Chapter 189: Bunnies Are So Cute, They Must Be Extra Numbing and Spicy
Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Bunnies Are So Cute, They Must Be Extra Numbing and Spicy
On the soft grass, a Red Fox stood with its fur on end, claws digging tightly into the ground. Its foxy eyes stared in terror at the rabbit before it.
That creature was supposed to be food for the fox clan, yet facing this particular rabbit, the Red Fox felt a mortal threat.
The male fox’s body trembled.
He should have retreated in the face of an enemy, but he had to fight for a chance of survival for his mate and children. He could not back down.
He let out a hoarse growl, trying to scare the other creature off, but it remained completely unmoved.
In fact, the sound only served to draw the rabbit’s full attention to the male fox.
The rabbit didn’t look much different from an ordinary one, except for the black energy emanating from its pure white fur. Its eyes, which should have been as clear as rubies, were tainted with madness and malice. A blackness like settled ink surrounded its eyes, dyeing that crimson hue with a bloodthirsty light.
It stared at the Red Fox, drool dripping continuously from the corners of its mouth.
Its trefoil lip parted, revealing sharp rabbit teeth still stained with traces of blood.
It was fox blood.
Rabbits, which should have been herbivores, seemed to have undergone a genetic mutation. They had risen up. They had turned the tables. They were launching an attack on the top of the food chain.
And the fox clan was the first to suffer.
"SQUEAK SQUEAK!"
The rabbit’s lips twitched a few times. After locking onto its target, it kicked off with its powerful hind legs and shot toward the male fox like an arrow loosed from a bow.
While still in the air, the rabbit’s maw opened wide. Deep inside what should have been a soft mouth, a ring of dense teeth could be seen.
Those teeth chattered against each other, making a sound that would make one’s skin crawl.
They seemed to be urging the rabbit to hurry up and eat.
The male fox’s fur bristled in sheer terror.
He whipped his tail around, trying to dodge the rabbit’s attack, but he was a step too slow.
Just as the male Red Fox was about to meet his end in the evil creature’s trefoil maw, the female Red Fox couldn’t bear to watch any longer. ’I can’t let my mate’s sacrifice be in vain.’ She was about to seize the opportunity to escape, to find a place to raise their unborn kits alone, when a tiger’s roar echoed through the forest.
"ROAR!"
The roar of the King of All Beasts rolled through the layered green waves of the canopy.
The leaves rustled loudly.
The mountain forest was responding to the call of the Son of the Forest.
In a flash, a black-and-white figure leaped over the female fox’s head and landed right beside the male.
"ROAR!"
Mimi let out another excited roar.
’My luck is so good. I found a rabbit not long after heading out.’
’This rabbit is a little weird, but that’s fine. It’s not like Master specified what kind of rabbit.’
’Besides, we’re all demon beasts. A little mutation is normal.’
The rabbit that had scared the fox into a trembling mess was no different from a little, carrot-loving bunny in Mimi’s eyes.
He pressed down with one paw, easily pinning the creature beneath his palm.
The rabbit was pinned and couldn’t move. Beside them, the male fox finally snapped out of his astonishment.
’Just escaped the rabbit’s jaws only to fall into the tiger’s mouth.’ His legs went soft, and he collapsed to the ground, his vibrant red fur seeming to dim.
But after waiting a while, the tiger hadn’t made a move on him. He sneaked a peek and discovered the tiger was busy studying the rabbit.
It batted the terrifying rabbit around under its paw as if playing with a toy.
In fact, that was exactly Mimi’s mindset.
"Roar."
’One more for the count.’
Just as Mimi lowered his head to pick the rabbit up in his mouth, the pinned creature decided it had had enough.
’You bastard!’
’I, this rabbit, worked so hard to get this strong! Even against a tiger, I have to put up a fight! This is an opportunity for the Rabbit Clan!’
’Little rabbits, rise up!’
’Chaaarge!’
"SQUEAK SQUEAK!"
It shrieked, sinking its sharp incisors into Mimi’s paw.
The first mouthful was just fluffy fur. ’It’s a bit of a choke hazard.’
The second bite met the tough tiger skin hidden beneath the fur. It didn’t break in the slightest under the rabbit’s assault; instead, the rabbit’s own teeth started to hurt.
If one looked closely, they could see cracks forming on its incisors.
The fangs that were so lethal to a fox couldn’t even break through Mimi’s defense.
The overwhelming difference in lineage and species shattered the rabbit’s dream of turning the tables.
"Roar."
Mimi growled impatiently, annoyed by this tickling sensation, and then slapped it.
THWACK!
What was a light slap in Mimi’s eyes was a devastating, earthquake-like attack for the rabbit.
Its head suffered a massive concussion. The rabbit couldn’t take it, its eyes rolled back, and it fainted.
’Bun-bun me... I failed after all.’
Seeing that the creature had finally quieted down, Mimi picked up the rabbit in his mouth and headed back the way he came.
’Master is there all alone. I can’t leave her for too long.’
Pacing with an elegant tiger’s gait, no longer in a hurry like before, Mimi’s form was both powerful and graceful.
As he walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, his powerful muscles practically blinded the fox.
After the male fox had resigned himself to his fate and laid flat, Mimi walked straight past him without so much as a spare glance.
’Master only wants rabbits. Stinky foxes can get lost.’
Fox: ’I bathe every day! I’m not stinky! This is slander!’
Mimi’s massive body brushed against the surrounding trees, making a rustling sound that gradually faded into the distance.
Even after the sound had completely disappeared, the male fox remained vigilant.
He couldn’t believe he had actually survived.
A great tiger had descended from the heavens, knocked that evil little white rabbit out with a single slap, and saved a fox. ’A tiger saving a fox.’
’Does this mean... I can borrow the tiger’s might now?!’
He shook his head, casting aside those ridiculous thoughts. After waiting a long time and seeing no sign of the tiger returning, the male fox finally believed he had truly escaped from the jaws of death.
"Honey, it’s okay now."
He called out to the female fox hiding nearby.
He was certain that the tiger had definitely noticed the female fox’s presence.
The two foxes had complicated feelings about this "En Hu."
They exchanged a look, a silent understanding passing between them.
’It’s decided. We’re latching on to that powerhouse.’
"Dear, there’s no time to lose. We have to follow him."
Foxes are symbols of cunning and intelligence. Their minds work quickly. In a forest where rabbits could hunt foxes, clinging to a tiger’s thigh was not an unacceptable proposition.
Just as the two foxes were preparing to seek patronage, Lu Wu was crouching by her stall, worrying over the rabbits the three little ones had brought back.
’Can anyone tell me what breed of rabbit this is?’
’Colored contacts plus smoky eye makeup, and what’s with that ring of tiny, millet-like teeth in its mouth?’
’And this unnamable black energy coming off it... something’s not right with this thing.’
’A Cthulhu invasion?’
’Weird cultivation?’
Especially when, according to the three little ones’ account, these little white rabbits were attacking carnivorous animals. The fox clan wasn’t the only unlucky one; other demon beasts in the forest were suffering too.
From their description, a single bite from this rabbit could cause a serious injury.
So, the question was...
’...can I still eat this?’
"System, appraise!"
’If it can teleport me, appraising an ingredient should be a piece of cake.’
[...]
[Appraisal complete. Edible.]
The System was concise.
’So this thing really is edible.’ Lu Wu raised an eyebrow. With the System’s stamp of approval, she felt relieved.
"Little wabbit, wittle wabbit, open the door..."
She picked up the rabbit by the scruff, kindly sending it on its way. She was letting it meet King Yan painlessly in a forced slumber. ’Who else but I could be the living Buddha of this age?’