Chapter 4788  A Mother's Hopeful Tears

"I will not hide anything." Mingzhi first gave her word, "As far as I can tell from just Heart Intent, Lydia's emotions are one of playful amusement when she is with her siblings and sharpness as she surveys everyone. There is no hostility. She entertains the kids and plays with them like she is a child herself. Davis also said that when he was a child, the hormones and other aspects in one's growing body wouldn't allow one to think freely and bring about many subtle or minor changes in one's personality."

"The soul is also in a growth spurt as it returns to the beginning, unable to hold the tremendous amount of information and karmic burden. Hence, I think Lydia didn't retain her previous life's memories and only managed to recall them two years ago, exactly when the power of her soul prowess reached the foot of the Immortal Stage."

Fiora's gaze flickered while Ellia already seemed to be aware.

"So you're saying Lydia hasn't always been the reincarnator?" Fiora asked.

"In a way, yes." Mingzhi nodded, "I've been with Lydia many times in the past decade, but I haven't sensed strange emotions from her until after Davis left two years ago. I think his departure coincided with when Lydia got her memories back, so until then, she was truly little Lydia, who was nothing but playful and innocent. I don't think she has the ability to avoid detection from two Heart Intent users, especially Davis, who was much stronger than me when it comes to detecting strange emotions. Even if he didn't tell me, he would at least tell Ellia, Lydia's mother. Since he didn't, I can only say that Lydia's previous life's memories surfaced two years ago."

"This is why I also think that she is an Empyrean or an Exalt. The knowledge she carries must truly be heavy enough that karmic burden simply didn't allow her to remember until her soul reached a particular level. It's either that or her reincarnation technique itself seals all of her memories until a certain time, so she has enough power to commit suicide but not late enough that she messes up her cultivation."

Fiora took a deep breath as she gazed at Mingzhi, "Damn it, you're always brilliant and dazzling even when you're so hateful."

"Thank you~" Mingzhi giggled, "But the most damning evidence for why she is an Empyrean or an Exalt of the Astral Cultivation Path is because I have heard that the Priestess of the Starshroud Family who had just ascended her throne was poisoned to death along with the entirety of her supporters nearly a decade ago."

"…!?" Fiora's expression turned shocked, "Priestess of the Starshroud Family? How- because she has the authentic cultivation manual of her family?"

She belatedly recognized.

"Yes," Mingzhi nodded, "Otherwise, it could've been any one of her female guards who died with her. I suppose she could be out for revenge, but not against us. I've also eyed her many times, scaring her into not doing anything crazy, so things have been calm so far. The moment she hears I have comprehended Enigmatic Heart Laws is going to be the moment of do or die for her, which Ellia has been fearing. Fortunately, the children don't know about it. Only Aurelia and Sheria might be aware from hearsay, but even they know not to spread this information."

"As for Arc, I figure Lydia might be truly in favor of his talent. Otherwise, she wouldn't be sharing her family's authentic cultivation manual in addition to the risk of exposure. So far, the impression I have of her is good, and I hope it will continue to be."

Mingzhi said with a heavy heart before she sighed, "These are the reasons I haven't taken any action yet, watching this unfold. Are you dissatisfied? Still disappointed in me?"

She asked teasingly, causing Fiora to smile-glare at her.

However, the two of them gazed at Ellia, their expressions mixed.

"Do you really intend to kill your daughter if things went south…?" Fiora's heart shook as she asked.

Now that she had calmed down, she couldn't imagine the fear and burden Ellia was feeling, making her realize her worries over Arc's cultivation were nothing compared to the life of Ellia's daughter.

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Ellia had her head lowered, her forehead dark. She slowly raised her head up, her eyes filled with determination- no.

"Not a chance." Ellia extended her tongue out playfully, "She is still my daughter, so I'll let her escape and deal with her later. If push comes to shove, I'll erase her memories entirely and allow her to start anew."

"…" Fiora and Mingzhi were dumbfounded.

The latter was shocked by what she was feeling from Ellia right now, "You… you are not guilty…"

"Did you two forget that I invented a technique to fool Heart Intent?" Ellia huffed with a playful look, "I was just appearing pitiful to earn your forgiveness, Fiora. Lydia really did cause Arc to abandon his cultivation, but I'm confident she did so with his future in mind. In reality, I'm willing to bet she saved your son. Do you dare to bet with me that Arc will become stronger than any of his classmates?"

Fiora was too stunned to speak.

On the other hand, Mingzhi leaned on the chair and giggled, "Nice play, Ellia. I do know you have the ability to fool my Heart Intent. However, you cannot fool me. You're now using it to mask your guilt, trying to ruin the atmosphere of unity so that we would not feel guilty for you."

"…" Ellia's expression froze.

Fiora was confused as her eyes went back and forth before she heaved a sigh.

"Fine, you two can compare your wits. I'll go see how my Arc is doing."

She stood up and walked away, wondering if she should warn Arc, but decided against it since she knew Lydia was perceptive and might take drastic actions to leave the Davis Family once and for all, which would be quite devastating to Ellia.

"Aiya~ What are you crying for?"

Mingzhi stood up and went towards Ellia, embracing her head with her bosom, "You don't have to consider such extreme actions. I'm always here for you, so don't be afraid. If she is a threat, we'll seal her, or I'll use my charm and Enigmatic Heart Laws in an attempt to control her from taking drastic actions."

"When Davis is back, he will break the Priestess of the Starshroud Family's defenses and let her be herself, as Lydia, in this family. His word will allow that Priestess to feel assured of her safety."

"Mhn~" Ellia whimpered, holding Mingzhi firmly as she silently cried into her bosom.

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