, Xu Xiaohu let the spaceship use the autopilot function, he turned, and entered the lounge.

Lounge.

Xu Xiaohu lay on the soft bed, eyes slightly closed, ready to nap for a while. Just as he entered dreamland, a sudden ringtone sounded, Xu Xiaohu abruptly opened his eyes.

This was a special line, very unique.

Xu Xiaohu was tense all over, solemnly staring at the connected screen, on the screen was an elderly man in a wheelchair, appearing old, his face almost covered in age spots.

The elderly man had his eyelids closed, seeming to be sound asleep.

But!

Xu Xiaohu didn’t dare to move recklessly. He straightened his back... although the other party didn’t lift his eyelids once, Xu Xiaohu objectively recounted the details of the interview with Ji You. After finishing, Xu Xiaohu said: "In my personal view, she talks nonsense carelessly... uh... doesn’t play by the rules. Her physical strength seems lousy to me, and I think she entered the United University rankings due to strong spiritual power support. Additionally, she probably used a large amount of body refining medicine, and she even might have one or two very practical body building methods."

Xu Xiaohu continued to explain: "I probed with spiritual power, felt her spiritual power was very strong with a huge potential for breakthroughs reaching S-Class, even SS-level. She might have used some precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and perhaps some High-level Soul Device to enhance spiritual power, maybe more than one... Overall, although her spiritual power is strong, nothing is really special. I think her current achievements largely depend on external influences."

The elderly man on the screen remained silent, never raising his head, never opening his eyes...

"Old..."

"Teacher... are you listening?" Xu Xiaohu hesitantly asked.