"Those three are only working as attendants!"
Uzui Tengen shouted angrily.
Xia Feng blinked in surprise.
"Aren't all the people in Yoshiwara attendants?"
Uzui nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.
In his understanding, attendants meant people who served tea, carried things, and handled miscellaneous chores.
But when it came to Xia Feng's interpretation… it suddenly became impossible to explain!
Looking at Uzui's expression, which made it seem like he was about to bite someone, Xia Feng sighed.
He reached out and patted Uzui on the shoulder, revealing a gentle, sympathetic look.
"You've had it rough."
"Your brain seriously needs to be washed!!"
Uzui slapped Xia Feng's hand away.
Xia Feng's words were moving too fast—so fast that Uzui had almost forgotten why he came here in the first place.
After a long moment, he finally sorted out his thoughts.
"In short, I have to personally go rescue my wives. That's why I hope you'll come with me."
He looked at Xia Feng seriously as he spoke.
Just as Xia Feng was about to reply, the door slid open and Shinobu Kocho walked in carrying a tray.
On the tray were two cups of tea and a small plate of sweets.
Under Uzui's astonished gaze, Shinobu knelt beside the low table and placed the tea and snacks down.
Uzui was stunned.
"You're really living luxuriously—actually making a Hashira serve you tea."
Xia Feng chuckled.
"This is called being affectionate. What would you know about it?"
Hearing that, Uzui suddenly thought of his three wives who had lost contact.
His expression turned complicated.
He pressed his palms together sincerely.
"Mr. Xia Feng, please come with me to Yoshiwara!"
Shinobu: "…"
Her hand holding the plate froze midair as she looked at Xia Feng in confusion.
Had her sword grown dull?
Or had Xia Feng suddenly grown bold enough to ask someone to go to Yoshiwara with him?
Cold sweat instantly appeared on Xia Feng's forehead.
"Wait! Wait! You need to explain that properly! We're going to Yoshiwara to rescue people, not to go to Yoshiwara!"
Talking about pleasure districts in front of your girlfriend?
Getting cut down in the middle of the night would be completely deserved.
Hearing this, Shinobu immediately understood.
As a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, she was very familiar with information related to the Twelve Kizuki.
The rumors that a demon from the Twelve Kizuki might have appeared in Yoshiwara were no longer new.
Investigators from the Corps had already been sent there.
A trace of worry appeared in her eyes.
Although there was no concrete proof yet, her intuition told her—
This might be another Upper Rank demon.
Xia Feng had barely had any rest lately, and now he might have to face another Upper Rank.
Perhaps sensing her thoughts, Uzui quickly said,
"If a demon appears, I will take full responsibility and handle the battle myself! I absolutely won't allow the special advisor to be put in danger!"
"Mr. Xia Feng is the hope of the Demon Slayer Corps—we can't risk anything happening to him!"
Xia Feng laughed.
"Why do you make it sound like I'm disabled? My record is still the best in the Corps."
Shinobu sighed softly.
"Demons have countless strange abilities. Even the strongest swordsmen can lose to an unfamiliar Blood Demon Art."
"Confidence is good—but don't underestimate demons."
Xia Feng nodded.
Moments like this were not the time to argue.
Arguing with your girlfriend during a serious conversation?
You'd deserve to stay single forever.
He turned to Uzui.
"I was planning to hunt an Upper Rank anyway. Since that's the case, I'll go with you."
Uzui's eyes immediately lit up.
Just as he was about to thank Xia Feng, Shinobu spoke first.
She revealed a graceful smile.
"If only two people go, it might be troublesome if you need extra help."
"And besides, a place like Yoshiwara isn't very convenient for two men."
"Coincidentally, little Kanao hasn't had a mission recently, so she can go along as well."
Xia Feng paused slightly before nodding.
"Alright. It'll be good experience for Kanao."
Seeing how quickly he agreed, Shinobu revealed a satisfied smile.
Meanwhile, Uzui suddenly felt a chill run down his back.
He had a strange feeling—
If Xia Feng had hesitated even slightly just now, there might have been a murder here today.
And so, early the next morning, Uzui Tengen, Xia Feng, and Kanao Tsuyuri set off for Yoshiwara together.
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