Chapter 122 - 124: Su Luoluo Has Become Beautiful (2)
Chapter 122: Chapter 124: Su Luoluo Has Become Beautiful (2)
The Moon God Festival lasted for three days. The first day was for Beastmen and females to express their affection for one another.
However, because there were far more males than females on the Beast World Continent, courtship among Beastmen was exceptionally fierce. As such, it was usually the Beastmen who expressed their affection to the females.
If a Beastman wanted to form a totem bond with a female, he had to win her favor and stand out from the many other Beastmen who admired her. Only then could he hope to win her approval.
So, for Beastmen and females who had not yet formed a totem bond, the act of giving gifts made this festival a great opportunity to express affection. However, for those who were already mates, how this was handled depended on the female’s choice.
After learning about the customs of the Moon God Festival, Su Luoluo felt it was somewhat similar to Valentine’s Day in the Post-apocalypse.
’Some things really are universal,’ she thought. Even in different social environments, people’s fundamental needs are the same, so the customs that arise from them are also similar.
The second day was for competitions among the females and Beastmen of the various tribes.
To put it plainly, females could sign up for the "Most Beautiful Female" competition. The female who earned the title of "Most Beautiful Female" would gain priority in choosing a mate.
Females in the Beast World were physically weak, so naturally, when choosing a Beastman, they wanted to pick the strongest.
As for the Beastmen, when they saw a female they desired, they naturally had to pull out all the stops to pursue her.
A desirable female would attract many suitors, so this was also the time of the most intense male competition on the entire continent.
If a Beastman’s courtship on the first day was successful, they would spend the next day on a date, so the third day was essentially Date Day.
However, given Su Luoluo’s understanding of how open the Beast World was, she suspected this so-called "date day" was actually a day for hooking up.
The "Most Beautiful Female" competition had no age limit for females. Any adult could participate.
Generally, however, the older females didn’t join in on the fun. After all, their age was a factor.
Because females were so few, any female who registered could participate, regardless of whether she had already bonded with several Beastmen or had yet to bond with any.
After Su Luoluo learned of her system mission, she went to the tribe to sign up.
The woman in charge of registration was an older female, and she looked up in surprise as Su Luoluo approached. "Luoluo, are you here to register?"
Su Luoluo nodded. "I’m here to participate in the Most Beautiful Female competition."
Su Luoluo wasn’t the only one there to register; quite a few other females were also in line. When they heard her, they were stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter.
"Did I hear that right?! If even Su Luoluo is competing in the Most Beautiful Female competition, then there’s no way I’ll come in last."
"Now we’ve got a good show to watch. I see Nuannuan is competing too. When she wins against her sister, won’t Su Luoluo be humiliated?"
"Heavens, I’m embarrassed for Su Luoluo. Where did she get the nerve to enter this competition?"
"I don’t know, but this year’s Most Beautiful Female competition is sure to be entertaining."
News of Su Luoluo entering the Most Beautiful Female competition quickly spread throughout the tribe.
Lan Ya’s face was a mask of disbelief when she heard. She turned to the female who had been handling registration. "Did Su Luoluo really sign up?"
In the past, Su Luoluo had known her place. She wouldn’t even watch the Most Beautiful Female competition, let alone enter it. She’d hide far away, terrified of anyone even noticing her.
Lan Ya couldn’t help but be shocked that she now dared to enter the Most Beautiful Female competition.
The Most Beautiful Female competition wasn’t just some casual event within their own tribe. A dozen other tribes from the area would be participating. How could Su Luoluo dare to embarrass herself like this?
The thought of Su Luoluo introducing herself as her daughter and embarrassing her in front of her friends made Lan Ya’s face burn.
"Why didn’t you stop her?" Lan Ya demanded angrily of the woman beside her.
Although the registrar also thought it was a bit odd for Su Luoluo to enter, Su Luoluo did indeed have the right to. The registering female had also noticed that Su Luoluo’s figure had improved quite a bit lately, so she figured it was fine.
Still, the Leader’s Wife was overreacting.
Recalling how she had asked Su Luoluo about it, and the confidence on the young female’s face, the registrar relayed her words. "Luoluo said she was sure she could win first place."
Lan Ya’s face darkened upon hearing this. "I won’t let her go out and make a fool of herself."
While the tribe was abuzz with news of Su Luoluo entering the Most Beautiful Female competition, she herself was focused on using her Metal Ability to locate talcum powder and mica.
She was going to use these things to make eyeshadow and foundation cream for herself.
’What can you do? If your looks aren’t up to par, you just have to rely on makeup.’
Her Metal Ability was surprisingly effective; in no time, she had located large deposits of talcum powder and mica.
When Lan Ya arrived, Su Luoluo was in the outdoor kitchen, grinding powder.
Lan Ya didn’t even glance at her, speaking in a tone that brooked no argument. "Su Luoluo, do not enter the Most Beautiful Female competition. You’re not suited for it."
Su Luoluo didn’t look up, continuing to grind the powder in her hands. Without missing a beat, she replied, "Why not? I’m going to enter."
"Look at yourself! What business do you have entering the Most Beautiful Female competition? Don’t go out there and embarrass us," Lan Ya said scornfully.
"If I don’t compete, is it because you want Su Nuannuan to? Right, Su Nuannuan is prettier than me. She can win face for you. But Mother, I’ve always wondered... is Su Nuannuan your real daughter? Why else would you favor her so much?"
"Su Luoluo, what nonsense are you spouting? I found Nuannuan."
"Is that so? You favor her in every way, Mother. I was starting to think she was your real daughter! If you don’t let me compete, I’ll tell everyone Su Nuannuan is your love child with another man. Why else would you forbid your own biological daughter from entering?"
"What did you just say?" Lan Ya was stunned.
Su Luoluo didn’t care what her mother thought. ’If I pin this accusation on her, Lan Ya will be even more humiliated.’
Although Lan Ya was loath to admit it, Su Luoluo was indeed her biological daughter, while Su Nuannuan was the daughter of her close friend.
Not wanting such a nasty rumor to spread during the competition, she finally relented.
"Do whatever you want. Just don’t say you’re my biological daughter."
"Don’t worry, I won’t."
Soon, the day of the Most Beautiful Female competition arrived.
During the day, the Beastmen had to hunt for food, so the Moon God Festival’s activities were all held at night.
This time, it was the Wolf Clan Tribe’s turn to host. Members of other tribes traveled from all over to join the festivities.
Among them were Dog-eared Beastmen, Cat Ear Beastmen, Tiger Beastmen, Fox Beastmen, and Leopard Beastmen.
A bonfire was lit in the square that night, its crimson flames making the scene feel incredibly festive.
When Su Luoluo arrived, Su Nuannuan was already surrounded by a crowd of Beastmen, all fawning over her and offering greetings.
Although Su Nuannuan enjoyed being fawned over, she also knew that these Beastmen were a far cry from Su Luoluo’s.
Otherwise, having won the title of Most Beautiful Female last time, she could have chosen her own Beastman long ago.
She had delayed her choice because she was waiting for those five Beastmen from before.
’I heard Su Luoluo is competing this time, too,’ she thought. ’She really doesn’t know her own limits. I’m going to completely crush her.’
’I’ll make those Beastmen see just how ugly Su Luoluo is, and how much more beautiful I am than her.’
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