Antique Shop Zero: Disfigured School Beauty Becomes a Succubus to Pay Off Debts

In the afternoon, a light drizzle fell over the South China Sea.

Jiang Chaosheng sized up the woman who had just entered the antique shop:

"What would you like to order?"

The woman looked very nervous.

"Excuse me, do you sell antiques here?"

Jiang Chaosheng glanced at the room full of antiques, then looked at the woman as if she were a fool.

The woman whispered:

"I've heard that the antiques here... are very effective."

A hint of surprise flashed across Jiang Chaosheng's eyes:

"My antiques are very expensive. Are you prepared to bear the consequences?"

The woman removed her mask, revealing large burn scars, and pleaded:

"I'm willing to pay any price to make me beautiful!"

Jiang Chaosheng nodded, rose, and walked towards the back hall:

Please have a seat.

.......

This shop is called Zero Antique Shop.

The shop's front hall displays antiques from various dynasties.

The back of the shop contains some incredible items.

Jiang Chaosheng's gaze wandered over the cabinets and shelves in the back room.

Wriggling black lines, a blood-stained bronze mirror, green wolf fangs, an inverted silver cross pendant, a pulsating heart, a rusty scythe, a puppet with a sinister smile...

There was a piece of paper pasted in the blank space next to the cabinet.

Zero Exchange

Rule One: The shopkeeper may use forbidden items that violate the laws of nature to trade with customers.

[Rule Two: Each month, the administrator must contribute a certain amount of their soul power (lifespan) to the most terrifying forbidden sculpture in the basement.]

[Rule Three: Upon the buyer's death, the owner must retrieve the lost forbidden item or acquire a new forbidden item to fill the vacancy.]

[Note: Violating any of the above three points will result in the shop owner being cursed by the antique shop.]

[Rule Four: The soul of the manager is protected by Antique Shop Zero, making him immortal and indestructible.]

Rule Five: After a shop is transferred, the previous owner's memories will be erased.

A month ago, a disheartened Jiang Chaosheng stumbled into the Zero Antique Shop.

The original shop owner begged Jiang Chaosheng to make any kind of deal.

Jiang Chaosheng chose to trade his soul for the Zero Antique Shop in exchange for the shop.

The original shop owner was overjoyed because he had lost twelve forbidden items, which had been cursed by the shop.

The curse is that one can only leave the Zero Antique Shop on rainy nights.

Now, the curse has been transferred to Jiang Chaosheng.

Jiang Chaosheng didn't feel he had lost out.

Jiang Chaosheng chose the latter: to be a slave to life's hardships or the owner of a mysterious shop.

Jiang Chaosheng was confident that he could retrieve one forbidden item on each rainy night and break the curse on him.

The only thing he cared about was... the words the previous manager said before he left.

The manager, who looked exactly like a schoolteacher from the late Qing Dynasty, warned himself with a wry smile:

"To control this store, you have to be ruthless."

If someone were like a pedantic scholar like me, they would be in a terrible state.

Other owners handed over the Zero Antique Shop because they were tired of living, but that guy couldn't survive.

......

Jiang Chaosheng came out from the back room with a seal in his hand.

The woman immediately became expectant.

Jiang Chaosheng sat at the counter and said:

"Let's talk about the price."

What price are you willing to pay to become more beautiful?

The woman's eyes were fixed on the seal that emitted a strange fragrance.

Her name is Jin Meiting, and she is the most beautiful senior at Nanhai University of Science and Technology.

A fire a few days ago destroyed her once-proud appearance.

What's most infuriating is that my fake best friend posted my disfigured photos in the class group chat, making a huge fuss about me.

And here she is, my best friend is organizing a farewell dinner in a couple of days and insists that she attend.

How can a swan suddenly turn into an ugly duckling?

She considered getting treatment at a cosmetic surgery hospital, but the exorbitant cost was simply unaffordable for her.

A few days ago, she heard an urban legend on a niche website.

As night falls, a mysterious antique shop appears on the outskirts of Southsea City.

Those magical antiques can grant any human wish.

Jin Meiting was like a drowning person grasping at a straw, searching for help in the suburbs of Nanhai City every night.

Today, we finally found it!

Jin Meiting looked at Jiang Chaosheng and pleaded:

"Boss, I know your antiques are very expensive."

I've just started my internship and don't have much money on me right now.

I'm willing to work my whole life to earn money and pay off your debts for your antiques.

Jiang Chaosheng raised an eyebrow and asked:

"Would you dedicate your entire life to this?"

Jin Meiting nodded repeatedly.

Jiang Chaosheng pondered for a moment and said:

"I'd trade my freedom for it."

Since I can only leave the Zero Antique Shop at night in the rain, I need someone to help me deal with things outside the Zero Antique Shop.

Jiang Chaosheng handed the seal to Jin Meiting.

Jin Meiting nervously accepted it.

I felt both anticipation and worry.

I hope the legend is true, and I worry that it's false.

Anyway, she doesn't need to pay immediately or sign a contract, so even if it's fake, she won't lose anything; at most, it's just a waste of time.

Jiang Chaosheng reminded him:

"Cover your lower abdomen."

Ignoring the fact that Jiang Chaosheng was still beside her, Jin Meiting eagerly lifted her clothes, revealing her fair belly, and stamped the seal on it.

The pattern at the bottom of the seal mysteriously disappeared, and a sensual heart-shaped pattern appeared on Jin Meiting's lower abdomen.

Jin Meiting was at a loss for what to do about this unexpected turn of events. The next second, an even more shocking turn of events occurred.

She looked in the mirror.

In the mirror, the burn marks on my face faded quickly.

Even the fine wrinkles and barely noticeable acne scars on my face have all disappeared.

Her entire face looked like it had been professionally retouched, with all flaws photoshopped out.

Not finished yet.

Jin Meiting watched helplessly as her body seemed to have undergone a second growth spurt.

Her breasts are growing larger, her waist is becoming slimmer, her hips are becoming more rounded, and her thighs are gradually becoming more rounded and long.

Jin Meiting stared blankly at herself in the mirror.

Her face has become more beautiful, and her figure is better. Is this the magic of Zero Antique Shop?

It feels like a dream.

Then, strange things began to happen.

Jin Meiting's pupils turned into pink hearts.

Two goat horns grew from the top of its head.

A heart-shaped tail peeked out from behind the jeans.

This image is exactly like the succubus from Western legends!

"ah!!!"

Jin Meiting let out a piercing scream, fell to the ground, and stared in horror at herself in the mirror.

Her delicate body trembled as she slowly turned her head to look at Jiang Chaosheng, whose face remained indifferent, and said in a trembling voice:

"What, what's going on...?"

Jiang Chaosheng said quietly:

"Number 4-18, Succubus Emblem."

After using it, you will become the most beautiful creature in the world.

You traded your freedom for it, which is a great deal for you.

Because, if I didn't need a shop assistant, your freedom would be of no value to me.

Jin Meiting took rapid, deep breaths, desperately trying to process the changes that had befallen her.

She never imagined that the way to become beautiful would be like this!

After more than ten minutes, she finally accepted her current state of being a demon.

Looking at it from another angle, not only have you become more beautiful, but you've also gained supernatural powers, haven't you?

But... what is the price to pay for freedom?

Jiang Chaosheng seemed to have seen through Jin Meiting's thoughts:

You have seven days to resolve the matter at hand.

Seven days later, you will return here to begin your work.

You can go now.

Jin Meiting stood up, and when she looked at Jiang Chaosheng again, there was a hint of fear in her eyes.

How terrifying is it to turn a person into a demon so easily?

From now on, this being will be my boss?

Jin Meiting never intended to run away or renege on her debt.

Anyone who isn't completely naive should know how terrifying the punishment for breaking a contract can be.

Actually... if everything that happened hadn't been so bizarre, she would have liked the feeling of being manipulated...

That kind of punishment and control stemmed from her deepest, unspeakable desires.

Jin Meiting bowed to Jiang Chaosheng and stopped at the door.

I think I look beautiful, but if I go out with a pair of goat horns on my head, I'm afraid I'll get arrested by the police.

Thinking of this, Jin Meiting felt as if there was a switch inside her body.

With a thought, the succubus's form vanished.

Jin Meiting was pleasantly surprised, bowed to Jiang Chaosheng once again, and left the Zero Antique Shop.

Jiang Chaosheng looked outside.

The night is most enchanting when it is drizzling.

He murmured:

"We can't let this rain go to waste."

After waiting for so long, a rainy night has finally arrived.

He is free to leave Antique Shop Zero and retrieve lost forbidden items.