Chapter 1174 - 1200: Seeking a Cure

Kong Feifei exchanged a glance with Princess Yiyi before saying, "Lijuan, you’ve changed a lot recently, hasn’t something happened?"

Zhang Lijuan didn’t show any signs of panic but rather smiled slightly, "What could happen to me? It’s you two who seem to be acting suspiciously, bringing a stranger to my City Lord’s Mansion. You can’t be playing tricks on me, right?"

From her tone, she also sensed something amiss. These two women were also city lords and would definitely not act so recklessly. She had to figure it out or risk revealing herself.

"We’re just playing tricks on you. We haven’t seen you for so long and wanted to give you a surprise. Clearly, you weren’t fooled, making us sisters happy for nothing. This game isn’t fun at all, it’s Yiyi who came up with this bad idea." Kong Feifei laughed and deliberately glanced at Princess Yiyi.

Princess Yiyi offered a sheepish smile and then said to Lin Feng, "You can leave now. It’s disappointing how easily Lijuan saw through you. We’ll fulfill our promise once we’re back."

Lin Feng nodded and left the hall immediately, but as he left, he secretly transmitted a message to Chu Cheng and Chu Lian, asking them to remain calm since Zhang Lijuan seemed off. He told them to play along.

Both were very intelligent and naturally understood Lin Feng’s message, saying nothing and not even glancing at him.

After exiting the hall, Lin Feng left the City Lord’s Mansion without any guard’s obstruction, quickly blending into the crowd even though it was already late.

At a corner, Lin Feng activated Light Transformation to conceal his figure and returned to the hall where Zhang Lijuan, Princess Yiyi, and Kong Feifei were chatting.

Outside, Chu Xiao was talking to Chu Cheng and Chu Lian, "Who is that man? Why does Aunt say he’s our father? But now he’s not, you’ve really confused me."

"Chu Xiao, you still don’t understand. My mother deliberately brought him to pretend as our father to see Auntie’s reaction. Unexpectedly, she saw through it. Father left the Netherworld over a hundred years ago and ascended to the Immortal Realm given his strength. He couldn’t possibly return, you’re really slow." Chu Lian said.

Chu Lian’s voice was loud enough for those inside the hall to hear clearly. A hint of anger flashed on Chu Xiao’s face, "You really are dull, playing such a joke. I truly thought Father had returned, getting my hopes up for nothing."

"Xiao’Er, let Lian’er and Cheng’er come in. What are you discussing outside?" Zhang Lijuan asked.

Then, the three entered, and Chu Lian asked, "Auntie, how did you immediately realize that man wasn’t my father? I didn’t notice any flaws in him!"

Zhang Lijuan, surprised by the question, laughed, "Your father is a peerless expert, how could he be a young boy? He doesn’t exude even a hint of an expert’s aura.

Moreover, having been together for so many years, I can naturally recognize him easily, especially his eyes. His eyes were completely wrong, so I could instantly tell he wasn’t Lin Feng."

Upon hearing this, Kong Feifei and the others were startled, this was full of discrepancies. Lin Feng had stayed in the Netherworld less than three years, and their time together barely reached a year, yet she claimed they spent many years together. Lin Feng’s appearance matched how he looked when he left, unchanged.

This person wasn’t Zhang Lijuan or she was possessed by a powerful soul that didn’t know about Lin Feng’s affairs. Lin Feng must have already known, and thus took the opportunity to leave, planning to find a way to rescue Zhang Lijuan.

Lin Feng then returned to the hall, secretly communicating to Kong Feifei and Princess Yiyi, "Now you know, this isn’t the original Lijuan anymore, she’s possessed by a powerful soul. I hope you both can help me draw this soul out, or Lijuan won’t be able to recover."

The two women were shocked, looking around the hall. Lin Feng’s voice was clearly in the hall but he was invisible.

"Stop looking around, I’m in the hall but invisible. Just follow the plan, don’t reveal yourself for now. Stay at the City Lord’s Mansion for a day, then leave and find an inn to stay at. I’ll handle the rest." Lin Feng said.

"What are you two looking at? Are you comparing my hall’s grandeur, surely it’s more grand than yours?" Zhang Lijuan suddenly asked.

"Indeed, it’s more grand than ours. It’s almost dark, Lijuan, you wouldn’t have forgotten to prepare dinner? We’ve been flying all day and we’re hungry." Princess Yiyi said.

"Dinner’s long been prepared, let’s go. Today, I’ll give a welcome feast for you four, but also must punish you, coming here only to tease me. You must drink three toasts." Zhang Lijuan said.

Then the six left the hall, while Lin Feng didn’t follow, but quietly entered Zhang Lijuan’s room to look for clues.

Zhijuan’s room had a faint floral fragrance, and the decor was very pretty, looking more like a maiden’s bedroom, which didn’t match her status as a city lord. Normally there should be books or official paperwork.

But now she’s not acting like a hands-off manager, which was unusual especially due to the few pots of blooming orchids in the room.

"When did Lijuan start liking orchids? I remember she disliked flowers as she was allergic to pollen. With her cold personality, she wouldn’t decorate her room like a girl’s chamber. Is the possessing soul a woman?" Lin Feng mused.

"Master, you might be right, such decor often reflects the soul’s thoughts and usually belongs to a maiden waiting to be married, indicating she hasn’t had physical intimacy.

Perhaps this could be a breakthrough, simply doing certain things with her could provoke her or indirectly push her out, though it’s possible she’s not afraid of men." Jade Immortal Emperor said.

Lin Feng already had an idea in mind, so he said, "That’s a good idea. It’s been a long time since I embraced Lijuan, let’s see how this soul reacts. Once it’s out, I’ll let her taste the power of the Sky Mirror."

"Though speaking of it makes it sound easy, doing it is challenging. How will you act with her directly? By force? That might draw suspicion. Without force seems difficult, you might need your two women to help.

Perhaps show yourself in the City Lord’s Mansion, and have Chu Lian, Chu Cheng, Kong Feifei, and Princess Yiyi assist in an act, pretentiously bringing you together which she wouldn’t be able to refuse." Jade Immortal Emperor said.