Prelude to the First Trial (2)

Ji Yuan and his party had quickly dodged the herds of roaming desolate beasts that were in the savanna. They had to move cautiously despite that the grasses were taller than them because there were simply too many of these desolate beasts.

Every time the winds change its direction, Ji Yuan would frown. "If these desolate beasts pick up our scents, it must be because of the four of you."

The four maidens were looking quite sheepish at one another.

He had not once but several times said to Shui Xisi. "You look totally fine without any makeup. Why are you applying makeup for?"

Shui Xisi: …

"We are taking a trial here. Why are the four of you grooming for? Are you trying to get the attention of the others?"

Everyone could tell that Ji Yuan was in a dark mood.

As Ji Yuan led them to the entrance of the valley where the trial was, the four maidens began to whisper to one another. "What is wrong with Ji Yuan? Did he eat the wrong medicine? He doesn't sound too happy…"