Surviving in the Beast World with a System

Chapter 261: So Poor

Wuyue coughed dryly twice, struggling to suppress her amusement as she silently asked the System, "Is there any way to cancel the effects of this Growth Grass?"

The System replied in a crisp voice, "Of course there is."

When it stopped halfway through its sentence, Wu Yue grew suspicious. ’Is this thing trying to scam my points again?’ she thought.

However, the System’s next words made her freeze on the spot.

"Growth Grass has no harmful side effects; on the contrary, it has many benefits. The resulting fat can only be burned off through lots of exercise."

Wu Yue glanced sympathetically at Qingcao beside her. "So there’s nothing in the System Mall that can help her recover?"

The System’s tone brightened instantly. "Of course there is! Many elixirs have that effect. You are so generous, Host! Are you going to redeem one for your dear friend?"

But Wu Yue didn’t answer its question. "If she works it off with exercise, how long will it take for her to recover?"

The System sounded a little disappointed that its Host had changed the subject, but it still explained patiently, "The effects of the Growth Grass last for one month. So, for this entire month, Qingcao must exercise constantly every day. Otherwise, she’ll just get fatter and fatter."

Wu Yue’s mouth twitched. "How much is the cheapest elixir?"

The System rubbed its little hands in anticipation. "My dear Host, the cheapest elixir in the System Mall is 100 points. Would you like to redeem it?"

Wu Yue’s fleeting "I’m rich" expression instantly collapsed, replaced by the angry look of a total pauper as she refused. "I’ll supervise her exercise! We must promote physical fitness to strengthen our bodies! Only with a strong physique can we gather more food!"

’Look at this stingy Host, pretending this is all for Qingcao’s own good,’ the System thought, secretly flipping her the bird.

Feeling a little guilty about not having enough points to get an elixir for her friend, Wu Yue cleared her throat.

She looked at Qingcao’s expectant face and said, "This herb is what wild boar cubs eat when they’re growing. It’s not a poisonous grass; in fact, it’s good for you.

The effects will last for a month. You need to be very active every day to burn it off, or you’ll just keep getting fatter."

Qingcao’s eyes suddenly lit up. "Yue, are you saying I’ll be back to normal in a month?"

Wu Yue shook her head. "It means that after one month, you’ll start to return to your old self if you keep exercising. The whole process might take longer than a month."

A brilliant smile spread across Qingcao’s face. "Haha, as long as I can get better, that’s fine! I was afraid I’d be stuck like this forever."

She chuckled, pushing herself up from the grass nest with some difficulty.

She waved to Wu Yue and strode out of the hut. "Yue, I’m going to find Teng Kun! He definitely got thrashed by your Yuan Lang, so I need to go comfort his poor, fragile heart."

With that, she squeezed through the small doorway of Wu Yue’s hut, huffing and puffing.

Watching the mud crumble from her doorframe, Wu Yue’s expression soured. ’If she does that two more times, she’s going to take the whole door with her.’

’Besides, since when is that guy Teng Kun fragile? When they’re out and about, the man’s got nerves of steel—thick enough to use for jump rope!’

Her hut was free of dust and trash. It looked like Qingcao had been helping her keep it tidy. Wu Yue felt a surge of warmth.

After tidying up the trinkets she had brought back, Wu Yue heaved a deep sigh and flopped onto her grass nest.

"Ah, a golden nest or a silver nest isn’t as good as your own little den!"

From the shadows, the System glanced at the array of soft, comfortable, and magnificent dens available in the System Mall and silently swallowed the sarcastic retort on the tip of its tongue.