"Glug." Zhang Songfu stared blankly at Jiang Xiao and couldn't help swallowing.
Jiang Xiao felt his heart jolt. Zhang Songfu was a Star Sea Stage powerhouse, so there was no doubt about his strength. Especially those tiger-like eyes of his—bright and blazing—easily reminded Jiang Xiao of Hou Mingming's gaze.
Jiang Xiao could understand such a look appearing during a battle. It might even stir up his own desire to fight.
But in everyday life, having another man look at him with such a blazing gaze made Jiang Xiao break out in goosebumps.
"W-What are you trying to do?" Jiang Xiao pushed Hu Wei away and took a step back, watching Zhang Songfu warily.
Zhang Songfu couldn't help licking his lips. Looking at Jiang Xiao, he stammered, "B-Brother. Did you just say... potatoes and sweet potatoes?"
Jiang Xiao nodded. "Yes."
"My god..." Zhang Songfu smacked his lips repeatedly, looking ravenous. He muttered under his breath, "Good, good, good. That's great. Sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes..."
Jiang Xiao: "..."
However, Jiang Xiao discovered that it wasn't only Zhang Songfu. Even Cang Lan, who was standing nearby, wore a look of longing.
Jiang Xiao secretly clicked his tongue. These people had survived in this icy, snowy place for so long—just how starved had they become? They were already drooling just from hearing the words "sweet potatoes"!?
Jiang Xiao was quite certain that they ate White Ghost meat every day and were probably sick of it to death.
"Right." Seeing Zhang Songfu looking like he was about to pounce on his prey, Jiang Xiao hurriedly changed the subject. "I also brought you some Star Pearls. There's one kind in particular that the three of you should discuss and decide who would be most suitable to absorb."
As he spoke, Jiang Xiao opened his hiking pack,