The sign-in system hit me and took my country away

Chapter 402: Fire Talisman

"System, sign in." Su Siyi silently signed in with the system in her heart.

"Ding, I've successfully signed in at the Li family mansion. I'm rewarded with 100 Fire Explosion Talismans and 100,000 points." The system's reward arrived instantly. With a thought, she pulled out a Fire Explosion Talisman and quickly understood its purpose. This Fire Explosion Talisman was somewhat similar to gunpowder, but its effect was limited in scope. In a critical moment, it was perfect for dealing with disobedient individuals, making it a very practical offensive tool.

"This is the old Li family residence, but unfortunately, nothing remains." Ji Mei slowly disembarked from the flying boat, her eyes filled with heartache as she took in the sight before her. She could almost see the once bustling Li family residence, children playing and laughing in the courtyard, elders chatting and chatting in the hall. But now, everything has vanished, leaving only ruins. If she had stayed here, perhaps the Li family residence could have been preserved. But fate had twisted her, and she ultimately left, unable to protect this memory of her family.

"Grandma, don't be sad. If you want the old Li family house, we can build it." Su Wenying felt heartbroken when he saw his grandmother so sad, and he quickly spoke to comfort her. He hoped to use his own way to help his grandmother regain the lost memories.

"No need!" Ji Mei shook her head lightly, a relieved smile on her face. For her, the past was the past, and what was important was the present and the future.

"Grandma, as long as we're here, the Li family will be here too," Su Wenying said firmly, stepping forward and holding Grandma's hand. At least they all had Li blood flowing through their veins, and this bloodline's legacy was indelible.

"Don't worry, this is just an old house. I know it very well. But I also know the biggest secret of the Li family." Ji Mei suddenly smiled mysteriously, with a gleam in his eyes.

"Grandma, you're not going to tell me there's another treasure in the Li family, are you?" Su Wenying opened her mouth in surprise, her eyes full of curiosity. The others also gathered around, looking at Ji Mei in surprise, their hearts full of anticipation for this secret.

"I don't know what it is, but before your great-grandmother passed away, she told me that if I had the chance, I must open a place. There I would find something she left for me." Ji Mei's eyes became a little dazed, and her thoughts drifted back to the scene before her mother's death. Her mother's weak but firm words seemed to still echo in her ears.

"Oh, where is that grandma?" Su Siyi's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she couldn't wait to know what treasures were hidden in this mysterious place.

"She said it's on the hill behind the Li family's old house. Let's go there first, maybe I can find it." Ji Mei took a deep breath, a hint of determination in her eyes. Now that she was here, it was time to explore the secret left by her mother. She had originally thought that she would never have the chance to return here in her lifetime.

So, the group followed Ji Mei's footsteps with great anticipation. Before long, they arrived at the foot of a mountain. The mountain was lush and green, with dense trees. At first glance, it seemed to hide countless secrets.

"Grandma, what should we do next?" Su Wenxin couldn't contain his anxiety and kept pacing in place, his face full of anxiety. Looking at the mountain in front of him with no obvious path, he really didn't know how to move forward.

"Everyone, look for it. It's a place surrounded by seven trees in a circle." Ji Mei frowned, trying to recall her mother's description. She herself had never been there before, so she could only rely on her mother's few vague words before her death to find clues.

"Everyone, split up and search!" Su Sheng gave the order, and everyone immediately dispersed and began to carefully search the forest for the sign Ji Mei had mentioned. Everyone's eyes were focused, not missing a single corner, hoping to find that mysterious place as soon as possible.

"Grandma, come and take a look. Is this the place you're looking for?" Su Siyi, after wandering through the forest for a while, found a place that seemed to fit the description and excitedly called out. Her voice echoed through the forest, and soon everyone was running towards her.

"This should be the place. We need to open a road up the mountain." Ji Mei observed carefully, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and confirmed that this was the signpost his mother mentioned. However, this was just the beginning. The real secret was still waiting for them on the mountain.

"Ah, I thought the treasure was right here!" Su Wenxin's expectant eyes dimmed in an instant, and a look of disappointment appeared on his face. He had originally thought that he would soon see the treasure left by his great-grandmother, but he didn't expect that this was just the beginning.

"Brother, be patient. If it were right here, it would have been found long ago." Su Wenyu smiled and patted Su Wenxin on the shoulder, comforting him. He knew that the process of finding the treasure would not be smooth sailing and required patience and perseverance.

"Alright, let's get to work!" Ji Mei said decisively, pointing in a direction. Everyone sprang into action, picking up their tools and beginning to clear a path up the mountain. Strength in numbers meant strength in numbers, and before long, a rugged mountain path gradually emerged from their efforts.

However, halfway up the mountain, Ji Mei suddenly spotted three trees arranged in a triangle. Her gaze instantly sharpened, and she changed direction. Although the others were a little puzzled, they followed her without hesitation. They walked for another half hour, and Ji Mei changed direction again. Then, after another ten minutes, she changed direction once more.

"Grandma, this grandma is really good at hiding things!" Su Wenxin complained while panting. He had already been confused by the constantly changing route and had completely lost his way, not knowing where he was.

"If I don't hide it well, I won't be able to keep it. I'm actually worried about whether it's still there!" Ji Mei's face showed a trace of worry. As time passed, she didn't know whether this secret place was still well preserved, nor whether the things her mother left behind were still there.

"Grandma, I'll definitely be there." Su Siyi held Ji Mei's hand tightly and comforted her gently. She hoped her words could bring some strength and confidence to her grandmother.

"Well, my granddaughter must be right." Ji Mei smiled and patted Su Siyi's hand, her eyes rekindled with hope. She silently encouraged herself in her heart, looking forward to finding what her mother left behind.

"Grandma, do we need to change the route?" Su Wenxin asked breathlessly, looking at a triangular tree that appeared in front of him.