In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed. The older sister had grown up, and so had the younger sister.

  Ten years ter, the older sister arrived, while the younger sister had become the goddaughter of the leader of the bandits.

  Ten years ter, the older sister appeared thin and worn, while the younger sister radiated vitality and charm, full of life.

  When they reunited after all those years, their bond was unbroken by time. They embraced each other tightly, tears streaming down their faces, moving everyone around them to tears, including Wu Mi.

  However, Yan Hua looked at the pair of sisters with a cold smile, remaining silent. She was the only one present who didn't shed a tear.

  “They really have a deep sisterly bond.” Wu Mi was completely absorbed in the emotional atmosphere.

  “Indeed, they have a deep sisterly bond!” Yan Hua smiled, but Wumi couldn't understand her expression and just stared at her in confusion.

  Over the next period of time, Wu Mi and Yan Hua got to know everyone in the bandit's hideout, all thanks to the lively, charming, and lovable Tian Ling. However, it seemed as though no one could see Yan Hua or Wu Mi. They had long prepared themselves for this situation, but Wu Mi still couldn't understand why. As for Yan Hua, she didn't seem disturbed at all. She didn′t try to engage with anyone but acted like a mere observer, watching the events unfold.

  Ji Dong was the strategist under the Big Boss, responsible for pnning and giving advice.

  Ji Nan was the Big Boss's most capable assistant and the fiercest bandit in the hideout.

  Ji Xi was the one in charge of managing all the stolen money, and he was the one who gained the most trust from the Big Boss.

  Ji Bei managed all the daily necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and other affairs for the Big Boss and the bandits.

  These four individuals were the ones the Big Boss trusted the most and were also the ones closest to him.

  One day, Wu Mi wasn't quite sure of the time. To be precise, after boarding the boat, he had completely lost track of time.

  Xian Zi and Ji Nan found the elder sister.

  "You and your sister have a good retionship, right?" Xian Zi asked this question while her eyes were carefully observing Tian Yu's facial expressions.

  "Yes," Tian Yu answered cautiously, unsure of why Xian Zi had come to see her.

  "You must have had a hard time looking for your sister all these years," Xian Zi said, pouring a cup of tea and handing it to Tian Yu.

  Tian Yu took the cup, sipped it lightly, then sighed and said, "It's been very difficult. I′ve been looking for her for ten years, a full ten years, and I′ve endured ten years of hardship."

  "You've really suffered," Xian Zi said. "Compared to you, Tian Ling has had it much easier. She's the most favored girl in our hideout, the apple of the boss's eye. Over the years, she's had nothing but luxury—be it food, clothes, or accessories, she's had the best of everything. She's completely made this pce her home, and her retionship with the boss is as close as father and daughter. We can all see that she's living happily, and she enjoys this carefree life."

  Xian Zi's words seemed to imply something, and Tian Yu lowered her head without responding. But Xian Zi noticed the displeasure in her eyes.

  "If it weren't for you coming here, no one would have known that Tian Ling had an older sister," Xian Zi paused for a moment before continuing.

  Tian Yu's lips trembled slightly, and her hand instinctively tightened around the teacup.

  Xian Zi gently extended her hand and softly held Tian Yu's, speaking with tenderness, "I know you're feeling uneasy right now. Both of you are sisters—one searching for the other through hardship, while the other is living in comfort here. And..." Xian Zi gnced at Tian Yu before continuing, "Your sister has never once thought to look for you."

  The teacup crashed to the floor, shattering into pieces. Tian Yu's voice choked with emotion, "No... she wouldn't forget me."

  Xian Zi's smile was an elusive mockery. "Sister endured ten years alone to find her younger sister, but the younger sister is in a den of thieves. Logically, with enough manpower and resources, she should have had a better chance of finding her sister. But what was the result?"

  Of course, the result was that the sister found the younger sister. Tian Yu was very clear about this. She knew even better what kind of life she had endured over the past ten years. Compared to her younger sister, she had practically lived in hell.

  "But you don't have to suffer anymore now that you've found your way here. Naturally, you won't have to live a hard life anymore. However, all of this belongs to your sister, Tian Ling. You're just living in her shadow," Xian Zi continued to say.

  It was evident that Tian Yu's expression was increasingly unnatural, and she was starting to get a bit angry.

  "I can tell you're not someone who likes to rely on others, so you definitely wouldn't rely on your sister. It's just that her luck is indeed better than yours, and she's so beautiful and charming, winning the favor of those around her," Xian Zi continued to observe Tian Yu.

  "Stop talking," Tian Yu finally couldn't hold back her anger and shouted loudly.

  "You haven't seen each other for ten years. Do you really still have a sisterly bond?" This time, it was Ji Nan, who had been listening nearby, who spoke up.

  Maybe Ji Nan's fierce voice scared Tian Yu, or maybe Tian Yu really couldn't come up with an answer. In any case, Tian Yu fell silent.

  Xian Zi and Ji Nan exchanged gnces, both revealing satisfied smiles.

  "I have a pn. Do you want to hear it?" Xian Zi said with a smile.

  Yan Hua and Wu Mi sat quietly watching everything unfold. They didn't make a sound, just observing coldly. They understood that there would be more drama to come, and they were waiting, waiting for the show to end.