"This..." The leader looked troubled, but ultimately yielded to Xing Yuan's status.
"Since you say so, I believe the murderer is definitely not at your residence. There's no need to trouble Leader Huya and the others." The leader said respectfully, then turned to his men, "Let's go! We absolutely cannot let them escape."
Mercenary One, fawning, asked, "Boss, how was our performance?"
Xing Yuan's mind was entirely on Yu Yue. She gave a perfunctory reply, claiming she was tired and needed to rest. Naturally, no one dared to stop her. They respectfully watched Xing Yuan close the courtyard gate and then returned to their own quarters.
As soon as Xing Yuan entered the room, she saw Yu Yue, disoriented from excessive blood loss. "Older Sister, hold on, I'll get the medicine box." Fortunately, Xing Yuan had stocked her room with many supplies, including wound medicine.
As Xing Yuan helped Yu Yue sit on the bed to treat her wounds, Yu Yue curiously observed the young girl before her. Despite the pain causing her to sweat profusely, she remained silent, even having the leisure to wonder why Xing Yuan had saved her.
Although Yu Yue showed no outward signs of agony, Xing Yuan was heartbroken watching her wounds. Had her Older Sister endured such pain and smiled at her when she sacrificed herself to the heavens? Of all the people in the cultivation world, why did it have to be her Older Sister?
As Xing Yuan's trembling hand removed the bullet, Yu Yue couldn't help but let out a soft groan. Fortunately, Xing Yuan's movements were swift. She applied medicine and bandaged the wound, quickly stopping the bleeding.
Yu Yue looked at the neatly bandaged shoulder and asked, "Are you a doctor?"
"No, I've just studied some." Xing Yuan had thought of her Older Sister for a long time, but now that she was actually before her, she didn't know what to do.
"I'll go clean up the bloodstains first. You... lie down and rest!" Xing Yuan felt that their first meeting hadn't been perfect, which was causing her emotional turmoil.
After Xing Yuan had dealt with the bloodstains and calmed herself, she re-entered the room. Yu Yue was quietly observing the room's furnishings. It didn't look like a girl's room; it was messy, with only the bedroom appearing tidy.
"Were you captured?"
"No, I work here." Xing Yuan thought for a moment before deciding to tell the truth.
"Then why did you save me?" Yu Yue felt a bit more vulnerable due to her injury.
Xing Yuan instinctively wanted to tell the truth, but Tian Ling forcefully held her back. "Master, you can't say that, it will cause world distortion."
Xing Yuan might not care about other things, but she couldn't disregard her Older Sister's safety. The truth hovered on her lips, then she changed her wording. "You look very much like my Older Sister. When I first saw you, it felt as if my Older Sister had returned. Older Sister has been gone for a long time, and I miss her very much."
Xing Yuan looked at Yu Yue, her eyes seemingly filled with endless sorrow. Yu Yue's heart softened. She was a person with a strong sense of justice; otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen the military as her profession. "I'm sorry, I didn't know. Do I really look that much like her?" Yu Yue's voice was gentle, afraid of touching upon the young girl's painful memories.
"Yes! Older Sister, I don't have any family now. Can you be my Older Sister from now on? I can take good care of you." Xing Yuan keenly sensed the change in Yu Yue's tone and pouted pitifully.
Tian Ling: "...Will she be silenced?"
Yu Yue looked into the girl's pure eyes and couldn't bring herself to refuse. "Alright! But aren't you afraid I'm a bad person?" Yu Yue looked earnestly into Xing Yuan's eyes as well.
"Hehe! Not afraid! Because the people outside are all bad people, so the one captured by bad people must be a good person!" Xing Yuan's eyes sparkled with joy upon receiving Yu Yue's agreement, her inner self jumping for joy. Yay! She was Older Sister's sister again.
Yu Yue listened to Xing Yuan's somewhat childish words and thought that her disposition was still that of a child.
"Oh, right, I still don't know your name."
"My name is A'Yuan! Yuan from destiny, Older Sister gave it to me." Xing Yuan was so happy her head was spinning. The way she looked at Yu Yue was reminiscent of a dog that had just snatched some food.
"A'Yuan, what a nice name!" Yu Yue praised. "Do you have a place for me to rest here?"
"What? Is it not comfortable here?" Xing Yuan asked anxiously.
"No, it's just that there are two of us, but only one bed!" Yu Yue explained.
"Oh, oh! It's too late today. I'll have someone move another one tomorrow." Xing Yuan realized and patiently explained. "This bed is also very big. Older Sister and I can make do for one night! I promise I won't touch your wound." Xing Yuan had a flash of inspiration. This was a great opportunity! She hadn't felt Older Sister's presence up close for so long.
Yu Yue considered that they were both women and that it was A'Yuan's bed, so she readily agreed. Xing Yuan scrambled to the other side of the bed. Due to her injury, Yu Yue felt exceptionally tired and soon fell asleep.
Xing Yuan listened to Older Sister's peaceful breathing, carefully moved closer, and finally leaned gently against Yu Yue's back. This was enough. The unease in Xing Yuan's heart was dispelled by Older Sister's familiar presence. This was real; she had found her Older Sister! httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
A patient and a child who had received candy slept exceptionally soundly that night. The next day, Xing Yuan awoke to the dazzling sunlight. She glanced at Yu Yue, who still looked tired in her sleep, then gently got out of bed and went outside.
Fortunately, as a hacker, her sleep schedule was irregular, so no one foolish enough dared to disturb her. Xing Yuan looked at the food placed outside the courtyard and felt dissatisfied for the first time. How could such greasy food be eaten in the morning?
Xing Yuan took out her communicator and summoned Mercenary Five. "Boss, you're up?"
Facing Mercenary Five's enthusiastic greeting, Xing Yuan said with a cold expression, "I don't have much appetite today. Go and bring me some light food, and a bowl of congee."
"Okay!" Mercenary Five was a little surprised, but he had heard that many hackers, due to irregular schedules, were moody. So, he didn't question it and went to the mess hall to pack food.
Xing Yuan wasn't worried about them playing any tricks. The moment she chose these individuals, their lives had been tied to hers. If she died, they would all be buried with her.
Xing Yuan was exceptionally patient today, even waiting at the courtyard entrance for Mercenary Five to bring back the food. After Mercenary Five returned, panting, with the food, Xing Yuan coldly and ruthlessly closed the courtyard gate again. Although this was the first meal Older Sister had eaten since meeting her, the situation was special. Xing Yuan could only feel at ease when she could see Yu Yue at all times.