Since the sky was covered, the heavens began to show their holiness

"Who are you waiting for?" "I can help you look for it."

Gwen blinked her clear eyes and looked at Zhou Xian with an innocent face. She was simple-minded and believed Zhou Xian's words easily. Her eyes were full of sincerity and kindness. It seemed that as long as Zhou Xian told her the characteristics of that person, she would immediately take action to help find him.

"Well, I'm waiting for Zoe. But normally, she shouldn't be here for a while." Zhou Xian scratched his head uncomfortably. When he met Gwen's clear eyes like a spring, he suddenly felt a little guilty. He thought to himself, is it a bit unkind to deceive a simple-minded girl like this?

"Zoe?"

Gwen tilted her head slightly, frowned, thought seriously for a moment, then shook her head gently, with a hint of apology in her eyes, "I'm sorry, I've never heard of this name, there is definitely no such person on Shadow Isles."

Her voice was soft and sincere, and as she spoke, she subconsciously fiddled with the scissors in her hand, as if she felt a little disappointed for not being able to help.

"It's okay. It's understandable that you haven't heard of her. She's not from the Shadow Isles. She won't be here for some time. I was thinking if I could wait for her here with you?"

Zhou Xian smiled gently, his mind flashing with the image of Zoe playing around. He thought that she would not come to Shadow Island to find him for a while.

"Okay, you can stay if you want. But I'll make it clear, if there's any danger, I can't take care of myself and won't be able to take care of you."

Gwen looked serious, staring straight at Zhou Xian. In her opinion, Shadow Island was full of dangers, and even she dared not let down her guard at any time. She was kind by nature, but she would not put herself in danger for a stranger. After all, she had something more important to do - revenge on the man who killed her master. This was a strong belief that supported her, and she could not afford to make any mistakes.

"Don't worry, I'm still quite capable and I can protect myself without any problems. Thank you Miss Gwen."

Zhou Xian's mouth corners slightly raised, and a confident smile bloomed on his face.

Although Shadow Island was filled with a strange atmosphere, with his strength, even if he couldn't cast magic, Zhou Xian was confident that he could deal with all the dangers on the island with his warrior skills alone. After saying that, he nodded slightly to express his gratitude to Gwen.

Gwen nodded gently and stopped talking to Zhou Xian. She slowly cast her gaze towards the thick black fog outside the house, her eyes deep and distant, as if she was lost in some kind of thought. Her eyebrows were slightly frowned, sometimes tightened slightly, as if there was something hidden in the black fog that bothered her but she had to think about it, and she exuded an indescribable melancholy and solemnity.

Zhou Xian looked at Gwen and knew what she was thinking about, but he just shook his head silently without saying anything.

He raised his hand and took out a few pieces of monster meat from the space ring, then rubbed his thumb and index finger lightly. In an instant, a wisp of flame jumped out of thin air, jumping and flickering on his fingertips, reflecting his calm face, adding a different kind of vitality to the slightly depressing atmosphere.

Gwen glanced at the jumping flame in Zhou Xian's hand, and a flash of surprise and curiosity flashed in her eyes. The flame seemed to have magical power, attracting her attention. But she was introverted by nature. Although she was curious about how Zhou Xian made fire, she just pursed her lips and did not ask, but turned her eyes back to the black fog.

However, it wasn't long before a unique aroma entered Gwen's nostrils.

The fragrance was like a soft silk thread, lingering around the tip of her nose. For her, who had always been shrouded in the gloomy atmosphere of Shadow Island, such a fresh and unfamiliar smell was something she had never felt before. She couldn't help but twitch her nose slightly, with a hint of doubt and exploration in her eyes.

"Would you like to try some?"

Zhou Xian had a gentle smile on his face as he handed a piece of tempting, sizzling, roasted monster meat to Gwen. The aroma of the meat mixed with the seasonings became more and more intense and filled the air.

Gwen subconsciously took the piece of barbecue, staring at the thing she had never seen before, her face full of curiosity. After all, she had been trapped in this gloomy Shadow Island since she became conscious, completely isolated from the outside world, and had never heard of such a thing as "barbecue". The barbecue in her hand was still warm and exuded waves of tempting aroma, which made her a little overwhelmed for a moment.

Zhou Xian couldn't help but smile when he saw Gwen's expression. He muttered to himself: Come to think of it, does a person transformed from a rag doll really need to eat?

However, seeing Gwen's curious and confused expression, Zhou Xian decided to give her a demonstration. He thought, and the magic power in his body surged, condensing into a wind blade with a cold glow. With a light swing, he cut off a small piece of the tempting barbecue, and then put the meat into his mouth, chewing slowly, with a look of enjoying the food on his face, as if showing Gwen the deliciousness of the barbecue.

Seeing Zhou Xian eating with gusto, Gwen followed suit and raised the scissors in her hand, carefully cutting off a piece of roast meat. She hesitated for a moment, but finally put the meat into her small mouth. Instantly, a wonderful taste she had never experienced spread in her mouth, her eyes suddenly lit up, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

This was the first time in Gwen's life that she had come into contact with food. The Shadow Isles was a gloomy and desolate place. Apart from the ruins of the buildings and the overwhelming black fog, there was no living creature at all, let alone food.

She had never had the concept of eating this before, but tasting this delicious barbecue at this moment opened up a whole new world of taste for her, and her heart was full of novelty.

Not long after, Gwen devoured the three-pound piece of roast meat. But surprisingly, her slender waist remained the same, and her belly didn't show any signs of bulging, as if the large piece of roast meat was magically digested and hidden as soon as it entered her body, leaving no trace at all.

Then, Gwen refocused her gaze on Zhou Xian, her bright eyes full of desire. The taste of the barbecue she had just tasted was still lingering on her tongue, leaving her wanting more. She just looked at Zhou Xian quietly, with a hint of expectation in her eyes, as if silently asking if she could get some more.

Zhou Xian saw Gwen's eager eyes and understood what was going on. A gentle smile appeared on his face. He picked up another piece of tempting barbecue and handed it to Gwen.

(End of this chapter)