Ji Yuan did not want to care about his good reputation anymore in front of the maidens anymore.
It was because his ‘pipe’ was about to burst now.
His face was extremely flustered and for once, he was glad to the stupid bird Galatiel for scratching his face because none of the maidens would be able to notice his exact countenance.
He quickly excused himself by saying weakly, “Fairy Anyang, back to the immortal sword. Lay in slumber and shut off all your external senses until I have summoned you again.”
Just as the maidens all thought that Ji Yuan was only keeping his immortal sword to hear about their rewards, Ji Yuan walked away with an awkward sway.
“Ji Yuan, where are you going?”
“My lord?”
“Ji Yuan?”
But Ji Yuan continued to walk off as he muttered weakly, “This is the fifth level and there may be enemies lurking in the dark. I’m going to scout for a little while in these treacherous mountains and I will be back very soon. Don’t follow me. This is the solo responsibility of the only man in this party…”
Everyone was startled and they had all noticed that Ji Yuan was not looking right or too good.
Ling Feiyue gasped, “Don’t tell me that he has some serious injuries in the last trial and he is keeping his injuries from us?”
Little Princess, Shui Xisi, Bai Qianfeng, Feng Minyue and Yu Jingjing were all anxious now after hearing from Ling Feiyue.
Bai Qianfeng quickly moved her lips to divine whisper to the ears of Xiang Li who was following Ji Yuan, “Xiang Li, what is going on? You have better tell us honestly.”
Xiang Li turned her head around with a giggle as she displayed a hand gesture to Bai Qianfeng.
Bai Qianfeng was stunned as she took a step back.
When the rest of the maidens saw Bai Qianfeng’s expression, they were even more anxious for Ji Yuan.
But Bai Qianfeng quickly regained her composure with a soft sigh, “Maiden Sisi, maybe you should go take a look.”
Shui Xisi frowned unhappily, “Why me? I’m not his friend. I’m his enemy, remember.”
But she soon grown solemn, “Is he alright?”
“Is he?” The rest of the maidens were all asking at the same time.
None of them know what Xiang Li’s hand gestures mean except for Bai Qianfeng.
Bai Qianfeng murmured, “Ji Yuan he is alright. But he is on fire.”
Yu Jingjing asked curiously, “He is on fire? What fire?”
Shui Xisi chuckled all of a sudden, “Let me go and take a look then! After all, I am his enemy…”
Without waiting for anyone’s inputs, she had quickly sped off and disappeared in the next instant.
Yu Jingjing looked at the rest of the maidens, “Why didn’t you stop her? Didn’t you hear that she is Ji Yuan’s enemy?”
Then she looked at Bai Qianfeng, “And why did you ask her to go after Ji Yuan? Are you really his consort?”
Bai Qianfeng smiled weakly, “Xiang Li says his fire is as hot as the sun now. I am afraid that none of us will be able to help Ji Yuan except for Sisi.”
“As hot as the sun?!” Yu Jingjing asked curiously and even Feng Minyue was curious as well.
But Feng Minyue suddenly had a flushed countenance when she had suddenly realized what this ‘fire’ really was.
Bai Qianfeng replied weakly, “Xiang Li is a spirit entity so she don’t speak normal like the rest of us. She is actually describing…”
Yu Jingjing interrupted suddenly, “I want to help Ji Yuan. He has helped me a lot. Do not underestimate my physician skills. Please tell me about it.”
All the other maidens were all smiling weakly; how did Ji Yuan brainwash this innocent maiden…
Feng Minyue said weakly, “He will be alright after a little while…”
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Ji Yuan had sped into a valley where he made sure that he was hidden from sight from anyone.
“Xiang Li! My pipe is bursting now.” Ji Yuan shouted as his cold sweat dripped from him. “Surely you don’t need me to tell you what to do?”
“Xiang Li?!”
No response…
Ji Yuan: …
Where are you when I needed you the most? Don’t tell me that you’re napping now? This comes at never a worst timing than this…
Fairy Anyang asked Xiang Li, “You’re not responding to him?”
Xiang Li giggled, “Nope!”
“Why?”
“Just watch! Sisi is coming!” Xiang Li giggled.
Fairy Anyang muttered, “I am supposed to be in slumber. Do you know how severe it is if I were to break the spirit laws of the spirits? My soul sea may dissipate as a result. Even if it is not, my soul sea will be diminished…”
Xiang Li giggled jovially, “Big Brother is only your second master but I’m your first master! Remember I have you first! So you have to listen to me instead!”
Fairy Anyang: …