Chapter 654: You jerk, you

Heh heh heh, finally dead!

Heijue had been following Pu Shi in the shadows, and now seeing him killed, the gloom on his face vanished completely.

Damn Otsutsuki Clan Pu Shi, finally taken down by Chu Zi.

The humiliation it endured during this period, it will never forget!

When the time comes to rescue mother, mother must eliminate this world's Pu Shi.

If that fails, letting Chu Zi take him out is fine…

The investment back then, in Heijue's view, was a very profitable deal!

Chu Zi can not only cook, but also serve as a thug.

In the future, when difficult matters arise, Chu Zi can be called in.

Unfortunately, Lian Ye learned of the "Moon's Eye" project's conspiracy; otherwise he could have invited Chu Zi to help rescue his mother.

Forget it, doing it himself is the same.

Heijue gave a final glance at Pu Shi's head, then left satisfied.

Pu Shi is dead; no one can now hinder his rescue of mother!

"The Otsutsuki Clan's corpse must not be wasted."

Lian Ye placed Pu Shi's corpse into a Storage Scroll, to later give it to Orochimaru for study.

Since Yuzhibo Quannai's revival, Qianshou Feijian the old kid rarely visits the Laboratory.

He spends all day quarreling with Quannai, never knowing what there is to argue about.

All those years have passed, yet they still argue nonstop each day.

It falls to Orochimaru alone to toil on the research.

Fortunately, Orochimaru truly loves scientific research, and can persist with experiments even alone.

Handing Pu Shi's corpse to him might yield some findings.

Like cloning a pair of Rinnegan!

One should know Pu Shi's research switches between Byakugan, blue Rinnegan, and red six‑curved‑jewel Rinnegan.

After devouring the blue Rinnegan and red‑light fish‑net chakra, the forehead can awaken a golden Rinnegan.

He believes Orochimaru will enjoy studying Pu Shi's corpse.

Lian Ye greeted the Loulan Queen, then used Flying Thunder God to arrive at the forest where the One‑Eyed Shopkeeper was.

Three days passed, and the other party had already vanished.

He felt somewhat helpless about it.

He had thought he could eliminate Pu Shi immediately, but who knew that guy would only reach Loulan three days later?

But that's fine; he'll just make a trip to the Exchange House himself.

Lian Ye, following his memory, went to an abandoned mine cave inside the River Country.

Back then, inside it he met the One‑Eyed Shopkeeper and Jiaodu, and obtained the Exchange House's hidden boss and Jiaodu's gratuitous donation.

"Sir, what brings you here?"

The One‑Eyed Shopkeeper, seeing Lian Ye arrive in person, immediately stepped forward respectfully and asked.

"Just to let you know, Otsutsuki Clan Pu Shi has been taken down by me."

He wasn't telling the shopkeeper per se, just wanted the shopkeeper to inform the Exchange House's hidden boss.

Otherwise people would think he takes money without doing work…

"Understood, my apologies," the One‑Eyed Shopkeeper said with a smile, "I'll pass the message to the boss for you."

Originally Lian Ye hoped to use this chance to meet the hidden patron, but unfortunately the One‑Eyed Shopkeeper also didn't know where the boss was.

This matter can only be left unresolved, and he'll see later if another chance arises.

At the Exchange House entrance.

"Damn Uchiha Lianye!"

Jiaodu, holding a blood‑soaked head in his hand, kept cursing some beast.

After being a Bounty Hunter for so many years, he finally saved up some savings.

Yet several times the opponent snatched them away, which no one could tolerate.

But there's no way around it; his skill is inferior.

A few years ago he heard that Wind Country has a city called Loulan, where the residents live happy, blissful lives.

Jiaodu thought the residents' happiness could only mean that place is very wealthy.

So he conceived the idea of robbing it, spending a month to locate Loulan.

Just as he was about to rob the Loulan Queen, the other side invoked Konoha and Uchiha Lianye's names!

At that moment, Jiaodu's complexion turned uglier than having eaten a fly…

He didn't expect that even after reaching Wind Country, he could still hear that beast's name!

He knew Lian Ye had a Flying Thunder God mark in Loulan, so he left after delivering a harsh remark.

Since robbery is impossible, he can only honestly continue as a Bounty Hunter.

Anyway, with his ability, making money is just a matter of time.

And Jiaodu, who possesses Chidō, lacks nothing in the time department.

"Damn Uchiha Lianye, in twenty‑seven years you'll be finished!"

Jiaodu plans to calmly remain a Bounty Hunter, waiting to avenge himself after Lian Ye ages in the future.

As long as the great revenge is achieved, the knot in his heart can be untied.

As for the means to win, any method that achieves the goal will do.

The process doesn't need to be cared about…

"Jiaodu, you bastard, you're sniping me again!"

Lian Ye had just left the Exchange House when, from far away, he heard Jiaodu's curses.

He hadn't expected to run into Jiaodu in a place like this; I guess they have a special fate.

Three years apart, Jiaodu's wallet must be full of money again.

But the interval wasn't long, so he probably doesn't have much cash on him.

Still, it's better than nothing.

Snatching it would make a fine Living Expenses for Ban Daye, and any surplus for Gangshou is fine.

Anyway, if I don't take it, it's wasted.

Jiaodu: "???"

How did he hear that beast's voice?

When he looked up, he saw Lian Ye standing at the cave entrance with a half‑smile.

Jiaodu's body froze the instant he saw that.

An illusion, definitely an illusion!

He thought it was because he kept thinking of that beast day and night, cursing it constantly, that he hallucinated.

That guy is definitely in Konoha Village; how could he appear here?

He forced himself to stay calm, ignored the beast at the entrance, and tried to walk straight into the cave.

Illusions have no substance; if he wasn't wrong, he could pass through.

Bang

And so, Jiaodu and Lian Ye collided.

Lian Ye: "…"

What the hell is this guy doing, thinking pretending not to see me will get him off the hook?

Jiaodu: "…"

It actually had a tangible feel; seems I'm really seriously ill.

In fact he knows everything, he just refuses to accept the truth.

The robbery three years ago remains vivid in his mind.

He thought that going to River Country for a mission would keep him from that damned beast.

But by chance, the two met again.

"Bastard, I'm going to fight you!"

Jiaodu could no longer bear the humiliation; after twenty years, he launched another attack on Lian Ye.

One minute later.

"Thank you for the gift, I really like it."

Jiaodu lay on the ground in a mess, watching helplessly as some beast swaggered away.

"When you have time, come to Konoha for a visit; I'll treat you to a meal then."

Jiaodu's eyes welled with tears; he was about to collapse.

"Beast… beast!"

The savings from three years of hard work were taken again by that beast.

The most humiliating part is being robbed twice in the same place by the same person, and also beaten twice.

"You damned fool, just you wait!"

Even though I'm no match for him now, in thirty years it'll be different.