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Thwack!
With a brick, Qin Shou slapped it squarely across the face of the Black Qilin!
The Black Qilin's face was a mask of fury, and Qin Shou spread his hands, saying, "Sorry about that, the brick slapped you on its own initiative. If you don't believe me, ask it."
Then, the brick itself began to rant, "If you want to hit, just hit, why the endless nagging? Are you an old woman or what?"
Ha ha...
Peals of sinister laughter echoed from outside the door.
Leiqiu could no longer contain his rage and, no longer in the mood to play along, bellowed, "You damn rabbit..."
But then, the rabbit opened his mouth wide and spat, "Cough—ptooey!"
A wad of phlegm landed accurately and unmistakably inside the gaping maw of the Black Qilin!
Unable to hold back any longer, Leiqiu turned and retched, "Ugh..."
