The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 1549: Chapter 1549: That’s It?

Ji You stayed put, and Nolan Augustine just acted as if he hadn’t noticed, instead smiling as he said, "Actually, I really do want to pursue Junior Ji You. Really, I appreciate outstanding girls like you a lot. It’s just a pity you’re not willing to give me that chance."

His tone carried infinite regret.

Ji You put on a stern face and said, "If Senior Nolan changed sex and became a girl, I could consider it."

Nolan: "..."

Ji You chuckled. "Just kidding, don’t look at me with that depressed expression."

In the Spirit Space, the Six Spiritual Threads were already at their limit; they were all sprawled on the ground, faces full of "life is meaningless," begging Ji You to hurry up and separate from this Senior Nolan whose Spiritual Silk stank, but Ji You only soothed them a bit and had no intention of paying them any more mind.

This kind of extremely special case like Senior Nolan really did make Ji You quite curious, but because his spiritual power was so strong and vigilant, Ji You didn’t dare to actively probe his spiritual power now, only pretending that she was no longer interested at all.

Nolan Augustine shook his head, a tolerant smile appearing on his face as he said, "That joke really gave me a scare."

At the same time——

Nolan Augustine was also intentionally or unintentionally probing Ji You’s spiritual fluctuations. Ji You’s spiritual fluctuations gave him a very lively, very jumpy feeling... Her focus of attention seemed to be constantly shifting. One moment she was interested in the flowers and plants by the road and sneaked a glance, another moment she was intrigued by the stones in the flowerbed, and she was even curious enough to lower her head for a look when an ant crawled past on the ground...

This state made Nolan Augustine feel that Ji You, as expected, was just like how she appeared on the surface—her whole person was especially jumpy.

However, this was very abnormal. Because Ji You’s talent in Material Processing could be said to be one of the top among the new generation!

To clear her name, she had opened a public challenge arena on her own, openly challenging all the Material Processing Department students in Year 1 and 2, without a single loss.

This fact had already proven her strength to the outside world.

But, as far as Nolan knew, people who dug deep into the field of Material Processing were generally more introverted; the vast majority were shut-in types who could endure loneliness, stand solitude, and were meticulous and patient enough to process a Material to just the right state and bring out its maximum effect.

With a personality this jumpy, how could Ji You perform so brilliantly in her studies of Material Processing?

Unless her spiritual power was very out of the ordinary.

Nolan Augustine’s gaze flickered.

Next.

The two of them kept running. Nolan Augustine didn’t speak, and Ji You didn’t ask, looking the very picture of patience. Then, they ran one lap, two laps, three laps...

When Ji You stopped, Nolan Augustine spoke in a very practiced tone, "Junior Ji You, it’s almost breakfast time. Would you be willing to spare a few minutes to have breakfast with me?"

Ji You suddenly pulled a tube of nutrient solution out of her space and smiled. "Thanks, but I’ve already got nutrient solution ready, and class is about to start. I have to get to the training room early."

Nolan felt a bit vexed. This Junior Ji You looked amiable, but she was utterly impervious to both soft and hard tactics, really not easy to communicate with.

Helpless, Nolan Augustine finally stated his true purpose for coming——

He looked at Ji You and smiled. "Actually, I want to invite Junior Ji You to join my Soul Artifact Manufacturing lab. Right now I need talents who are extremely specialized in Material Processing. I think Junior Ji You is the most suitable member and will also be my best partner."

Ji You was a bit surprised when she heard that, but not particularly shocked, because she had already made some guesses about why Nolan Augustine had come looking for her.

Either because of the spiritual power she had shown, or because of her talent in Material Processing...

So, did Nolan Augustine come for which of these two reasons? Or perhaps for both?

Ji You showed no change on her face, just smiled at Nolan Augustine and said, "Thank you for your high regard, Senior Nolan, but I’m sorry—I’m not interested at all in joining any lab."

Nolan Augustine frowned at her words, but only for an instant. He quickly resumed his smile and said, "Junior Ji You, you really don’t want to think it over? My research has already reached a critical stage. Maybe in half a year, maybe a year, or within three years, I’m confident I can definitely manufacture a low-level soul artifact."

After saying that, Nolan Augustine thought he would see Ji You’s eyes widen in shock. Even if she wasn’t someone whose emotions showed easily, she should at least show a bit of surprise or envy...

He had said this line to many people, and without exception, they all chose to follow him!

If you chose to follow a soul artifact maker right before his success, the benefits you could gain in the future would be enormous. Nolan Augustine believed that even elementary schoolers should know how good a deal this was!

As for what choice to make?

Do you even need to ask?

Of course you agree without hesitation!

Nolan Augustine wasn’t boasting; he believed he had the ability and the confidence, especially since he had recently gained new inspiration from Green Glaze Master’s Array Diagram. As for whether he could become a soul artifact maker in the future, he was now even more certain!

Come on~

Join my lab~

In the future, every time you look back on the decision you made today, you will definitely be grateful countless times for how decisive you were back then!

...

Thinking this, Nolan Augustine slightly lifted his chin, looking a bit proud as he gazed at the short junior standing before him!

What choice would she make?

Would she, on some future day, rejoice countless times over today’s decision?

Or would she, through countless nights in the future, regret today’s foolishness?

...

Nolan Augustine kept his chin slightly raised, quietly and patiently waiting for Ji You’s answer. Time seemed to be passing a bit slowly, but he didn’t urge her and didn’t add a few more lines. He thought that this one promise alone was enough.

Three years!

Within three years, at most three years, he would definitely become a great soul artifact maker!

With this one guarantee, wasn’t that enough?

Nolan Augustine thought proudly.

But~

This short junior seemed to be thinking for quite a while. It felt like a few seconds, or maybe dozens of seconds had passed... Nolan Augustine frowned slightly, thinking to himself—could she be so shocked she’s gone stupid?

Then.

Nolan Augustine lowered his head and looked over at Ji You, only to meet her eyes, calmer than dead water and without a single ripple. Nolan Augustine was slightly stunned, and then heard Ji You ask, "That’s it?"

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