Within a hidden cave, Hun Yan looked at the Projection Crystal in her hand, which had already lost its luster. Her eyes rippled slightly before she closed them and breathed a long sigh of relief. With a slight squeeze of her hand, she crushed the Projection Crystal into powder.
Given Xiao Yan's abilities, he had surely already found their location through the Projection Crystal's connection.
"It's my first time playing the villain, and it really feels awful." Hun Yan rested one hand on her hip, a helpless smile appearing on her face. "But... this will also be the last time."
Hun Yan tilted her head slightly and glanced at Hun Mei and Hun Shu behind her before speaking softly.
"Hun Mei, Hun Shu, take one last look at her. It'll be over soon."
"No need. I've seen enough."
Hun Shu spoke indifferently, then turned and walked deeper into the cave. At the entrance to the inner cave, she suddenly stopped, her head lowered and her eyes hidden behind her hair.
After a long time, she spoke softly.
"Hun Yan, I have no regrets about recognizing you as my big sister in this life."
Hun Yan's body trembled as she watched Hun Shu enter the depths of the cave and disappear. Then, amid a flicker of eerie red light, all movement ceased completely.
Hun Mei, meanwhile, kept staring at Xiao Yu, who was bound to the Bone Cage. Her formerly violent nature had completely vanished, leaving behind only undisguised reluctance.
Hun Mei stared quietly at Hun Yu for nearly a minute. In the end, she made up her mind, gritted her teeth, and abruptly turned away. She headed toward the depths of the cave where Hun Shu had gone, leaving Hun Yan with one final sentence.
"Hun Yan, I'll leave the