Chapter 275: Lord Ban, I'm Not Clean Anymore!

"Hold on, where is this guy heading…"

Early the next morning, Heijue concealed its form and followed behind Lian Ye and Dao Ba.

At first it didn't know the destination the two were heading to, but as time passed it gradually realized the final destination of the man and the cat.

"Chu Zi seems to be going to find Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama!"

Heijue knew the hideouts of Hashirama and Madara, and based on Lian Ye's route easily inferred the destination.

It didn't expect that Lian Ye left the Village, traveling a great distance just to look for the two.

Do we even need to wonder why they're being searched for?

Chu Zi, of course, went to cook.

Heijue was truly shocked by Lian Ye's dedication; only such a professional Chu Zi could prepare three meals a day for his mother.

It believes its mother will like the Chu Zi it found…

After all, no boss would dislike an excellent, dedicated employee!

The only regret is that before his mother breaks the seal, Lian Ye can only be exploited by Senju Hashirama, Madara Uchiha, and Qianshou Feijian.

When his mother emerges, he must have her kill all those guys!

Now it still has to use Madara Uchiha as a pawn to rescue its mother, and can only watch helplessly as he exploits the Chu Zi it had already chosen.

The rushing Lian Ye doesn't know that someone has already planned his future.

After a night of rest, the man and the cat have both returned to peak condition.

As long as they keep moving without pause, they can reach the destination before nightfall.

When noon arrived, Dao Ba decided to go on strike again.

"Kid, I still want Grilled Fish, meow."

Dao Ba arrived at the riverbank, wearing a flattering smile, no longer the arrogance it had before.

After eating the Grilled Fish Lian Ye made last night, it fell completely in love with it.

Cats naturally have no resistance to fish meat, especially the Grilled Fish Lian Ye makes tastes indescribably good.

Upon waking, it kept yearning to eat Grilled Fish, but held back out of pride.

But now, standing by the river and watching fish occasionally leap on the surface, it finally couldn't hold back.

What about its face?

In front of delicious Grilled Fish, it's not worth mentioning at all!

Lian Ye, seeing the black Fat Cat's flattering expression before him, felt his mouth corner twitch.

Usually it's enough to cook for Qianshou Feijian and others, but now he also has to prepare lunch for a cat.

But there's no way around it; after all, this cat is Madara Uchiha's Spirit Beast.

And later it will have to lead the way, so there's no reason to refuse.

How Madara Uchiha contracted such a Spirit Beast, which has essentially no combat power.

Perhaps this is just a little quirk of the strong.

Lian Ye looked at Dao Ba's plump body and inwardly scoffed. With that appearance, calling it Dao Ba is absurd; better rename it Fat Cat.

"Kid, is that okay?" Dao Ba looked at Lian Ye expectantly, drool almost spilling out.

"Fine, you go catch fish, I'll start the fire and grill the fish," Lian Ye nodded in agreement; it was perfect since he was also hungry now, and eating before continuing the journey wouldn't be too late.

"No problem, meow!" Dao Ba said, diving into the water with a splash; shortly after, it emerged with a big fish in its mouth, swimming ashore.

Lian Ye had already prepared the firewood, formed a seal, and used Fire Release to ignite the campfire.

"Kid, you first clean this one, and I'll go catch another," Dao Ba placed the fish on the shore, then immediately leapt back into the river.

Upon hearing that, Lian Ye took a Knife from the Scroll and began scaling and gutting the fish; a competent Chu Zi naturally carries tools at hand.

If it weren't for the rush, he would have shown off his skill in front of the Fat Cat.

Back then, Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama didn't have the habit of preparing tools, so he could only bring his own pots, bowls, ladles, oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar.

He usually kept them in a Storage Scroll, taking them out when needed.

It's hard to imagine that a Shadow-level Strongman's Storage Scroll contains not weapons, but a series of cooking tools.

If others found out, who knows what they'd think?

From afar, Heijue saw Lian Ye's Scroll brimming with kitchenware, and a hint of admiration flashed in its eyes.

No wonder it's the Chu Zi it favors; this dedication speaks for itself!

In the future, wherever his mother is, the Chu Zi will be able to prepare meals for her anytime, anywhere.

Unfortunately, it cannot reveal its identity now, and must hide at a distance, watching secretly.

What a cheap deal for that Fat Cat!

When his mother emerges, it will chop that Fat Cat up and feed it to the dogs.

…

"It's really delicious, meow!"

Dao Ba grabbed the Grilled Fish and devoured it heartily, a satisfied smile spreading across its cat face.

Having lived so many years, this is only the second time it has eaten such a delicious fish; it's truly amazing!

As for the first time, of course it was last night when it ate that Grilled Fish.

"Kid, can you grill another for me?" Dao Ba finished the Grilled Fish quickly.

It stared intently at Lian Ye, hoping he would grill another one for it.

Just by looking at Dao Ba's plump figure, it's clear one Grilled Fish wouldn't be enough.

After working so hard to get this delicacy, of course it must be eaten to fullness!

Lian Ye originally intended to refuse, but seeing the pitiful black Fat Cat, he couldn't bring himself to say no.

Although Dao Ba has gotten a bit chubby, his looks are undeniable, far more handsome than the dead cat that Uncle Hashirama adopted, by an incalculable multiple.

Indeed, they have a bit of a looks‑obsessed trait on them…

"This dead cat really keeps pushing its luck!" Heijue, upon seeing the scene, almost wants to chop Dao Ba to pieces and feed it to a dog right now.

A Fat Cat actually dares to command the Chu Zi that was prepared for its mother—simply unforgivable!

If Lian Ye hadn't been there, it would have killed Heimao long ago.

Heijue can only watch, displeased, as Lian Ye grills Grilled Fish for Heimao, but is powerless.

Anyone who has eaten Lian Ye's cooking has already been added to its Kill List.

In its eyes, the food Lian Ye makes is only for the noble mother to savor; any other creature must pay the price!

"Kid, I acknowledge you," Dao Ba extends his greasy paw and pats Lian Ye's shoulder. "From now on, stick with Scab Grandpa; I'll have Lord Ban watch over you!"

Lian Ye: "……"

This Fat Cat even knows how to wield Madara Uchiha's name to amplify its presence.

Looks like a repeat offender.

"Dao Ba, let me touch you, and I'll treat you to Grilled Fish," Lian Ye pinches Dao Ba's plump cheek. "What do you say, will you consider it?"

This kind of chubby cat feels the best to rub; he's been wanting to try the sensation for a while.

Dao Ba was taken aback by the remark; actually, it's not out of the question.

Though it's somewhat embarrassing, no one would find out.

Just as it was contemplating, Lian Ye had already stretched out his wicked hands.

"Bastard, let go of your Scab Grandpa, meow!"

Even as Dao Ba struggles desperately, it cannot escape Lian Ye's control.

"Wuwuwu, Lord Ban, I'm no longer clean…"

With the struggle futile, Dao Ba can only abandon resistance, letting Lian Ye fondle it all over.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Lian Ye, with a satisfied expression, released his grip on the Fat Cat; one can only say the feel was extraordinary.

"Kid, after you touched your Scab Grandpa, don't forget the promised Grilled Fish!" Dao Ba stared at Lian Ye with a mournful expression.

At this point, all that can be done is to eat Grilled Fish with tears.