Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Pig Face
The chaotic morning class concluded. Without Teacher Mu Jianling calling for the end of class, students dared not move an inch until——
Mu Jianling turned off the melodramatic TV series, looked towards the students, cleared her throat, and said: "What do you all think about your performance today?"
Nobody made a sound.
However——
The victorious students, each with a hint of pride on their faces, eagerly awaited Teacher Mu Jianling’s praise.
However——
With a face showing slight disgust, it was unquestionable that Teacher Mu Jianling was far from satisfied.
The students were a bit perplexed, especially the winning group.
Logically speaking, today’s random team battle had seen better results compared to yesterday’s. At the very least, there were no more incidents of friendly fire, and each of the three groups had swiftly formed their battle lines within the first few minutes, whether in defense or offense, so the students felt they had performed rather well.
But——
Teacher Mu Jianling remained stony-faced, her cool gaze lazily swept over all the students and said: "Look at how smug you all are, you could hang two or three oil pots on those pouted lips. What’s there to be so pleased about? With your performance today, you’d last only 30 seconds in a real melee at best."
Students: "..."
Mu Jianling continued coldly, "Dead is dead, whether you lose or win. What’s the difference between dying in 1 second or 30 seconds?"
Students: "..."
During the silence, Ji You blinked and whispered, "If I were to join in, I could definitely last 30 minutes before dying."
Unexpectedly, although she just quietly mumbled to herself, Mu Jianling’s ears were sharp. In an instant, her attention shifted to Ji You, and Ji You immediately felt a terrifying tingling on her scalp.
Mu Jianling snorted lightly, her tone suddenly becoming very serious: "Of course, I won’t rule out the possibility that someone might fake their death from the start and barely hang on until the 30-minute mark before being stepped on by a Star Beast. Such selfish bastards, who only care about themselves and disregard the bigger picture, are a detriment to the battlefield, not a benefit. Do you still feel proud now?"
The students fell silent.
Ji You fell silent as well.
Indeed, she had considered the feasibility of faking her death, but—how did Teacher Mu Jianling guess her thoughts?
That was beyond eerie.
Also——
After a few seconds of silence, Ji You looked up and loudly said: "Reporting to the teacher! Faking death is nothing to be proud of, and neither is surviving to the end by such means. However, all is fair in war, and faking death is a tactic, just one that requires the right circumstances, timing, and situation... So I disagree with a certain point in what the teacher said."
Whoosh——
The entire room was shocked.
The students turned their heads one by one to glimpse at Ji You’s face: Is she courting death?
Daring to pluck feathers from Teacher Mu Jianling’s head?
This——
Admirable!
At this moment, that was the only thought everyone had.
The students shrank their heads, all waiting for Teacher Mu Jianling’s next reaction, however——
At this time, Teacher Mu Jianling actually slowly curled her lips into a smile.
She smiled.
Students: "???"
Mu Jianling said: "Good."
Ji You felt her scalp numb...
Ruined.
That chilly feeling invaded Ji You’s whole body, giving her the delusion that her end was nigh.
Suddenly——
Mu Jianling frowned and scolded, "Why are you all staring at me like that? Am I some kind of man-eating monster that can’t tolerate a different opinion? I think Ji You’s comment makes sense."
The students remained silent.
Mu Jianling suddenly changed her tone and said, "But victories achieved through little clever tricks and scheming are like a high-rise built on unstable foundations, bound to collapse one day. Therefore, I hope you all, while keeping your heads sharp, must constantly enhance your own strength! Strength is the King’s way! In combat with Star Beasts, all schemes and tricks are nothing but illusory in front of them. Only strength is the key to survival!"
The students listened with serious expressions, and Ji You also put aside other thoughts, listening attentively and humbly.
Mu Jianling continued, "After the group melee is over, I will take you to fight simulated Star Beasts. Then, you’ll see that getting blasted to death? These little tricks are useless against Star Beasts, which is why I’ve always emphasized strength." After saying this, she paused for a moment, waved her hand and announced, "Alright! Class dismissed!"
The students didn’t move.
Mu Jianling cursed, "Hurry up and scram, class is over. It’s my rest time now, I don’t want to see your annoying faces anymore."
The students: "..."
Then, someone took the lead, one by one, two by two, three by three... Gradually, everyone slowly left the training room.
Ji You also followed the crowd out.
Only—
Her emotions started to fall, hearing Teacher Mu Jianling’s words, combined with today’s crushing defeat against Little Robot, it was just like a harsh slap to Ji You who had recently improved her spiritual power and physical strength.
What does that mean?
It means that the strength she took pride in was really not worth mentioning.
On the way to the cafeteria, Ji You kept quiet, and so did everyone else.
Approaching the cafeteria entrance, Chu Jiaojiao, covering her eyes and almost on the verge of tears, pleaded, "Ji You, I beg you, can we get your face treated first?"
"No!" Ji You refused, "What’s the point of a good face when my great cause is not yet accomplished!"
Chu Jiaojiao, utterly heartbroken, exclaimed, "I can’t go on living."
Whining, she ran into the cafeteria.
Ji You: "..."
Yue Qiyuan passed in front of Ji You, entering the cafeteria doors ahead of her, and casually shook his head, leaving the remark, "Try to act human."
Yue Qiguang swaggered past Ji You, pretending to shiver all over as he hopped into the cafeteria, "I thought I saw a monkey just now and got the scare of my life, but on a closer look, it was just a pig face."
Ji You: "..."
Sheng Qingyan didn’t have any exaggerated body language but said to Ji You as they brushed past each other, "This is bad karma... it’s unsettling."
Ji You: "..."
Shen Changqing was different from the others, honest and well-mannered. He gave Ji You a look with quite complex emotions, and in the end, he moved his mouth but chose to not make a sound.
Ji You’s eyelid twitched, and she couldn’t help but say, "Shen Changqing, stop right there! What’s the meaning of that look? And that expression like you’re holding back words, what are you trying to say? Explain yourself."
Shen Changqing stopped.
Then, Shen Changqing sincerely said, "Ji You, I also think that your face is... a bit frightening."
Ji You: "..."
Suddenly—
A deep sigh came from behind her, "Isn’t it nice to be alive? Why ask so many questions?"
Ji You turned around and saw that it was Senior He Bi; she managed to squeeze out a smile and said, "Senior He Bi, aren’t you here for a meal today?"
He Bi glanced at Ji You.
Afterward, he shook his head and walked away.
Walked away.
Walked away.
Ji You: "..."