Two treasure maps

Taishang Laojun quietly watched Guo Lingli, watching her taste the snacks on the table one by one, until the snacks on the plate disappeared without a trace and the tea in the pot was empty. He smiled slightly, waved his sleeves lightly, as if performing some magical spell, and in the blink of an eye, three plates full of exquisite snacks and two pots of steaming tea appeared on the table out of thin air.

Guo Lingli saw this, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she did not feel embarrassed. On the contrary, she was quite interested in this move of Taishang Laojun. She asked excitedly: "Your move is really amazing! Are these snacks and tea real? Can we eat and drink them? Or are they just decorations like the dummies in the Golden Palace?"

Taishang Laojun was shocked when he heard her straightforward question, but he still kept a gentle smile on his face. He gently picked up the teapot, poured himself a cup of tea, and then tasted it slowly, telling Guo Lingli with practical actions that this tea was genuine. Then, he picked up a piece of dessert and put it in his mouth, chewing it carefully.

After tasting it, Taishang Laojun slowly asked, "Why do you say that the Taishang Laojun in the Golden Palace is fake?"

Seeing that Taishang Laojun was eating with gusto, Guo Lingli put aside her worries and began to slowly taste the snacks on the table. She smiled and replied, "When you were kneeling, I found that his aura was like a sculpture in the temple, but for some reason, his eyes seemed to be alive, as if he could see everything that happened in the Golden Palace."

Taishang Laojun was surprised when he heard this. This little girl is really extraordinary. She can sense the breath of the golden throne from such a distance. It seems that it is a wise choice to let her become the Jade Maiden of Taiji Palace. Since he wants to take her into Taiji Jade Maiden Palace, there are some things that he must let her know more about.

So he changed the subject and asked, "Guo Lingli, why are you not interested in the treasure map? So far, you seem to have never asked about it."

Guo Lingli finished the snack in her hand, wiped her mouth, and replied: "Is the treasure map mine? No. What does the treasure map have to do with me? No. Since it is neither mine nor has anything to do with me, why should I be interested in it?" Her tone was relaxed and natural, and she didn't seem to care about the treasure map.

Taishang Laojun looked at her calm demeanor and couldn't help but admire her even more. This little girl was not only thoughtful, but also open-minded. She was indeed a rare talent. He decided to tell her more of the truth so that she could have a deeper understanding of Taiji Palace and the treasure map.

The Supreme Lord raised his eyebrows slightly, stared at Guo Lingli with a smile, and slowly asked: "Do you know why Zi Yan Yu Nu is hostile to you and targets you everywhere?"

Guo Lingli blinked her eyes, looking unconcerned. She shrugged and replied casually, "Why should I care about her? That's the internal affairs of the Taiji Palace. What does it have to do with me?"

Taishang Laojun gently picked up the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of tea filled the air. He put down the teacup, looked at Guo Lingli with deep eyes, and said faintly: "Do you know that your cousin is the reincarnation of a fairy from heaven?"

Guo Lingli was slightly startled, then she thought of the news she had heard in the Golden Palace before. She nodded and said, "It seems that this is the case. It is said that she brought the treasure map to the lower world and was supposed to be reincarnated into her mother's place, but something went wrong and she was reincarnated into the belly of her second aunt."

Taishang Laojun nodded slightly and continued, "Then do you know her immortal name in her previous life?"

Guo Lingli frowned, looked at Taishang Laojun in confusion, and said, "Call me Guo Fengli, is there any problem with that?"

Taishang Laojun shook his head slightly and explained: "I mean her identity as a fairy. What was her name in her previous life?"

Guo Lingli was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something. She smiled helplessly and said, "How would I know this? What was her name in her previous life? What does it have to do with me?"

Taishang Laojun looked at her deeply and said slowly: "Her name in her previous life was Nangong Shan. She is a sister of Nangong Juan, the Purple Jade Maiden of my Taiji Palace. Now, do you still think that this matter has nothing to do with you?"

After hearing what Taishang Laojun said, Guo Lingli was struck by lightning, and the tea in her hand instantly lost its taste. She sat there blankly, with an indescribable shock in her heart. How could this happen? Was Zi Yan Yu Nu's motive for wanting to kill her really to unlock the twin formation? Did they need her death to save Guo Fengli's life?

But why? If they didn't want this twin formation, why did they set it up in the first place? Guo Lingli felt dizzy, her mind was full of questions and confusion, as if she was trapped in a huge mystery.

The smile on Taishang Laojun's face deepened as he looked at Guo Lingli. He opened his red lips slightly, and said in a gentle and mysterious voice, "Lingli, do you know that the cause and effect of this world is often much more complicated than what appears on the surface?"

Guo Lingli was attracted by his words, put down the tea in her hand, and looked at him attentively. Taishang Laojun continued: "Your cousin, the reincarnated fairy Nangong Shan, her relationship with the purple jade girl Nangong Juan is far from as simple as you think."

Guo Lingli frowned and said, "They are sisters from the same clan, I know that. But what kind of deep hatred could there be between sisters from the same clan that would require me to be killed?"

Taishang Laojun shook his head slightly and sighed, "It may not be a deep hatred, but the conflict of interests is enough to make people want to kill. Nangong Shan reincarnated to complete a mission, but something went wrong in the middle of the journey, which deviated her life trajectory. The cause and effect of this have long been entangled."

Guo Lingli listened attentively. She asked, "Why did the Jade Girl Zi Yan want to kill me? Is it because I hindered Nangong Shan's mission?"

Taishang Laojun was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Zi Yan Yu Nu also has a twin sister, who was also trapped in the twin formation. Whenever she was injured, her twin sister would bear the damage for her, so she was able to gain a foothold in the Taiji Palace through all the difficulties. But about three hundred years ago, her twin sister caused a big disaster and fled to the demon world. She didn't know that you were not twin sisters, so she wanted to know what would happen to your twin sister if you died?"

"She wants to kill the twin sisters who caused such a big disaster?" Guo Lingli asked in confusion.

Taishang Laojun was very impressed with Guo Lingli's sharpness and nodded, "That's right. On the surface, Zi Yan Yu Nu wanted to get rid of you who could reveal the mistake of Nangong Shan's reincarnation for the benefit of the family. In fact, she wanted to use your death to see clearly what kind of reaction the other person would have if one of them died. If the result is something she can bear, she will go to the demon world as the jade girl of Taiji Palace to get rid of her sister. If she really succeeds in this matter, she stands on the side of justice, and even the Lord of Taiji Palace will have to promote her official position."

Guo Lingli was stunned. She never thought that there was such a complicated conflict of interests behind this. She asked in confusion: "Isn't she already a jade girl wearing a purple bamboo jade hairpin? Why would she take such a big risk?"

Taishang Laojun laughed. This girl is indeed contented, but the world cannot see through her. He reached out and touched her forehead, saying lovingly: "You have to understand that this matter is not a simple risk issue. It involves the fate of the entire Taiji Palace, so Zi Yan Yu Nu can't stay. Her punishment has no direct cause and effect relationship with you, so don't think too much about it. Even if someone puts such a cause and effect in front of you, don't believe it easily. Dig deeper into the cause."

Guo Lingli was a little confused, as if she understood, but also as if she didn't. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She knew that she might be caught in a huge vortex and couldn't stay out of it. She had better face it all bravely and find a path that belongs to her.