The journey to the Ubuyashiki residence left Xia Feng completely speechless.
In the past, he had thought airport security checks were strict and annoying—sometimes taking more than an hour.
But compared to the Ubuyashiki estate…
That was nothing.
As the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps, the place was protected with ridiculous levels of security.
Along the way there were endless identity verifications, escorts with blindfolds, and complicated routes.
It was practically routine.
At one point, Xia Feng even encountered something even more unbelievable—
A barrier.
Since arriving in this world, aside from breathing techniques used by swordsmen and Blood Demon Arts used by demons, Xia Feng hadn't really seen any other supernatural powers.
Yet here, at the Ubuyashiki residence, he had finally encountered one.
It gave him a whole new understanding of the deep foundations of the Demon Slayer Corps.
In short, after finally reaching headquarters, Xia Feng had only one thought:
I never want to come here again in this lifetime.
Fortunately, he could at least pass the time by using the Silver Card reward he had obtained earlier.
[Drawing… Drawing successful! Congratulations! You obtained the Silver Skill — Advanced Pharmacology!]
[Advanced Pharmacology: Complete knowledge of the uses of various medicines. Allows you to develop formulas and create custom medicinal compounds.]
Xia Feng stared at the reward, slightly stunned.
What am I supposed to do with this…
Make poison?
Then he thought about Shinobu.
Well… it could be useful to help her.
With that in mind, he nodded.
Alright, maybe it's not completely useless.
Seeing Xia Feng's pained expression, Shinobu couldn't help but laugh.
"Is it really that exhausting? It's not like you're being asked to kill demons."
Xia Feng immediately snorted.
"If I had the choice, I'd rather go kill demons."
"It's not about being tired. This is just way too troublesome."
"Well, it can't be helped," Shinobu said with a gentle smile.
"The Master's safety is the highest priority."
As she spoke, she reached out, intending to pat Xia Feng's head in comfort.
Xia Feng quickly dodged.
"Hey, don't touch randomly. A man's head and a woman's waist—both are for looking, not touching."
Shinobu thought for a moment.
"Then… would Xia Feng like to touch my waist?"
Xia Feng: "!!!"
That sounded like a trap.
If he said yes, he'd definitely be labeled a pervert.
But if he said no, that would go against his honest feelings.
As a swordsman (?), Xia Feng believed in following his heart.
Under Shinobu's smiling gaze, he nodded seriously.
"Yes."
Shinobu: "..."
"I appreciate your honesty, but… that sounded a bit too perverted."
Xia Feng rolled his eyes.
Called it.
Seeing his reaction, Shinobu chuckled softly, about to say something else.
But suddenly, both of them turned their heads at the same time.
Two small figures were walking toward them.
They were two young girls wearing kimono, both with short hair.
One had black hair.
The other had white hair.
Standing together, they looked like two exquisitely crafted Japanese dolls.
Shinobu immediately lowered her head respectfully when she saw them.
Xia Feng stroked his chin.
These two… should be Ubuyashiki Kagaya's daughters.
He had seen them in the anime before.
They appeared during the Final Selection, serving as its hosts.
But seeing them in real life felt far stranger.
These two kids look scarier than demons.
Xia Feng couldn't help but complain internally.
Under his gaze, the two girls spoke in unison.
"Butterfly-sama, Xia Feng-sama, the Master invites you both."
Led by the two little girls, Xia Feng and Shinobu entered the residence.
Inside the room, Shinobu paused in surprise.
There was a small table in the center.
At one end sat a man in a kneeling posture.
He wore a white kimono and carried a gentle smile.
Just looking at him brought a sense of calm.
But—
His face was covered in large purple scars.
It looked like someone who had been poisoned for a long time and was already terminally ill.
And in truth, his aura was indeed extremely weak.
It wouldn't be surprising if he collapsed and died at any moment.
At the other end of the table sat a large man.
A tall, muscular figure.
A long scar stretched across his forehead.
Both of his eyes were blind.
He wore a cloak with the words "Namu Amida Butsu" scattered across it.
"Mr. Himejima…"
Shinobu looked surprised.
Gyomei Himejima — the Stone Hashira.
The strongest man in the Demon Slayer Corps.
But today was supposed to be the day the Master met Xia Feng.
Why was the Stone Hashira here as well?
Seeing Shinobu and Xia Feng enter, Kagaya Ubuyashiki spoke with a warm smile.
"Welcome, Shinobu, Xia Feng. We were just speaking about you."
He then glanced toward Gyomei.
"My apologies. Gyomei discovered some information about an Upper Rank demon earlier, and he came to discuss it with me today. I didn't expect the timing to overlap."
Gyomei Himejima stood up and bowed slightly toward Shinobu and Xia Feng.
"No, this is not the Master's fault. It was my mistake for arriving without arranging an appointment first. I sincerely apologize."
As he spoke—
Tears streamed down his face.
Xia Feng: "..."
Why are my eyes always filled with tears? Because my love for the Master runs deep?
While Xia Feng was silently roasting him in his mind, Shinobu quickly stepped forward.
"Master! Mr. Himejima! Please don't say that."
"It's just a coincidence that the schedules overlapped. It's not a problem at all."
When her family had been attacked by demons years ago, it was Gyomei Himejima who had rushed in and killed the demon.
To Shinobu, both of the men before her were like benefactors.
As she spoke, she turned back and gave Xia Feng a meaningful look.
Xia Feng paused.
She wants me to say something to ease the atmosphere?
After thinking for two seconds, he looked at Kagaya and said,
"We're all friends here. There's no need to be so polite."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled gratefully.
Gyomei clasped his hands together and chanted a short Buddhist prayer.
Shinobu smiled softly.
As expected of Xia Feng. Nicely said.
Just as she was about to continue the conversation—
Xia Feng suddenly spoke again.
"Speaking of that… I heard there was supposed to be a reward for me here?"
"How about we take a look at the reward first?"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki: "..."
Gyomei Himejima: "..."
Both of them froze.
This Xia Feng seemed… far more casual than they had imagined.
Shinobu nearly spat out blood.
If the Master hadn't been present, she might have dragged Xia Feng down with her and perished together.
Do you lack food? Or drinks?
Why are you coming here just to ask for rewards?!
Kagaya Ubuyashiki paused for a moment, then smiled warmly.
"You're right."
"Amae, please bring the prepared items."
As his voice fell, the door slid open.
A woman with long silver hair walked slowly inside.
In her hands was a box.
Inside the box lay a row of dried medicinal plants.
Seeing them, Shinobu's eyes widened in surprise.
"So many rare medicinal herbs?"
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