CHAPTER 275: CHAPTER 275: THE SITUATION

Hmm~

Also, when classmate Ji You invited everybody to join in, what were the conditions for the division of spoils she mentioned?

According to Ji You, it meant everyone would share the meat and the soup, everyone got a portion; hence, she took 1/5, Sheng Qingyan took 1/5, and the remaining people together split the last 3/5. Originally, no one was short on money, nor did they value this small amount—splitting it was only a matter of dividing some trifling sums.

But, to everyone’s surprise, it turned out to be so much!

Nobody remained calm anymore.

However, regarding the division proposed by Ji You, everyone had no objections; after all, it was her idea to make money, and taking one-fifth was already quite fair. As for Sheng Qingyan? Sheng Qingyan was the main force in salvage operations, and everyone relied on him to recover so many Star Beast corpses, so his one-fifth share was also unquestionable.

Conversely, the remaining eight people hadn’t actually done much; they merely helped collect some materials—it was a way to pass time and earn some money, which was already quite good.

At this moment, a Star Beast corpse was salvaged and brought in, immediately eliciting exclaims from everyone: "Damn! Is this—a Peak Level 6 Star Beast?"

A Peak Level 6 Star Beast was absolutely considered a high-level Star Beast.

That such a Star Beast could be dead.

And dead beyond any doubt.

Shen Changqing crouched down and carefully examined the body of the Star Beast, particularly inspecting the area around the perforated cerebral core, then nodded: "Yes. It has reached Peak Level 6 and was about to break through to Level 7."

With those words, silence enveloped the surroundings.

second.

seconds.

seconds.

...

This deathly stillness, like a suffocating contagion, pressed down on all the students, making it slightly hard for them to breathe. Even Ji You, who was always naturally optimistic, talkative, and loved to crack jokes, didn’t feel like speaking at this moment.

The joy of earning a small amount of money was thoroughly doused at this time.

After a long pause.

The first one who couldn’t bear it any longer was Yue Qiguang. He slammed his hand on the table, frowning and a tad agitatedly said: "What on earth has happened at the frontlines? Why are Peak Level 6 Star Beast corpses drifting to the vicinity of the Space Station like garbage?"

You know, the Starship they were on was designed to carry supplies, meant to enter the Inner Outer Space of Taoyuan Space Station Base. It had only stayed outside the Space Station because of a protective screen failure.

And what place is Taoyuan Space Station? It is the first major logistics hub away from the Erathia Triangular Zone frontline battle area.

How safe is this logistics headquarters?

In the 200 years since the establishment of Taoyuan Space Station, there have never been reports of incidents concerning the Space Station.

Of course, it’s not to say that Taoyuan Space Station had encountered issues now; rather, it suggested that there may have been a significant battle erupting in the Erathia Triangular Zone war area. Otherwise, such a multitude of Star Beast corpses, including several from Level 6 Star Beasts, wouldn’t have drifted here.

The flesh of Star Beasts may not be edible to humans, but their body parts are an important source of materials for humanity. Some are used to build Mecha, others to manufacture Starships, spaceships, airships... some can even be used to create Soul Devices! The higher the level of the Star Beast, the greater its uses!

In short, the materials of Star Beasts have a wide range of applications. Unless the situation at the frontlines is extremely dire, it’s absolutely impossible to discard corpses of Level 6 Star Beasts—it would mean there was only one possible explanation: there was no time to collect them.

Nobody present was foolish; they all came to this conclusion.

Silence.

Another silence as somber as death.

After a while.

Ji You stood up and said, "I’m going to ask the guards what’s going on."

Shen Changqing also stood, saying, "I’ll go with you."

Chu Jiaojiao followed, standing up and adding, "I’ll go as well."

Everyone else got to their feet, chiming in, "Let’s all go take a look."

Just then, the middle-aged warrior who had escorted them in came over with a calm expression. As he looked at the mountainous pile of materials, surprise flickered across his eyes, then he said, "You kids, knowing that we don’t have the time to salvage these, are quite considerate and clever, huh?"

Hmm?

Does this mean we’re supposed to hand them over to the authorities?

Right now, Ji You was not in the mood to lament her wasted efforts. Money, after all, can be earned again—as long as one has hands, feet, a brain, who would worry about not being able to make money?

Just as long as—

One is alive.

Ji You looked at the warrior named Wang Qiang, about to inquire further, when she heard him say, "Of course—these are your earnings for the work done, so you don’t need to hand them over to us. If you don’t want to sell them yourselves, you can go to Logistics Manager Zhang to exchange them for credit points."

Ji You blinked and asked, "Aunt Zhang Qing?"

Referring to the logistic staff member who would arrange their living necessities.

Wang Qiang nodded, "Yes."

After pondering for a moment, Ji You asked, "Will it be at the market price?"

Wang Qiang thought this little girl was truly sharp and couldn’t help but smile as he responded, "Yes, we of the Sixth Legion won’t let you suffer losses."

Ji You thought it over and nodded, saying, "Uncle Wang, I understand. Thank you."

Then, turning to her classmates, she said quietly, "Guys, I’m very sorry, but I have a rather selfish idea that will certainly harm your interests. Still, I want to discuss it with you. I’m thinking of handing over the materials we’ve salvaged at a price 20% below the market price, which is an 80% discount, to the logistics department of the Space Station. What do you think?" Although Ji You wanted to earn more money, she understood clearly—they had managed to find so many Star Beast corpses thanks to the soldiers fighting to the death on the front lines, guarding their own and their classmates’ safety—

As soon as she finished speaking, Yue Qiguang was the first to say, "We don’t need my dad’s share; just give it all to logistics for free."

Yue Qiyuan said, "I agree."

Shen Changqing said, "I agree."

Chu Jiaojiao said, "I agree."

Then, one after another, voices of agreement followed.

Ji You was pleased and spoke softly, "Okay! That’s the decision then. Let’s sell it to logistics at 80% of the market price."

After speaking, Ji You’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Wang Qiang, "We’re willing to hand over the materials to Aunt Zhang. We also agree to sell them to the Legion at 80% of the market price because we believe that defending the Alliance and maintaining its stability is everyone’s responsibility. Even if these materials can only contribute a little, it’s also a token of our sincerity."

Wang Qiang, who had been looking somewhat worried, felt a surge of emotion upon hearing this. This was one of the reasons why they were willing to risk their lives on the front lines.

Wang Qiang smiled and said, "That’s agreeable, but this is the fruit of your labor, so there’s no need to give it for free. As I’ve said, you’ll receive what you deserve." He paused briefly before continuing, "Kids, the supplies for the Starship have been transported to the Space Station. In about half an hour, your teachers will be back. All of you should stay inside the Starship and not go out, understand?"

The living Star Beasts had been discovered here, and there was fear for the students’ safety, hence the decision to recall the students to the Starship. Afterward, the task of moving supplies was handed over to the veteran warriors, who worked efficiently and had already transported all the goods into the Space Station.

Wang Qiang’s visit was also to convey this news to the students.

Upon hearing this, Ji You, Shen Changqing, Chu Jiaojiao, and the others felt a surge of joy. The teacher is coming back? Does this mean the front line has stabilized?