Abandoned Mine Area (Two Chapters Combined)

Spirit Realm, Dongwu City.

At the edge of the sky, a sliver of fish-belly white appeared. Golden sunlight splashed across the earth, scattering all the darkness that had shrouded it through the night.

"Chirp, chirp, chirp..."

A crisp, pleasant chorus of birds rang out outside the window, passing through the glass and into the room.

The graceful figure lying on the bed slowly opened her eyes. Still bleary with sleep, she stared at the ceiling before raising her fair right hand to rub her eyes.

Qin Muqing threw off the covers and sat up. Through her half-open collar, one could see the red dudou embroidered with peony flowers.

She looked toward the clear sky outside the window. It was cloudless for miles, with the occasional bird flying past.

Qin Muqing got dressed and went to the dressing table to comb her hair.

"Eh?!!!"

Looking at the beautiful face reflected in the mirror, she let out a cry of alarm through her rosy lips.

"Why did my appearance change back? By my calculations, it shouldn't be time yet!

"Lin Li is still at home! If he sees me like this, I won't be able to explain it."

Having reverted to her original appearance, Qin Muqing hurriedly stood up and went to open the wardrobe.

She reached into a bundle inside the wardrobe and felt around before taking out a round jade bead about the size of a pigeon's egg.

"Buzz."

The Disguise Treasure Pearl emitted a pale golden glow, and Qin Muqing's appearance immediately changed. In the blink of an eye, she became utterly plain-looking.

"Phew..."

"Luckily, I looked in the mirror."

After changing her appearance, Qin Muqing went to the dressing table. Looking at her ordinary self in the mirror, she let out a sigh of relief and muttered to