Two treasure maps

Chang Tianlong, also known as the Golden Snake Immortal, is a demon cultivator from Yinwu Mountain. He now holds a very important position in Guojiazhuang and has been allocated a separate courtyard named Golden Snake Garden.

Guo Xiu had already put on a golden mask before entering Guojiazhuang, so no one could see his true face. After Chang Tianlong left, he fiddled with the tender green seedling on his finger, which was given to him by the tree demon to pass on messages. He knew what happened in the ancestral hall of Guojiazhuang through this seedling.

In order to make amends, Chang Tianlong summarized the situation of everyone in Guo Lin's family, wrote it on a piece of paper, and gave it to Guo Xiu.

Guo Lin, the legitimate son of Guo Yun, is forty-three years old and appears foolish despite being extremely wise.

His wife, Zhao Ying, was the same age as him. They had two sons and four daughters and were resourceful.

The eldest son, Guo Feipeng, is the second son, seventeen years old, and is both talented in literature and martial arts.

The second son, Guo Feimo, is the third son, fifteen years old, brave but not wise.

The eldest daughter, Guo Liuli, is the oldest among the girls, twelve years old, dignified and strong.

The second daughter, Guo Fengli, was seven years old and was adopted by her third uncle Guo Bao. She was favored by her grandparents and was blessed with great fortune.

The third daughter, Guo Lingli, seven years old, is invisible in the family and does not attend any family meetings.

The fourth daughter, Guo Meili, was five years old and caught the eye of Chang Tianshuo, who adopted her as his adopted daughter.

He put away Xiao Miaomiao and looked between Guo Fengli and Guo Lingli, both seven years old. These were the twin girls who disturbed his retreat seven years ago. One of them should be punished by heaven. Was it Fengli or Lingli? Which one did he meet today?

While he was thinking, the little seedling that had been put away came out from between his fingers again.

He heard the voice again.

In Yinglin Garden, the afterglow of the setting sun filled the courtyard, the golden halo reflected the bluestone road in the courtyard, and the air was filled with a faint floral fragrance, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace. Guo Lin's family walked into the courtyard one after another, their faces were full of fatigue, but their eyes revealed a determined light.

Guo Lin stood in the middle of the yard, waving his hand to signal everyone to go and treat their injuries and take care of themselves first. Although his voice was low, it was full of power, and made people feel an invisible comfort. Everyone nodded silently and dispersed. Some went to the side rooms to clean their wounds, and some went to change clothes. The whole yard gradually returned to peace.

Half an hour later, everyone gathered in the front hall.

The second brother Guo Feipeng spoke first. His eyes were sharp and there was a hint of doubt in his tone: "Is Fengli not mother's child at all, but Lingli is?" This sentence was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The third brother Guo Feimo and the eldest sister Guo Liuli were shocked when they heard this, and their faces showed expressions of disbelief. Guo Feimo's eyes widened, his lips slightly parted, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't. Guo Liuli frowned tightly, with a puzzled light flashing in her eyes.

Guo Lingli was also quite surprised. She had always thought that her sister Guo Fengli, who was loved by her grandparents, was a member of the family, but she didn't expect that this was not the case.

Only Meiling was playing nearby, seemingly unaware of what was happening.

Everyone's eyes turned to Zhao Ying, who looked at the children and nodded gently. Her eyes revealed a hint of complex emotions, as if she was recalling the past.

Seeing this, Guo Lin took a deep breath and spoke slowly. Although his voice was low, it was full of determination and strength: "It's time. There are some things I should tell you the truth."

As Guo Lin finished speaking, the atmosphere in the front hall became solemn. Everyone held their breath, waiting for Guo Lin's next words.

At the same time, Guo Xiu in the Golden Snake Garden was also listening attentively. He knew that the secret was finally about to be revealed.

Inside the hall, the lights were dim, casting a veil of mystery over the entire space.

"This story starts with your grandfather's other son. Before your great uncle, your grandfather had another son named Yunying. He was two years older than your great uncle."

Although Guo Lin's voice was steady, every word seemed to hit everyone's heart like a heavy hammer. When he said, "Before your great uncle, your grandfather had another son named Yunying," everyone's expressions instantly became extremely shocked. They looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and puzzlement, obviously shocked by this secret they had never heard of before.

"When he was young, he was adopted by his second uncle's family and became the eldest legitimate son. Later, his second uncle's family had a truly legitimate eldest son, but he died and became a monk."

Guo Lin continued to explain Yun Ying's experience at his second uncle's house, which almost wiped out his existence in the family. As the children listened, their doubts gradually turned into curiosity and nervousness. They were eager to know how this secret was related to themselves.

Guo Xiu, who overheard their conversation, suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Guo Ying, who had not been in the official records of Mu Enbo's mansion, was said to be Mu Enbo's illegitimate son and wanted to inherit Mu Enbo's position as the crown prince. He would never give Mu Enbo's position to anyone other than Guo Lin. He had checked the official family registration of the former Mu Enbo family, and the illegitimate son was clearly named Guo Yong, not Guo Ying. He had always thought that he had changed his name, but now he knew that they were two different people.

Guo Feipeng frowned, his eyes full of doubt and puzzlement. He asked, "What does this have to do with Lingli and the others?" There was a hint of urgency in his voice, and he was obviously curious about this sudden secret.

Guo Lin took a deep breath and continued, "Yun Ying brought his master back a few years ago. The master he worshipped at that time was said to be a disciple of Zhang Tianshi. This master once predicted that your mother would be pregnant with an extraordinary girl, who was a fairy from heaven who came to earth and carried a treasure map, and could lead the family to grow stronger."

As Guo Lin finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire venue suddenly became tense. The children's faces showed shock, and they looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes.

The eldest sister Guo Liuli covered her mouth with her hands, as if to suppress her scream. Her eyes were wide open, and she wondered expectantly: Who is it? Could it be me?

The third brother Guo Feimo had a look of disbelief on his face, his brows furrowed, as if he was trying hard to digest this sudden information.

Guo Lingli has always been an unknown person in the family. She feels that such a good thing will never happen to her, and her eyes fall on her fourth sister Meili who is playing carefree nearby.

Zhao Ying sat silently by the side, her eyes were complex and deep. She looked at the children, her heart full of helplessness and guilt. She knew that this secret was a huge shock to the children, but she also knew that this secret was part of the family history and a fact that they could not avoid.

"However, this news leaked out. My third sister-in-law's grandfather also knew some Taoist magic. He used the art of changing the fetus and made the girl who brought the treasure map to the lower world be reborn in my third sister-in-law's belly, that is, Feng Li." Guo Lin said in a deep voice.

The children's reaction reached its peak when they heard "Let the girl who brought the treasure map to the lower world be reborn in the belly of the third brother's wife, that is, Feng Li." They widened their eyes and opened their mouths slightly, and they simply couldn't believe their ears.

Guo Feipeng was the first to react. He stood up suddenly and asked in a trembling voice: "Is this true? Feng Li..."

Guo Feimo and Guo Liuli also looked pale. Although they were shocked, they felt more of an indescribable sense of loss and anger. Guo Lingli looked as if she had suddenly realized something, and felt relieved. She had never been seen by anyone since she was a child. How could such a good thing happen to her?

Zhao Ying looked at the children's reactions, feeling mixed emotions. She gently held Guo Lin's hand, as if seeking support. Guo Lin took a deep breath. He knew that the revelation of this secret would bring a great shock to the family, but he also believed that only by knowing the truth could the children make the right judgment.