A system notification sounded beside Xia Feng's ear—
[Favorability gained from Sakonji Urokodaki. Level: Recognition. Reward: One Silver Card Draw.]
[Favorability gained from Tanjiro Kamado. Level: Respect. Reward: One Gold Card Draw.]
Seeing Tanjiro's reward, Xia Feng froze slightly.
As expected of the protagonist—he directly gave a Gold Card.
For the sake of this Gold Card, he decided he should give this future brother-in-law a few more benefits later.
Thinking this, Xia Feng showed Tanjiro a warm, benevolent smile.
Seeing Xia Feng's smile, Tanjiro suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
He hurriedly tried to recall whether he had offended Xia Feng somewhere.
If he had… he needed to apologize immediately, or he might not live to see tomorrow's sunrise!
After dinner, the sky gradually darkened.
Urokodaki arranged sleeping accommodations for Xia Feng and Kanao.
His house wasn't large—there were only three rooms.
One was already occupied by Nezuko.
That left only two.
After thinking for a moment, Urokodaki said,
"I will share a room with Tanjiro. Xia Feng gets one room, and Kanao shares with Nezuko. How does that sound?"
Xia Feng had no issue with it.
But Tanjiro felt a bit uneasy.
Although Nezuko hadn't attacked anyone in the past two years, the truth was that she had only interacted with Tanjiro and Master Urokodaki during that time.
What if—just what if—Nezuko accidentally attacked Kanao?
If that happened, things would become impossible to resolve!
Sensing his concern, Kanao smiled and spoke gently.
"Miss Nezuko needs proper rest. I won't disturb her."
Hearing this, Tanjiro sighed with relief.
But he also felt ashamed.
He had caused trouble for others again…
Xia Feng thought for a moment.
"Then how about I share a room with Nezuko, and Kanao takes a room alone?"
Kanao: "???"
Tanjiro: "???"
"Please stop corrupting the children's minds," Urokodaki said helplessly. "How about this—Xia Feng shares a room with us, while Nezuko and Kanao each get their own room."
Xia Feng looked despairing.
"I have to share a room with two grown men?"
He looked around the small room.
If three people slept here, they would basically be lying around the fire pit—heads and feet almost touching.
Terrifying!
Even middle school dormitories weren't this cruel!
If it were two girls, Xia Feng would absolutely agree.
But two men?
Forget it.
Urokodaki: "..."
Is it really okay for someone like this to be a high-ranking member of the Demon Slayer Corps?!
Master Ubuyashiki, do you really not want to reconsider?!
The normally calm and composed old man couldn't help but complain internally.
At that moment, Kanao walked over and gently tugged on Xia Feng's sleeve.
Xia Feng turned to look at her.
Kanao spoke softly,
"If Mr. Xia Feng doesn't mind… you can share a room with me."
Xia Feng suddenly realized.
That actually worked!
As long as they hung a curtain between them, there wouldn't be any problem.
After all, his current body looked about fifteen or sixteen years old.
Kanao was only sixteen.
They were still kids—there was no need to be overly concerned about propriety…
Thinking that, Xia Feng's eyelid twitched.
At this age…
Were they really still considered kids?
If he agreed, wouldn't it make him look a little suspicious?
He glanced at Kanao.
Seeing that Xia Feng hadn't spoken for a while, a trace of helplessness appeared in Kanao's eyes.
She seemed to think she was being rejected.
Xia Feng quickly said,
"No problem! Let's do it that way!"
Kanao froze for a moment.
Then she smiled sweetly.
"Alright. I'll go prepare the bedding."
With that, she walked into the adjacent room.
Urokodaki stared at the scene in stunned silence behind his mask.
What exactly was wrong with young people these days?
Tanjiro, on the other hand, didn't find anything strange.
Back home, he and his siblings often slept together with their parents, listening to stories before bed.
That was wonderful!
Before going to sleep, Tanjiro followed Xia Feng's instructions and brewed the medicinal herbs before drinking the concoction.
As the medicine reached his stomach, Tanjiro suddenly felt shocked.
A strange sensation began spreading throughout his entire body.
He felt itching sensations emerging everywhere.
Especially in the places where he usually felt discomfort—his joints and areas with old injuries—the itching was particularly strong.
After a while, the itching gradually subsided.
Tanjiro ran outside and moved his body slightly.
To his surprise, his body felt much lighter than before.
The stiff areas that once hindered his movements had also improved!
Excited, he silently thanked Xia Feng once again.
His combat ability had improved yet again.
Inside the house, Urokodaki watched the scene with a faint smile.
Night fell.
Xia Feng took a bath using a large wooden tub and returned to the room wearing a yukata.
Although he had transmigrated to an era where technology wasn't very advanced, he still kept his habit of bathing frequently.
Normally, after bathing he would relax and sleep without bothering with clothes.
But today…
He chose to sleep fully dressed.
Before long, Kanao also walked into the room wearing a yukata.
Her hair was still slightly damp—she had clearly just finished bathing as well.
Kanao quietly closed the door.
Lying on the mat, Xia Feng swallowed nervously.
The atmosphere felt… a little strange.
He closed his eyes and started silently chanting in his head:
Kanao is still a child… Kanao is still a child…
"Mr. Xia Feng."
Before he could finish a few repetitions, he heard Kanao's soft voice.
Xia Feng opened his eyes halfway, pretending to be drowsy.
"What is it?"
Kanao sat quietly on her bedding, looking at him.
"Mr. Xia Feng… do you like girls who are like younger sisters?"
Xia Feng felt as if an arrow had suddenly pierced his knee.
Even though he did have a bit of a sister complex, he didn't think he had shown it that obviously.
Yet Kanao had noticed immediately.
Terrifying.
Though a little embarrassed, he chose honesty.
"Yes… I do like that type somewhat."
Seeing Xia Feng admit it so openly, Kanao felt slightly emotional.
After thinking for a moment, she smiled.
"Big Brother Xia Feng?"
"Eh?!"
Xia Feng instantly opened his eyes and sat up.
He looked at Kanao in shock.
"W-What did you just call me?"
Kanao smiled gently.
"Since Big Brother Xia Feng likes younger-sister-type girls… but Miss Nezuko can't come back to the Butterfly Estate with us…"
"…then I can call you Big Brother Xia Feng to make you happy."
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