After Evan Chu and his group entered the City Lord’s Mansion, they drew the attention of many. Most of those watching were guards and servants, who naturally didn’t recognize Faye Knox or Princess Ivy. It was extremely rare for Cole Chu himself to personally lead outsiders in.
Many people whispered among themselves about who this group could be, but Evan and his companions paid no attention to the servants’ gossip.
Soon, they entered the main hall of the City Lord’s Mansion. Lillian Zhang was discussing something with several elders, but when Cole Chu suddenly brought a group in, she was immediately stunned.
When she saw a handsome young man among them, her expression froze instantly. She couldn’t help but rub her eyes, only then confirming she wasn’t seeing things.
“Lillian, aren’t you going to greet anyone? Are you that surprised?” Faye Knox said at this moment.
“Faye, Ivy, Lena, Chase, you all came too!” Lillian Zhang said, but she conspicuously didn’t mention Evan Chu, leaving everyone a bit confused.
Evan Chu stared straight at her. This woman, who once hesitated over love but ultimately made a crucial decision, was still just as beautiful and captivating as ever.
“Lillian, have you been well all these years?” Evan Chu asked softly.
Lillian Zhang ignored Evan Chu and instead said to the elders in the hall, “That’s enough discussion for today. If anything comes up, I’ll call you.”
The elders naturally understood her meaning and left, leaving Evan Chu’s whole family in the main hall.
“Mom, is he really my dad? My dad looks so young!” Cole Chu said to Lillian Zhang.
“He’s not your dad. Your real father died long ago!” Lillian Zhang replied, leaving Evan Chu baffled.
Cole Chu also sensed something was off. This man was definitely his father, but his mother’s words had to mean something. Still, as the younger generation, he couldn’t be disrespectful; he knew some things about his father, but never expected him to appear in the Netherworld now.
Faye Knox and Princess Ivy were also confused, unable to understand why Lillian Zhang was acting this way. They both stared at her, trying to figure out what she was thinking.
Evan Chu forced a bitter smile. “Lillian, are you really blaming me? You know what I’ve been through. Why do this? Are you really going to act childish in front of the kids again?”
“Who are you? I don’t know you. You’d better leave my City Lord’s Mansion right now, or don’t blame me for being rude!” Lillian Zhang said coldly.
Evan Chu was truly stunned. Even as a joke, this was going way too far. Had Lillian Zhang really changed? Or was she possessed by something and didn’t recognize him anymore? That seemed impossible.
“Master, there’s definitely something strange. The body is hers, but the soul seems to belong to someone else. It’s very likely a powerful soul has possessed her. You should be prepared.” The Emerald Immortal Empress spoke up.
This statement genuinely shocked Evan Chu, making him shudder. That something like this could happen was truly unbelievable.
With a thought, he instantly activated his Icefire Eye to see what kind of soul was attached to her body, making her unable to recognize him.
He didn’t expect it—one look almost made Evan Chu collapse. There really was a powerful soul attached to Lillian Zhang, and from its aura, its original strength had already surpassed the Immortal Emperor level.
It was actually a soul above Immortal Emperor realm. Why would such a powerful soul possess Lillian Zhang? Was it trying to use her body to ascend to the Immortal Realm?
The more he thought about it, the scarier it seemed. He had to force this soul out of Lillian Zhang’s body, but he had no idea how.
“Emerald Empress, is there any way to force that soul out of Lillian’s body? Its original strength was above Immortal Emperor realm—it’s a real powerhouse,” Evan Chu asked.
“If Lillian were human, you could use the Firmament Light Mirror directly. But here in the Netherworld, using it might kill her too. The only way is to lure the soul out and destroy it, but that’s extremely difficult. Unless you can show your strength and make it want to possess you instead.” The Emerald Immortal Empress replied.
That would be risky too. If it took control of you, things would get complicated. But with the Firmament Light Mirror and light element in your body, you should be fine. Now think about how to prove your power and make the soul see how strong you are,” said the Emerald Immortal Empress.
Evan Chu never imagined he’d face something like this. The reason Lillian Zhang was rejecting him was because she’d buried her memories of Evan deep inside, freezing them so she wouldn’t feel pain.
This was actually a special skill of Serena Frost. No one else could do it. Without those memories, the soul possessing Lillian Zhang wouldn’t know who Evan Chu was, which was why she said those things earlier.
Normally, she had access to Lillian Zhang’s memories, so she could handle everything else without any mistakes. Besides, no one would suspect she was possessed by a powerful soul, since Lillian was already a top Netherworld expert.
Evan Chu said, “Lillian Zhang, I’ve heard you’re strong, so I came to challenge you today. I didn’t expect everyone else not to recognize me, but you did. That’s a real surprise!”
These words left everyone even more baffled—especially Lena Chu and Chase Chu. Why would their own father suddenly deny being their dad? Wasn’t this just too absurd? If he wasn’t their father, then who could be?
Princess Faye Knox and Princess Ivy were also puzzled. But if anyone knew whether this man was Evan Chu, it was them—they’d shared countless nights together, and were more familiar with his scent and features than anyone else.
Clearly, Evan must have his own reasons for saying this. And Lillian Zhang’s reaction was also strange—normally, as soon as she saw her sisters, she’d greet them warmly, but now she was icy cold, like a completely different person.
The two women weren’t fools—they were starting to understand. "Lena, Chase, let’s go! Looks like your aunt doesn’t welcome us. No point staying here," Princess Ivy said.
Cole Chu was even more confused. Though his two aunts hadn’t visited in nearly thirty years, his memories were clear—they’d always been as close as real sisters, sharing everything. Why were things so distant today?
Lena and Chase were reluctant, but prepared to leave with Faye and Ivy. Just then, Lillian Zhang suddenly seemed to become a different person, saying, "Since my two younger sisters have come, why leave so soon? I only ignored you because I hate the man pretending to be my husband. Please don’t be upset."
Faye and Ivy stopped in surprise. In the past, Lillian always called them ‘older sisters’—based on who met Evan first. Usually, they just used names, but now her words felt strangely out of place.
At the same time, they understood the meaning behind Evan’s odd denial—he must have already sensed something wrong with Lillian Zhang… (To be continued at dawn, hit a bit of writer’s block!)