Might as well stay up and continue cultivating abilities.
When she opened her eyes, dawn had already just begun to break.
After a night's cultivation, her abilities had improved significantly. It wouldn't be long before she could advance to level 2.
Luna Sutton stretched lazily, feeling refreshed and invigorated.
She ate up all the grilled fish left over from yesterday.
But she was only half full.
Her eyes fell on the piece of roasted meat Kian Sterling had given her last night, and she couldn't help but tear off a small piece to taste.
The roasted meat had hardened overnight, and she couldn't even chew it.
But at least it had some flavor with the salt added.
After a couple of bites, she stopped eating, mainly because it was tough to chew.
She planned to go into the forest later to find some fruit to eat.
No matter how much fruit you eat, you won't gain weight but only shed pounds.
It can also help digestion.
She grilled the three pieces of raw meat from yesterday. If she didn't, they would really spoil.
Thinking about when to look for a stone pot, having one would make eating much more convenient, not just limited to grilling.
The three pieces of raw meat were soon grilled to a fragrant, crispy-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside perfection, softer than the overnight roasted meat.
Unfortunately, there was no salt in the cave, let alone other seasonings.
The other beast husbands had some, but only in limited amounts.
Luna Sutton couldn't resist eating a small piece, thinking about losing weight, so she didn't continue eating.
The remaining roasted meat was wrapped in broad leaves and set aside for today's lunch.
Just as she got up, a voice from the system suddenly chimed in her mind:
[Ding, congratulations to the host for successful weight loss. You lost two pounds, health value +2, appearance score +1, charm value +1, and your favorability rating has changed. Does the host want to check it?]
Luna Sutton was pleasantly surprised; after starving all night, she didn't expect to lose 2 pounds.
Although 2 pounds really wasn't much given her current size.
Any progress is good progress.
She quickly checked the system data.
Host: Luna Sutton
Age: 16
Charm Value: 11
Appearance: 21
Health Value: 62
Weight: Severely overweight, affecting mobility.
Skills: Wood Element Ability (Level 1)
Targets and Favorability Ratings.
Corbin Crowley: -90 (Disgust)
Rhys Blackwood: -80 (Disgust)
Zeke Veridian: -85 (Disgust)
Kian Sterling: -75 (Disgust)
Malachi Arcanus: -60 (Disgust)
She quickly scanned the data; only Malachi Arcanus's rating changed.
She remembered it was -80 last night; just overnight, it became -60.
She gained a full 20 points in favorability.
Her lips curled into a slight smile, her mood improving.
Malachi Arcanus must have come to the cave last night and seen her and the cave's transformation.
Who would like a sloppy woman?
Staying clean and fresh always gives a good impression.
She closed the system panel and took the animal skins stacked at the cave entrance to the river to wash them.
It was still early, but many beastmen and females were already busy at the river.
Washing animal skins, washing faces and hands, or fetching water.
Some females even groomed themselves by the river.
Occasionally laughing and chatting, creating a lively atmosphere.
Everyone noticed her, giving her curious looks, then whispering among themselves.
"Isn't that Luna Sutton? I can't believe she's up so early!"
"Look at her carrying all those animal skins. Is she planning to wash them?"
"A lazy female like her washing skins herself? Must be showing off!"
"Ha, she's the laziest female in The Wolf Tribe. Expecting her to wash skins is like expecting the sun to rise from the west."
"Exactly, I bet she's just going to dump them and ask for new ones from Corbin and the others."
...
These whispers, though soft, drifted clearly into Luna Sutton's ears.
She rolled her eyes silently, choosing not to engage with the females.
Her predecessor had ruined her own reputation; fixing it wouldn't happen overnight.
She found a secluded spot to start washing the animal skins.
These skins were all top-notch, obtained from the five beast husbands and her father.
But her predecessor never washed them, just tossed them aside once dirty.
She never bothered to dry them out either. Some had even gone moldy and wormy, a sorry sight.
Luna Sutton felt her predecessor had squandered opportunities with these skins. They would be her future clothes and blankets.
She could even make shoes from them, so she couldn't waste them.
She washed what she could. Those that couldn't be cleaned would have to be discarded.
Fortunately, most were salvageable, with only a few beyond saving.
The females and beastmen by the river were surprised to see Luna Sutton seriously washing the skins, their eyes filled with astonishment.
Then they began to chatter anew.
"Oh my, Luna Sutton is really washing the skins? And such a big pile! Am I dreaming?"
"When did she become so diligent? Is the sun really rising from the west?"
"Didn't you notice she's changed? She doesn't look as ugly anymore."
"She does look different, not as sloppy, and her facial blemishes have cleared a bit, but overall, she's still ugly."
...…
The voices reached Luna Sutton's ears, and she sighed internally.
Her predecessor's image was deeply ingrained; changing people's minds wasn't going to be easy.
She ignored the chatter, focusing on washing the skins.
Without soap or detergent, they couldn't be cleaned thoroughly; she could only scrub hard, making her palms red.
The skins were thick, filthy, and foul-smelling, hard to clean.
After washing all the skins, an hour had passed.
She was exhausted, her back and waist aching, her hands sore, covered in sweat.
After washing her face, she stretched her limbs, finally feeling a bit better.
She was about to carry the freshly washed skins back.
When a female approached with a mocking smile, "Luna Sutton, have you changed? You're actually doing something useful?"
Luna Sutton looked at the female, who had a fair appearance and seemed about seventeen or eighteen, her eyes filled with arrogance and disdain.
She clearly held Luna in contempt.
Searching her predecessor's memories, Luna found the female was Maya Miller, Mia's sister, who despised her predecessor just as much.
The reason being that Maya also liked Corbin Crowley, had even confessed, but was rejected.
Maya was deeply hurt and resentful, blaming her predecessor since she was Corbin's female.
Although knowing Corbin disliked her predecessor, even greatly disliked her, Maya still looked down on her predecessor.
And now she looked down on Luna.
For instance, she glared at Luna with clear animosity, full of jealousy and resentment.
Luna Sutton withdrew her gaze, replied coldly, "None of your business."
Then carried the clean skins away.
Maya Miller watched her leave, biting her lip in fury and muttering, "Hmph, who does she think she is?"
Her sister Mia was The Wolf Tribe's most beautiful female, with seven beast husbands, all outstanding beastmen in the tribe.
She had five beast husbands herself, but neither in strength nor looks did they match her sister's.
She also didn't have as many as her sister Mia.
Maya considered herself not lacking in looks, always wanting to outshine her sister.
Corbin Crowley was the tribe's most powerful and handsome male, and no female in the tribe didn't like him.
Maya thought, if only she could win over Corbin, she would make her sister incredibly envious.
So she confessed to Corbin, only to be ruthlessly rejected.