Xia Feng's single sentence left the three people in the room completely stunned.
"M-M-Marry?!" Tanjiro stammered, flustered and overwhelmed.
"No! No, that won't work! Nezuko is still young—it's too early to decide something like marriage… And Nezuko can't even speak right now, so we can't ask her opinion…"
"Wait, that's not the most important thing! The most important thing is turning Nezuko back into a human first!"
For once thinking so seriously, Tanjiro's head felt like it was about to start smoking.
Seeing Tanjiro actually thinking it through so seriously, Xia Feng couldn't help but sigh internally.
This kid really was too good-hearted…
Urokodaki couldn't help but laugh helplessly.
This was the first time he had ever met a high-ranking member of the Demon Slayer Corps like Xia Feng.
Normally, anyone who joined the Corps—especially those who rose to high positions—had deep hatred toward demons.
Therefore, whenever they encountered a demon, their first instinct was always to kill it immediately.
Yet Xia Feng was someone who judged demons… based on how cute they looked.
Still…
Xia Feng's attitude made Urokodaki breathe a sigh of relief.
At least he wouldn't have to leave the Demon Slayer Corps with Tanjiro.
He said to Xia Feng,
"As for Nezuko, I can guarantee that she has not eaten a single human in the past two years."
Xia Feng nodded.
"I know."
"There isn't the slightest trace of human resentment on her. That alone proves it."
As he spoke, he took out another Momotaro dumpling and handed it to Nezuko.
Nezuko happily accepted it and began nibbling on it.
Seeing this, Tanjiro once again showed a touched smile.
He leaned closer to Xia Feng.
"Mr. Xia Feng, may I ask… how exactly are these dumplings made? I'm willing to work like a servant just to learn the recipe!"
Xia Feng shrugged.
"I have no idea. A friend gave them to me. He travels around the world and never stays in one place. He might not even be in Japan anymore."
Tanjiro nodded in disappointment.
"I see… If he ever comes back, please make sure to ask him!"
Xia Feng nodded.
Just like Tanjiro, he also wanted to find suitable food for Nezuko.
The reason was simple—
Feeding Nezuko was incredibly therapeutic.
After Nezuko finished the second dumpling, Xia Feng handed her a third one.
This time, Nezuko shook her head.
She squinted happily, rubbed her little head against Xia Feng's hand, then returned to the other room to sleep.
Xia Feng looked slightly confused.
"Is she full?"
Tanjiro scratched his head.
"I think so…"
After confirming that Nezuko had fallen asleep, Xia Feng began examining Tanjiro's body.
Using his healing technique, he carefully checked Tanjiro from head to toe.
Watching Xia Feng's method of examination, Urokodaki was extremely curious.
Previously, he had also heard rumors.
At the Butterfly Estate, there was a miracle doctor who could easily determine a person's injuries simply through touch.
Moreover, he could use a special breathing technique to rapidly heal wounds.
Injuries that ordinary people considered completely fatal could be pulled back from the brink of death in just minutes in Xia Feng's hands.
Xia Feng removed his hand from Tanjiro's shoulder.
Tanjiro asked curiously,
"How is it, Mr. Xia Feng?"
"It's alright. No major problems. The only issue is that you trained too intensely during your growth years, leaving some hidden injuries. It's fine for now, but when you get older, those injuries will start causing side effects."
Urokodaki wasn't surprised at all.
Which warrior wasn't like this?
Training too hard during childhood always left hidden injuries. When they grew older, they simply endured the consequences.
Besides, without that training, a warrior might not even live long enough to experience those side effects.
Tanjiro touched his chest.
So in the future… his hidden injuries would eventually flare up one by one?
Was that why Master Urokodaki had retired?
After thinking for a moment, Xia Feng opened his small bundle and took out several medicinal herbs.
"Since we'll be family sooner or later, I'll give you some good stuff."
"Before participating in the Final Selection, take these according to the dosage I tell you. Your hidden injuries should recover about seventy to eighty percent."
Hearing this, Urokodaki leaned closer to examine the herbs.
The moment he saw them, his eyes nearly popped out!
Living alone in the mountains, he knew a fair bit about medicinal plants.
The herbs Xia Feng had taken out…
Were unbelievably rare!
Each one was a top-tier herb for strengthening the body.
If sold in the city, even a poor boy could instantly become rich!
He couldn't help asking,
"These herbs… are extremely precious! Are you really giving them to Tanjiro?"
Xia Feng shrugged.
"Ubuyashiki Kagaya gave them to me earlier. I don't really need them anyway. Keeping them would just be a waste."
Given by Ubuyashiki…
Those words echoed repeatedly in Urokodaki's mind.
The Master of the Demon Slayer Corps had actually given such precious herbs to Xia Feng?
That was incredibly generous!
And Xia Feng had just handed them to Tanjiro so casually.
Even more unbelievable!
Did he really fall in love with Nezuko at first sight and now consider Tanjiro his future brother-in-law?
Urokodaki rolled his eyes internally.
If he believed that, he'd be an idiot.
Even though Tanjiro didn't understand the exact value of the herbs, he could roughly guess from their conversation.
He hurriedly waved his hands.
"I absolutely cannot accept something this valuable!"
"I'm truly grateful for your kindness, Mr. Xia Feng, but I really can't take them!"
Xia Feng glanced at him.
"Don't you want revenge for your family?"
"After what Muzan Kibutsuji did to Nezuko, are you just going to let it go?"
Tanjiro froze.
"But…"
"Alright, alright, stop rambling. Even Nezuko is more decisive than you," Xia Feng waved his hand dismissively.
"Besides, didn't I say it already? We'll be family sooner or later. No need to be so polite."
Tanjiro: "..."
Has he really decided I'm his brother-in-law?!
Mr. Xia Feng was a wonderful senior…
But in some ways, he was honestly a little terrifying.
Even though he felt conflicted, since Xia Feng insisted, Tanjiro could only accept with determination.
This was for himself.
For Nezuko.
And to repay kind people like his master and Mr. Xia Feng.
At that moment, a system notification sounded beside Xia Feng's ear.
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