"Big Brother, don't you believe me either?"
"It's precisely because we believe you, Fifth Sister, that we're giving you a chance to explain. As long as there's nothing shameful inside that box, opening it yourself will put everyone's doubts to rest!"
The Old Man spoke coldly.
At his words, Fifth Sister's expression shifted dramatically, her face alternating between red and white.
When she looked at the others again, the anguish on the tall, thin man's face and those of the others chilled her heart. She no longer knew what to say.
After a moment's thought, she steeled herself, suddenly tucked the little box into her clothes, and swiftly pulled out a blue bead. Raising it above her head, she cried sharply:
"Don't force me! You all recognize this Heavenly Thunder Bead. All I ask is to leave!"
Her actions left the young man among the Five Friends of Meng Mountain, who was particularly fond of her, looking utterly devastated.
"It seems there's no need to look inside that box anymore! Fifth Sister, you really have thrown in your lot with those people."
The Old Man of the Five Friends of Meng Mountain shouted angrily, clenching his fists as he abruptly stepped forward.
"Don't come any closer, Big Brother! Otherwise, I really will unleash it!"
Panic flashed in Fifth Sister's eyes. She held the blue bead out before her, poised to activate it.
At this sight, although the Old Man bristled with rage, he truly did not dare advance. After all, he knew only too well how powerful the Heavenly Thunder Bead was.
"Fifth Sister, are you really planning to use that Heavenly Thunder Bead against us? You should know that we pooled our Spirit Stones specifically to buy that Magical Artifact for your protection. Fourth Brother, in particular, contributed almost