Section 65: The Treasure That is General Rabbit
Author: Gu Zhenren
2013-02-09
This General Rabbit is unlike Huang Xiao.
In Chu Yun’s past life memories, he was naturally timid and fearful, with a weak disposition, but he possessed a Supreme grade Demonic Beast, the Wind Thunder Roar.
This Wind Thunder Roar looked remarkably like a little white rabbit, with a pair of long, pointed ears. The entire creature was miniature and lovely, only a little over a foot long.
In Chu Yun’s past life, General Rabbit didn’t believe it was possible to be surrounded and attacked on the battlefield until he faced a life-or-death situation, which finally triggered his hidden potential.
He unleashed the Wind Thunder Roar’s innate Cultivation Method, and his roar shook the heavens, instantly killing three generals who were surrounding him with sheer sonic force.
Afterward, his courage exploded, and General Rabbit seemed reborn, becoming an unstoppable general on the battlefield.
Every time they reached a critical moment in battle, he would summon the Wind Thunder Roar and unleash its innate Cultivation Method, often roaring enemy generals to death. By the time Chu Yun was reborn, he was already the Tie Family’s foremost general, having roared to death three great generals and countless other officers.
Tie Ao did not know that he had missed out on a peerless general.
As soon as the alliance with the Tie Family was formed, Chu Yun personally traveled to Maoluo Island to summon this legendary General Rabbit.
“Y-your subordinate greets Little Tyrant!” General Rabbit’s military unit had not yet undergone its transformation and was still timid. Upon seeing Chu Yun, he immediately prostrated himself, his voice trembling.
He had already received his appointment from Tie Ao and felt both fear and curiosity towards Chu Yun, who had suddenly become his young master.
In the past year, the name Little Tyrant had risen rapidly, soaring like a shooting star. Now that he had publicly used the Swift Grass Shoes and killed the Jade Scholar, his reputation was widely known. He had also publicly defeated the Little Prince of Meng Yuan and was recognized throughout Xingzhou as the foremost figure among the younger generation.
Even though General Rabbit had been guarding the remote Maoluo Island for a long time, he had heard much about all this. He was very curious about Chu Yun and held a degree of admiration for him.
Now that he saw Chu Yun in person and felt the imposing aura radiating from him, his reverence outweighed his curiosity even further.
“You are General Rabbit?” Chu Yun calmly observed the second divine general kneeling before him. To be honest, he was somewhat disappointed.
The General Rabbit before him was not tall and appeared rather thin and weak. Most importantly, his skin was fair. If not for his ordinary features, he would have looked like a pretty boy. Coupled with his one-knee-down posture and timid demeanor, it was no wonder people mocked him, and even Tie Ao looked down on him.
“Y-your subordinate’s sir name is Bai, given name Mian. Reporting to Young Master, it is true that I have a nickname, ‘General Rabbit’.” Bai Mian was covered in cold sweat, feeling immense pressure from Chu Yun.
“Bai Mian?” Chu Yun had heard this real name before and was not unfamiliar with it. “Tie Ao has transferred you to me. Do you have any complaints about this?”
“Your subordinate would never dare! Today, everything is at the Young Master’s command; I will obey implicitly.” General Rabbit trembled and immediately kowtowed repeatedly to Chu Yun.
This General Rabbit was truly as soft as noodles.
Chu Yun sighed inwardly and said, “Summon your rabbit and let me see it.”
General Rabbit hesitated.
“What… you are unwilling?” Chu Yun’s voice, drawn out, sent a shiver down General Rabbit’s spine.
“No, I wouldn’t dare. Reporting to Young Master, my rabbit, this rabbit…” He stammered, unable to speak clearly. He was not stupid, after all. The Wind Thunder Roar had not grown, and it was now very different from ordinary rabbit monsters. General Rabbit had recognized its extraordinary nature.
“My subordinate’s rabbit was nurtured by me since childhood. It shares my fate, closer than father or brother! Young Master, please understand!” He couldn’t find an excuse. In his desperation, he suddenly broke into bitter tears, thinking Chu Yun had heard something and intended to snatch his Wind Thunder Roar.
In reality, Chu Yun had no such intention. He needed a peerless general, not just a Supreme grade Demonic Beast like the Wind Thunder Roar.
Furthermore, his eight Spirit Monsters were already close to Tribulation Demon level in cultivation. The burden on his spiritual energy had increased significantly, and he could not add new Demonic Creatures in the short term.
Chu Yun shook his head inwardly, looking down at how the General Rabbit, hugging his leg, was kneeling on the ground and crying plaintively. He couldn’t help but feel amused. Was this treasure truly the formidable general of the future who would achieve great fame? Despite his timidity, his affection for the Wind Thunder Roar was genuine.
Many Monster Tamers treated their Demonic Creatures as tools. However, Chu Yun’s philosophy differed from the common view; he had always regarded Demonic Creatures as beloved companions.
The General Rabbit before him was the same. “What do you take me, the Little Tyrant, for? Don’t worry, I won’t snatch your Demonic Beast, I just want to see it.” Chu Yun said.
“Really?” General Rabbit looked up, his eyes teary, and gazed at Chu Yun.
Chu Yun was both amused and exasperated. “I, Little Tyrant, always keep my word. When have I ever lied?”
Of course, he had lied before. The first lie, he had deceived tens of thousands of soldiers, ultimately fighting alone against ten thousand and causing the enemy to rout in disarray.
The second lie, he claimed to be from the Yi Master lineage of the Abacus Masters, baffling the Rouge Gate and others. Even now, Yi Yan firmly believed in his identity as an Yi Master.
However, General Rabbit believed him. He slowly loosened his arms from Chu Yun’s leg and obediently summoned the Wind Thunder Roar.
This was the first time Chu Yun was seeing this Demonic Beast. In his past life, he had harbored different feelings for both the Wind Thunder Roar and General Rabbit.
This difference stemmed from their highly similar experiences but vastly different outcomes. In his past life, Chu Yun also had a Supreme grade Demonic Beast, but it was a Sky Fox that was improperly hatched, incompletely developed, and ultimately died young. General Rabbit, however, had stumbled upon the truth of the Wind Thunder Roar, much like Chu Yun, and eventually, rose to prominence, becoming a renowned general throughout Xingzhou.
But fortunes change. Now, this future effeminate general knelt at Chu Yun’s feet, holding the Wind Thunder Roar, and nervously looked at Chu Yun.
“It is indeed a good Demonic Beast.” Chu Yun nodded. The Wind Thunder Roar was no different from the legends. “Protect it well and nurture it carefully. Also, pack your things; you will accompany me on the expedition tomorrow.”
“E-expedition? May I ask, are we… supporting the Tie Family?” General Rabbit’s eyes brightened.
“Of course. However, we are not heading to the Tie Family’s main island this time. Instead, we will cut off the enemy’s retreat and march directly to the Shu Family’s main city,” Chu Yun said calmly.
“Ah!” General Rabbit’s face turned ashen with shock, and his body went limp, collapsing onto the ground.
In the year M of the Xing calendar, the Shu Family and the Tie Family formed an alliance. The Shu Family dispatched two armies: one, led by Huang Xiao as the main general, to support the Tie Family; the other, led by Chu Yun himself, made a grand entrance into the Shui Family’s waters, employing a strategy of attacking Wu to rescue Wei.
After several sea battles, both sides had their victories and defeats. On the Tie Family’s front, the Shui Family’s army still held the advantage. However, on the Shui Family’s front, Chu Yun achieved consecutive victories. With his eight Spirit Monsters leading the way, he moved unpredictably within the Shui Family’s waters, attacking the Shui Family’s island garrisons relentlessly and causing them immense headaches.
The Mad Confucian General, who had been operating from behind the scenes, found this troublesome, and Chu Yun did too.
This General Rabbit was simply too timid. Chu Yun had deliberately created combat scenarios multiple times, attempting to awaken the true nature hidden beneath General Rabbit’s timid exterior. But he had been unsuccessful.
General Rabbit’s combat prowess was lacking, but his escape skills were first-rate. He darted and weaved through the air, while the enemy generals pursuing him cursed and bellowed.
But General Rabbit remained unfazed. With his pale face, Chu Yun suspected he possessed the thickness of a city wall.
“From this perspective, can this General Rabbit be considered a capable person with strong endurance? It’s not entirely without gain to discover this.” Chu Yun could only comfort himself this way.
“Little Tyrant, I, Yan Dongliu, have finally caught up to you. Your lawless days are over.” One day, the weather was calm and clear, with fluffy white clouds and the gentle cry of gulls. The pleasant weather was ruined by the appearance of a local fleet.
“The battlefield swordsman Yan Dongliu? General Rabbit, you take him.” Chu Yun suddenly ordered.
“Ah?!” General Rabbit’s eyes widened, and he nearly burst into tears.
