"Also, don't use your ability too casually. Save it for emergencies when you need to protect yourself. When you're with me, there's no need for you to take action."
Tang Xuewei, hearing Luo Feng's concern, replied, "Alright, I understand. I awakened an S-Rank Talent, which obviously can't compare to your SSS-Rank Talent. Fortunately, the gap isn't too huge, so I can still be of some help to you in the future."
Hearing this, Luo Feng was momentarily stunned. He glanced at his personal stats panel:
Talent: None
He fell into deep thought—how could he have an SSS-Rank Talent when he clearly had nothing? After a moment's consideration, Luo Feng suddenly realized why Tang Xuewei would say such a thing.
Previously, Luo Feng had displayed some unusual traits, such as obtaining Advanced items and large quantities of Ice Carrots. If these feats were attributed to his so-called "SSS-Rank Talent," then everything would make sense.
Now, not only did Tang Xuewei think this way, but many other players were also speculating about Luo Feng's Talent rank. In their eyes, his Talent rank absolutely couldn't be low.
After figuring this out, Luo Feng realized that the newly introduced Talent System was actually perfect cover for him. It gave him a ready-made excuse for producing Advanced items in the future—his "SSS-Rank Talent" explained his extraordinary abilities.
As for what his "SSS-Rank Talent" actually entailed?
Trade secret. Not telling.
With this in mind, Luo Feng smiled and said, "You're absolutely right, I do have an SSS-Rank Talent. But your S-Rank Talent isn't bad either. So far, the highest I've seen others possess is an E-Rank Talent. If you use your ability well, it could yield some unexpected results."
Hearing Luo Feng's praise, Tang Xuewei smiled and said, "I'll study this ability carefully in the future. By the way, what should we do with this unconscious Ice Rabbit?"
"Do you like rabbit meat?"
Tang Xuewei's expression shifted slightly at Luo Feng's question. "I've never eaten rabbit before. Besides, these Ice Rabbits look so cute... let's just let it go. I wonder if it's hurt from that collision earlier?"
Seeing Tang Xuewei's compassion, Luo Feng chuckled. "You're too kind. It's fine to be this way with small animals, but you can't afford to be so softhearted when dealing with other humans. In this oceanic world, there are only two people you can trust—me and your sister. We already have plenty of food, so we won't eat this Ice Rabbit. Actually, even if we killed it, we might not get any meat. These Ice Rabbits would probably just disappear, leaving behind an Ice Carrot as a reward."
Luo Feng had some understanding of the creatures on Extremely Cold Island.
Hearing this, Tang Xuewei felt warmth in her heart—Luo Feng was constantly looking out for her.
In truth, she hadn't mentioned the side effects of her S-Rank Talent earlier. Normally, it just caused dizziness. But more than that, she could make wishes that exceeded her body's limits.
Such a wish would require her to sacrifice something physical or emotional.
In severe cases, she might even have to offer her life to make a powerful wish.
If Luo Feng wasn't in mortal danger, she naturally wouldn't use such an ability.
But if Luo Feng's life was at stake, she could sacrifice herself to ensure his safety.
She hadn't told Luo Feng any of this. She knew that if she did, he would worry about her.
To spare him that worry, she decided to keep it to herself.
She hoped she would never have to use this life sacrifice.
Luo Feng and Tang Xuewei approached the unconscious Ice Rabbit. After examining its condition, Luo Feng said, "Xiao Bing, how do we wake this Ice Rabbit up? You're the same species—you must know first aid, right?"
Luo Feng looked at the two nearly identical rabbits. If not for the fact that the Ice Rabbit he had raised before had a slightly rounder belly from eating too much, he might not have been able to tell them apart.
There was no helping it—Luo Feng was face-blind.
So, he decided to give this Ice Rabbit a temporary name on the spot.
As a master of naming, coming up with one was effortless for him.
When the Ice Rabbit heard Luo Feng speak, it realized that "Xiao Bing" was referring to it.
It seemed to think of something, then began lowering its head toward the unconscious rabbit's head.
At first, Luo Feng thought Xiao Bing actually had a solution. But when he saw the direction it was going, his heart nearly stopped.
He quickly grabbed the Ice Rabbit and scolded, "I didn't take you for a perverted rabbit! Trying to take advantage of the situation, huh?"
Startled by Luo Feng's reaction, the Ice Rabbit frantically shook its head and began gesturing wildly to explain.
Watching its frantic movements, Luo Feng felt an ominous premonition.
When he glanced at Tang Xuewei beside him, he found her smirking at him, sending a chill down his spine.
Tang Xuewei met Luo Feng's gaze and said, "The Ice Rabbit says that when I was unconscious before, you did the same thing to me—kissing me over and over again."
"I never thought you'd treat me like that."
Hearing this, Luo Feng gave an awkward laugh and pulled out a Cream Ice Cream. "When you were unconscious, I was worried your body couldn't handle the cold, so I fed you a Cold Resistance Popsicle."
"Given the circumstances, I had to use my mouth."
Tang Xuewei felt slightly better after his explanation and said sheepishly, "So I misunderstood you. It's all this Ice Rabbit's fault."
"If you want to kiss me, you can do it anytime—no need to sneak around like that."
"Today, I've changed flavors. Do you want to try it?"
Before she could finish speaking, Luo Feng's lips were already on hers.
The Ice Rabbit beside them burst into loud sobs at the sight.
Three minutes later.
Luo Feng pulled away from Tang Xuewei, savoring the taste. "This time, it's papaya flavor."
Mentioning papaya made Luo Feng think of Papaya Cream, and then the Great Snow Mountain.
I wonder if the Great Snow Mountain tastes like papaya too?
His gaze unconsciously drifted downward.
Noticing his stare, Tang Xuewei blushed and scolded, "You're never satisfied with what you have."
"You're really too much."
At that moment, Luo Feng's attention was drawn to Ice Rabbit who was crying loudly.
He said somewhat irritably, "What are you crying about? This is my partner. I can kiss however I want.
That's a strange rabbit—you can't just touch it randomly.
Let me get some water to splash on it and wake it up."