In this post-apocalyptic world, I unexpectedly became a star galaxy master.

Hongtang asked Hu Shuai to share the information about the snow worms with Lu Duo, and also asked him to call Feng Ming back.

She explained in detail to the group how snow worms could pollute water sources, and reminded everyone to pay more attention to storing water, ice, and snow.

Who knows what kind of water crisis might occur in the future? It's always good to be prepared.

Soon, with several cooking machines working simultaneously, the food was ready.

Just as Hongtang and the others were about to start their meal, Lu Duo arrived.

He also brought some mutated beef, which is tender beef tenderloin and ribeye, showing his sincerity.

Most mutated animals, especially common poultry, have not yet been infected by the virus and are still edible. However, their taste has changed; some are more tender and delicious, while others are dry, tough, and sour.

This was the first time anyone had encountered this mutated cow. Lu Duo had some roasted, and after tasting it, they thought it was pretty good. So Lu Duo brought some over for Hong Tang and the others to try.

But he didn't expect that Hongtang and the others would have such a lavish dinner.

Leaving aside the large amount of meat and fish, even the arm-sized shrimp might be frozen, but the brightly colored vegetables are clearly fresh rather than dried.

While these things might not have amounted to much before the apocalypse, they would be considered a lavish feast afterward.

This is quite intriguing.

Where does Hongtang get these fresh ingredients?

Keep in mind that the whole world is frozen over. Although fresh vegetables are not unavailable, they are extremely rare and only the very elite can afford them.

Even with the wealth and power of the Lu family, they might not be able to get fresh vegetables after the apocalypse.

For the past few days, both teams have been eating separately, so Lu Duo has no idea how Hong Tang and the others are eating.

Upon seeing this feast, he was filled with a myriad of thoughts, but he only paused for a moment before regaining his composure.

"Sorry to disturb your dinner." Lu Duo turned his gaze away from the dining table and looked at Hong Tang.

As he turned around, he saw something that surprised him greatly.

He really didn't expect that Hongtang would grow a lot of vegetables in pots in the RV.

That's right, it's scallions, lettuce, garlic sprouts, bean sprouts, and the like. Not just one or two pots, but a dozen or twenty. They're lush and green, growing vigorously.

Some were hung on the roof of the car, some were placed on the water platform, and some were arranged on a shelf.

In short, all the empty spaces in the RV were filled with vegetable bowls.

Oh, he also saw a pot of strawberries and a pot of jasmine.

No wonder there was a faint floral scent in the RV.

Wait a minute, that strawberry plant has fruit on its stem! One of them is bright red and looks ripe.

Lu Duo secretly licked his lips, feeling that the red strawberry was tempting him to eat it!

At the same time, he was also wondering if any of Hongtang and the others were wood-type ability users.

Otherwise, how could they grow vegetables so well?

But that doesn't make sense either. Yang Mo is a wood-type ability user, and a level three one at that, but he shouldn't be able to grow vegetables this well using his abilities. At most, he can only promote seed germination and growth. Without the watering effect of his abilities later on, they still won't grow properly.

Wood-type ability users, even at high levels, are generally quite weak.

This is strange.

Why are there so many mysteries surrounding Hongtang and the others?

Hongtang naturally noticed Lu Duo's thoughtful gaze as he stared at the strawberries. She smiled and said...

"These vegetables are cold-resistant varieties that I obtained by chance before. I took them out to try planting them, and I didn't expect them to grow so well."

"It's better to be lucky than early. I didn't know Young Master Lu would be coming, so I only prepared some simple food today. If Young Master Lu doesn't mind, why don't you stay and have dinner with us?"

Hongtang's style is too much like Versailles.

If this is considered simple food, then what do you call the biscuits and instant noodles I've been eating lately? Eating coarse food and wild vegetables?

Lu Duo glanced silently at the two bottles of red wine on the table. He recognized the brand; it was sold in the high-end supermarket his family owned before the apocalypse, costing around a thousand yuan, and tasted pretty good.

Looking at the table laden with delicacies and fine wines, he couldn't bring himself to refuse and gladly stayed to dine with them.

Lu Duo finally understood. If Hong Tang pulling his plane down from the sky was a display of her physical strength, then tonight's dinner was a display of her soft power.

No wonder Yang Mo repeatedly told me before leaving that I must befriend these people and preferably bring them back to Beijing.

Indeed, Hongtang and his group are quite strong and should not be underestimated. They are worth befriending and must befriend.

Lu Duo silently made a decision in his heart.

"Since Mr. Tang has extended such a warm invitation, then I shall accept it without hesitation."

"But Mr. Tang, you can just call me by my name."

The way he was addressed as Young Master Lu made him feel rather embarrassed; he had never felt this way before.

"Hehe, alright then." Hongtang didn't mind; after all, it was just a name.

This meal was a great time for both host and guest.

However, Lu Duo was still shocked by Hong Tang's appearance after she took off her mask.

Hongtang is only 16 years old!

He's still a minor!

She's a soft, cute, and adorable little girl!

Hongtang: "..." I'm sorry, it was my face that deceived you, but that wasn't my intention.

And then there's Xue Li; after he took off his mask, his handsome face was just as striking as mine.

Well, ignoring family background, it seems I don't have much of an advantage over this group.

Besides sincerity.

Sincerity is always the ultimate weapon!

Therefore, Xue Li told Hong Tang about the granary in Sucheng that he knew about it.

He also said he would be willing to split the money 50/50 with her once he found her.

Hongtang was naturally happy to agree.

The two then decided to go treasure hunting together the next day.

But at that moment, a terrified and shrill scream shattered this warm and harmonious atmosphere.

"Ah—monster—help—"

There was a lot of noise and chaos outside, and many footsteps were coming this way.

After hearing the noise, Lu Duo said goodbye to Hong Tang and went out to check the situation.

After pondering for a moment, Hongtang instructed Hu Shuai and Feng Ming to tidy up the table and watch the house before taking Xue Li out to check the situation.

Fengming also wanted to go out and see the excitement, but Hongtang stopped him.

Of the four, he and Hu Shuai have the lowest levels of superpowers, so they should just stay at home to avoid causing any more trouble.

When Hongtang arrived, a group of people surrounded a girl and asked her questions.

Aside from her disheveled hair and slightly rumpled clothes, the girl was not injured. However, she seemed to be in a bad state, as if she had been greatly frightened, and was crying and unable to speak.

A girl who appeared to be a doctor gently patted her back and softly comforted her.

"Oh dear, please stop crying, it's getting on my nerves. Tell me quickly, what kind of monster did you see?"

A long-haired, wavy woman stood behind the girl with her arms crossed, her tone somewhat impatient. Beside her stood a tall, aloof man.

Startled by the shout, the girl shuddered and mumbled in a daze, "Bulging eyes, hairy, waah, so scary—"