Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 466 Sisters Become Strangers

Chapter 466: Chapter 466 Sisters Become Strangers

Hearing the challenge implicit in Qian Ying’s words, Qian Ye suddenly becomes annoyed, "Fourth Sister, zip it."

"Second elder sister, you..." Qian Ying clenches her teeth in resentment, feeling unfairly treated, but there’s nothing she can do. Her status is lower than Qian Ye’s.

At this time, many locals come out, curious about the increasing number of women from the Shennv Xuanhui, wondering what they’re up to.

One resident musters courage to ask, "You’re back again. Is the Goddess willing to grant us another chance?"

Qian Feng, initially disdainful, suddenly comes up with a brilliant idea and the corners of her mouth lift in a cruel smile, "Exactly. The intention of the Goddess is to give you all one final chance — remember, the last chance."

"What?" Even in their wildest dreams, Qian Lan and Qian Ye wouldn’t have expected Qian Feng to show such soft-heartedness towards the town’s residents, however, seeing her sinister smile made them aware that there had to be a catch.

Qian Feng added, "The Goddess espouses equality for all life, but you persist in the bias of valuing males over females. To demonstrate that you are heeding the Goddess’s will and are willing to change, from now on, when each family is called upon to make a sacrifice, it needs to be their son."

"This..." The residents hesitated, their deeply ingrained preference for male children making it impossible for them to sacrifice their sons for their daughters.

Noticing the residents’ hesitations, Qian Feng begins to apply pressure, "Remember, this is your final chance from the Goddess. If you don’t seize it, you and your town will be buried by the tempestuous snowstorm. Think it through."

Qian Ye, witnessing Qian Feng leveraging threats to forcibly alter the inhabitants’ perspectives, internally shakes her head in frustration. This tactic would only address the symptom, not the root of the problem.

Qian Lan panics, "Do we really need to resort to this, Sister?"

"Didn’t you ask me to try a different approach? Here it is. Now what?" Qian Feng questions, her gaze causing Qian Lan to swallow her objections in fear.

As time passes under the raging snowstorm, the hopeless residents start to yield. They privilege their daughters while abandoning their sons, giving all their food to their daughters as instructed by Qian Feng.

Out of concern, Qian Lan visits several homes and finds the same scenario occurring. Her heart aches at the sight, yet she feels helpless to stop it.

But Qian Feng is very satisfied, "See, as long as they’re willing to do it, we can slowly transform their views. Today they sacrifice their sons, tomorrow, this sacrifice will impact their mindset. Eventually, they will come to see that sacrificing their sons is not such a big deal and that life can still go on. Gradually, they will lessen their male bias."

Hearing this, Qian Ying hastens to flatter her, "Big Sister, your method is excellent – forcing them to change, then accept this change, ultimately completely transforming them."

"No, Big Sister you’re wrong. The townsfolk aren’t sacrificing their sons to save their daughters, they’re doing it to save their whole family. Your approach only makes these parents ruthless – willing to abandon their children for self-preservation. Your method is extremely wrong..." Before Qian Lan can finish speaking, a slap interrupts her, sending her flying.

"Fifth Sister!" Filled with concern and ignoring Qian Feng’s murderous look, Qian Ye rushes to Qian Lan’s aid, supporting her where she lies on the snow.

"Qian Ye, take this rebellious girl back and lock her up for a month," Qian Feng declares with anger and disdain.

But Qian Lan stubbornly persists, a fire in her eyes as if to say something, only to be cut off again by Qian Ye, "That’s enough, stop making a fuss, come with me."

"No, I can’t stand by and watch you harm the innocent." From somewhere, Qian Lan summons the courage to face the pressure, holding Qian Feng’s gaze.

"Fifth Sister, don’t be reckless!" Sensing trouble, Qian Ye tries to intervene, but Qian Lan shouts: "People of this town, don’t listen to her! Do not sacrifice your children. There’s no such Goddess—it’s all made up by her. She just wants to torment you, subdue you..."

"Fifth Sister, you’re courting death!" Qian Feng strikes with a palm, blowing Qian Lan away and damaging her vitality with a blast of supernatural power.

"Good, Fifth Sister, since you’re so compassionate, accompany the townsfolk in death." After saying this, Qian Feng angrily storms off, refusing to spare an extra glance.

Qian Xue and Qian Ying promptly follow, leaving only Qian Ye, who resists the pressure, rushes to Qian Lan’s side, and lifts her up. "You foolish girl," she scolds, "why help these unrelated people? You have your whole life ahead..."

To this, Qian Lan just smiles grimly, "I’m sorry, Second sister, I was too naive, but I really can’t help it. I couldn’t just stand by and watch so many innocent people perish before my eyes." She starts to cough and spit blood, interrupting her words.

Once she recovers a bit, Qian Lan forces a smile, "Second sister, when you found me, took me in when I was desperate, I was deeply moved by your spirit and sincerity. I truly wanted to change the world with you, but if we can ruthlessly harm innocent people, neglecting even children, then there’s no beauty in the world we’re trying to create, right?"

Hearing this, Qian Ye seems to falter. Then she felt Qian Lan grip her hand tightly, using her last bit of strength to whisper, "Second sister, you’re a good person. You know what’s right and what’s wrong. You understand it better than anyone else. The way that Big sister is acting now, she’s not worthy of our following. If you want to fight for your beliefs, you have to leave Shennv Xuanhui."

"This..." Qian ye is left speechless as she senses the grip on her hand going slack. With a serene expression, Qian Lan falls into her arms, her body cooling rapidly in the wintry storm.

"Fool, you fool," Qian Ye, holding Qian Lan’s body, closes her eyes in anguish. She’s truly distraught having lost a dear sister in such a way.

"Fifth Sister, rest assured, I won’t let Big sister control my life. I will do what I believe is right."

A year later, Qian Ye leaves a letter and departs Shennv Xuanhui alone, venturing into the unknown.