CH 42

"Why is there a stench on you?" Just as Xiao Yuluo's parents were feeling very nervous and diffident, Xiao Qianhan suddenly raised her hand and pointed at Xiao Yuluo.

Xiao Baihao and Xu Yuman looked at each other confused as they didn't know why Xiao Qianhan would say that. The incident that happened to Xiao Yuluo three days ago had been sealed up, therefore, the duo didn't know anything.

Xiao Yuluo and her parents never would have expected for Xiao Qianhan to know everything clearly!

Furthermore, she was the culprit!

"Nonsense!" Xiao Yuluo really wanted to lift her arm up to take a detailed whiff, but it would be at risk of exposing any flaw. She could only endure her need to smell, but Xiao Qianhan's words felt like needles pricking at her!

The experience during the past few days was like a taint that could never be gotten rid of!

"Why are you so agitated? If I say there is a stench on you, does it mean it is true? I might have gotten it wrong. But... for you to be so agitated, could it be that you really have a stench?" Xiao Qianhan raised her brows as she scoffed and asked in return.

Furthermore, the statement came like a forceful wind from the whip that lashed and made Xiao Yuluo's face painful.

Her body didn't have any stench! Definitely no stench! She was constantly telling herself not to suspect herself just because of Xiao Qianhan's words. Xiao Qianhan just wanted to humiliate her!

"Don't any of you smell a stench?" Xiao Qianhan swept her sharp eyes at the servants who were by the side.

Which of these servants would dare to make a comment? Furthermore, the servants had their own gossip too. Some of them had heard of something, but in order not to implicate others, they didn't dare to speak recklessly. However, when Xiao Qianhan mentioned there was a stench, they felt as though they really smelled it too.

Could it be that Young Lady Yuluo really has a stench?

The eyes from the servants and Xiao Qianhan were pushing Xiao Yuluo to insanity.

Xiao Yuluo nearly took out the Glazed-Beads Whip as she endured her anger and said to Xiao Qianhan, "Stop trying to put on a strong front. Do you think a few words of slander is enough to anger me? You are underestimating me! Today, I shall see how you are going to be defeated on the National Test!"

"As soon as there is a disagreement, you either raise your hands or raise your anger. Xiao Yuluo, I am only giving you a good-willed reminder. If you really have a stench on your body, you might be the one who is going to embarrass our Xiao Clan during the National Test." Xiao Qianhan grinned and chuckled. After throwing down a warning that nearly gave Xiao Yuluo a killing intent, Xiao Qianhan hooked onto the arms of her parents and boarded the carriage.

Xiao Yuluo's face turned ghastly pale as she turned back and glared at the servants before she yelled, "What is there to see! Hurry up and get back into the residence!"

None of the servants dared to talk back as they scrambled back into the residence.

Only until Xiao Yuluo boarded the carriage, she then dared to lift her arm to take a whiff. However, there wasn't any stench.

"Do I still have a stench? I have already carefully bathed myself in the morning and I am also carrying sachets, it isn't possible for there to be any stench. Father, Mother, am I right?" Xiao Yuluo asked Xiao Baiming and Li Shurong.

The duo were actually terrified by the stench from a few days ago. When hearing Xiao Qianhan mention the stench, they didn't dare to take a careful whiff. They were afraid they might accidentally vomit again if they weren't careful. Therefore, both of them had strange expressions."

Li Shurong said in a gentle tone, "Yuluo, this is a fragrance balm. Once your Father exits the carriage, apply some on your body."

Hearing the statement, Xiao Yuluo's expression had changed entirely. There is actually a stench!

…

The venue of the National Test was a vacant piece of land.

There was a stage that had been set up and it was big enough for ten martial artists to fight on it at the same time.

The test was split up into three rounds.

At the first round, ten participants would be paired up for battle and the final five would enter the second round.

The second round still had the same format.

For the third round, the winners would draw lots to be paired up. The final 30 would then undergo a final contest for the no.1 spot.

The 1st ranker of the National Test would have free rein to choose any weapon in the Purple Moon Kingdom's weapon vault. Therefore, there were plenty of martial artists who wanted to strive for the 1st rank in the National Test!

Of course, there were plenty of people who had another fanatical idea to see the outstanding Northern Dusk Kingdom's crown prince! Most of the young ladies had dressed up exquisitely hoping to exhibit their best appearance to Yun Mojin. If they happened to suit Yun Mojin's preferences, even if they could be his bed warmer servant, they would definitely be set for life!

Everyone had their own thoughts.

The National Test was originally a test of martial strength, but it ended up as an exhibition of fashion and style for many young ladies. It felt a little more like a pageant.

All of the participants were in the waiting area. The participants' families or the commoners would be sorted out to different areas according to their status.

The triennial National Test had excited many of them. As long as they could perform well in the National Test, they would be famed throughout the Purple Moon Kingdom. If they worked even harder in the Seven Kingdoms Collective Test and if they were lucky enough to make it into the top 30 of the Seven Kingdoms Collective Test, their future would be immeasurable!

"I wonder about the handsome looks of the Northern Dusk Kingdom's Crown Prince. I heard that almost all women admire him crazily in the Northern Dusk Kingdom."

"He is a rare prodigy that only appears once every 10,000 years, an absolute prodigy! He is a legend that we cannot imagine. Don't talk about the Northern Dusk Kingdom's women, even the women from other kingdoms would go fanatical just by hearing his name."

"In this National Test, I need to showcase myself and make him notice me."

"At this moment, all seven kingdoms are conducting their National Test and for the Northern Dusk Kingdom's Crown Prince to choose and be the judge for our Purple Moon Kingdom, it means that he approves of our Purple Moon Kingdom's strength. Perhaps, our Purple Moon Kingdom's martial artists are more outstanding recently, therefore, he is paying attention to us."

These were all conversations among a group of women who were gossiping. Even if Xiao Qianhan didn't want to hear it, she couldn't help but overhear.

It seemed like this Northern Dusk Kingdom's crown prince was a person that had the makings of a legend, otherwise there wouldn't be so many people worshiping him.

There were the sounds of adoration and worship from women, while there were definitely sounds of disgruntled and dissatisfaction from the men too.

"Perhaps the rumors are really rumors?"

"Even if they aren't rumors, there are so many women in the Northern Dusk Kingdom, do you think he will have a preference for you? Don't be self-indulgent and embarrass the Purple Moon Kingdom."

"Trying to showcase yourself on the National Test? Why? Do you think you can beat the Seventh Prince and Xiao Yuluo? If you can't beat them, don't even talk about showcase. What a joke!"

If this venue wasn't the National Test, this group of people would definitely be in a brawl.

Xiao Qianhan stood by the side as she silently observed these martial artists. In her mind, Qianzi's voice had been echoing, "He is at the completion-stage of Purple Mystic Realm, she is at the low-stage of Palm Mystic Realm, she is at the mid-stage of Palm Mystic Realm, he is at the mid-stage of Purple Mystic Realm..."

Suddenly, Qianzi paused and giggled before she continued, "Xiao Yuluo, mid-stage of Palm Mystic Realm. Murong Ce, mid-stage of Palm Mystic Realm, almost reaching high-stage."