Chapter 400: Unless You Can't Help It

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

Lian Ye, as usual, lounged on a deck chair sunbathing and unwittingly drifted into a dream.

At some point, two people appeared before him, blocking the sunlight.

Lian Ye opened his eyes and saw Orochimaru in a white lab coat and Zilaoye with a worried expression.

"Um... why did you come?"

He sat up and, subconsciously, yawned, his gaze landing on the downcast Zilaoye.

Why does this guy look so worried?

Could it be that the method he suggested for courting girls is flawed?

"Teacher," the two greeted respectfully.

"Speak up, what brings you to me?" Lian Ye asked.

As the saying goes, no one visits Sanbao Hall without business; the two must have a reason to seek him.

Orochimaru merely smiled, offering no explanation.

Lian Ye understood that the one who came with a matter was not him.

"Zilaoye, what happened?"

"Teacher, Gangshou seems to be getting a partner," Zilaoye said, looking dejected.

Some time ago, he had followed Lian Ye's advice to covertly observe Gangshou, hoping to find a chance for a hero to rescue a beauty.

So he camped outside the casino for several days.

Eventually, while still lurking, Zilaoye realized something was off.

A long‑haired man frequently appeared beside Gangshou, and the two entered the casino laughing and chatting.

And that man happened to be someone he knew.

—Jiatengduan.

Each time Gangshou left the casino penniless and dejected.

Jiatengduan would comfort Gangshou beside her.

After some consolation, a smile returned to Gangshou's face.

Hidden in the shadows, Zilaoye saw the scene and felt the sky collapse.

Gangshou and Jiatengduan's relationship was far beyond that of ordinary friends.

It hinted at a development toward a couple.

Then Zilaoye's resolve shattered, and he went to a tavern to drown his sorrows.

Orochimaru learned of this and occasionally kept Zilaoye company for drinks.

But after a while, Zilaoye remained despondent. Orochimaru's persuasion failed, so he could only drag Zilaoye to see Lian Ye.

He hoped the teacher could counsel Zilaoye.

He didn't want to watch his friend sink because of this.

Facing Lian Ye Teacher's question, Zilaoye sighed.

He recounted the whole sequence of events.

Lian Ye, after listening, couldn't help but show sympathy.

Zilaoye, what a tragic fellow!

The hero's rescue never materialized, snatched away by Jiatengduan.

No wonder he turned to alcohol for solace.

But this would be normal if Gangshou were interested in Zilaoye.

The two would have been together already.

One can only say Gangshou treats him as a teammate and never considered a boyfriend‑girlfriend relationship.

One can only say Zilaoye and Gangshou have no fate.

"Zilaoye, give up on Gangshou; there's no destiny between you,"

Lian Ye patted Zilaoye's shoulder and comforted him.

Though harsh, it was undoubtedly the most effective method.

It's better than giving him hope, then more despair.

If you don't cut it, you'll only endure the chaos.

Better to slice through the tangled mess with a swift blade.

The pain will linger for a while, then gradually ease.

Zilaoye remained silent, and Orochimaru felt somewhat helpless.

This guy had been Fei Yangyang for so long, and now Mei Yangyang ran away.

Fei Yangyang and Mei Yangyang were heard about from Lian Ye.

It seemed very fitting for Zilaoye.

Zilaoye is Fei Yangyang, while Gangshou is Mei Yangyang.

Only unsure what kind of 'yang' Jiatengduan plays in this.

Orochimaru curiously looked at Lian Ye, who was comforting Zilaoye, his face full of curiosity.

He needed to find a suitable chance to ask the teacher.

As a top research talent of the Ninja World, a strong thirst for knowledge is perfectly normal.

"At your age, don't waste energy on romantic affairs. Learn from Orochimaru and find something to do for yourself,"

"Understood, Lian Ye Teacher," Zilaoye said in a low voice.

He knows Lian Ye Teacher was right, but he feels a bit down inside.

"Alright, have a meal here with me before you leave. It's been a long time since we all sat down to eat together."

Lian Ye glanced at the time and said to the two of them.

The two naturally had no reason to refuse, and, as before, went to the kitchen to help.

Zilaoye kept pondering the words Lian Ye just said.

Find something to do.

Apart from carrying out missions, he truly has nothing to do after returning to the Village.

Otherwise he wouldn't be lingering at the casino entrance all the time.

But what else can he do?

At the dining table.

The usually silent Zilaoye suddenly spoke up.

"Lian Ye Teacher, I want to write books and become an author."

He thought for a while and decided to write books to pass the time.

Lian Ye and Orochimaru, who were eating, were instantly stunned.

Orochimaru's face showed suspicion; this Zilaoye guy wants to be an author.

Is he really not dreaming?

He doesn't think Zilaoye has the talent for writing.

Yet he says nothing mocking.

Who made the current Zilaoye emotionally devastated?

It's better not to provoke him.

And Lian Ye wore a look of surprise.

He didn't expect Zilaoye to want to become a LittleYellowBook author right now.

Later he could definitely earn a fortune from "PassionateHeaven."

Lian Ye once also had the thought of writing a novel.

He was just busy cultivating and other trivial matters, so it was delayed.

Now that he has idle days every day, he can indeed write a book to kill time.

Consider it fulfilling his former wish.

He hasn't decided what genre to write yet.

Anyway, Lian Ye has countless ideas in his mind.

For example: "DomineeringHokageFallsInLoveWithMe", "Uchiha and Senju's Forbidden Love", "The Road of Revenge from Grassroots to Hokage", and so on.

Such topics are definitely not inferior to Zilaoye's LittleYellowBook.

Although he doesn't lack money now, who would mind having too much money?

Anyway, being idle is just idle.

Zilaoye didn't know that his offhand remark

would end up creating the future great author of the Ninja World!

Of course, he himself is no less impressive either…

"I think your suggestion is good; it's made me want to become an author too."

"Teacher, we can become authors together!"

"Haha, sure!"

Hearing that, Zilaoye brushed away the gloom and discussed writing matters with Lian Ye.

Orochimaru: "???"

He looked at Lian Ye and Zilaoye with a bewildered expression.

These two want to become authors?

He probably inhaled poisonous gas during a previous experiment.

Which caused hallucinations.

Their conversation reached his ears, absurd as if he were under a Genjutsu.

Orochimaru said nothing, lowered his head and silently ate his rice.

His good professional composure kept him from laughing out loud then.

Unless he truly couldn't hold it in.

"Lian Ye Teacher, I now feel extremely inspired; I'm sure I can write a breakout novel in the future!"

"Haha, I feel the same!"

"Pfft—"

"Cough cough cough… sorry, I choked just now."

Even the well‑mannered Orochimaru eventually couldn't help but laugh out loud.

But fortunately he covered it with his cough.

The two just gave him a glance and then continued discussing becoming authors.

Orochimaru: "…"