Chapter 88: I Warned You

Pa!

A slap landed on Lian Ye's head, and he instinctively grabbed his head.

"Ow, uncle, why are you hitting me?" Lian Ye said with a plaintive look.

Getting slapped like this, anyone would be displeased.

And in front of so many people, doesn't he care about his face?

Qianshou Feijian gave him a cold glance, "You kid has been getting more and more arrogant lately."

He thought that with this kid's never‑losing attitude, he would eventually suffer a huge loss.

"Tch, if they don't provoke me first, would this even happen?" Lian Ye muttered softly.

In his view, the moment Uchiha Tanaka struck him, both sides had already torn the veil of courtesy.

He and Tanaka could only have one survive.

Since it has come to this, there's no need to indulge the other.

Right now, there's not much danger in the village, but once they leave, the two will inevitably clash…

"In Konoha, no one dares to mess with you." Qianshou Feijian said softly, "For now, don't go out on missions."

Lian Ye was slightly stunned, not expecting the old kid to say that.

This feeling of being protected is actually quite pleasant.

"Mm, I understand, uncle." Lian Ye nodded obediently.

Qianshou Feijian looked at Lian Ye in surprise, "This kid agreed so easily?"

He had thought the kid wouldn't heed his advice.

"Good that you understand, let's go back." Qianshou Feijian said, heading toward Senju Clan Land.

Lian Ye waved to Tuan Cang and Xiaochun in the distance and left.

The two exchanged a glance, both feeling helpless.

"This is the Uchiha family's matter; it's correct that we don't get involved," Tuan Cang said.

"But… will Lian Yejun blame us?" Zhuan Qin Xiaochun worried.

Tuan Cang's mouth twitched; after the matter ended, he asked, "Why did you go early?"

"When we were watching the play together earlier, why didn't you say anything?"

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

"For now, stay at home and don't go anywhere." Qianshou Feijian leaned against the doorframe, speaking to Lian Ye inside, "I will go confront Uchiha Tanaka."

"Mm, I understand."

Lian Ye leaned on the sofa and casually picked up the comic on the table.

Qianshou Feijian, seeing Lian Ye's nonchalant demeanor, frowned, "You've grown up; don't act impulsively from now on."

He was referring to the earlier incident when Lian Ye fought Uchiha Tanaka.

Had he not arrived in time, the situation would have become serious.

It should be noted that Uchiha Tanaka is an Elite Jonin, and Lian Ye might not be his equal.

If something truly went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable…

By then, the two would have to meet using Impure Earth Reincarnation.

Listening to Feijian's rambling, Lian Ye felt a warm feeling inside.

The old kid was genuinely worried about him.

He closed the comic, "Uncle, I won't do this again."

As for truth or falsehood, only he knows.

The purpose of getting stronger, besides self‑protection, is to live better.

Since he is confident he can eliminate the opponent, why endure their mockery?

Ultimately, being a ninja is a high‑risk profession.

Living for a long time on the knife‑edge, licking blood, inevitably breeds some mental pathology.

Lian Ye is the same, in order to survive.

He must erase those who threaten him.

For example, Uchiha Tanaka, who harbors murderous intent toward him.

If that guy doesn't die, I can't sleep…

No one can predict when Uchiha Tanaka will strike him.

Rather than passively waiting, he'd rather eliminate this hidden threat first.

Qianshou Feijian, seeing Lian Ye honestly agree, nodded with satisfaction.

"Stay at home properly; I'm heading back to the office."

He was just about to leave when Lian Ye suddenly called out to him.

"Uncle, do you want to go home for lunch?"

"I've been busy lately; I don't think I have time," Qianshou Feijian stared straight at Lian Ye, the meaning obvious.

"Then what would you like to eat? I'll deliver it at noon," Lian Ye asked.

He recalled that before he always did whatever he wanted to eat, never considering the old kid's feelings.

Since the other side stood up for him today, he'll ask what he wants to eat so he can make it…

Qianshou Feijian raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit surprised.

"You should know Lian Ye never asked him what he wanted to eat before; did he change his nature today?"

Thinking, he began to ponder the noon meal.

He thought for ages, yet didn't know what to eat.

Since he loves every dish Lian Ye cooks, he truly can't say which he prefers; he thinks they're all delicious.

"Whatever, I'll eat whatever you make."

"Alright, then you go take care of things; I'll bring it to you at mealtime," Lian Ye said while opening a manga book.

Qianshou Feijian nodded, turned, and left.

After leaving the door, he couldn't keep his mouth from curving.

His cook returned!

But when he thought of the reason Lian Ye returned, his expression grew grim.

"The Uchiha Clan really should be given a good beating."

Without his permission, they secretly made contact with Lian Ye.

That's one thing, but to still try to strike at Lian Ye is something he cannot tolerate.

In Feijian's view, the Uchiha Clan are all a bunch of lunatics.

No one knows when they'll have a flare-up, so they must be strictly supervised to prevent any extreme actions.

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"Tanaka Clan Leader, I think you owe us an explanation."

In the Uchiha Clan Territory, several elders surrounded Tanaka in the center.

"Foolish! Why should the family's shop be handed over to the Village!"

"This is a major source of the family's income..."

Uchiha Tanaka, faced with the elders' questioning, instinctively clenched his fists; those old undead guys were really annoying!

It was indeed his fault, so he could only endure it silently.

"Sigh, acting so impulsively—had I known, I wouldn't have chosen you as clan leader."

"Shut up!!!"

Hearing that, Uchiha Tanaka instantly lost his temper.

He coldly stared at the speaking elder and said, "I decide the family's matters; it's not your place, you old guys, to be nosy!"

The elders, upon hearing this, turned an extremely grim.

Uchiha Tanaka also realized his words were harsh, softened his tone, "Elders, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly."

The elders ignored him, snorted coldly, and left.

Clearly, they were already disappointed in Tanaka, the newly appointed clan leader.

"Bang!"

Uchiha Tanaka stared at the empty conference hall, angrily smashing the table.

"You old guys really think you're characters!"

In the end, this whole affair stemmed from that traitor's cause...

Thinking that, he gradually calmed, "Heh, I won't let you get away!"

A dignified Uchiha Clan Leader, yet repeatedly provoked by a traitor, is something he cannot tolerate!

If it weren't for Qianshou Feijian constantly watching from the shadows, preventing him from leaving Konoha.

Otherwise... that traitor would have already become a corpse.

"There are still many days ahead; an opportunity will come!"

"Uchiha Tanaka, I recall having warned you already."