Cui Xiya did not understand why, but she still accepted the book and put it in the money bag she carried on her back.
There was also some food inside, mostly biscuits, followed by Conch Coins, spare dresses, the Miniature Revolver, and several Fine darts a dozen or so centimeters long that Yang Yi had given her.
These were the smallest weapons Yang Yi had on hand, and they suited Cui Xiya perfectly. Each was like a greatsword, ideal as a teaching aid for swordsmanship demonstrations.
"Come with me to Cook Island. Let's investigate what's inside."
Yang Yi spoke to Cui Xiya, preparing to change into his Synthetic Sharkskin Swimsuit.
"All right." Cui Xiya nodded, flapped her three pairs of wings, and took flight.
Just then, Yang Yi stopped what he was doing and frowned as he stared at Cui Xiya's slightly jiggling belly.
"Have you gotten fat?"
He suddenly spoke.
"Fat? Am I fat?"
Cui Xiya examined her body but did not think anything was wrong.
Yang Yi was different, however. He knew her body even better than she did. After all, he had been the one to piece her body together in the first place.
Compared to the beginning, Cui Xiya was noticeably plumper and more radiant now, and her light had grown stronger. Her cheeks were slightly rounded, and she had developed a little belly that looked very soft.
He hefted her in his hand, then let go.
"Around 300 grams. You've gained almost 50 grams. You'd better watch how much you eat, or it'll be trouble if you get too heavy to fly."
Yang Yi's estimate of her weight was very accurate, since he often crafted things by hand.
"Light Fairies can get fat from eating too?"
Cui Xiya muttered to herself, clearly having stumbled into