Chapter 327: A Youth Worth Teaching!

The Ninja World is indeed unsettled now; caravans on the road often encounter mountain bandits ambushing them.

Fortunately, Orochimaru and his two companions dealt with them easily.

One can only say the caravan boss spent that money well!

Gangshou and Zilaoye, heeding Lian Ye's warning, showed no mercy to enemies.

Clearly the two have passed the first killing threshold; from now on killing will come naturally.

It sounds odd, but this rotten world is just like that.

If you don't kill, others will kill you; even children can't avoid it.

In such a backdrop, ninjas can only keep fighting, living a life of licking blood off the blade's edge.

Perhaps this is why Madara Uchiha is obsessed with the Moon's Eye project.

Maybe only this way can the Ninja World achieve true peace.

It's a bit extreme, but very effective.

If he hadn't known that Infinite Moon Reading is Heijue's plot, he would have wanted to experience the world inside Infinite Moon Reading.

It would probably be wonderfully happy, right?

When the Fourth Battle comes, he'll see if he can be hung on a tree to experience the pleasant life within Genjutsu.

Anyway, with the Protagonist Party as backup, he believes Mingsuo will win.

Besides, in a few decades he'll be an old hag; dying in the Genjutsu world would be a comfortable old age.

Within the Land of Rivers.

"Thank you, Ninja Lord, for escorting us all the way; here's your payment!" The caravan boss settled the remaining balance.

"Alright, stay safe," Lian Ye took the money.

Zilaoye and his two companions couldn't help but stare at the money pouch in Lian Ye's hand; they finally earned their first pot of gold.

Gangshou's eyes lit up; with the money, she could finally go to the casino to try to turn a profit.

Zilaoye and Orochimaru come from common backgrounds; unlike the lady Gangshou, they would spend earned money on weapons and everyday necessities.

The reward for this mission totaled 80,000 taels; ninjas' earning speed does indeed seem very fast.

After all, it's a high‑risk profession, earning with one's life.

In five days they earned 80,000 taels, but split evenly each got only 20,000 taels.

Including the consumption of kunai and shuriken, they actually made hardly any money.

They earn quickly, but spend even faster.

Of course, this is just the situation for ordinary ninja graduates, unrelated to Lian Ye, the super billionaire.

To him now, money is merely a number.

The reward from this mission isn't even higher than his interest from yesterday.

"Here, this is your mission reward; take it," Lian Ye handed the money to the three.

"Lian Ye Teacher, this isn't right; why only 10,000 taels?" Zilaoye scratched his head in confusion.

Gangshou and Orochimaru likewise looked at Lian Ye with puzzlement.

If I recall correctly, the mission reward was 80,000 taels; split among four, each should get 20,000 taels…

"10,000 taels is not little," Lian Ye said. "You three are just freshly graduated Genin, while I am the village's veteran Elite Jonin."

"Even though we carried out the mission together, the reward can't be divided per head, right?"

"After all, my value stands here."

"That does make sense," Zilaoye suddenly realized. "You are an Elite Jonin, so your reward naturally should be higher than ours."

"Hmm, a youth worth teaching!" Lian Ye showed a look of appreciation.

Gangshou and Orochimaru: "……"

Zilaoye, that guy is really a fool; Lian Ye Teacher is clearly docking their pay!

That idiot still thinks it's reasonable; truly home‑grown stupidity.

"Uncle Lianye, I'm going to tell Grandma and Second Grandfather that you docked my mission reward!" Gangshou pouted unhappily. "Kids' money gets snatched away."

She was also hoping to use the money to turn a profit at the casino.

Now she's down 10,000 taels of principal, making the comeback much harder.

"Gangshou, you're still young; you can't handle so much money…" Lian Ye slipped the silver notes into his pocket. "Leave the money with me, and when you get married later, it'll be your dowry."

He's Gangshou's uncle; keeping the money for his niece seems reasonable, right?

Besides, this girl‑liar will definitely gamble with the money; the nickname "Fat Lamb on the Betting Table" isn't baseless.

Rather than lose it all, it's better to give him a discount… no, better to let him hold it temporarily.

Gangshou: "……"

Uncle Lianye is so cruel; he'll go back and complain to Grandma and Second Grandfather!

"Orochimaru, do you have any objections?" Lian Ye asked the silent Orochimaru. "I'm always democratic; if you think the distribution is unfair, you can speak up."

"No, no objections," Orochimaru twitched his mouth corner; how could he dare have any?

These money will be considered his filial respect to Lian Ye Teacher, since he's Lian Ye's student.

"Alright, since there are no objections, let's go back," Lian Ye nodded contentedly. "It'll still take some time to return to the village."

From here to Konoha is about a three‑day trek, so Zilaoye and his two companions need to rest midway.

All told, roughly four days each way, ten days total for a round trip.

That time is enough for him to finish one or two S-rank Missions.

Seems being a Team Leader Teacher isn't that easy!

Four days later, Konoha Village.

"I'll give you a day off; meet at the old place the morning after tomorrow," Lian Ye felt teaching the students was too tiring and planned to rest for a day.

"Got it, Lian Ye Teacher/Uncle." The three replied.

"Alright, go home each to your own," Lian Ye waved his hand to signal them to disperse.

The three did not choose to leave; instead they all stared at him eagerly.

"What are you looking at me doing, the sky's almost dark and you don't hurry home? Do you expect me to treat you to a meal?"

Lian Ye regretted those words the instant he finished speaking.

He suddenly realized that the three just wanted to eat the food he cooked.

What a sin!

"Uncle Lianye, we'll go to your house to help you," Gangshou said with a smile, "You've earned a total of 50,000 taels; we can have a good meal today."

"Lian Ye Teacher, I want seafood," Zilaoye said, his mouth watering almost to the point of drooling.

Though Orochimaru said nothing, the expectant expression on his face was obvious.

"Fine," Lian Ye could only agree, having finally earned some money only to have to spend it all now.

He is now a billionaire, so the ingredients naturally have to be the finest kind.

The 50,000 taels he earned wasn't enough, and he even ended up paying extra.

There's no choice; after all, he's their teacher.

He can't possibly serve the students only plain white rice, can he?

The three ate the delicacies at Lian Ye's house and only then left, satisfied.

Lian Ye stood in the doorway watching the three's departing silhouettes, sighing helplessly, "What a bunch of gluttons!"

After being exhausted for several days, returning home only to have to light the fire and cook is sheer torture.

That old kid Qianshou Feijian is probably still busy in the Laboratory.

He plans to pack the leftover dishes and send them over.

ps: Thanks to Na Ke Ke Ke Xia for the generous tip, keep kneeling and licking, ying ying...