Chapter 624: I Surely Didn't Wake Up

The sun was high at the Qianshou Feijian Residence.

Lian Ye, as usual, slept until he naturally woke up; at this hour, Qianshou Feijian would already have gone to the Laboratory.

Sometimes he might stay in the Laboratory all day, not returning at night to rest.

Since he began slacking off and lying low, he's even too lazy to make breakfast.

He only needs to prepare lunch and dinner each day.

Qianshou Feijian doesn't press the issue; if he can't get up, then breakfast can be skipped.

Anyway, he can eat Soldier's Ration Pill with Orochimaru.

Of course, sometimes because Lian Ye naps too long in the afternoon, the next day he feels energetic and chooses to rise early, preparing breakfast for the two and delivering it.

It's just not very frequent.

This morning Lian Ye woke up, assuming Qianshou Feijian was, as usual, conducting research in the Laboratory.

He glanced at the time; it was only 8:30 a. m.

"Tsk, I'm really getting up earlier and earlier!"

Lian Ye was clearly very pleased that his wake‑up time was earlier than yesterday's.

As the saying goes, the day's plan lies in the morning; getting up now is perfect for a brief cultivation in the courtyard.

To prevent his body from rusting and his combat power from dropping.

Although he thinks that in the current Ninja World no one can threaten him, regular training to keep his body healthy is very necessary.

Otherwise, if he were to fall ill on the spot and die, wouldn't that be a real pity?

In the blink of an eye, he's already nearly thirty‑seven.

Reaching middle age, indeed the body easily gets minor ailments; refusing to be soft is no longer possible.

For example, a few days ago, skipping breakfast didn't seem to matter.

But now he finds that not eating breakfast makes him wake up hungry while sleeping.

"The body is the capital."

Lian Ye muttered as he finished washing up and went to the living room.

He then saw Qianshou Feijian leaning by the window, a newspaper in his left hand, a cup of hot tea in his right hand, lightly blowing on it.

He heard the movement, looked up, and saw someone standing in the living room.

"Kid, getting up so early today?"

Lian Ye usually doesn't sleep until noon, which already counts as early rising; otherwise he wouldn't skip delivering breakfast to them.

Over time, it's always Orochimaru who, before heading to the Laboratory, prepares breakfast at home and brings it along.

Otherwise, eating Soldier's Ration Pill every day would be unbearable.

Fortunately, Orochimaru has deeply mastered Lian Ye's true teachings, and the food he makes tastes decent.

When Lian Ye is not in the Village, all three meals a day are taken care of by Orochimaru.

But most of the time they're busy doing experiments; Orochimaru simply can't find time to cook himself, so he can only use Shadow Clone Jutsu to help make the meals.

"Uncle, why didn't you go to the Laboratory?"

Lian Ye expressed great surprise at Qianshou Feijian staying at home.

Since retiring, this old guy has been soaking in the Laboratory almost every day.

Originally Orochimaru was only interested in science, but under Qianshou Feijian's influence, he has become obsessed and crazy.

It can be said that aside from sleeping, everything else is done in the Laboratory.

Of course, this old guy is the same.

"The data you brought back last time, Orochimaru and I have figured out," Qianshou Feijian said, sipping his hot tea, "so I gave him a few days off to rest properly."

Orochimaru's scientific talent is not inferior to his own, and he is just as diligent.

To be honest, he even seems to be on the verge of surpassing him.

One could say the student surpasses the master.

"He should rest properly," Lian Ye nodded in agreement.

Orochimaru hasn't been researching immortality, so naturally he lacks the corpse reincarnation that the original Orochimaru possessed.

If he were to suddenly die in the Laboratory from long‑term research, that would be a big problem.

He only has three disciples; losing even one would be a great loss.

Qianshou Feijian placed the newspaper and teacup on the table, looked at Lian Ye, and asked softly.

"Hungry? I just bought some baozi."

By now, Konoha Village's technology has long since developed, under the planning of Lian Ye and Tuan Cang.

Delivery workers and similar occupations have emerged.

Just order by phone, and a delivery worker will bring the food.

If Qianshou Feijian knew Lian Ye got up that early, he wouldn't order delivery no matter what.

What a pity, missing a breakfast.

Soon, the delivery worker brought the breakfast.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Qianshou Feijian is the Village's former Second Hokage and has Lian Ye's wealthy adopted son, yet he doesn't fuss much over the three meals.

It may be because he's accustomed to eating Soldier's Ration Pill regularly.

After all, ordinary food compared to Soldier's Ration Pill can be said to have full color, aroma, and taste.

The purchased breakfast was pitifully scant: only a basket of baozi, a cup of soy milk, and a small dish of pickles.

Lian Ye sat opposite Qianshou Feijian, looking at the pitifully scant food on the table, his mouth twitching slightly.

"I barely managed to get up early once, and you make me eat this?!"

People who don't know would think we can't afford breakfast.

"Kid, you eat first; if it's not enough, I'll have you make it for me."

Qianshou Feijian has no intention of moving his chopsticks.

Since there's only one serving of breakfast, let this kid have it.

After he finishes his breakfast, send him to the kitchen to make himself another breakfast!

Hm hm, I'm literally a genius!

Not only did I not waste food, but I also got to eat the breakfast this kid made.

One could say it's a win‑win!

Lian Ye: "……"

He wonders how that old kid could be so kind as to give the bought breakfast to himself.

So that's where he was waiting!

Fine, who made me get up early and unlucky today.

Besides, he was going to prepare breakfast anyway; it's just a matter of making a few extra.

How could a basket of buns be enough for Lian Ye to eat?

He finished it in a couple of bites.

"Uncle, wait, I'm going to make breakfast right now."

Lian Ye stood up, ready to head to the kitchen, when Qianshou Feijian's unhurried voice sounded from behind him.

"Kid, I want noodles."

"Got it, Uncle."

As Lian Ye left, Qianshou Feijian gave a slight smile, resumed picking up the unfinished newspaper, and occasionally sipped hot tea.

These years have been spent busy with research; indeed, a proper rest is needed for a while.

The reason he gave Orochimaru a vacation wasn't because the matter of Yaoshi Dou's experimental data had been settled.

It was because, before his older brother left yesterday, he told himself that in a couple of days they'd have to prepare for a village trip.

Qianshou Feijian thought that it was impossible for him to go out and leave Orochimaru alone in the Laboratory to conduct research.

So he casually found an excuse to let him go back and rest for a few days.

"Uncle, the noodles are here."

Lian Ye, just as he pushed the door open, saw Qianshou Feijian sitting at the table, leisurely drinking tea and reading a newspaper.

He couldn't help feeling a bit surprised.

He didn't expect the busy person to have such leisurely moments.

Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something.

Uncle Hashirama had told him that they should invite that old kid to travel together.

Seeing Qianshou Feijian's relaxed demeanor, Lian Ye's eyes widened abruptly, a bit incredulous.

He couldn't have agreed, could he?!

What a joke!

How could that old kid possibly agree to travel out with Ban Daye?!

I must not have woken up properly.

"Kid, what are you doing standing at the doorway?"

Qianshou Feijian, seeing Lian Ye linger, couldn't help but frown and ask.