Chapter 236
Shen Tang was startled, turning to meet Xiao Jin’s stern yet gentle golden eyes, deeply gazing at her.
The man’s handsome face, usually playful and arrogant, now seemed to carry a hint of caution. The round black panther ears in his hair drooped slightly, as if afraid the female might dislike the gift he prepared.
Originally, Xiao Jin planned to give it to her secretly when they returned at night. But upon hearing the mocking words from the crowd, he couldn’t bear it anymore and took out a jade bracelet from his pocket, placing it on her wrist.
Shen Tang looked shocked at the lustrous jade bracelet on her wrist, emitting a faint golden glow, which seemed different from ordinary jade, giving her an indescribable feeling.
After system detection, [Host guessed right, this bracelet’s material is quite unique—it’s made from a chunk of space origin stone, which is extremely rare in production, only the top luxury brands within the Empire have the channels to acquire it, usually sold to top-tier clients p>
[Host, your little panther indeed has some skills, this kind of space origin stone emits special radiation, which can regulate cell activity, beneficial for long-term wear, suitable for females p>
[Who would’ve thought this rough-headed panther also has some thoughtfulness p>
Shen Tang recalled Xiao Jin being busy and seen nowhere for days recently, could it be just for preparing the gift?
The aristocratic females present were discerning, they gasped in surprise upon seeing the jade bracelet on Shen Tang’s wrist.
“Isn’t this the limited edition series launched by Aeternum this year, heard it’s priced over a billion Star Coins p>
“Not only that, I’ve seen this model in pictures, it’s the most expensive and sought-after in the series, made with a special space origin stone. Their advertising says this kind of stone is beneficial for females’ health. Neither I nor my friends could grab it p>
“Many people want this one, not just you couldn’t get it, even the Empress of the Imperial Palace wants to buy this model, heard she’s waiting for stock transfer, not received yet p>
“Wow, didn’t expect Shen Tang’s partner to give her this as a gift, that’s amazing p>
The aristocratic females present were full of envy, this jade bracelet may not be a priceless treasure, but it counted as a precious and thoughtful gift.
Listening to the praises around him, Xiao Jin’s slender panther tail lifted slightly.
Though he doesn’t come from a prominent background, years of licking the blood off the knife edge in polluted lands have earned him considerable money, enough to give her a decent gift.
He asked her, “Tangtang, do you like it p>
Shen Tang came out of her shock, genuinely smiling, “I like it p>
She didn’t expect Xiao Jin remembered her birthday and prepared a gift in advance.
Strictly speaking, today wasn’t her birthday, but the date of birth had no meaning anymore. She valued this sentiment deeply, felt touched, and genuinely liked it.
Shen Li gazed at her captivating brows and eyes, his heart stirring slightly.
He stepped forward regretfully sighing, “Xiao Tang’er, I’ve given you all my savings, now strapped for cash, unable to buy expensive gifts, please don’t despise simple ones p>
He took out a brocade box from space, inside lay a pair of blood-red earrings.
Shen Tang didn’t expect this sly fox also prepared a gift, pleasantly surprised and speechless.
She took the earrings in her palm, lighter than imagined.
The earrings’ color was extremely vivid and beautiful, design simple and plain, nothing special at first glance, yet Shen Tang liked them, feeling these blood jade earrings were different from ordinary jewelry, quite unique and extraordinary, matching her outfit today.
“Thank you, Brother Li, for the gift, I really like it.” Shen Tang wore the earrings, setting off her skin to jade-like smoothness, with a healthy glow, beautifully unassuming.
“Glad you like it p>
Shen Li bent his eyes with a light smile, his long jade-like fingers gently grazed her snow-white earlobe displaying a touch of red among snow.
Thinking: It suits you well.
Xue Yinzhou also approached, offering his prepared gift.
Compared to others’ gifts, his was simple and unadorned—a silver-white scale.
Under the lights, the scale flowed with a bit of colorful glow, rather splendid.
Xue Yinzhou didn’t quite know how to choose gifts, nor had he ever used this method to win a female’s favor, sincerely clueless. So he simply gave away his most valued possession—his seven-inch heart scale, pulled off to gift the female.
Representing his loyalty and admiration.
Each Snake Beast only has one heart scale, which retains his scent forever, also symbolizing identity, carried with oneself, far more deterrent than Snake Shedding.
Shen Tang was stunned at seeing this scale!
She didn’t know much about Snake Beasts, but seemed to have heard someone mention before; unlike fish, forcibly pulling scales is painful! It involves ripping skin and flesh, akin to self-harm!
If not for being at a public event, Shen Tang would’ve pinned Xue Yinzhou down to thoroughly check his chest for any skin injuries.
With so many Beastmen present, Shen Tang could only comfort herself, Ninth Rank Beastmen recover quickly, probably the wound healed fast.
Xue Yinzhou saw the female receiving his gift without displaying excitement like earlier, his cold indifferent face unusually showing a hint of panic—could she dislike this p>
Xue Yinzhou pressed his lips, hesitatingly said, “Sorry, I didn’t know what you liked, so I thought p>
To gift her his most important thing.
Compared to others’ gifts, his was indeed somewhat hasty.
Shen Tang felt a rush of complicated emotions, speechless, the scale was already pulled, couldn’t put it back. If she didn’t accept it, it’d only sadden Xue Yinzhou further.
“Thank you for the gift, I’ll cherish it well, but don’t do this again in the future.” Of all gifts, pulling scales.
As long as they have this intention, she was quite happy.
It was an unexpected surprise.
Xue Yinzhou sighed in relief at her words, earnestly nodding, “Alright, there won’t be another time p>
The female didn’t know that the plucked scale wouldn’t grow back, only this once, only this heart scale.
Jia Lan saw the three being attentive so swiftly, hadn’t seized the opportunity, hastily took out his prepared gift—a crown!
At the moment Jia Lan revealed the crown, the entire venue fell silent.
Even quieter than when Yun Han presented a necklace, the crowd went mad!
The crown was inlaid with countless precious gems as embellishment, under the flowing lights, dazzling brilliantly.
Most striking were the ten egg-sized blue gems set on the crown!
Larger! Brighter! than the nine Ice Origin Stones Yun Han obtained!
The knowledgeable nobles recognized at once, these were deep-sea specialty, the energy barytes within a Ninth Rank Sea Whale Beast!
The difficulty of hunting Sea Whale Beasts! Even harder than Ice Beasts!
The gems were exceedingly precious and priceless!
Jia Lan didn’t have the power to hunt Sea Whale Beast personally, but he was a Prince, his family had it.
The last time he visited home, he easily swiped some treasures from the national treasury.
Watching the astonished female, Jia Lan’s ears turned slightly red, whispering, “The crown you wore during the enthronement ceremony looked ridiculously shabby, unfit for my partner’s status, here’s a new one for you p>