Chapter 257: The Fool Jumped Out on His Own

Zilaoye looked at Orochimaru with a weird expression, having no idea why the guy wouldn't let him speak.

This exam's questions were originally a sure‑pass, even he, who has always been the bottom of the class, could pass.

For such simple questions, frankly, anyone with a normal mind can't possibly fail.

Perhaps only that legendary senior from the Ninja Academy legend would fail…

Orochimaru looked at Zilaoye helplessly; the guy truly lives up to being the class bottom, unable to catch even this simple hint.

He now just wants to shut the guy up, lest he anger Lord Lian Ye.

After all, Lian Ye is that legendary senior of the Ninja World School!

No wonder the school's teachers dare not reveal the senior's name; whenever students ask for that senior's name, they stammer, as if fearing the legendary senior's identity…

If Lord Lian Ye is indeed the legend who scored five points on the exam, it's no surprise the teachers wouldn't disclose his name.

After all, who would dare expose a Konoha hero's dark past?

"Orochimaru, why won't you let me speak?!" Zilaoye angrily brushed Orochimaru's hand away, then wiped his mouth with the back of his hand.

This bastard usually doesn't get along with him, but now he even won't let him speak.

Orochimaru, seeing his foolishness, sighed helplessly.

Being the class bottom is being the class bottom; it's already beyond any remedy.

"Bastard, what kind of look is that!" Zilaoye hates most Orochimaru's stare that treats him like a fool.

"Idiot." Orochimaru sneered, curling his lip.

Zilaoye: "…"

If Lord Lian Ye weren't here, he would have fought Orochimaru on the spot.

Right, Lord Lian Ye!

Zilaoye and Orochimaru both turned their heads toward Lian Ye, finding him still staring pensively at the test paper.

"Hmm, this question is somewhat interesting."

Have the Ninja School's questions become this complicated?

Back then he could answer two questions by intuition; now he's completely at a loss.

Can't understand it, absolutely can't understand it.

Lian Ye doesn't get why the theoretical questions are set so complex.

Theoretical questions are useless on the Battlefield; the key is still one's own strength!

When facing a strong enemy, should you use theoretical scores to persuade the opponent?

In the end, isn't it the need for great power to kill the enemy?

If there's time to study Cultural Class, better spend it refining chakra.

Seems that Qianshou Feijian that old guy didn't follow his own suggestion…

Years ago, Lian Ye suggested Qianshou Feijian cancel the Ninja School's Cultural Class.

But that old guy not only refused, he even raised the difficulty of the Cultural Class.

This caused Lian Ye now to not understand a single question; if he were to take the exam, he'd definitely break his own record.

Although he doesn't understand any question on the test paper, he must not show that in front of a few juniors, so he pretends to be deep in thought.

This concerns his dignity as an elder; he cannot let anyone know his poor performance in Cultural Class.

"Uncle Lianye, how much longer will you look?" Gangshou asked impatiently.

The reason she brought the test paper to Lian Ye was just to trade a perfect score here for a meal.

As a result, Lian Ye first doubted her cheating, then stared blankly at the test paper.

Gangshou didn't understand why such a simple question required that much time.

Even the perpetual bottom Zilaoye passed, so the test's difficulty needn't be discussed, right?

"Haha, I just wanted to see the exam setter's level, and this is the result? No wonder you got a perfect score."

Lian Ye smiled, returned the test paper to Gangshou, showing no embarrassment or guilt.

That's the mindset of a top Underachiever, never letting a trivial grade affect his mood.

To him, scoring five points versus zero makes little difference.

A true strongman simply doesn't care about scores, a useless thing.

Orochimaru looked at the loquacious Lian Ye in disbelief; his usually calm face showed shock for the first time.

If he hadn't known the truth, he might have actually believed that excuse.

This obviously deceptive nonsense would only be believed by a fool.

"Wow, Lord Lian Ye, you're amazing!" Zilaoye said admiringly, "Not only are your Cultural scores great, but your strength is also so high—you're literally my idol!"

He too wants to become a strongman like Lord Lian Ye in the future, protecting the Village's safety and becoming a universally revered great hero!

"Hahaha, stay low‑key, stay low‑key," Lian Ye said cheerfully.

As long as he doesn't mention his poor Cultural scores, no one will know.

As a hero of Konoha Village, isn't it normal for his Cultural scores to be decent?

Zilaoye this kid really hits his sweet spot; the emotional value is spot on!

No wonder the leader needs a flatterer nearby.

"Zilaoye, I believe you'll become as strong as me in the future!"

"Really? Lord Lian Ye!"

"Haha, of course it's true."

"Wuwuwu, thank you, Lord Lian Ye!"

Orochimaru: "…"

Heh, the idiot jumped out on his own.

"Uncle Lianye, I got a perfect score on the exam, aren't you going to give me a reward?"

Gangshou waved the perfect test paper before Lian Ye, not forgetting the purpose of her visit.

"You brat, you keep making me cook again," Lian Ye said with a laugh, shaking his head. "You all wait, I'm going to prepare dinner now."

The little girl got a perfect score, so a dinner as a reward is certainly fitting.

After all, even when his scores from several Theory Exam are added together, he still hasn't reached a hundred.

"Yay!" Gangshou leapt up excitedly as the plan succeeded.

"Hehehe, we can eat delicious food again," Zilaoye's drool was about to spill out.

Orochimaru, seeing the scene, looked disgusted and kept some distance.

This guy still, as always, loves to make a spectacle of himself…

"Lord Lian Ye, let me help you with the ingredients," Orochimaru quickly kept pace with Lian Ye.

He didn't want to stay with Zilaoye any longer; spending too much time with the fool can affect one's intelligence.

Lian Ye looked at the little brat before him in surprise, wondering if Orochimaru had been that capable since childhood.

No wonder he'll be able to swindle a group of subordinates into devoted followers later.

His personal charisma is beyond description.

"Alright, you can help me wash the vegetables."

Since someone is willing to help, he naturally has no reason to refuse.

Orochimaru, seeing that Lian Ye had no objection, felt a slight anticipation.

He had long wanted to observe Lord Lian Ye cooking, but never had a suitable chance.

Now he finally found an opportunity, and perhaps could learn some cooking techniques.

If he successfully steals the technique, he'll be able to make gourmet meals at home for himself.

"Damn, Orochimaru is such a chicken thief!" Zilaoye clenched his fist resentfully, "He's by Lord Lian Ye's side, so wouldn't he be able to steal the food the moment it appears?"

"Lord Lian Ye, I also want to help!" Zilaoye said, hurrying toward the kitchen.

Afraid that if he arrived late, Orochimaru would have already eaten all the delicacies.