Outside the room, Gyomei Himejima waited anxiously.
His hands were clasped together, his fingers moving constantly along the prayer beads.
All of his attention was focused on the room.
If he sensed even the slightest disturbance inside—
He would immediately rush in and fight Xia Feng to the death.
However…
After waiting for a long time, there was still no movement inside.
Gyomei's fingers moved faster and faster along the beads.
Just as his nerves were about to snap—
The door suddenly opened.
Xia Feng walked out, casually cleaning his ear with his little finger.
"Oh? Everyone's waiting here?" he said with a chuckle.
Gyomei immediately looked into the room.
A moment later, another figure slowly followed Xia Feng out.
A white robe.
A gentle smile.
It was Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
Gyomei was stunned.
He could clearly sense that Ubuyashiki's condition was better than before.
Had Xia Feng done something?
As if noticing his confusion, Ubuyashiki smiled.
"Xia Feng treated me just now."
"I feel much better."
"Mr. Xia Feng truly lives up to the title of divine physician. I deeply admire him."
As the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was loved by everyone not only because of his character, but also because of his exceptional emotional intelligence.
He clearly understood one thing.
The Corps needed Xia Feng's power.
He had to do everything possible to ensure that Xia Feng became an ally of the Demon Slayer Corps.
At the very least, he must not become their enemy.
That was why Ubuyashiki immediately praised Xia Feng in front of everyone.
He wanted Xia Feng to gain more recognition.
Coincidentally—
Xia Feng needed exactly that as well.
The two of them reached a silent understanding.
Hearing Ubuyashiki's words, Gyomei froze for a moment.
Then joy appeared on his face.
"That is wonderful news."
He turned to Xia Feng and bowed deeply.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Xia Feng!"
"Please forgive my earlier misunderstanding. I sincerely apologize for my rudeness."
"If you ever need my help in the future, you only need to ask. I will serve without hesitation!"
Xia Feng simply nodded calmly.
Gyomei Himejima was actually a very simple person.
During the darkest moment of his life, it had been Kagaya Ubuyashiki who saved him.
From that day onward, Gyomei dedicated his entire life to the Master.
Because of that, he was always extremely cautious and suspicious toward others.
Just like now.
The moment Xia Feng helped Ubuyashiki, Gyomei immediately showed goodwill.
However—
Xia Feng did not receive a system notification.
Which meant one thing.
Gyomei was still guarding against him.
He hadn't opened his heart even a little.
Xia Feng didn't dislike people like this.
It wasn't because they had bad character.
It was simply loyalty taken to the extreme.
Compared to that small matter, Xia Feng had something far more exciting to think about.
He had just obtained a Gold Card reward from Ubuyashiki!
Ubuyashiki's favorability toward him was only at the Recognition level—
Yet it still granted a Gold Card reward.
Xia Feng guessed that the quality of the reward was probably related to the person's influence.
Realizing that, a strange thought suddenly appeared in his mind.
If I went to join Muzan with my current information and resources…
Would I get a reward even better than a Diamond draw?
The thought appeared for only a moment before Xia Feng dismissed it.
Not only was it something he would never do—
But Muzan Kibutsuji's personality alone was enough to make Xia Feng lose interest in cooperating with him.
The guy's aura was just too pathetic.
After a while, everyone sat down again inside the room.
Ubuyashiki looked toward Xia Feng.
"Mr. Xia Feng, you killed Lower Rank Two, and earlier you even fought Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa in the Swordsmith Village."
"With strength like yours, you would be considered top-tier even within the Demon Slayer Corps."
"So I would like to ask…"
"Would you be interested in joining the Corps?"
"If you join, I can grant you the title of Hashira immediately."
Gyomei looked surprised when he heard this.
Recently, he had been busy investigating information about an Upper Rank demon, so he hadn't paid much attention to internal reports.
Only now did he realize that this "doctor" had accomplished so many incredible feats.
Especially the fight against Sanemi.
Among the Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa was easily one of the strongest.
This Xia Feng…
Was truly powerful.
Under everyone's gaze, Xia Feng thought for a few seconds.
"If I became a Hashira…"
"What kind of Hashira would I be?"
Ubuyashiki paused.
He had actually never thought about that question.
Shinobu smiled playfully.
"You could inherit my sister's title — Flower Hashira."
Xia Feng tilted his head and imagined the scene.
He wore a pink haori similar to Shinobu's.
Holding a pink sword.
Standing under the moonlight, he gave a cold smile.
"I am Flower Hashira Xia Feng. Accept your death!"
His pink haori fluttered dramatically in the wind.
"..."
The moment he imagined it, goosebumps covered his body.
He shook his head immediately.
"That doesn't suit me."
Shinobu puffed her cheeks.
"But it sounds nice."
Gyomei hesitated before suggesting,
"How about Medical Hashira?"
In his mind, Xia Feng's most powerful ability was his medical skill.
The fact that he could relieve the Master's illness was far more important than any breathing technique or swordsmanship.
Even if a legendary swordsman who mastered Sun Breathing appeared, Gyomei would still consider Xia Feng's medical ability more valuable.
Xia Feng almost burst out laughing.
Medical Hashira?
He might as well be the Healing Hashira.
Seeing the two of them still trying to invent titles for him, Xia Feng quickly interrupted.
"There's no rush about becoming a Hashira."
"Maybe we can talk about it in the future."
"Right now I'm pretty comfortable working as a doctor at the Butterfly Estate."
"I'm too lazy to run around everywhere killing demons."
Gyomei raised his head toward the sky.
The title of Hashira was the dream of countless Demon Slayer members.
It was the greatest honor imaginable.
Yet here Xia Feng was…
Saying "no rush."
For a moment, Gyomei felt like his entire worldview had been shaken.
Meanwhile, Ubuyashiki suddenly had an idea.
His eyes lit up.
He raised one finger.
"Mr. Xia Feng… what do you think about the position of Special Advisor to the Demon Slayer Corps?"
"This position has only appeared five times in the Corps' history."
"Each time it was given to someone extremely talented who, for various reasons, did not wish to formally join the Corps."
"As a Special Advisor, you would have authority equivalent to a Hashira."
"You would receive all the same benefits as a Hashira."
"And aside from obeying the Corps' rules, there would be no mandatory duties."
The moment those words were spoken—
Xia Feng, Shinobu, and Gyomei were all stunned.
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