Rabbit Must Die
Chapter 296 - 293: Fiery I [Subscribe Please]_1

Chapter 296: Chapter 293: Fiery I [Subscribe Please]_1

Qin Shou fell silent for a long while upon hearing the words, and finally spoke with deep meaning, "Furnace, once you meet a female Furnace, you will know how good women are."

"Women are good? They have to squat to pee, and they walk with two burdens in front... What’s so good about that? I think I’m even better," Eight Trigrams Furnace said assertively.

Qin Shou realized that it was impossible to communicate across different species and didn’t bother arguing any further, adding, "Let’s go, let’s go in and taste their chef’s skills!"

As soon as Eight Trigrams Furnace heard this, it chuckled and said, "Rabbit, although I don’t understand men and women, I know that eating meals costs money! Do you have money?"

When Qin Shou heard the mention of money, his pace slowed down all of a sudden. He subconsciously thought about the days when he and Dog Xiaotian went to eat at the Kitchen God’s place.

He had thought that the tens of thousands of Red Spirit Crystals in his pocket would be enough, but after going in, he realized that it was hardly enough!

It was also the first time he became aware of the expensive cost of living in the Immortal Realm!

That experience had cast a bit of a shadow over his young soul, and now, looking at this even bigger establishment, he really felt a bit timid.

But it was just a moment of hesitation. Afterward, Qin Shou slapped his forehead and cursed with a laugh, "Scared of what, let’s go up!"

Qin Shou then proceeded towards the restaurant called Sea Flower Tower with his head held high and a confident stride...

Eight Trigrams Furnace said, "Rabbit, are you sure you want to go in? Do you have the money?"

Qin Shou hummed, "What do you know! Just follow me."

Eight Trigrams Furnace chuckled and said, "You’re not thinking of dining and dashing again, are you?"

Qin Shou didn’t bother responding and headed straight for the restaurant named Sea Flower Tower.

The two Clam Maidens at the door clearly had never seen a rabbit before, their eyes wide with curiosity, watching as the Rabbit approached, full of endless wonder, so much so that when the Rabbit walked past them and entered, they both forgot to greet him.

Just as they were feeling regretful, a surprised exclamation soon came from inside the restaurant.

Then, a turtle with a green hat hurried over, blocking Qin Shou’s path with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes, "This sir looks unfamiliar. You’re not from Dragon King City, huh?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Shou tugged at his big ear and retorted, "What do you think?"

The Turtle chuckled, "Although Dragon King City is big, there are only so many who can afford to dine at our Sea Flower Tower. I’ve been around for many years and have some recollection of them. But you, sir, seem very unfamiliar, so naturally, you’re not from Dragon King City."

Qin Shou said, "Whether I’m from Dragon King City or not, is there a problem?"

The Turtle grinned, "No problem at all. I’m just reminding you, sir, that dining here is quite expensive. The minimum charge starts from a hundred thousand Red Spirit Crystals!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Shou’s heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, places that looked nice were damn expensive to shop at! The tens of thousands of Red Spirit Crystals he had really... weren’t enough!

When Eight Trigrams Furnace heard this, it too was startled and moved closer saying, "Rabbit, this is too expensive, we probably can’t afford it..."

The Turtle heard this clearly and chuckled, "Turn left when you go out, cross three streets, and you’ll be at the temple street of Dragon King City. The food there is good and reasonably priced; why not give that place a try?"

Though his words seemed kind, the Turtle’s voice wasn’t low, and with this shout, all the passersby and diners around them were drawn in.

Upon learning that the newcomers couldn’t afford to dine here, the people looked at Qin Shou with disdain, their faces filled with contempt!

Obviously, while the Turtle seemed amiable, he was actually waiting for Qin Shou to make a fool of himself.

Eight Trigrams Furnace was about to say something when Qin Shou slapped the Furnace and said, "Can’t afford it? There’s nowhere under Heaven that I, the Rabbit, can’t afford to eat at! It’s just a meal! Go, let’s go in and eat!"

After speaking, Qin Shou walked inside with his hands behind his back and a casual gait!

The Turtle frowned and stepped forward to block Qin Shou again, "Sir, you need to pay a deposit before dining here. A deposit of a hundred thousand, then you’re free to enjoy..."

Qin Shou’s brows raised. Putting down a deposit before eating? He had never heard of such a thing, much less seen it!

At that moment, two people in white clothes, a master and servant, passed by with a curious look before they went upstairs...

When Eight Trigrams Furnace saw this, it immediately protested, "Why don’t they have to pay a deposit?"

The Turtle asserted, "They are regular customers. If you guys could spend a few hundred million Red Spirit Crystals a year at our Sea Flower Tower like they do, we wouldn’t ask for a deposit from you either. However, since both of you are new customers, the rules must be followed."

From beginning to end, the Turtle had been very particular. Although he spoke politely, he managed to make numerous contemptuous expressions, as if to say, "I just look down on you! You poor sods, why aren’t you scramming already? Hurry up and scram!"

Seeing those expressions, Qin Shou really wanted to smack him but then thought better of it; giving him a slap would be too boring!

So instead, Qin Shou chuckled and said, "Old Turtle, you really like taking advantage of our poverty, eh?"

The Turtle nodded with a beaming smile, his intention clear, "Yes, I am taking advantage of your poverty, stopping you from coming in."

In fact, if the Turtle had spoken the same words with kindness and a good expression, Qin Shou would have just turned around and left.

But this Turtle kept provoking with his expressions and even raised his voice to attract an audience... It felt as if he’d whipped a monkey and then called over other customers to watch the show, adding some amusement for everyone.

Qin Shou suddenly got angry, thinking: Does he really take me for a pushover? My stingy master didn’t teach me magic, but he should still take the blame for me, right?

With a Saint backing me up, what should I, the Rabbit, be afraid of?

My ears pricked up, my eyes followed suit, I stomped my foot, threw back my head, and as I looked up at the hairs in that turtle’s nostrils, rolled up my sleeves and said, "Hey! You turtle bastard, are you treating me like a joke? Alright, today I’ll show you a real spectacle!"

As Qin Shou spoke, he slapped the nearby Eight Trigrams Furnace and said, "Don’t be shy, tear it down!"

The Eight Trigrams Furnace was startled for a moment, "Tear it down?"

Qin Shou rolled his eyes and said, "Look at that ambition of yours, can’t you understand? Let I give you a demonstration!"

While talking, Qin Shou grabbed a table nearby and with a casual toss, bang!

The table smashed through the glass and flew far away!

Seeing this, the Eight Trigrams Furnace burst into laughter and said, "For real? Tearing it down? Rabbit, I just love your style, no nonsense, just action!"

Mid-speech, the Eight Trigrams Furnace suddenly accelerated with a boom and blasted through the back door!

Qin Shou turned around, hugged a bamboo pole, pulled hard, and with a crack, the large bamboo was twisted off. He wielded it as a giant stick and with a bam, shattered two more tables!

The few patrons who were enjoying their meals and the commotion, suddenly watched as a large pillar fell. Their table was obliterated in an instant!

Their recently ordered braised Kylin fish was gone!

The patrons, wide-eyed and befuddled, couldn’t comprehend what was happening, thinking to themselves: When did Dragon King City’s public order become so bad?

Before they could figure it out, the rabbit was swinging that giant pillar for a sweeping strike!

Crack crack!

Two pillars snapped!

The entire Sea Flower Tower began to shake!

At this point, everyone snapped back to reality as customers began screaming and running for their lives!

People on the upper floors kept jumping out of the windows, swimming to safer places.

In the meantime, the Eight Trigrams Furnace made another charge, smashing through everything—tables, chairs, benches, walls—in its path!

While crashing through, the Eight Trigrams Furnace didn’t forget to shout, "Anyone who doesn’t agree, come and stop me, ahahaha..."

By now, the turtle had come to his senses, his face nearly as green as his hat. He watched as the splendid Sea Flower Tower was reduced to rubble in seconds, not just bleeding internally—his heart was about to explode!

The turtle couldn’t understand; Dragon King City was famous for its good public order. The Sea Flower Tower, backed by Ao Bing, the Third Prince of the Dragon King of the East Sea, was notorious. With his arrogant and domineering personality, along with the Dragon King’s indulgence, he truly was an unrivaled little tyrant here! Who would dare cause trouble?

In the past, the turtle had also mocked some pretentious paupers, but none of them had left without hanging their heads in shame and fleeing...

Never had he imagined that this previously unseen rabbit would be so belligerent, not only refusing to run but outright destroying the building!

"I’m ruined, totally ruined! This is a huge loss!" the turtle lamented internally, while crying out loud, "Rabbit, stop it, stop!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Shou chuckled and turned around, asking, "What was that?"

The turtle said, "I said stop... please, stop now!"

With a grin, Qin Shou replied, "I’m the most reasonable person alive. You say stop, so I’ll stop."

As he spoke, Qin Shou let go of the giant bamboo pole in his hands, and with a clang, it fell.

A porcelain vase from an unknown era was smashed to pieces!

Seeing this, the turtle wailed, "That was a work of the first great potter from eight thousand years ago! It was priceless..."

Mourning his loss, the turtle ran over, trying to lift the giant pillar to see if there was any chance of salvaging what was beneath...

Qin Shou followed, laughing, "I’m just so generous! You can’t lift it, let me help you!"

Mid-speech, Qin Shou picked up the bamboo again. The turtle looked down, cried out, "It’s over... all over!"

Just then, a loud noise came from above as the Eight Trigrams Furnace rushed in with a boom and landed right in front of the turtle. After a moment, it then hesitantly chuckled, "Didn’t scare you, did I?"

The turtle, seeing the corner of a painting hanging from the Eight Trigrams Furnace, pointed to it, clutched his chest with a flushed face, and cried, "That is... that is... Records of Jiang Ziya... blargh!"

The turtle spurted out blood and rolled his eyes, fainting on the spot.

Upon seeing this, the Eight Trigrams Furnace looked at him with disdain and said, "Rabbit, he fainted just like that... how boring."

Qin Shou remarked, "Indeed, quite dull."

"He’s a turtle who has lived for many years, why don’t we stew him? I just charged into the kitchen and found a menu; there really are dishes for making turtle. Look at this, soft-shelled turtle stewed with meatballs, soft-shelled turtle soup with dried fig, stewed turtle with Chinese yam and longan, braised turtle, steamed turtle... Of course, these are for soft-shelled turtle, but a turtle and a soft-shelled turtle are similar, the flavors should be quite good with the same cooking method," the Eight Trigrams Furnace suggested excitedly.

PS: Took me a whole day to sort out my thoughts for the story. I wrote many useless drafts, sighed... my heart aches.