Two treasure maps

Chapter 184 Guo Lingli's Attitude

In this mysterious courtyard, the breeze blows and the leaves rustle and whisper, as if adding a bit of weird atmosphere to the upcoming conversation.

Guo Lingli seemed to be in another world. She sat at the stone table, holding a piece of exquisite pastry in her hand, tasting it leisurely, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her.

Master Qingyue was sitting opposite her, and his clenched fists had loosened.

With a somewhat stiff smile, he asked tentatively: "What... did you know?"

Guo Lingli gently put down the cake in her hand, raised her head, and looked directly into the eyes of Qingyue Tianshi. Her eyes revealed a trace of firmness and calmness: "I know who you are. Taoist Shanlan once mentioned that you are a messenger from the Heavenly Court, a loyal person, carrying the responsibility of the Heavenly Court and walking in the lower world."

"You...you are the Jade Maiden of Taiji Palace?" Master Qingyue guessed.

"I don't know if I am the Jade Maiden of Taiji Palace? You may be interested in my other identity. I am Guo Lingli." Guo Lingli's lips curled up into a bright smile, and she looked at Master Qingyue affectionately.

Le Xiaoyao sat aside, holding a wine gourd in his hand, his expression becoming surprised.

Yin Jing closed his eyes silently, sighing in his heart: This little girl just can't keep her cool.

"You were taken to Taiji Palace by... Taoist Shanlan?" Taoist Qingyue asked tentatively. He wanted to confirm that the Guo Lingli in front of him was the real Guo Lingli.

Guo Lingli asked playfully, "Master Shang, are you trying to test me? Master Kou is going with us!"

Upon hearing this, Tianshi Qingyue couldn't help but burst into laughter: "So it's you! There are countless Guo Lingli in the outside world, but the real you has revealed your true face in front of me."

Guo Lingli also smiled. She felt as if she had taken off all her disguises and could finally face the world with her true identity. She looked at Master Qingyue with an expectant light in her eyes: "You have been repairing the country. Do you have any news about my family?"

Master Qingyue nodded and said, "Your family is all safe and sound in the country, you can rest assured."

Guo Lingli looked at Master Qingyue gratefully, and then said: "You are the God of Contract. I am willing to do you a favor. I hope you can take good care of my family."

Master Qingyue knew that this was the reason why Guo Lingli was willing to reveal her true colors in front of him. She wanted to contract a guardian for her family. It seemed that the title of God of Contract was quite useful.

He smiled and nodded, indicating that the deal was done.

Le Xiaoyao put down the wine gourd and felt relieved about the kindness Guo Lingli showed him.

"No wonder you said you were just a vulgar person? You eat and drink all the time, you don't have deep thoughts, you meddle in other people's business, and you are inexplicably enthusiastic."

Guo Lingli knew that she was not a saint, but she could not bear to watch the people who had helped her suffer.

She looked at Le Xiaoyao and said seriously, "I can't just stand by and watch someone die. This is my principle. Besides, you wanted to protect my family in Wild Wolf Valley. If I repay you, isn't that a way to settle the cause and effect?"

Le Xiaoyao's eyes sparkled. This little girl looked at the problem from her own perspective. She had no idea that his protection of her family's safety was just a deal.

And Qingyue Tianshi asked again: "The Fire Dragon said that he wanted you to fake your death in the illusion, what do you think?"

Guo Lingli looked at the silver mirror, wondering what he was thinking?

Yin Jing did not give her any hint, but just gently waved her folding fan and smiled without saying a word.

Guo Lingli thought seriously for a while, "Of course not. The leader of the Dharma Cult has a treasure map of dragon bones. We must go back and see if this treasure map can save the world."

She finally decided to reveal her purpose.

Le Xiaoyao's expression also became solemn, "Instead of looking for the imaginary dragon bone treasure map, why not go back and see your little sister.

Do you know the saying 'Phoenix beauty is made of dragon bones'? This saying refers to the dragon bone treasure map in your little sister's hand."

Guo Lingli gazed into the distance, as if she had traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers and returned to the hometown that she missed day and night.

She said softly, "I will go back this time no matter what. How many of those rumors outside are true? It is said that rumors stop at wise people. I will naturally not take these rumors to heart."

She didn't think that her younger sister had the dragon bone treasure map. If she did, Taoist Shanlan would not be unaware of it.

Le Xiaoyao shook his head and said seriously, "Lingli, your idea is too simple. The lethality of rumors is far more terrible than you think. It can destroy the honor of a family and even trigger an unprovoked riot."

Guo Lingli frowned slightly, obviously not fully understanding Le Xiaoyao's concerns.

She said casually, "Then we can find the dragon bone treasure map in the hands of the leader of the Dharma Cult. If they want it, we can give it to them. How could my little sister have such a thing?"

Qingyue Tianshi sighed softly at the side, his tone full of emotion: "Lingli, do you know how much of a commotion the phrase 'When the phoenix falls on the colored glaze, the earth collapses' caused in Guojiazhuang?"

Le Xiaoyao recalled: "I was a guest in Guojia Village at the time. The townspeople of Guojia Town surrounded Guojia Village and almost rioted. It was very dangerous."

Master Qingyue also said with emotion: "I was outside with your father at the time, but I had no way to go in to protect your mother and your brothers and sisters. Your father was extremely worried, but he was powerless and could only watch the situation deteriorate."

Guo Lingli's face showed shock. She asked in disbelief, "Just because of this rumor that someone spread?"

Tianshi Qingyue nodded and said in a heavy tone, "That's right, so you must take these rumors seriously. Your prophecy of 'the phoenix falls from the ashes and is reborn' has attracted countless people to you.

Therefore, I suggest that you should not return to Guojiazhuang in your true identity. Your current identity and attire are the best protection for you."

Guo Lingli had originally planned to go back secretly to see her parents, so this was fine.

Seeing this, Le Xiaoyao said, "I will inform your father and mother and let them know that you are safe."

Guo Lingli expressed her gratitude happily.

Only then did Heavenly Master Qingyue carefully examine the silver mirror beside him, then he bowed and said, "My dear friend, what is your name?"

Before Guo Lingli could even open her mouth, Yin Jing introduced herself and dropped the bombshell, "I'm Lingli's fiancé."

After hearing this, Tianshi Qingyue felt a little more at peace.

"I see. That's good, that's good. I'm afraid your grandfather Guo Yun is still waiting for you to get married when you reach the age of marriage. If you have a fiancé, he won't be able to manipulate your marriage at will."

Guo Lingli opened her mouth but didn't say anything. She changed the subject and asked, "Speaking of which, has the spiritual energy in the Red Dragon Pond revived?"

"It has revived. Not long after we came out of the Wild Wolf Valley, the spiritual energy in the Red Dragon Pond revived. Moreover, Xiu Country has allowed cultivation since then. Your brothers and sisters have embarked on the path of cultivation. You will meet again in the future." Tianshi Qingyue said easily after taking a bite of food.

Guo Lingli thought of Guo Fengli and asked, "Where is my twin sister Guo Fengli? How is she?"

"She has changed her name to Guo Fengmei. She lives on wood. She is now engaged to a member of the Xu family and is leading a relatively peaceful life. As for your grandfather, he became the lord of Yunchan City after the spiritual energy of the Red Dragon Pond revived. However, two years later, he lost his position for some reason. Is he doing business now?" Tianshi Qingyue had a sarcastic smile on his face.

Guo Yun always fails to understand the situation. He clearly implies that his eldest son Guo Lin is the one who can carry the family burden, but he would rather invest all his resources on his second son Guo Bao. It's really helpless.

For the sake of a recommendation quota, he hindered his eldest grandson's path to the imperial examination. Now he has reaped the consequences, lost his position as the lord of Yunchan City, and has to go back to his old business of doing business.

In fact, Guo Lingli didn't care about their situation. She was more concerned about the situation of her parents and brothers and sisters at home, but it was obvious that Master Qingyue had no intention of telling her.