Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

In the past, he lived alone, solely to kill the void, and although everyone despised him, he didn't care.

But now, standing before this beautiful girl and hearing her name, his heart trembled, and a strong sense of inferiority arose within him.

He was terrified that his daughter would hate him because of his appearance and the nearly ten years of estrangement, so his first instinct was to escape.

However, upon hearing the girl's choked cries, he admitted that he was truly devastated and simply could not bear to leave under such circumstances.

So he chose to ask cautiously.

When Kai'Sa heard Kassadin's words, there wasn't a trace of disgust in her eyes; instead, a deep sense of heartache arose within her.

Despised by everyone

Perhaps no one understands this feeling better than Kai'Sa.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Kai'Sa looked at Kassadin and nodded repeatedly: "No matter what you are like, you are my father, and how could I possibly despise my own father?"

Hearing Kai'Sa's words, Kassadin sighed deeply, and finally, he gently placed his hand on the top of his helmet.

"Crack!"

With a crisp sound, the breathing device that had completely covered Kassadin's face was removed, revealing Kassadin's face beneath.

It was a hideous face riddled with holes; prolonged contact with the Void had completely destroyed Kassadin's skin with its power.

He had no hair on his head, his face was completely corroded, and his bare upper body was covered with countless huge scars on his bluish-gray skin, telling everyone about the many brutal battles he had experienced over the past ten years.

Without a doubt, Kassadin's appearance has been completely altered, and this appearance would be nothing short of horrifying anywhere.

Sensing the intense gazes of the crowd, Kassadin's face flashed a melancholic smile.

He looked at the girl in front of him: "Keisha, if your father looks like this, would you still be willing to acknowledge me?"

Tears continued to stream down Kai'Sa's face as she stared blankly at Kassadin. His words still echoed in her ears, and the pain in her heart made it hard to breathe.

Kassadin looked at Kai'Sa, who remained silent and motionless, and felt as if all his strength had been drained away.

Somewhat clumsily fiddling with the mask in his hands, Kassadin slowly raised his arms, preparing to put the device back on his face.

However, at that moment, a flash appeared before his eyes, and then a beautiful figure hugged him tightly, while Kasha's choked voice rang in his ears.

"Dad, you've suffered so much."

Kassadin's raised hand froze, and as he listened to his daughter's cries, he felt an endless turmoil rise in his otherwise lifeless heart.

Kassadin raised his hand and gently patted Kassadin's back. He didn't know how to comfort his daughter, so he simply repeated:

"Child, things will get better, everything will be alright."

On the side, Zuo Chi stood with Aatrox and the others, quietly watching the father and daughter meet again after ten years.

Just then, Rhaast's voice suddenly rang out: "Aatrox, this father and daughter are weak, but not bad. Let's see how they go."

Aatrox turned his gaze away from Kassadin and nodded emphatically.

After a long silence, Zuo Chi asked softly, "Aatrox, what are your plans after this?"

“Go find Zolani!” Aatrox said.

Zuo Chi smiled gently at him: "We may have to part ways here."

Aatrox looked at Zuo Chi and put his hand on Zuo Chi's shoulder.

"Zuo Chi, you are the person I respect most so far. If you need anything, you can come to me, and my people and I will help you!"

As Aatrox finished speaking, the other members of the Darkin Legion looked at Zuo Chi with friendly eyes.

Tiratu smiled and waved to Zuo Chi: "Goodbye, Zuo Chi. Thank you for your help to the general and us during this time."

Kayn brandished his scythe at Zuo Chi: "Zuo Chi, next time we meet, I'll be stronger than you!"

"Kayn, stop bragging!" Laast promptly exposed his boast.

Zuo Chi smiled and waved to the group of Dark Ones: "I believe we'll meet again soon. If I need your help then, please don't refuse."

"must!"

The moment Aatrox uttered his last words, his enormous wings flapped, and he soared into the sky.

The members of the Darkin Legion followed closely behind, charging towards northern Icathia alongside Aatrox.

After all the Darkin left, Kai'Sa and Kassadin walked towards the left pool.

Upon approaching, Zuo Chi discovered that Kassadin was looking at him with a gaze remarkably similar to that of the former Thousand-Tailed Ning Ran, which made Zuo Chi scratch his head involuntarily.

Kasha's eyes were still a little red, seemingly because of her crying earlier, but she still looked at Zuo Chi with glistening eyes.

"Zuo Chi, you've helped me again."

Zuo Chi smiled and nodded: "I ran into you by chance, so I brought you back."

Kassadin sized up Zuo Chi, and after a moment, he smiled and said:

"Young man, the future is in your hands. You must protect her for me."

Hearing Kassadin's words, Kai'Sa's face turned even redder. What was with that tone of utter declaration?

But she didn't refute her father's words; she just looked at Zuo Chi, as if she really wanted to hear his answer.

Facing their gazes, Zuo Chi nodded with utmost seriousness.

"Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely protect Kasha."

"Hehe, then I'll entrust Kai'Sa to you."

As he spoke, Kassadin placed Kassadin's hand in Zuo Chi's hand.

Zuo Chi was taken aback by Kassadin's actions. He looked at Kassadin and asked, "Uncle, what are you doing?"

"I've gotten used to life in Icathia."

Kassadin said softly, "Today is truly the happiest day of my life. Not only have I avenged my great enemy, but I've also found my daughter. Now that my greatest wish has been fulfilled, what I need to do next is to slaughter the Void creatures on this land!"

Seemingly worried that his daughter and Zuo Chi would be concerned, Kassadin added with a smile, "But I will be very careful. After all, I am no longer alone. I still have you all."

Upon hearing Kassadin's words, Zuo Chi hesitated for a moment before looking up at Kassadin.

"Uncle, Kasha and I will come back to find you soon. At that time, I may be able to find a way to restore your former appearance."

Hearing Zuo Chi's words, Kassadin smiled and patted his shoulder: "No pressure. I'm already content just to see you and Kassadin doing well."

"Where are you planning to go next?" Kassadin asked.

Zuo Chi squeezed Kaisa's hand and said softly, "I promised Kaisa a long time ago that I would take her around, and I also have some things to do in the capital of Shurima, so we're going there."

After that, the three of them sat together and chatted for a long time. It was more of a conversation between the three of them, with Kassadin and Kai'Sa telling each other about their past experiences over the years, while Zuo Chi listened.

Time flew by, and as the sun began to set in the west, it was time for the three of them to part ways.

Zuo Chi wanted Kassadin to go to the Shurima capital with them, but Kassadin refused, citing his physical limitations.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, after bidding farewell to Kassadin once again, Zuo Chi and Kai'Sa walked hand in hand toward the north of Icathia.

Looking at the crimson sun on the horizon, Zuo Chi let out a long breath. He had really experienced too much along the way.

Kasha followed beside Zuo Chi, looking at him curiously:

"Zuo Chi, you said you have a way to help Dad return to his former self, what is that way?"

Zuo Chi looked into Kasha's eyes, then brought his face close to hers and tapped his own cheek with his finger.

Kasha looked at Zuo Chi's face as he leaned closer, a shy expression flashing across her pretty face. She pursed her lips, and finally, she leaned in and gently pecked Zuo Chi's face.

"You really are a bad guy! Tell me, tell me!"

Feeling the warm touch on his cheek, Zuo Chi couldn't help but wink at Kasha:

"The solution is very simple. With Dad's character and past, there will definitely be no problem. He just needs to do some things for the Shurima royal family."

"Kasha, our dad, Sardin, has the looks of a god!"

Chapter 162. KDA Kai'Sa! The Energy Obelisk!

As the sandstorm passed, the earth shook and mountains trembled, and rift valleys and gullies pierced the vast wilderness.

In the vast Shurima desert, two figures walked side by side, their steps unusually light.

After leaving Icathia, Zuo Chi and Kai'Sa embarked on a journey to the Shurima capital, and now the two have arrived in the central part of the Shurima continent.

Along the way, Zuo Chi and Kai'Sa witnessed many Shurima landscapes and cultures they had never seen before.

For example, groups of people from all over Runeterra enter the Shurima desert in search of ancient artifacts in the lost ruins, with Piltover and Noxians making up the majority of these groups.

For example, a group of Piltover merchants were stopped by local sand bandits. The sand bandits first robbed the merchants of all their goods, and then hung them up as if they were food reserves.

Looking back on this journey, Zuo Chi can only say that if the Shurima Empire wants to restore itself to its former glory, which once made the entire Runeterra fearful, then it truly has a long and arduous road ahead.

After thousands of years of chaotic neglect, this continent has long lost its dignity as a militarized slave empire. Not only are outsiders able to humiliate it at will, but even Shurima itself is in utter chaos.

Walking beside Zuo Chi, Kasha kept glancing at him from time to time while keeping her eyes on the road.

Noticing Kasha's gaze, Zuo Chi smiled and turned his head: "What are you looking at?"

Kai'Sa seemed hesitant. She pursed her lips and said softly, "Zuo Chi, are there many ascended gods in the Shurima capital?"