Rebirth: He refused to Divorce Again-Chapter 1409 - 1408: Knows a Bit of Physiognomy

"Since there are no secrets, why do Old Thief He and Ouyang Rong insist on obtaining it?"

Gu Qiaoqiao seemed to be muttering to herself.

There must be a secret here. If what Ouyang Rong says is true, then the secret of the Hundred Miles of Mountains Map is also true.

"Great Grandfather, is the place where the Hundred Miles of Mountains Map is stored safe?"

At this moment, Ouyang Rong must not be allowed to get that authentic piece.

Gu Qingfeng smiled slightly and said confidently, "Don’t worry, that place is very secretive. It’s also a key location passed down by the Gu Family. No one can take that painting away, and if anyone tries to forcefully take it, that place will sink deep into the underground river with the painting.

Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly thought of the Treasure Room. It should operate under the same principle as the Treasure Room. She once heard Dongfang Yu explain why he hadn’t taken a single gemstone from the Treasure Room.

Gu Qiaoqiao relaxed, but also felt the situation in front of her was somewhat complicated. If that so-called Sect Leader did indeed come back, then the Gu Family would face yet another disaster they must deal with.

To possess wealth leads to guilt without fault. Originally, the Hundred Miles of Mountains Map was just an ancient painting. Many collectors have such items, but once stained with the word secret, it becomes exceptionally different and particularly dangerous.

This is something Gu Qiaoqiao hadn’t predicted before.

Xiao Wen glanced at Gu Qiaoqiao, pondered for a moment, and said in a low voice, "Qiaoqiao, don’t worry too much about Ouyang Rong. She’s largely trying to intimidate you."

"Why do you think so?"

"If she truly had extraordinary abilities, getting anything would be just a flick of the fingers. She wouldn’t actively come and ask you for it."

Xiao Wen said confidently.

The Old Patriarch expressed his agreement and said loudly, "If they really had such abilities as the legends say, they could even retrieve items from afar. Why would they need anyone to willingly hand over anything?"

It’s true, but still necessary to be cautious.

Gu Qiaoqiao smiled slightly, stood up and said, "Great Grandfather, you should rest early. Xiao Wen and I will go take a look at the Treasure Room."

With that, Gu Qiaoqiao helped Gu Qingfeng up and left the study. Then, Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen quickly headed toward the Treasure Room.

Xiao Wen didn’t know why Gu Qiaoqiao wanted to go to the Treasure Room, but she followed closely. Once Gu Qiaoqiao opened the Treasure Room, she stood at the entrance to guard as she had done before.

The atmosphere here was the same as before, but the Spiritual Energy seemed much richer. Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t figure out the reason and attributed it to the strange stone in the Mysterious Dragon Box.

In the Treasure Room, what Gu Qiaoqiao was looking at was the stone quietly lying in the Blood Dragon River, the Red Lotus Gemstone wrapped around the white jade stone, and the black Jade Pendant had also melded in, essentially already an indistinguishable whole.

She opened the Mysterious Dragon Box and placed her finger inside, carefully sensing. Gu Qiaoqiao was delighted to discover that the aura inside seemed even richer.

Vaguely, it was almost as if there was a shape.

This feeling was quite wonderful, but the only regret was not being able to communicate with what was inside. Could it truly be the soul of the Gu Family Ancestor?

If that’s really the case, evidently the soul has been nourished increasingly better. Gu Qiaoqiao believed that someday, the soul would communicate with her, and then everything would be clear.

Gu Qiaoqiao muttered, "I don’t know if you are the ancestor’s soul, but evidently, you have a connection with the Gu Family. Now the Gu Family is in trouble again, and someone covets our Hundred Miles of Mountains Map, claiming there is a secret. What could the secret possibly be? Both my Great Grandfather and I have no idea. If you understand my words, then wake up and tell me..."

Gu Qiaoqiao’s voice was very soft, lingering slowly in the Treasure Room.

The gemstone in the Mysterious Dragon Box seemed to comprehend and trembled slightly, but unfortunately, perhaps it’s still not nourished enough; it only moved slightly and then remained silent.

Gu Qiaoqiao gazed for a long time, eventually disappointed, she exhaled deeply, closed the lid of the Mysterious Dragon Box, paused for a moment, and then left the Treasure Room.

Then she saw Xiao Wen interacting with her Fire Phoenix; the Fire Phoenix had returned to its original form, and with Xiao Wen’s diligent care these past few days, its body color appeared more radiant than before.

Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao come out, Xiao Wen retracted the Fire Phoenix, placed a hand on Gu Qiaoqiao’s shoulder and said with a bright smile, "Qiaoqiao, have I ever told you I know a bit of face-reading?"

Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at Xiao Wen, "You didn’t tell me. So, can you predict fortunes?"

"Yes, although I’m not proficient, I know a thing or two. Don’t frown; it’s fine. This time, the storm we’ve encountered won’t shake the foundation of the Gu Family; plus, you have a Noble to assist you."

Xiao Wen said mysteriously, half-jokingly.

Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Xiao Wen, with a smile flashing through her eyes, "You’re so impressive, can you tell me who the Noble is?"

"Such fortune cannot be disclosed..." Xiao Wen said, shaking her head.

Gu Qiaoqiao chuckled and affectionately leaned against Xiao Wen, exclaiming, "Sister Xiao Wen, it’s wonderful having you all by my side."

Indeed, as long as family is beside her, she wouldn’t fear any kind of storm.

Gu Qiaoqiao looked up at the starry sky and suddenly felt much clearer. Heaven has given her abilities and various trials; although she can’t grasp what Fate intends to do, she knows what she should do at this moment.

She couldn’t be passive any longer; it’s time to take the initiative.

The first step involves confronting Ouyang Rong.

However, this time, she needs to borrow Dongfang Yu’s strength.

The next morning, Gu Qiaoqiao knocked on the door of Dongfang Yu’s apartment. Some things are difficult to say over the phone.

Dongfang Yu looked well; Xiao Bai was hopping around his feet, clearly very happy. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Gu Qiaoqiao hadn’t been able to attend classes these days. Some matters needed to be resolved first before she could focus on her own affairs.

Gu Qiaoqiao recounted yesterday’s conversation with Ouyang Rong to Dongfang Yu, paused for a moment, and curiously asked, "If Ouyang Rong’s father is indeed the so-called Sect Leader of Mystic Sect, then wouldn’t he be over a hundred years old?"

"Naturally." Dongfang Yu replied indifferently.

Today, his attitude was rather dismissive, mainly because of the events of that night bothering him.

"If he truly emerges, will the people of Mystic Sect follow his orders?" Gu Qiaoqiao seemed unaware of Dongfang Yu’s mood, continuing to ask.

"Time changes things; nowadays, it’s uncertain."