-79- Straightforward Kai'Sa

In less than ten minutes, Linwin scooped up a pile of jerky with a spoon, poured on the hot broth, and handed the bowl to Kai'Sa.

Kai'Sa quickly took the bowl, reaching out to grab the meat, but was immediately stopped by Linwin.

"Please use this," Linwin interrupted, handing her a small silver spoon.

"How do you have so many utensils?" Kai'Sa received the small spoon, questioning Linwin.

It's quite strange. In the middle of this vast desert, bringing food and water is understandable, even carrying a pot and a bowl and spoon?

Are you here for trade, or are you some kind of tourist?

Kai'Sa thinks the man in front of her is really strange.

"I told you, I am a traveling merchant. As a merchant, isn't it normal to sell bowls, pots, and such to customers?" Linwin explained.

"But can your little bag really hold so many things?" Kai'Sa continued to ask.

"Hush! That's a secret," Linwin winked at her, smiling.

Kai'Sa blinked, then lowered her head, starting to eat from her small bowl.

Using the spoon, she picked up a piece of boiled beef, the color lightened after boiling, but it still looked quite tough.

Putting it into her mouth, Kai'Sa chewed and then...

Her previously closed legs started tapping the sand, and a faint smile appeared on her face.

"Is it delicious?" Linwin asked with a redundant question.

Kai'Sa's small actions and expressions showed that she was in a good mood now.

The reason for her good mood, of course, was the bowl of meat in front of her.

"Thank you," Kai'Sa didn't answer Linwin's question but instead unexpectedly expressed her gratitude.

"Well, I've already said this is my repayment; you don't need to thank me," Linwin quickly responded.

Kai'Sa shook her head, saying, "I haven't had warm and delicious food for a long time."

"You're right; you're a great chef," 

Linwin: "."

"But I'm curious about something." Kai'Sa looked at Linwin.

"Go on."

"You claim to be a scientist, then a traveling merchant, and now a chef?"

"Uh," Linwin nodded.

He actually has more identities.

Such as a revolutionary leader, a bookstore employee, and even an underwater investigator.

But all of these, obviously, didn't need to be mentioned to Kai'Sa, right?

Kai'Sa knows that Linwin's appearance itself is quite strange. This is in line with her character, and she doesn't care. Otherwise, they would have probably had a fight by now.

After all, the temperaments of desert dwellers are generally not good, and Linwin understands this well.

Kai'Sa is obviously an exception, having a very good temperament.

"You have so many identities."

Seeing that Linwin didn't refute, Kai'Sa continued eating, then said, "Aren't you curious about my identity? After all, I look very different from you."

Kai'Sa stared at Linwin, looking into his eyes.

She was curious about what this man would say.

From the outside, her skin that wriggles continuously is constantly indicating to others that she is a monster.

While Linwin sits comfortably next to her, sharing a delicious dinner.

"There's nothing strange about it. I've seen plenty of people like you," Linwin laughed and said.

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Kai'Sa remained silent. She continued to stare into Linwin's eyes, seeing that he did not evade. It didn't seem like he was lying. Kai'Sa found this intriguing.

"Really, I haven't lied to you," Linwin raised his hand, then continued, "Not to mention my home, just in Shurima. There are all kinds of creatures with unique appearances. Have you ever seen a human with a dog's head? Or a giant armadillo that can talk?"

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Kai'Sa blinked. "Really? In Shurima, there are humans with dog heads?"

"Not only that, there are even stranger beings," Linwin nodded, then looked at Kai'Sa, saying, "And I also want to ask you, is what's on your body clothing or a thin layer of armor?"

Linwin remembered Kai'Sa's description.

The dark purple carapace on Kai'Sa's body is not a layer of armor but her skin.

So, that means...

Kai'Sa is probably always like that, right?

"It's my skin."

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"Nice skin, really nice."

"So beautiful."

Kai'Sa, upon hearing this, gave Linwin a strange look.

As if remembering something, Kai'Sa suddenly adjusted her sitting posture.

While Linwin continued nodding casually.

She has a really good figure.

Seeing Kai'Sa holding the empty bowl, looking at him cautiously, Linwin smiled. He shifted away from the previous topic about Kai'Sa's skin and, shaking the spoon, said, "How about another bowl?"

This time, Kai'Sa decisively nodded and extended both hands, holding the bowl forward. She said earnestly, "Thank you."

Linwin took the bowl, filled it up again, and also brought her a piece of bread.

"Dip the bread in the soup; it tastes really good. My sisters often eat like this," Linwin suggested.

Kai'Sa tried it and found that, as Linwin said, the soft bread easily absorbed the soup. The warm beef broth made the cold bread feel cozy. Kai'Sa swallowed a few bites of bread, then drank another bowl of soup.

"Another one?"

"Yes, thank you."

Holding the bread, Kai'Sa chewed on the beef. In the firelight, her mouth puffed up, and Linwin saw the fine, short, and strange purple patterns on her face swelling, resembling short, thick pickled radishes.

Soon, she finished eating again, holding the bowl, eagerly looking at Linwin.

"Another one?"

"Yes!"

Until the pot was empty, Kai'Sa had eaten six pieces of bread and finished all the beef.

Linwin was a bit surprised by Kai'Sa's appetite, but considering that she no longer belonged to the human race, a larger appetite was normal.

Finally satisfied after eating, and the pain from her skin subsiding, Kai'Sa burped comfortably, then immediately remembering that there was someone else present.

Turning her head, Kai'Sa saw Linwin looking at her with a wry smile. She blinked, then quickly apologized, "Sorry, did I eat too much?"

"You haven't even eaten yet."

"It's okay; eating this much is the same for me."

"Thank you. Actually, I don't usually eat this much. It's just that I've been hungry for too long these days, and your cooking is so delicious, so I ended up eating a bit more," Kai'Sa said seriously.

She's not a glutton.

When hungry, not only is her stomach uncomfortable, but her body also experiences discomfort and pain.

Her skin is affected by hunger too.

So, being able to eat a full meal, especially a delicious one, Kai'Sa ate heartily.

"You don't need to explain; I really don't mind," Linwin said nonchalantly.

Ding: The Daughter of the Void's affection level towards you has increased.

Kai'Sa nodded, then stood up and walked to the edge of the fire. She looked at Linwin and said, "From now on, Linwin, this pile of fire is yours."

"You..."

Looking at Kai'Sa, who seemed very serious, Linwin felt a bit speechless.

Does Kai'Sa have a straightforward side?