Metamorphosis of an Ugly Girl – Part One

This man appeared to be in his fifties, tall, with a sparse goatee, his entire frame gaunt, yet exuding an air of ethereal elegance. His sharp gaze commanded respect. Qingqing was suddenly startled but her voice was firm, “Who are you? Why are you here? Are you planning to harm this young lady?” Despite her pounding heart, her tone was aggressive. Suddenly, another man’s voice echoed, clapping as he spoke, his footsteps light, “Miss Lin, indeed unique, questioning others on their own property?” Chapter 104: The Man in the Mask Qingqing felt her thoughts exposed, her face flushed slightly, yet she didn’t back down an inch, “You two must have kidnapped me for ransom, right?” The man waited until Qingqing finished speaking before approaching. His voice and attire betrayed no age, yet he carried an air of grace and poise, suggesting a young man. However, his face was a ghastly gray, and his voice was strange, clearly altered to sound lower, and he wore a human skin mask. Qingqing had heard from Hong Mama about a demonic sect that roamed the martial world, always concealing their true faces, today an old man, tomorrow a child, due to their unique technique of crafting human skin masks. But now, it seemed Hong Mama might have exaggerated. The martial world? It was far from her world. This man was too refined to be part of such a sect. Indeed, he wasn’t from the demonic sect; he said, “Miss, do not mistake me for some villain from an organization; that’s just a legend.” Qingqing was surprised he could read her thoughts, “Then why wear a mask?” Though his face was obscured by the mask, his eyes were bright and tender, almost melting her with their familiar warmth and compassion, reminding her of someone she knew well but couldn’t recall at the moment. The man explained, “Because my face is too ugly, I fear it might scare you.” His voice was sincere and earnest, carrying a strange allure that invoked sympathy. Moreover, Qingqing, who also had an unusual appearance, felt a bit closer to him. But this feeling vanished instantly as she remembered a pressing issue, she asked him immediately, “Then why did you bring me here?” The man chuckled softly, sounding pleased and carefree, like watching a child roll on the ground, “Miss Lin, I saved you.” That night, this man, along with his servant, was out on business when they saw a group of men abandon Qingqing in a corner and leave hastily. Curious, he approached and found Qingqing poisoned, near death, and in a moment of compassion, he saved her. Qingqing, upon hearing this, understood why she had fallen asleep early that night and why she had felt someone lifting her and throwing her to the ground. Was the gaze she felt during her unconsciousness from this man? The thought made her blush with embarrassment. Seeing your thoughts, I will retreat to write next week. I guarantee 3-5 chapters daily, but please continue to support and recommend me. Chapter 105: Who Poisoned Qingqing Qingqing, who had just relaxed, suddenly became alert, “How do you know I am Miss Lin?” The man was taken aback for a moment, then laughed softly, his eyes softening with a gentle smile, but Qingqing couldn’t feel any warmth from it, he said, “Because this is the Ghost Doctor.” The man referred to as the Ghost Doctor continued, “Miss Lin, to be frank, I treated you for three years when you were born, your unique body toxin is unparalleled in the world.” Qingqing now fully believed him. Yet she was puzzled about how she could have been poisoned without reason. She had suddenly disappeared, and who knows how many in the Lin family were worried about her? She casually asked, “Mr. Ghost, what poison did Qingqing take?” The Ghost Doctor suddenly closed his mouth, not saying a word. Qingqing grew even more puzzled, and the man with the mask said, “Doctor, tell her.” His eyes softened with more warmth, as if filled with infinite pity and sympathy for Qingqing, but his tone was heavy with reluctance. The Ghost Doctor sighed, “This is a court secret drug named ‘Lost Soul.’ After ingestion, one will be in a deep sleep for twelve hours, and after twelve hours, they will vomit blood and die!” Even the Ghost Doctor couldn’t help but sympathize with this pitiful woman, for Qingqing had already guessed who poisoned her – her half-sister, Lin Yafu. She should have suspected it earlier when Yafu suddenly acted unusually friendly, offering her snacks. Moreover, who else but her scheming and highly skilled sister could obtain such a court secret drug? Feeling dispirited, she clenched her fists, as if she might collapse at any moment. What was Yafu after? Even as a child, Qingqing never envied or resented Yafu’s lavish upbringing and affection. Was Yafu trying to compete for the position of Empress? But they shared the same blood… How could Yafu be so ruthless? When she struck, even her maid Xiaotang showed signs of guilt and anxiety, yet Yafu remained composed. Qingqing had previously seen Yafu too simply. Did Yafu think that by eliminating Qingqing, she could become the Empress? What about Yuzhen? Yuzhen’s noble concubine status was even higher than Yafu’s. Wasn’t she afraid of Yuzhen seeking revenge? Chapter 106-115 Chapter 106: Finding a Corpse to Replace Qingqing What about the Lin family? Was Yafu not afraid of their father’s pursuit? However, with Yafu’s cunning and acting skills, would Yuzhen even know? Could she compete with Yafu? As for their father, he might not even bother to pursue justice for a useless daughter like Qingqing. After a long silence, she just clenched her fists until her knuckles turned white, at a loss. Suddenly, she asked a strange question, “How should I address you, young master?” The masked man was puzzled; she was clearly furious, yet she still cared about his name? He replied, “A name is just a title; you can call me Master Tian.” Qingqing didn’t ask further, “Since Master Tian saved me, could you help me find out how the Lin family is dealing with my disappearance?” Master Tian nodded with a sigh, his pity almost overflowing from under his mask, patted Qingqing’s shoulder to comfort her, and left to inquire. Three days later, Qingqing saw Master Tian again. He came with an attendant, who, despite being just a servant, carried an air of nobility like a proud monarch, looking at Qingqing as if appraising merchandise or a slave.