Chapter 447 - 296: Subspace Origin Infusion, Five-Star Artificial Wonder [Great Wall of China]
Chapter 447: Chapter 296: Subspace Origin Infusion, Five-Star Artificial Wonder [Great Wall of China]
Seeing Lu Mei standing by the small training camp, Zhang Yi recalled their intimacy from that morning. He felt as if the delicate, soft sensation still lingered on his fingertips.
When Lu Mei saw Zhang Yi—surrounded by the official members of the Tianya Academy team—get lost in thought with a smug look on his face, she shot him a disdainful glance. However, as Lu Mei also became lost in her own memories, the blush gradually creeping up her cheeks betrayed her true feelings.
"Sister Lu, why is your face so red all of a sudden?"
Caught up in his story, Hong Tianyi hadn’t noticed that his big brother, standing right beside him, was lost in thought. However, he was sharp enough to notice Lu Mei, who was standing furthest from him, beginning to blush. The red deepened, quickly spreading to her earlobes and neck, so much so that Hong Tianyi couldn’t help but ask.
Hong Tianyi’s loud question not only snapped Lu Mei out of her romantic reverie but also jolted the daydreaming Zhang Yi. Several pairs of eyes immediately turned to Lu Mei.
Her face was indeed bright red, as if painted with the finest rouge. The blush spread from her cheeks to her earlobes and even down her neck. It was a stark contrast to her usual icy expression that kept everyone at a distance. After Hong Tianyi’s shout, however, the blush on Lu Mei’s face began to fade rapidly.
Even so, this rare expression made Hong Tianyi, Zhao Wenjie, and Zhou Zongcheng unable to resist taking another look. After doing so, however, unlike the ever-talkative Hong Tianyi, both Zhao Wenjie and Zhou Zongcheng keenly noticed where Lu Mei’s gaze was unconsciously directed.
Isn’t that where our Tianya Academy team captain, Zhang Yi, is standing?
Could it be?! Have our captain and Lu Mei developed some kind of special relationship?
At that thought, Zhao Wenjie and Zhou Zongcheng only dared to ponder it, not daring to look any longer.
Zhang Yi also saw Lu Mei’s expression and chuckled to himself. She gets embarrassed so easily.
However, Zhang Yi cleared his throat and came to her rescue. "It’s probably just a little too warm in the small training camp hall. That must be why Lu Mei is flushed. Hong Tianyi, where were you in your story? It was just getting to the good part, so keep going!"
Zhang Yi’s interruption successfully drew Hong Tianyi’s attention back, just as he had intended.
The temperature in the small training camp doesn’t feel high, though. It’s always kept at a constant, spring-like temperature.
But his big brother had spoken, so there had to be a reason for it. He decided not to press the issue. And with that, the matter was dropped.
As Hong Tianyi resumed his tale about the Five-star Artificial Wonder in his Divine Realm, the Dragon Transformation Pool, Lu Mei let out a quiet sigh of relief. Taking the opportunity, she quickly regulated her breathing and forced the blush from her face completely.
Then, she shot Zhang Yi a grateful look, though her eyes held a hint of feigned annoyance.
Zhang Yi caught her look and responded with one of his own—a mix of innocence and a hint of smugness. It was as if he were saying, Whose fault is it that you got caught blushing?
This silent back-and-forth once again made Lu Mei’s heart race. Feeling a blush about to rise to her cheeks again, Lu Mei quickly turned her face away, refusing to look at Zhang Yi.
Lu Mei, oh, Lu Mei! When did you become so easily embarrassed?
Meanwhile, seeing Lu Mei’s reaction, a smug smile tugged at the corner of Zhang Yi’s lips. Unsurprisingly, he would probably be paying her a visit tonight. When it came to kissing, practice made perfect. It was easy to get addicted, especially for a new couple like them.
Seeing Zhang Yi and Lu Mei compose themselves, Zhao Wenjie and Zhou Zongcheng, who had only been pretending to listen to Hong Tianyi, subtly gestured to each other. It was their way of acknowledging that the silent show between the captain and Lu Mei was over. By the time Zhang Yi glanced their way, they had already gone back to feigning complete focus on Hong Tianyi’s story, as if they hadn’t noticed a thing. Those two were very tactful.
As the atmosphere inside the small training camp hall grew lively again, a new figure suddenly appeared. Instructor Li Qiongtian had arrived.
"Is everyone here?"
Instructor Li Qiongtian’s gaze swept over the five official members of Tianya Academy, lingering for a moment on Zhang Yi and Lu Mei.
In truth, Instructor Li Qiongtian had arrived long ago but hadn’t shown himself. The reason was simple: he, too, had been enjoying the drama.
"Looks like you’ve all been recovering well these past two days!"
"Greetings, Instructor!" Zhang Yi and the other four members quickly composed themselves and chorused their greeting.
"I called you here today, so let’s cut to the chase. No nonsense. I have two things to tell you. First, in a moment, I will lead you to the Starry Hall to receive the baptism of the Subspace Origin."
Even though they already knew it was coming, hearing Instructor Li Qiongtian state his purpose so clearly—and that they were leaving immediately—still made all five of them burst with joy.
"As for the second matter, after you receive the baptism of the Subspace Origin, we will be changing locations."
Instructor Li Qiongtian paused for effect.
"According to Chief Instructor Yang’s instructions, this afternoon, after all of you have completed the baptism of the Subspace Origin, all cadets will be relocated to the core area of the Yanhuang Federation First War Fortress."