Chapter 57: An Insatiable Appetite and a Sister’s Concern

“Xiao Luo, isn’t your appetite a bit… off?”

Gazing at the stack of empty plates on her own side, then at the towering pile beside Liu Xingluo, Liu Ruyan couldn’t help but feel that Liu Xingluo’s appetite was far from normal.

Even though it was their first visit to this establishment, the portions were quite generous. It seemed impossible for anyone, even for Liu Xingluo when she was still male, to consume such an immense amount and still continue eating.

“Oh? Is it off? It does seem a little strange, actually. But it’s no big deal, right? Isn’t that the point of a buffet? Getting your money’s worth is a good thing!”

Liu Xingluo herself had already noticed the unusual nature of her current appetite. No matter how much food she consumed, she felt no sense of satiety, as if the sustenance hadn’t entered her stomach at all. Could this peculiar effect be attributed to her transformation into a half-Evolved Beast?

“That’s true, but Xiao Luo, eating so much all at once, won’t it be bad for your health?”

Liu Ruyan recalled that Liu Xingluo’s appetite had never been this outrageous before. Now, having eaten so much in a single sitting, she worried if her body could even digest such a colossal quantity of food.

“Don’t worry about me, Big Sister. I’ve already transcended humanity. This amount of food is nothing to me. Forget just this; if I had enough time, I could probably eat this entire restaurant out of business today.”

As Liu Xingluo felt no satiety whatsoever, she could easily continue eating. Unfortunately, the all-you-can-eat barbecue had a time limit, preventing her from indulging indefinitely.

“Even so, it’s better to eat healthily. Binge eating like this, you really shouldn’t.”

Liu Ruyan had heard directly from Liu Xingluo about her current physical condition. Strictly speaking, Liu Xingluo was now half an Evolved Beast, which accounted for her ability to consume such vast quantities of food.

Yet, even if half of her was no longer human, Liu Xingluo remained Liu Xingluo—her younger sibling. As an elder sister, Liu Ruyan simply couldn’t stand by and let her binge eat like this. She had to ensure her health was maintained.

“I understand. I’ll stop eating once I finish these.”

Understanding the implication of Liu Ruyan’s words, Liu Xingluo relinquished the idea of continuing. She had, after all, eaten so much already—enough to cover both her own cost and her sister’s. Stopping now would be perfectly acceptable.

“Good. That’s more like it. If you enjoy eating so much, Big Sister will bring you again when there’s another opportunity.”

“No, if there’s a next time, I’ll be the one bringing you, Big Sister. By then, not only this place, but even much fancier restaurants won’t be a problem.”

For now, Liu Xingluo hadn’t yet started working and thus had no money. Consequently, Liu Ruyan had to treat her.

However, she would soon be heading out of town to begin her work, and the income of a Superhuman was quite substantial. Should Liu Xingluo ever have the chance to return to this restaurant, it would undoubtedly be her turn to host, having amassed a considerable fortune.

“Alright, alright. Then I’ll be waiting for the day Xiao Luo treats me to a meal. You must strive to survive, Xiao Luo, and don’t let your Big Sister wait in vain for that day.”

“Leave it to me, Big Sister. I’ll definitely make sure you don’t wait in vain. Alright, I’m done eating. Let’s go home.”

Shoving the last piece of grilled meat into her mouth, Liu Xingluo finally finished her dinner, ready to head home, rest, and then wash up for bed.

“Yes, let’s go. But Xiao Luo, after eating so much, would you like to come exercise with Big Sister?”

Having risen and led Liu Xingluo out of the barbecue restaurant, Liu Ruyan turned to inquire about Liu Xingluo’s plans.

Due to her work as a model, Liu Ruyan occasionally visited the gym to maintain her physique. Given how much Liu Xingluo had consumed today, she felt it would be best for her to join in some exercise.

“Huh? Exercising? I think I’ll pass. I doubt a regular gym would have any effect on me.”

After all, Liu Xingluo’s current strength and stamina were terrifyingly immense, far beyond human limits. A gym designed for ordinary people would likely be utterly useless to her.

“That’s true… Well, never mind then. I’ll go to the gym by myself. Xiao Luo, you can head back alone first.”

“What? Go back alone? Big Sister, are you sure about going to the gym by yourself so late? Isn’t it too late? Can’t you go another day?”

Liu Xingluo was uneasy with the idea of Liu Ruyan going to the gym alone at such a late hour. Aside from the occasional Evolved Beast, there were always unsavory characters around. Moreover, her sister was a well-known model; if some lecherous individuals targeted her, it would undoubtedly lead to serious trouble.

“No. Xiao Luo, you don’t understand. Some things only work if you do them on the same day. If you put it off until another day, it’ll be too late.”

Someone like Liu Xingluo, who was originally male and no longer needed to worry about body shape after becoming female, would never truly grasp the profound importance of body management for women, especially for a model like Liu Ruyan.

“Then I’ll just go with you, Big Sister.”

Unable to shake her concern for Liu Ruyan being alone, Liu Xingluo decided to accompany her. After all, Liu Ruyan had intended for her to go to the gym with her from the start, hadn’t she? Besides, even if she went home alone, there was nothing much to do. Things like playing games or changing into cute clothes simply couldn’t compare to her sister’s personal safety.

“Are you sure? Just now you weren’t planning to come with me, saying you’d skip the exercise and all.”

“Because I’m worried, Big Sister, with you out alone. So I’ll come along; it’ll be much safer with me by your side.”

Indeed, having Liu Xingluo by her side would provide Liu Ruyan with a significant sense of security. Should anyone dare to lay a hand on her, Liu Xingluo would simply drive them away before Liu Ruyan even had a chance to call for help.

Nevertheless, there were still some things Liu Ruyan needed to make clear to Liu Xingluo beforehand.

“Well, I should warn you first: if you’re not planning to work out, it’ll be very boring at the gym. If you wait for me to finish my workout before we go home together, you’ll be waiting for about an hour. Even so, do you still want to come with me?”

“Of course. It’s only an hour’s wait, what’s there to not be able to wait for?”

Leaving aside the modern convenience of a phone to pass the time, Liu Xingluo could even use the gym equipment as toys to entertain herself. This would also serve as an opportunity to test the limits of her current abilities. Back at the Doctor’s place, he hadn’t conducted any such tests on her. Typically, when recruiting new members, one would expect a thorough assessment of their various capabilities. She wondered what the Doctor and the Minister were thinking, hiring her without any prior testing.