Chapter 337: The Reason Lian Ye Was Adopted

Three days later, the Mission Assembly Hall.

"Lian Ye Teacher, can we skip the D-rank Mission?"

Zilaoye learned that the upcoming task in the Village would be without any challenge, and his expression instantly fell.

For them, a D-rank Mission is just a waste of time; they'd rather take on a C-rank Mission, which can also improve them during the task…

"No. You do the mission honestly in the morning, and I'll guide your cultivation in the afternoon," Lian Ye said without hesitation.

Just kidding, letting them do a C-rank Mission is simply asking for trouble for himself, isn't it?

He doesn't want to be a babysitter for the three any longer.

He'd rather catch cats and tease dogs in the Village and enjoy a few idle days.

"Guide our cultivation?" Zilaoye's eyes lit up, and the earlier displeasure vanished instantly.

Although they can't leave the Village, having the teacher guide them personally is really great!

Orochimaru looked at Lian Ye expectantly, curious about what method the teacher would use to train them.

After all, Lian Ye Teacher is a hero in the Village with illustrious battle achievements!

"Fine, you go do the mission first," Lian Ye tossed out a few Mission Scrolls, "Come find me in the courtyard this afternoon."

Saying that, he turned and left.

The three's mission carries no danger at all; there is no need for him to accompany them personally.

If danger appears in a D-rank Mission, hiring anyone at home is useless.

"Let's hurry and do the mission!" Gangshou couldn't help urging: "Finish early to catch the meal time; we can go to Uncle Lianye's house to snag a meal."

Orochimaru and Zilaoye heard that and immediately began the mission.

Gangshou was right; they're students, so going to the teacher's house to snag a meal makes sense, right?

……

"Teaching students really is a hassle!" Lian Ye couldn't help sighing.

Had he known it would be like this, he shouldn't have taken on disciples.

Now he fears trouble even more than the Nara Clan; taking students is a troublesome matter for him.

Fortunately, Gangshou and the other two have good temperaments; if they met other idiots, Lian Ye would definitely drop the job and leave.

He can only say that choosing students voluntarily is important; the unlucky ones who get idiot students are doomed.

It's still early, so Lian Ye plans to go home and take a nap; after waking, he'll deliver a lunch to that kid Qianshou Feijian.

He wonders whether Ri Zhan and Tuan Cang went to work today.

For the past few days, due to health reasons, the two haven't been able to go to work…

He truly didn't expect that the mastermind Yuanfei Rizhan would also fall victim, and the situation seems even worse than Tuan Cang's.

It seems Ri Zhan isn't as deep‑minded as he thought; he simply enjoys tinkering with that broken dip.

As a result, he accidentally backfired, causing a runaway tumble.

Lian Ye didn't know how to assess that guy Ri Zhan for a moment.

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

Lian Ye returned to his room, lay on the bed, and slipped back into dreamland; nothing is more comfortable than a nap.

……

"Uncle Lianye, get up, it's time to cook!"

Half‑asleep Lian Ye heard someone calling his name; as he groggily opened his eyes, he saw Gangshou standing at the foot of the bed, softly calling him.

Zilaoye and Orochimaru stood at the doorway, peeking inside; they wouldn't dare enter the teacher's room like Gangshou.

"Hm, have you finished the mission?" Lian Ye scratched his head, sleepy‑eyed, glancing at the wall clock; only two hours had passed.

He was careless; he should have taken on more missions!

Who could have imagined the three's efficiency was that high, completing the mission in such a short time.

"Hehe, Uncle Lianye, hurry and prepare lunch for Second Grandfather," Gangshou playfully stuck out her tongue.

Lian Ye gave her an irritated glance; the brat had come to beg for food outright and even tried to use Qianshou Feijian as a cover.

He quickly realized why they finished so fast: they figured finishing early would catch the meal time, allowing them to come here to snag a meal.

"You three wait in the living room," Lian Ye said, getting up and heading to the kitchen.

"See? I told you it works!" Gangshou hands on hips, proudly looking at the two, "As long as we hit the meal time, we can freeload a feast!"

"Gangshou, you're so clever!" Zilaoye said with admiration, swallowing reflexively, "Can we do the same tomorrow?"

By that logic, they'd be able to eat gourmet food every day, wouldn't they?

"Hard to say," Orochimaru whispered, "The teacher will probably increase our mission count tomorrow."

If there are too many missions, we can't finish before meal time, so we can't come to snag food like today.

Based on his understanding of the teacher, it's highly likely to happen tomorrow.

"Huh? How could that be…" Zilaoye sounded disappointed; he had thought they could come every day to snag meals at the teacher's place.

"As long as we complete it earnestly, we can make it to meal time," Gangshou said earnestly.

"Gangshou is right!" Zilaoye's confidence revived, "If we boost efficiency, there's still a chance!"

Orochimaru neither agreed nor disagreed, only noting that they fundamentally don't understand Lian Ye Teacher.

Tomorrow's missions will definitely increase beyond imagination!

But he didn't voice any criticism; everything will be clear tomorrow.

……

"You eat first; I'm going to deliver the food."

Lian Ye packed the dishes, told the three who were eating heartily, then lifted the Food Box and left the house.

"Lian Ye Teacher and the Hokage really get along well," Zilaoye said, wolfing down food while unable to contain his admiration.

The Hokage is truly happy, getting to eat delicacies every day.

Unlike them, who can only come by now and then to mooch a meal.

Does becoming Hokage mean Lian Ye Teacher will personally deliver meals?

"Of course, Uncle Lianye was raised from childhood by my Second Grandfather," Gangshou said with a hint of pride.

"Gangshou, could you tell us why the teacher was adopted by the Hokage?" Orochimaru asked curiously.

Considering that the Uchiha and Senju have been mortal enemies for ages, why would the Hokage adopt a teacher who is an Uchiha?

This matter piqued his curiosity immensely…

"Yeah, Gangshou, hurry and tell us!" Zilaoye echoed.

They have no idea what actually happened back then, and now no one in the Village dares to discuss such matters.

They only know that Uchiha Lian Ye was adopted by Qianshou Feijian, but the exact reason remains unknown.

"Heh heh, then I'll generously tell you!" Gangshou patted her chest and explained: "Back then, Second Grandfather learned that an Uchiha child had exceptionally good cooking skills, so he went to the Uchiha Clan Territory to adopt him."

"That child is the current Uncle Lianye!"

In fact, she herself wasn't clear on the details, but couldn't admit ignorance, so she just made up a vague reason…

"Wow, so that's how it is!" Zilaoye exclaimed, "Lian Ye Teacher has been great at cooking since childhood!"

"The Hokage truly has foresight," Orochimaru murmured softly.

It can only be said that the Hokage indeed has a keen eye, instantly recognizing that Lian Ye Teacher's cooking is delicious.

It's as if he found himself a free Chu Zi!

Someone busy delivering meals hasn't even realized they're being slandered…