Chapter 14: Haw Haw

The medicine garden of Qiongming Peak was bathed in moonlight, presenting a dreamlike scene to ordinary observers.

Among its flora was a four-petaled flower that emitted a gentle glow akin to fireflies. Known as Lucky Grass, it was rumored to enhance one's eyesight.

Snowflake-like blossoms adorned the surroundings. Even from a distance, one could observe the white mist and delicate ice layer blanketing the flowers. To pluck them, a thawing process using fire was necessary.

Bai Lian crouched on a small slope near the cold pool.

Holding her breath, she manipulated several lotus leaves to shield her head. Gradually, the radiance in her eyes dimmed.

The effect was akin to manually reducing the brightness of a mobile phone screen.

Disguised, Bai Lian slightly extended her neck and trailed the source of the peculiar noise, all the while hunting for the elusive white rabbit.

There it was!

Underneath a plant resembling pepper, Bai Lian discovered a round, smooth, furry rear end.

Its short, white tail resembled a flickering white flame.

Its fur was soft, clinging closely to its body. Bathed in the moonlight, it bore a resemblance to snug white stockings...

Bizarre.

Bai Lian playfully pinched her own cheek.

It was a female rabbit.

In the meantime, the oblivious rabbit continued to nibble on newly sprouted hundred-year-old rice.

The sound of its chewing almost drowned out the faint noises Bai Lian made while carefully inching closer.

Whoosh—

After gradually closing the distance for some time, Bai Lian suddenly pounced forward.

Startled, the rabbit finally sensed something amiss and turned around.

A pair of big, blue and white ears drooped at its sides. Before they could fully extend, Bai Lian nabbed them, causing the ears to stand erect.

Success!

"Haw, haw, haw…"

The rabbit let out an indignant growl.

You little rascal!

Bai Lian burst into laughter. The triumph felt as gratifying as a warm bath.

She had previously attempted to capture the rabbit on four occasions, each ending in failure due to its agility.

Finally, she had apprehended the elusive thief.

What shall I do with this rabbit now?

Bai Lian had already made up her mind.

(╬￣皿￣)=○／(=^x^)＼

"Rabbit hotpot, stir-fried rabbit meat, braised rabbit head, spicy diced rabbit…"

You eat my herbs; I eat your flesh.

An array of dish names rolled off Bai Lian's tongue.

(º﹃º)

The rabbit, unaware of its impending misfortune, stopped struggling.

Bai Lian pondered whether she should punch the little rabbit to teach it a lesson.

At this moment, a new task option suddenly materialized before her.

[Task 1: Deliver a righteous punch to the rabbit's head. (Reward: High-grade magic tool - Jade Emperor Seal)]

[Task 2: "Repay your debts with your body!" (Reward: Tai Xuan Zhen Yuan Pill)]

[Task 3: Release the rabbit as if nothing happened. (Reward: Taoist Magic Circle +3)]

"Ah?"

Bai Lian was bewildered.

What in the world is this rabbit?!

Given that the Battle of the Gods storyline didn't involve this rabbit, she had assumed it was an ordinary creature.

Could it be that this rabbit is actually a powerful demon beast?

Bai Lian pointed at the rabbit, which she had securely bound, and commanded, "Transform into a human immediately!"

"Haw."

"Transform for me!"

"Haw?"

Bai Lian fell silent.

Apparently, the rabbit didn't understand her words.

Likewise, she couldn't comprehend the rabbit's chirps!

Bai Lian redirected her attention to the task options. Given the considerable distance to the Duxian Sect, she needed to return soon.

If she were to deliver a punch to the rabbit's head, completing Task 1 would award her a high-grade magical tool. Would consuming it lead to a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage?

Dread consumed her.

Task 2's reward was also promising. The Tai Xuan Zhen Yuan Pill could elevate the likelihood of achieving the Golden Core Stage. Considering the high quality of medicinal pills dispensed by the system, Bai Lian could profit from selling them even if she chose not to consume them.

However, risks were involved.

Task 3 needed no explanation, yet its content left Bai Lian feeling hesitant.

The rabbit habitually pilfered herbs. Allowing it to escape scot-free seemed unjust.

Bai Lian pondered.

The little rabbit appeared to grasp that Bai Lian was deliberating its fate, causing it to grow increasingly agitated.

It suddenly launched into a fierce struggle.

"Stop that!" Bai Lian snapped, frustration evident in her tone. "I'm in a hurry. If you don't cease, I'll truly eat you!"

To her astonishment, the threat proved utterly ineffective.

Bai Lian raised her head, prepared to scold the rabbit anew, only to spot something peculiar atop a distant hill.

"Haw!"

The rabbit shaped its ears into a pair of [7], gesturing toward Bai Lian's line of sight.

Bai Lian tentatively inquired, "Are you trying to tell me there's something over there?"

The rabbit nodded vigorously.

Bai Lian narrowed her eyes.

She felt something was amiss. It wasn't the wind.

Drawing her Dirt-Free Sword, it emitted a faint luminescence beneath the night sky.

WOW ~

Suddenly, two bald heads emerged on the open hill.

They were two tiger demons!