539 This Chicken Has To Die! (1/2)

An awkward atmosphere filled the area.

Only Mao Shi's furious roar could be heard as it resounded in the entire plaza. Everyone looked at each other with blank expressions on their faces.

That chicken actually shat on Mao Shi's head?

Everyone had a weird expression on their face as they were completely speechless.

All of a sudden, everyone's eyes opened wide as they looked at where Mao Shi was standing. From there, the air started to shake. A roaring sound resounded in the ears of everyone around.

From within the alchemy furnace, a strong power started to surge. It seemed as though it was going to explode.

Bu Fang's eyes opened wide and he quickly took a step back.

The head judge pressed his lips together and helplessly sucked in a cold breath. He looked at Mao Shi, who had a resentful expression on his face. He was actually unable to restrain himself… As a result, the furnace was going to explode.

The roar which came from the furnace was extremely loud. Ripples of energy came from the platform as it rolled outwards. The pitch-black flames charged into the sky as it brought along with it a heatwave.

The heavy alchemy furnace in front of Mao Shi exploded into pieces and the medicinal powder scattered in all directions, engulfing the surroundings.

Everyone was stunned.

Mao Shi actually… His furnace actually exploded...

Bu Fang blinked his eyes and was surprised. This guy's furnace actually exploded? Wait a minute… Bu Fang wasn't the one to cause the explosion, instead, it was because of the Eight Treasures Chicken. The Eight Treasures Chicken was also sent flying by the explosion of the furnace. Opening its wings, it clucked a few times in the air and it was dazed.

Bu Fang woke up from his stunned state and regained his spirits. He moved quickly and took a step forward, catching the Eight Treasures Chicken in his arm.

When the Eight Treasures Chicken saw Bu Fang, its head drooped and it pretended to be dead.

Bu Fang was speechless. This chicken was really too brazen.

A gust of wind blew across the arena and it cleared away the black smoke which enveloped the platform. A figure who exuded endless pressure could be seen standing on the stage.

Mao Shi's eyes were spitting fire. His furnace exploded? His furnace had actually exploded!

It wasn't because of the dish Bu Fang cooked and it wasn't because of a mistake on his part. Instead, it was because a chicken that shat on his head!

He felt like his face was burning up. No matter how many excuses he thought of, the fact was that his furnace had exploded. Although it wasn't because of Bu Fang, when he recalled Bu Fang's words, he felt extremely frustrated.

”This chicken… This chicken has to die!”

Mao Shi's gaze landed upon Bu Fang's body and it was brimming with killing intent. He coldly declared.

”Contestant Mao Shi, calm down…. Now that your furnace has exploded, do you intend to continue this match?” The head judge asked awkwardly when he saw Mao Shi's wretched appearance.

Was Bu Fang going to win like this? If he won like this, this match which had been highly anticipated would become boring.

Mao Shi shot a glance at the judge as he coldly said, ”Of course this match continues… I haven't lost!”

Buzz...

A wave of fluctuation appeared and a pitch-black alchemy furnace appeared in Mao Shi's hand. He held onto the alchemy furnace as he ruthlessly smashed it onto the platform.

After the dust settled, Mao Shi's face was as black as thunderclouds. However, his expression was as solemn as ever and it was as though he had made prior preparations. He took out the spirit herbs once again.

The audience members were all stunned and the head judge was completely speechless.

Bu Fang nudged the head of the Eight Treasures Chicken. He had a shocked expression on his face.

”This Mao Shi actually came prepared… Was he prepared for a furnace explosion?”

”As expected from the talented alchemist from our Heavenly Shine City. When he does things, he never neglects anything!”

”It looks like the chef is going to lose this time. Once a three-mark spirit pill is produced, he won't stand a chance.”

....

The audience gradually recovered and they started to get heated up again. They chattered non-stop.

The head judge also recovered his spirit and lightly coughed a few times. Before long, he announced that the match would continue.

”This chicken has to die!” Mao Shi said as he coldly looked at Bu Fang.

He walked away from his bronze platform as he made his way toward Bu Fang. His killing intent locked onto the Eight Treasures Chicken.

Bu Fang frowned. How could he allow Mao Shi to kill the Eight Treasures Chicken? Although it was slightly restless, it was still his chicken!

”Sorry… This chicken cannot die.”

Bu Fang stood firm as his figure rapidly retreated. He chose to protect the Eight Treasures Chicken.

”If you want to kill the chicken and I allow you to do so, I, Bu Fang, will feel extremely embarrassed!”

Mao Shi stood still as his cold gaze locked onto Bu Fang. ”Very good. If you really want to protect this chicken, you better not use it in this match. Since you want it to live, let it live! I'll definitely kill the chicken after this match ends.”

Bu Fang froze and his eyes narrowed. This Mao Shi actually cornered him into a trap. He saw that the Eight Treasures Chicken was unusual and if Bu Fang were to use the chicken to cook a dish, the dish would definitely be extraordinary.

That was the reason Mao Shi tricked Bu Fang. After saying in front of so many people that he wouldn't let the chicken die, Bu Fang couldn't go back on his words.

”Will the two of you please return to your platforms… The competition is resuming,” said the head judge with a blank face.

Bu Fang's eyes narrowed and Mao Shi's gaze was cold. They stared at each other and it seemed as though there were explosions happening when their gazes met.

”Fine… If I use this chicken, I lose,” Bu Fang said lightly.

After rubbing the head of the Eight Treasures Chicken, Bu Fang returned to his bronze platform. He placed the Eight Treasures Chicken at the side.

As his lips curled upwards, Bu Fang retrieved a huge cage from within the system's storage space.

Bu Fang pulled out a chicken whose body was covered in burning flames.

Although the Heavenly Flame Chicken was not as good as the Eight Treasures Chicken, Bu Fang had no choice. He had to cook a chicken.

In the end, Bu Fang got the chicken from the system.

The Eight Treasures Chicken lay at the side as it looked at Bu Fang who pulled out a flaming chicken. It seemed to have realized that it had just dodged a bullet. Its eyes started to spin around happily.

Bu Fang didn't pay attention to the Eight Treasures Chicken as he started to cook his dish. He opened his mouth and a golden flame instantly appeared. It rolled about as it burned majestically.