Chapter 625: Getting Younger as You Live

"Uncle, did you promise Uncle Hashirama?"

Lian Ye sat opposite Qianshou Feijian, put the noodles on the table, and then asked cautiously.

In his view, it must have been his own overthinking.

That old kid doesn't get along with Ban Daye, so how could he possibly agree to travel together?

Exactly, it must be that he hadn't fully woken up, causing his brain to start rambling!

Looks like I can't get up that early tomorrow.

"Hmm."

Qianshou Feijian said nothing more, picked up his chopsticks, and began to lift the noodles from the bowl.

The taste was as delicious as always.

It's been a long time since I've had such tasty noodles in the morning.

"You startled me; I told you it was impossible..."

Lian Ye breathed a sigh of relief at the words, but before he could finish speaking, he suddenly caught on.

"Wait, you really agreed?!"

That old kid is willing to team up with Ban Daye, leaving the Village together for a trip?

It sounds a bit like a far-fetched tale!

If Qianshou Feijian hadn't said it himself, Lian Ye would surely think the other person hadn't woken up.

But the fact is right before his eyes now; disbelief won't help!

Honestly, he's really curious how Uncle Hashirama persuaded Feijian.

Logically, that old kid, aside from conducting experiments, wouldn't have any other interests.

If you had to name any other hobby, it might just be that he prefers eating the food he makes.

Qianshou Feijian slurped the noodles in a few bites, and, under Lian Ye's curious and expectant gaze, took a napkin from the table to wipe his lips.

After finishing all that, he finally spoke at a leisurely pace.

"I've been researching in the Laboratory continuously; for the sake of health, it's indeed necessary to relax the body and mind appropriately."

Naturally, he couldn't tell Lian Ye that he was uneasy about Lian Ye hanging out with Madara Uchiha.

Lian Ye, Big Brother, and Madara—none of the three are easy nuts to crack.

Even one of them alone is enough to give a headache.

If all three left the Village at once, any trouble they'd cause would be a nightmare.

Especially the inherently evil Madara Uchiha.

After discovering that the Moon's Eye project was a false scam, who knows what wrathful deeds he'd commit to fulfill his own ideals.

And Lian Ye and Big Brother aren't exactly bright; they'd be duped by Madara Uchiha into doing foolish things.

When things reach an irreparable stage, they'd only have to let themselves clean up the mess.

The main reason is that Qianshou Feijian dislikes Lian Ye being alone with Madara Uchiha.

Not long after they left, Madara Uchiha was resurrected.

This time, who knows what absurd things could happen...

On this trip, Feijian will definitely come along, to monitor Madara Uchiha on the road and prevent him from duping the two.

And also enjoy life a bit.

Enjoyment is secondary; the main goal is to keep an eye on Madara Uchiha.

However, he didn't lay all his thoughts on the table.

Qianshou Feijian looked at the suddenly enlightened Lian Ye and knew the fool was easy to fool.

"So that's how it is!"

He then asked why Qianshou Feijian would agree to Uncle Hashirama.

Turns out it's because he learned to enjoy life!

Not bad, the kid is teachable!

If that old kid had grasped the essence of lying flat earlier, he would have toured the entire Ninja World decades ago.

Instead of spending every day stuck in the Laboratory.

But it's not too late to realize the importance of lying flat now; given his condition, another few decades of lying flat wouldn't be a problem.

"Wait!"

Lian Ye stared at Qianshou Feijian, as if he'd discovered something.

"Uncle, why do I feel like you suddenly got younger?!"

At first I didn't notice, but on closer look it was indeed so.

The wrinkles on Qianshou Feijian's face seemed to have lessened considerably, and his overall complexion had improved a lot.

"Stop kidding!"

Everyone keeps aging; how can that old kid keep getting younger?!

Could it be that he and Orochimaru, in the Laboratory, secretly developed some four-character shooting game from his past life?

That shouldn't be; they haven't even produced any AI machines.

And how could they possibly develop a video game?

Something's off, terribly off!

That old kid must have been doing some unknown experiments behind his back!

"The research data you brought back contains some methods for delaying aging."

Qianshou Feijian looked at Lian Ye's shocked expression and explained softly.

Yaoshi Dou's research data, including Da She Wan's human experiments and his study of immortality schemes.

It even includes non‑corpse reincarnation.

Lian Ye heard that and suddenly understood.

So it turns out to be Da She Wan's handwriting from the original work!

That makes it normal.

In the original work, Da She Wan was single‑mindedly pursuing immortality, so it was normal that he researched some ways to delay aging.

But anti‑aging only adds a little lifespan, far from the immortality he seeks.

It was only later that he developed the secret art of non‑corpse reincarnation.

Qianshou Feijian and Da She Wan have these data, and both possess terrifying scientific talent.

Reproducing and improving it should be no problem.

So that's why the old kid becomes a bit younger.

If the two continue their research, they might actually find a way to achieve longevity.

Although Lian Ye sees birth, aging, illness and death as natural law, if the two could break that law, he would certainly be very willing.

As long as one can live, who wants to die?

After all, not everyone is like Madara Uchiha, who can awaken the Rinnegan on his own and then control others to use Reincarnation Born to resurrect himself.

When the Rinnegan is mentioned, Lian Ye gets angry!

Ban Daye clearly promised to give the eyes to me, but after taking them back he never mentioned returning them.

Obviously, the inherently evil Madara Uchiha has no intention of keeping his earlier promise.

But he dares not ask for them, so it just fizzles out.

Fine, who told me to respect my elders?

Qianshou Feijian watches Lian Ye's expression shift constantly and can't help raising an eyebrow.

Early in the morning, what is this kid pulling now?

"Lian Ye! Lian Ye!"

Just then, a shout from Senju Hashirama came from outside the house.

The two heard it, left the room, and looked puzzled at Hashirama standing in the courtyard.

"Big brother, what do you need?"

"Uncle Hashirama, what are you looking for me for?"

They didn't understand why Hashirama came so early; could it be that they're about to set off on a trip right now?

"Have you seen Madara?" Senju Hashirama asked. "I haven't seen Madara all morning."

He got up today, bought breakfast, and went to Madara's room to call him up for a meal.

As a result, no one responded; when he opened the door, the room was empty.

So Senju Hashirama didn't even have time to eat his breakfast and hurried over to find Lian Ye, asking about his close friend's whereabouts.

Lian Ye and Feijian: "……"

They both didn't know what to say.

Uncle/Big brother Hashirama, isn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?

Madara Uchiha isn't a child; he couldn't possibly be kidnapped.

Maybe he's just strolling around the village and will naturally return home at mealtime.