Chapter 445 - 295: Relationship Breakthrough, a Passionate, Fiery Kiss
Chapter 445: Chapter 295: Relationship Breakthrough, a Passionate, Fiery Kiss
...and a pair of flame-colored Nebula Earrings, meticulously carved from Eternal Flame Crystal and Star Realm Mithril! Aside from their exquisite craftsmanship and expensive materials, the earrings were also engraved with Divine Patterns personally carved by a master, emitting a faint ripple of Divinity. They could help the wearer stabilize their Heart Spirit and slightly enhance their Fire Perception.
Through his observations over the past few days, Zhang Yi had noticed Lu Mei never wore any earrings, which was why he had decided to buy her a pair.
This morning, the package Zhang Yi had requested for express delivery yesterday arrived right on time. He took the package to his room and opened the exquisite gift box. It contained the Five-star Unrivaled Quality Divine Domain Card he had purchased for himself, [Duke of Gale Seras], as well as a Fire Attribute Five-Star Divine Domain Card and a pair of earrings meant for Lu Mei.
After storing the Five-star Unrivaled Quality Divine Domain Card in his Divine Realm, Zhang Yi finally turned his attention to the Five-Star Divine Domain Card and the red Nebula Earrings he had prepared for Lu Mei.
To be honest, the pair of red Nebula Earrings Zhang Yi had chosen was not overly intricate, but they were so exceptionally beautiful that he had made his decision in an instant. The two red earrings looked like a pair of swirling, ever-expanding nebulas. Their dazzling red seemed to contain the sealed-off first rays of dawn and the last blush of sunset. The streamlined hooks, crafted from Star Realm Mithril, were both light and sturdy. Even lying quietly in the velvet-lined gift box, the earrings emitted a faint, warm glow that was not searing to the touch.
Seeing the gift he had prepared, Zhang Yi couldn’t help but feel even more delighted.
With the gift ready, Zhang Yi logged into his personal terminal and happened to see a message from Lu Mei asking about his hobbies. He quickly listed his hobbies, sent his reply, and then casually asked where she was.
Lu Mei quickly replied, "In my room, looking up some information!"
An idea sparked in Zhang Yi’s mind. He picked up the gift box containing the Divine Domain Card and the pair of Nebula Earrings and headed for Lu Mei’s room.
Since Zhang Yi and Lu Mei had already registered each other’s fingerprints, they both had access to the other’s room. So, instead of knocking, Zhang Yi simply used his fingerprint to open the door.
"Lu Mei, I..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Lu Mei sitting at her desk, her back to him. Sensing him enter, Lu Mei seemed to react with a bit of panic. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and she frantically switched the screen on her personal terminal. The screen, which had been displaying a page related to men’s products, instantly switched to a data-heavy report on Clan cultivation. But it vanished in a flash, and Zhang Yi didn’t get a clear look.
Sensing that Zhang Yi had entered and was now standing behind her, Lu Mei turned her head. Her face still showed the lingering, flustered expression of someone who’d just been caught, but she quickly masked it with her usual cool and aloof demeanor. However, a faint, almost unnoticeable blush crept up the tips of her ears.
"Why did you just come straight in?!"
Lu Mei’s tone was a little different from usual, even holding a hint of a rebuke. Her eyes darted about, not quite daring to meet Zhang Yi’s gaze.
Seeing her uncharacteristically flustered expression, a flicker of confusion passed through Zhang Yi’s mind.
Lu Mei’s reaction was a little strange. The way she switched screens... it was as if she was trying to hide something. What was she looking at? Why did she get so flustered when she realized I was here? She’s never usually like this.
However, these thoughts were fleeting, and Zhang Yi didn’t dwell on them. After all, if Lu Mei was chatting with old friends or buying something personal, it was perfectly normal that she wouldn’t want him to see. Even though their relationship was heating up fast, they were still in the push-and-pull phase. The two hadn’t made things official, so it was perfectly normal for them to have a few little secrets of their own.
"Oh, I saw your door wasn’t shut properly—it was cracked open. I was just thinking of closing it for you, so I came in!" Zhang Yi casually made up an excuse, then lifted the gift box in his hand, a smile spreading across his face. "Perfect timing. I have something for you!"
Zhang Yi walked over to Lu Mei’s desk and pushed the gift box toward her.
His gesture clearly captivated her attention. She looked at the exquisite packaging, and the panic in her eyes was instantly replaced by curiosity. A spark of light bloomed in her cool, aloof eyes.
"What is this?" Lu Mei reached out and took the beautifully packaged gift box, her voice thick with anticipation.
"Open it up and you’ll find out," Zhang Yi answered, standing behind her.
Hearing Zhang Yi’s reply, Lu Mei no longer hesitated and immediately began to open the box. As she lifted the lid, the first thing to greet her eyes was a Fire Attribute Five-Star Divine Domain Card: [Nirvana Stone]!
The Effect of the [Nirvana Stone] was very simple: any Fire Attribute creature that observed it, provided its aptitude was high enough, would have a chance to comprehend Nirvana. Even a Fire Attribute creature that had already undergone Nirvana once could gain a second chance after observing it. For Zhang Yi to give this item to Lu Mei, its value was, to say the least, immense.