The closer the group grew to the valley, the faster Miao Xiao's heart beat. This change was not noticeable to most people, but Kai Syaoran had taken great care to improve his senses since he was in a human body for the moment. Kai Syaoran could also smell fear coming off the young woman, and yet she kept a bright smile on her pretty face. She was the image of happiness, and yet there was no joy to be found in her eyes.
One would think that this was the only way anyone who had just survived being killed would react, but Kai Syaoran knew better. This was the reaction of someone who was anticipating even more deadly trouble in the near future.
