Chapter 352

Chapter 352: Two Personalities (4000 Words)

Suyan directly grabbed Shixin by the neck, looking up at the stunning girl before her. A smirk curved on Suyan’s lips.

That devilish smile instilled fear.

Shixin looked at the woman before her, her eyes filled with confusion, but quickly understood.

Suyan was right.

Shixin had previously thought that Suyan had taken over Ming’s mother’s body, but that wasn’t the case.

As Suyan had said, she was indeed Suyan, and she was actually Ming’s mother. The reason for this phenomenon was entirely because Suyan had sealed her memories.

When someone seals their memories, they create new ones.

A person’s personality is mostly determined by their memories, meaning it’s essentially the same person, just different memories forming two personalities.

When Suyan sealed her memories, she also set a time limit. This seal would gradually weaken over time.

Once weakened to a certain extent, Suyan’s other personality would take over, and the two personalities would gradually merge.

Suyan’s current situation was one of these gradual mergers.

In other words, it belonged to the same person. If she were to eliminate the soul occupying Ming’s mother’s body, it would mean eliminating Ming’s mother.

That was absolutely impossible.

“Even though I didn’t expect to have a child, things happen as they do. And I’m very proud of this child.”

Suyan’s lips curled slightly, and she threw the hand gripping Shixin’s neck to the side, causing Shixin to fall heavily to the ground.

The barrier spell in the courtyard gradually weakened.

Xu Ming and the others outside the courtyard didn’t know what happened, but when they saw the barrier disappear, Ming felt something was wrong.

Ming and Zhou entered the courtyard directly, along with others following.

The moment Ming entered, he saw Shixin lying on the ground.

Seeing Shixin fallen, Ming rushed to help her up.

“Xu Ming, I’m sorry, I failed…” Shixin looked at Ming with guilt-filled eyes.

Although such a situation was basically unsolvable, even if her master came, there’d be no solution, but in Shixin’s view, she had failed and hadn’t handled it well.

“It’s fine. You’ve done your best. Let me handle the rest.”

Ming didn’t blame Shixin; after all, who could guarantee solving something like this?

If Shixin hadn’t helped, Ming might’ve done worse. Simply put, the opponent was too strong.

As more people entered the courtyard, Suyan’s smile carried a hint of mockery.

“What a lively evening! So many guests, truly an honor.”

Suyan yawned, looking quite tired.

“Ming’er, this is our first meeting~” Suyan smiled at Ming, her eyes carrying a maternal softness.

But in Ming’s eyes, her kindness was nauseating.

“What do you want?” Ming stared fiercely at her.

“Hehehe…” Suyan laughed uncomfortably. “What can I do? I’m just being myself. Can’t even let your mother be herself?”

“…” Ming clenched his fists tightly.

If not for fearing harm to his mother, Ming would’ve already thrown a punch.

“Yaya, my dear son, don’t look at me like that. It’ll break my heart.”

Suyan touched her chest, looking utterly heartbroken.

“Though you may find it hard to accept, the truth is I am your mother.”

“Enough talk. Your emotions are quite unstable. Let’s leave it at this. Have a good chat with your little monk.”

“When you understand the truth, you might slowly accept it.”

“I’ll wait… waiting for you to truly call me ‘mother.'”

As Suyan finished speaking, her eyes rolled back, and she collapsed.

Ming looked at his fallen mother, his mind chaotic, unsure of what had happened. He carried her into the room and covered her with a blanket.

Everyone else was utterly confused, not understanding why the gentle woman earlier had suddenly changed.

Only Xu Zheng’s expression was heavy, as if he knew something, but he remained silent.

Soon, all ten royal contributors from the palace arrived, asking Ming what had happened. With such a commotion at Xu Mansion, the palace couldn’t help but notice. Ming had been prepared mentally, thinking that even if the palace noticed, it wouldn’t matter.

By the time everything was resolved, he’d report to the Emperor of Wu.

However, given the current situation, he needed to explain things to the emperor first.

Ming called the old lady, his so-called father, and the ten royal contributors into his courtyard.

Naturally, Shixin and others were also present.

Ming explained the situation clearly to everyone, detailing how it happened, then introduced Shixin.

Shixin looked at everyone and sighed deeply:

“I originally thought Mrs. Xu’s body was possessed by someone else, but during the fight, I realized that wasn’t the case.

Mrs. Xu wasn’t possessed by anyone.

During our final attack, I secretly embedded a spell within it.

This spell could pierce through the soul.

But when I tried to activate it, I realized there was only one soul inside Mrs. Xu’s body.

At that moment, I understood—she really is your mother…”

When Shixin finished speaking, the entire room fell silent. Especially Ming.

Ming took a deep breath. “It’s alright, Miss Shixin. Just say it—I can handle it.”

Shixin nodded. “This is how it is. In the soul techniques I’ve learned, there are only three scenarios where a person has two souls in one body.

The first scenario is the most common—one cultivator’s soul enters another person’s body and fights for control.

Another scenario is when someone occupies their own body but absorbs another person’s divine soul.

This often happens with evil techniques that absorb others’ souls.

If the absorption isn’t complete, there could be retaliation, leading to both souls fighting for control.

As for the third scenario…”

Shixin paused before continuing.

“The third scenario is what’s happening with Mrs. Xu now.

When someone tries to escape or hide from some kind of calculation, they might lock away their original memories, creating a blank slate.

Remember, a person’s soul is primarily composed of memories, which determine their character and essence.

If someone locks away their original memories, they become like a blank sheet of paper. Everything they experience will form new memories, filling that blank space.

Over time, this creates another personality.

And when the locked-away memories gradually awaken, it leads to a situation similar to two souls occupying one body, like Mrs. Xu’s current condition.

Though Mrs. Xu has two personalities, fundamentally, they are the same soul.

If I were to erase the other, I’d erase both personalities, and Mrs. Xu would cease to exist.”

“…”

Listening to Shixin’s explanation, Xu Ming fully understood.

“Shixin, is there any way to resolve this situation?” Xu Ming asked.

“Not currently. Even my master wouldn’t be able to help.”

Shixin sighed, her eyes filled with deep disappointment.

“In this situation, there’s no question of one consuming the other. No external force can solve it.

It all depends on Mrs. Xu’s own will.

The two sets of memories will eventually merge. That’s certain.

But even after merging, a delicate balance will form, with one personality taking dominance and gradually absorbing the other.

If Mrs. Xu’s personality prevails, she’ll retain her previous memories. She’ll still be Mrs. Xu, just with an additional set of memories, maintaining the same character you’re familiar with.

But if the other memory consumes Mrs. Xu’s, the other personality will dominate, making Mrs. Xu seem very unfamiliar.”

“How long will this memory fusion take?” Xu Ming asked.

Shixin thought for a moment. “I can’t precisely calculate the time, but at the latest, it won’t exceed three months.

After three months, everything will be settled.

Within this period, Mrs. Xu’s current personality and her past one will alternate control over the body.”

Xu Ming sighed softly, looking extremely weary. “I understand. Shixin, thank you for tonight’s efforts. You faced great danger.”

Shixin shook her head. “No need to thank me. I apologize for not helping much.”

“You’ve helped a lot, Shixin. Rest now. We’ll deal with the rest later.” Xu Ming smiled.

Despite how difficult the situation was to accept, once it happened, he had to face it, step by step, without regretting or lamenting.

Xu Ming had Zhou escort Shixin to his courtyard to rest. There were several side rooms in his courtyard, enough for accommodation.

“Wenwuqing, since there’s nothing urgent now, we must return to the palace to report. If anything changes, please inform us immediately.”

The ten royal contributors addressed Xu Ming. Their realms were all upper five realms, and one was even at the Ascension Realm. During Shixin’s explanation, the Ascension Realm cultivator remained silent, indicating his inability to help.

Otherwise, such a powerful cultivator wouldn’t ignore the situation.

“Tonight has caused you all inconvenience. Please forgive me. Thank you all for coming promptly.” Xu Ming bowed to the ten royal contributors.

“Wenwuqing, you’re too kind. As a pillar of the nation, you mustn’t have issues. If you wish to thank anyone, it should be His Majesty, who immediately sent us upon sensing trouble.”

One of the contributors said.

Xu Ming nodded. “I’ll visit the palace soon to properly thank His Majesty.”

After the ten royal contributors left, the others in the courtyard also dispersed. Though they were ordinary people, they were knowledgeable and understood what had occurred.

After Wang Feng, the old lady, and Xu Ming’s so-called father consoled him, they left.

Now, only Xu Ming remained in the courtyard. He sighed, gazing at the bright moonlight until dawn without closing his eyes.

No one disturbed Xu Ming, knowing they couldn’t help. Trying to console him now would only add to his burden.

At noon, Chun Yan rushed into the courtyard. “Young Master! Young Master! The lady is awake…”

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[I remember the typhoon didn’t come for long, how did another typhoon come suddenly? It always feels like there are a lot of typhoons today, but to be honest, this typhoon is pretty refreshing.

Unknowingly, winter has already arrived, and there are only more than two months left in this year. I always feel like I haven’t accomplished anything this year, as if I haven’t done anything.

Before I know it, I’m about to turn 30.]