Lin Li walked toward the nearest cactus. Before he even got close, a refreshing fruity aroma rushed into his nose. Its pure sweetness carried a faint fragrance that instantly dispersed the thick sulfur smell around him, leaving him refreshed and invigorated.
He carefully extended his hand, avoiding the sharp spikes on the stem. His fingertip lightly touched the fruit's skin, and a cool sensation spread through it, accompanied by delicate patterns.
With a little force, he plucked the purple-red fruit. It felt heavy in his hand, solid and substantial.
He backed away several steps, keeping a safe distance.
Lin Li peeled away the purple-red skin. The flesh inside was worlds apart from the dragon fruit on Blue Star.
There were no densely packed black seeds. The flesh was a pure milky white, as fine and smooth as the finest suet jade, with a faint luster that made it look exceptionally tempting.
The moment the skin came off, the rich fruity aroma grew even more mellow. The sweet fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose, making him unable to help salivating.
Lin Li eagerly took a huge bite. The white flesh melted in his mouth, and its rich sweetness instantly filled his entire mouth.
It was sweet without being cloying, fresh and juicy, soft and glutinous with just the right amount of chewiness, and not the slightest bit tart or astringent. The flavor was truly astonishing.
"This fruit is so delicious."
Lin Li's eyes lit up, and a delighted smile spread across his face. He immediately decided to pick some and take them back for Su Yue to try as well.
Afterward, Lin Li took a bamboo basket out of the Mysterious Small Island and approached the cactus grove again.
His eyes fixed on the fruit, he carefully avoided the