Supreme Electromagnetic Tyrant-Chapter 426 - 296: Overjoyed

"Happy Birthday!"

Ji Xinghuo immediately wished Ren Mian well, laughing, "Sister Ren, why didn’t you tell me earlier? I didn’t prepare a birthday gift for you."

He had known Ren Mian for three years, but this was the first time he learned of her birthday.

In the blink of an eye, it was already May 2226.

Another year had passed for him in the Star Realm.

At the same time, he found it a bit strange; Sister Ren never celebrated her birthday before, so why was she making it so formal today?

"Thanks, but no need for gifts," Ren Mian chuckled softly, "I just thought of it suddenly. Having you spend my birthday with me is the best gift. Eat up, dinner is getting cold."

Ji Xinghuo started eating, puzzled in his heart, Sister Ren seemed a little different than usual.

Even though the hot season had begun, the weather was still cold. She not only changed into a new dress but also specifically applied light makeup, looking even more charming and seductive.

He took a few bites and couldn’t help but scrutinize her frequently.

"Why aren’t you eating?" Ren Mian asked.

Ji Xinghuo laughed, "Sister Ren is so beautiful today, I feel like I don’t need to eat. Just looking at your beauty is already filling."

"Smooth talker," Ren Mian huffed, but it was evident from the laughter in her eyes that she was quite pleased. She opened a bottle of fruit wine and poured Ji Xinghuo a glass, tenderly saying, "This is a fruit wine I brewed from Sky Blue Fruits. Try it and see how it tastes."

"That’s too extravagant!"

Ji Xinghuo stared at the pale blue liquid in the glass, his eyes widening.

A single Sky Blue Fruit could sell for around thirty million Ya Yuan on Earth, and here they were used to make wine – it was an outrageous waste.

Ren Mian poured herself a glass as well, "After all, there are too many Sky Blue Fruits to handle, and selling them isn’t much of a use. It’s better to brew them into wine."

"Uh..."

Ji Xinghuo was at a loss for words.

"Happy Birthday, Sister Ren!" He raised his glass in a toast once more, took a sip of the wine, and the cool and sweet liquid caressed his throat. The ingredients weren’t limited to Sky Blue Fruits, but also included a variety of special plants. Despite a significant alcohol content, the flavor was unique and left him with an aftertaste to savor.

"It’s really good!"

Ji Xinghuo sincerely praised, smacking his lips.

This one small sip of fruit wine would have taken at least three or four Sky Blue Fruits to brew – one sip was like a small goal!

Ren Mian, who was not concerned about the value of the fruit wine, picked up her glass and took a delicate sip, happily saying, "If you like it, drink more. There are a few more bottles in the cellar."

"Okay." Ji Xinghuo, not one to make a fuss, drained his glass in one go and then filled it up again.

Accompanied by the outrageously priced fruit wine, the two chatted as they ate.

Before they knew it, an entire bottle of fruit wine was finished. Ji Xinghuo’s constitution ensured he wouldn’t get drunk, but the alcohol still made his body a bit warmer, though his mind remained clear.

Ren Mian was slightly tipsy too, her cheeks flushed with a touch of red, her eyes looking soft and watery.

"I’ll go wash the dishes."

Ji Xinghuo stood up to clear the plates and cutlery but was stopped by Ren Mian, "No rush, let’s leave them for now." She pulled Ji Xinghuo to sit by the fireplace. They each took a wicker chair, sitting side by side, close together, with a soft carpet beneath their feet.

The warm flames lit up her beautiful face, a gentle serenity brimming with endless allure.

Ji Xinghuo’s heart skipped a beat as he watched her, laughing, "Sister Ren, you’re acting so strangely today!"

"It’s my birthday," Ren Mian tucked a strand of black hair behind her ear, "One more year older, it’s hard not to feel a little different than usual."

"After this birthday, Sister Ren will only be 29, not even 30 yet, still very young. There’s no need for all these thoughts." Ji Xinghuo comforted her.

In the 23rd century, including cancer, no disease is incurable, and the average lifespan of Earthlings exceeds 90. Mutants live even longer; just one Evolution into a Mutant can easily lead to a life expectancy of over 100.

With each subsequent Evolution, lifespan extends; Advanced Mutants can live up to 120 years.

Ascending to Super Mutant is another leap, reaching 150 years is not an issue.

Legendary Mutants live even longer.

Nearly two centuries since the Earth Star Gate opened, no Legendary Mutants have died of old age, which means they can live at least 200 years!

As for Heavenly King Mutants, they are conservatively estimated to have a lifespan of 300 years.

With Sister Ren’s strength and talent, ascending to Legendary is as easy as flipping a hand, and becoming a Heavenly King is no significant challenge either. She doesn’t have to worry about age at all. Things like beauty fading with age won’t happen to her; she can maintain her youthful beauty for at least two or three hundred years."

"You don’t understand..."

Ren Mian’s gaze was flickering, and she then said, "I’ve merged with a plant Primogenitor, and I’ve been re-planning my Evolution path these days. My perspective and mindset on many things have also changed."

"What kinds of things?" Ji Xinghuo asked curiously.

"So many things, like life itself," Ren Mian sighed, "For so many years, from my childhood to now, I’ve mostly been alone, without family, lacking many of the normal experiences in life, and I’ve never felt the warmth of a family..."

Ji Xinghuo found this a bit odd; she wasn’t even thirty, how could she say "for so many years"?

However, this was the first time he was hearing Sister Ren talk about her past.

"Sister Ren, you don’t have any family?"

"No." Ren Mian shook her head gently, "I’m like you, a public child, but my circumstances are different from yours..." She suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

Ji Xinghuo was confused, "What’s wrong?"

"You’ll find out later; let’s not talk about this today," Ren Mian changed the subject and suddenly stood up and straddled Ji Xinghuo’s lap, "In short, my thought is that I want to change my way of life, to be more composed, to be more indulgent, and not to live just for Evolution. I want to experience things I’ve never had before. Do you understand what I mean?"

She leaned down from her higher position, holding Ji Xinghuo’s face. The scent of the fruit wine from her breath mixed with her body fragrance drifted into Ji Xinghuo’s nostrils.