The two groups faced off, both sides with swords drawn and bows bent, as though the slightest spark would be enough.
A great battle would erupt at a touch.
On a distant mountain path, someone quietly watched the scene.
Orange Cat tilted her head. "What are they doing?"
"Getting ready to fight."
Li Ping'an wiped a wild fruit he had picked with his sleeve and took a bite.
Sweet and sour.
On the grass, two brown rabbits were also staring straight ahead.
One lay flat, while the other half-crouched.
Old Ox had originally been propping up his head with one hoof, ready to enjoy the show.
His gaze flickered, and he suddenly swept toward the two rabbits like a streak of lightning.
When he returned, he was already carrying both rabbits.
It seemed he planned to have roast rabbit today and save the cost of a meal.
The gust blew Orange Cat's fur sideways, giving her a fright.
So big, yet so fast.
Old Ox flashed her a confident smile.
Little thing, how could you resist my charms~
Orange Cat tilted her head to the other side.
As she moved, Old Ox and Li Ping'an tilted their heads to the side along with her.
One man, one ox, and one cat, all neatly in line.
"Let's eat here, then," Li Ping'an said.
Old Ox set the large pot on the ground.
Orange Cat blinked. "Aren't we going to look for Fire Ganoderma?"
Li Ping'an said, "Let's watch the show first."
"Oh."
So Old Ox prepared the rabbits,
while Orange Cat bounced off to gather firewood.
Li Ping'an was responsible for piling the firewood together.
Before long, the fire was lit.
Li Ping'an fanned it with a small fan, coaxing the flames higher.
A little later, several people walked over.
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