Zi Di knew the secret of the substitute and was worried and anxious about it.
The difference between Beastification and a Divine Favored Knight was too vast. Once the secret was exposed, it would surely cause a sensation, and people's reactions were unpredictable.
"And there's Zhenjin involved. He knows the secret too!"
It couldn't be denied, Zi Di felt immense pressure with Zhenjin's involvement.
Keeping the secret, bearing such worries, made both the substitute and Zi Di extremely troubled.
Finally, Zi Di made up her mind and used the Beastification Potion given to her by the War Merchant.
Zi Di diluted the potion and secretly added it to the stored food and water.
At first, when people consumed this food and water, they didn't notice anything unusual. But as they ate more, toxins began to accumulate in their bodies.
Members of the party started falling ill.
Initially, no one paid much attention.