Chapter 638: Does That Guy Plan to Poison Our Food?

"Zhi Cun Tuan Cang, it's been such a long time—did you miss me?"

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang was cooking in the kitchen; hearing a sound behind him, he realized his premonition from yesterday was correct.

That troublesome fellow is about to cause me trouble again.

"Lian Ye, why did you come?"

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang, apron tied, holding a spatula, turned back with a feigned look of surprise.

When this guy comes looking for me, it's bound to be no good.

Since being beaten up by Teacher Feijian, he hasn't dared to fool around with his good brother any longer.

After all, Teacher Feijian really does hit!

"Came to find you and bask in the sun," Lian Ye said with a smile. "Looks like I came at just the right time."

He didn't tell his good brother; in truth he couldn't stand the daily bickering between Qianshou Feijian and Yuzhibo Quannai, so he slipped away secretly to find Zhi Cun Tuan Cang to bask in the sun and enjoy the hard‑won leisure.

Quan Nai started quarreling with Feijian early in the morning.

The two kept arguing with each other in the courtyard, and Lian Ye, listening nearby, felt his head spin.

No amount of persuasion helped, so he simply slipped out.

"The meal will be ready soon; go sit in the living room for a while."

The kitchen was smoky; Zhi Cun Tuan Cang didn't intend to keep Lian Ye long, nor did he expect him to cook.

Even if his cooking were better...

Soon, Zhi Cun Tuan Cang carried the prepared dishes to the table.

"Time to eat."

He hadn't expected Lian Ye to show up for a free meal; the lunch wasn't prepared extravagantly.

It was only a simple three dishes and a soup.

It was originally two dishes and a soup, but because of someone's arrival, an extra portion was deliberately made.

"I can't tell, your cooking is pretty good,"

I have to say, Zhi Cun Tuan Cang's cooking is decent, even better than some restaurant chefs.

But that's understandable; being single for a long time forces one to cook for oneself, and over time the skill naturally improves.

"If you like it, have more."

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang wondered about his good brother's purpose in coming, but seeing he didn't bring it up, he politely refrained from asking.

Usually, when Lian Ye seeks me out, it's to plot something.

At this moment, the Hashirama Residence.

"Where's Lian Ye?"

All the dishes arrived, and the few of them suddenly realized Chu Zi seemed to have disappeared!

None of them had any cooking skill at all.

Especially Hashirama and Madara Uchiha; if their skills were decent, even when they were Mountain Top Cave Men they wouldn't spend all day making Grilled Fish.

And Yuzhibo Quannai is even less likely.

Having grown up in the Warring States Period, he's either fighting or on his way to a battle.

Making fire and cooking is far beyond him; he usually subsists on Soldier's Ration Pills, never cooking at all.

The three simultaneously turned their gaze to the last person.

Qianshou Feijian: "……"

That kid's not home, so I'm the one to be Chu Zi?

Though unwilling at heart—especially having to cook for Madara Uchiha and Yuzhibo Quannai—under the others' stare he could only go to the kitchen reluctantly.

His cooking is decent, at least far better than the three.

"Brother, could that guy put Poison in our food?"

Yuzhibo Quannai said with some worry.

Who knows what the innately evil Qianshou Feijian might do?

It could be that he'll seize this chance to eliminate the two brothers in one go.

"Don't worry, Quan Nai," Hashirama said with a smile. "I'm his older brother; he wouldn't poison me as well."

Madara Uchiha and Yuzhibo Quannai: "……"

On the other side, Zhi Cun's base.

"After a full belly, basking in the sun is truly pleasant!"

Lian Ye lay on the chair, comfortably squinting his eyes.

Since Yuzhibo Quannai's revival, the two have been arguing nonstop; he hasn't felt this relaxed in a long time.

"Here you go."

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang brought over a glass of freshly squeezed juice, then lay on the chair beside him.

"Tell me, what did you come to me for?"

He thought his good brother surely had some death‑wish scheme, planning to coax him into joining.

Unfortunately, he overthought it.

This time the situation was different...

Lian Ye recounted the tragic experiences of the past few days.

After listening, Zhi Cun Tuan Cang showed sympathy, "Then you really are miserable."

Teacher Feijian and Quan Nai have never gotten along; the two spend every day together arguing.

It truly puts Lian Ye in a bind; no wonder he ran here.

"I really can't imagine what the days ahead will be like."

Lian Ye let out a helpless sigh, then half‑jokingly teased.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll just move in here with you."

As long as I don't stay at home, I won't hear the two of them bickering.

Let a good brother cook for me, and I just need to enjoy life.

Tsk, it doesn't seem impossible!

That way, he wouldn't have to toil over cooking.

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang was startled by the words and instinctively looked toward the brother basking in the sun.

"It's not that it can't be done."

"If you can persuade Teacher Feijian..."

He didn't even have to think; Teacher Feijian would definitely refuse.

Sneaking out once or twice is fine, but if you really want to move in, Teacher Feijian would certainly refuse.

"Then never mind, the uncle definitely won't agree."

Lian Ye was just joking, and the two continued lying in the sun.

Having nothing to do is the true beautiful life.

Hashirama Residence.

"What? I thought it would be delicious, but this is it?"

Yuzhibo Quannai picked up a chopstick of vegetables, put it in his mouth, and said with a disgusted expression.

"Your cooking is far worse compared to Lian Yejun."

Qianshou Feijian: "……"

"Fine, fine, let's just make do and eat for now."

Senju Hashirama laughed to smooth things over, but he didn't realize that Feijian's expression grew even darker.

Obviously, the older brother also thought his cooking wasn't very tasty.

But Lian Ye, that kid, has never said his own cooking was bad!

It must have been Yuzhibo Quannai doing it on purpose, and the older brother doesn't appreciate good food.

Madara Uchiha said nothing, just ate quietly.

As long as there's food, it's fine, as long as there's no Poison.

No one knows where that kid ran off to; even when it's mealtime, he hasn't come back to cook.

Looks like when he returns, he'll need a reminder.

Laboratory.

Orochimaru, who was researching how to cultivate the Rinnegan, let his stomach protest.

He had to pause his experiment and pull a Soldier's Ration Pill from his pocket.

"Lian Ye Teacher, you haven't delivered meals for me for several days."

He seemed to understand.

Lian Ye Teacher delivers meals not out of concern for his disciple, but because of Lord Feijian.

As long as Lord Feijian doesn't come to the Laboratory, Lian Ye Teacher won't bring him meals.

It really is reality...

Since Yuzhibo Quannai's revival, Lord Feijian has rarely visited the Laboratory.

The only time he did was to replace Quannai's eyes...

Never mind, research comes first.

Swallowing the unpalatable Soldier's Ration Pill, Orochimaru refocused his thoughts and continued his research.

Even without Lord Feijian, he will still strive to research!

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ps: Happy New Year's Day, everyone!