A boy's voice rang out, his tone hostile as he watched Lin Chuan warily. "I told you he wouldn't come. Believe me now...?"
"Hmph, ninja really are all annoying." The girl named Kiko snorted, pulled the boy away, and called to him, "Maki, if he won't eat, we will..."
"Heh." Lin Chuan's mouth twitched. Teenage boys and girls really were a hassle. He had no intention of getting involved. He returned to the roof of the third carriage and took out some Soldier Pills, washing them down with water.
"Wait, Xiaoxi. The young lady hasn't eaten yet. Take hers over first." Seeing that Lin Chuan was ignoring them, the boy named Maki loosened his grip on his sword hilt and told the girl to deliver the young lady's lunch.
"I know." The girl rolled her eyes at him, marveling at how well he could put on an act. She immediately went to the camp kitchen, picked up a bowl of ramen, and carried it to the third carriage.
When the ramen reached the Land of Iron Samurai, they checked it for poison. Once they confirmed it was safe, one of them personally carried it to the client's daughter inside the carriage.
After delivering the ramen, the girl saw Lin Chuan still sitting on the roof. She snorted again and turned away, then returned with the boy and two bowls of ramen. They ate right beside the carriage. She was determined to get back at this boring ninja.
Hearing the pair slurp their noodles, Lin Chuan admitted he was craving some, but he forced himself to resist. After all, he had only just eaten some at the border outpost last night. Going without for a few more days wouldn't hurt.
Out of sight, out of mind. He leaped into the woods,