Lin Yuan had barely stepped out of the house when Xiao Wu's voice drifted in from the courtyard.
"Lin Yuan, hurry up! I'm waiting to clear the first trial so I can catch up to you!"
As he descended the steps, he saw Xiao Wu standing in the courtyard, stamping her feet impatiently, with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong behind her.
"That's right, that's right! Xiao Wu wants to chase after you~"
"Hey! Ning Rongrong!"
"What's the rush?" Lin Yuan headed outside. "You haven't even passed your first trial, and you're already hurrying me along."
"You flew through the first two trials, while I've only made it halfway up the mountain. How could I not be anxious?" Xiao Wu caught up to him. "How about you climb those steps for me?"
"Those steps recognize who's climbing them. If I climb them for you, it won't count toward your progress." Lin Yuan waved a hand. "Take your time, and don't push yourselves too hard. I'll go clear the third trial first."
The moment he stepped through the gates of the City Lord's Mansion, he stopped short.
A sea-blue figure stood quietly outside. Bo Saixi had arrived at some point and was watching him with a smile. Beside her was a girl with gray-blue hair and eyes, walking with light, lively steps. Who else could it be but Xiao Bai?
The instant Xiao Bai spotted Lin Yuan, she hurried over. "Finally! I've been waiting for you!"
"Didn't you go back to the sea?" Lin Yuan was a little surprised.
"Soaking in the sea is boring." Xiao Bai pursed her lips. "I spent all last night blowing bubbles in the water. I nearly put myself to sleep. I was bored again this morning when I saw the Great Enshrined flying over the sea,