"We grew up together like sisters; how could I, your senior sister, do anything to you?" Sun Miaohan said earnestly. "I just wanted to remind you of the entry rules. Surely you haven't forgotten them?!"

Hearing Sun Miaohan's piercing yet irrefutable words, Ji Dantong could only snort coldly, "I don't need your reminder!"

With that, she took off her backpack and placed it before the group of men in black and gray armor, ready to submit to the inspection.

"What are you doing?!"

Ji Dantong shouted angrily, glaring at Sun Miaohan, who stepped forward intending to inspect.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. Master specifically assigned me the task of inspecting those entering and leaving the town as part of my training."

Sun Miaohan gently squatted down, saying, "Normally you'd need to register when entering or leaving the town, but since we're like sisters, we can skip that step!"

"However, this little girl with you will still have to follow the rules!" Pointing at Bai Xiaoxuan, Sun Miaohan caused the latter to shrink back behind Ji Dantong.

"Don't be afraid, little sister. I'm not a bad person, and I'll buy you candy later!"

Sun Miaohan showed a kindly smile, speaking cheerfully to Bai Xiaoxuan, but to Ji Dantong, this scene appeared to be crocodile tears, capable of deceiving only naive kids.

Seeing the armored people around intently watching Sun Miaohan, Ji Dantong felt disgusted.

As if to further disgust Ji Dantong, Sun Miaohan deliberately undid another button on her collar, revealing a deep cleavage that caused the armored men to become restless.

Ji Dantong was stunned, looking at the deep ravine before her, then glanced down at herself, falling silent.

"No need to feel inferior, my junior sister. You're almost twenty, right?" Sun Miaohan teased while rummaging through the bag on the ground, "Soon you'll just need to find a man..."

"Shut up!"

Ji Dantong finally couldn't bear it any longer, shouting angrily, "How could you talk like that in front of a child?!"

Seeing that Ji Dantong was truly angry, Sun Miaohan wisely didn't delve further into the topic. In her heart, she knew Ji Dantong, who appeared fierce, was actually straightforward, similar to a naive sweet girl, leaving no need to guess her thoughts.

If possible, Sun Miaohan genuinely wished to befriend Ji Dantong, but their differing perspectives and longstanding animosity from childhood made friendship impossible.

For example, Sun Miaohan toyed with men's emotions, beginning and ending relationships as easily as eating or drinking, never genuinely investing emotionally, treating them as a performance.

On the contrary, Ji Dantong believed that once a relationship was established, it should be cherished and remain faithful; if unable to fully commit, it was better not to start at all.

This disagreement had caused numerous arguments, with neither side persuading the other successfully.

Such individuals becoming friends would be a grand joke!

In reality, these disagreements were a topic they dared only discuss privately; in front of their master, they wouldn't dare mention them.

Sun Miaohan had it somewhat better, as her master, the Sect Leader, verbally supported her views of playing and controlling men.

Ji Dantong, on the other hand, wouldn't dare bring it up; aside from rare exceptions like Sun Miaohan, affectionate feelings towards men were absolutely forbidden within the sect.

Of course, this was more strictly enforced for disciples with great potential, while ordinary disciples of average talent were often overlooked, as if unseen.

At this moment, Sun Miaohan had finished inspecting Bai Xiaoxuan's possessions and began checking Ji Dantong's items.

"What's this?" Sun Miaohan's beautiful eyes showed a hint of confusion as she pulled out a piece of white paper, then prepared to examine it carefully.

Seeing this, Ji Dantong jumped up as if caught off guard, snatching it from Sun Miaohan's hand: "It's a personal letter; you have no right to view it!"

Hearing this, Sun Miaohan appeared even more intrigued. If Ji Dantong hadn't reacted so strongly, she might not have been so curious; this behavior clearly indicated something was up.

A cunning Sun Miaohan instantly wore an ambiguous smile: "Junior Sister, are you hiding a love letter from some handsome man?!"

Before Ji Dantong could retort, Sun Miaohan continued: "Don't worry! I won't tell Master. You're not young anymore, after all, and at the age to start a relationship. But I can't help worrying; with your nature, you might be deceived by someone unscrupulous!"

Ji Dantong breathed heavily, her face extremely dark, feeling as if Sun Miaohan had confirmed the letter was a love letter without her input, as if she knew better than Ji Dantong herself.

As for Sun Miaohan's assurance not to inform their master, Ji Dantong understood it as a threat and warning. Despite appearing considerate and loyal, Ji Dantong didn't believe those words.

"Oh my heavens!"

Before Ji Dantong could unfold her design to prove her innocence, she saw Sun Miaohan feign shock, pressing her hands to her chest, murmuring, "Proud... Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo?!"

Ji Dantong could only first put away the design, saying seriously, "This is the important matter I mentioned. If delayed, and Master blames me..."

Without waiting for Ji Dantong's explanation, Sun Miaohan in a swift motion rushed to Ji Dantong and whispered, "Where did Junior Sister obtain such a treasure?!"

Ji Dantong replied, "That's something Master should address; there's no need for you to worry!"

Receiving this blunt remark, Sun Miaohan wasn't embarrassed at all but quickly said, "Since Master isn't aware, why not keep this Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo a secret? Just give me the smaller piece, and I guarantee only the two of us will know!"

This time, Ji Dantong didn't even bother to whisper, directly refusing, "Master raised us since we were young; I cannot do such a thing. It's best if Senior Sister refrains from asking!"

The openly stated words contained too much information, causing the armored crowd who were fantasizing about Sun Miaohan's hands on their own, to have varied expressions beneath their masks.

This was truly explosive news!

However, being who she was, upon hearing Ji Dantong's public statement, Sun Miaohan merely showed a flicker of annoyance in her eyes, then smiled brightly, saying, "No worries, Junior Sister. I was just performing my duties, testing your loyalty to Master and the sect."

"As it turns out, you're indeed worthy of trust!" Sun Miaohan smiled warmly, stepping forward to pat Ji Dantong's shoulder, "Master and the sect haven't cared for you in vain!"