"Li Xingjun," Butterfly Shinobu asked, pulling Li Xing to a place where she usually researched medicines, after learning about Nezuko. "Are you saying your blood can make demons unafraid of sunlight and able to eat and sleep like normal humans?" This was a serious matter that had to be taken seriously.
"Yes, it can. I've already fed it to three demons. Don't worry, they're all demons recognized by the Master. There's no problem," Li Xing naturally understood Butterfly Shinobu's concerns. This kind of blood, similar to the blue spider lily, was what the Demon King Muzan wanted most. Of course, this was only if Li Xing was willing.
Butterfly Shinobu looked at Li Xing with a serious expression. "Li Xingjun, do you know what this means for demons? You are not to go on missions anymore. You absolutely cannot get hurt."
Li Xing immediately thought this wouldn't do. If he didn't go, the Demon Slayer Corps might be wiped out. Li Xing did not want to see such a thing happen.
"Miss Shinobu, please don't worry. This blood has no effect unless I willingly give it. You can think of it as a special ability, much like the Ubuyashiki clan's precognition."
Hearing Li Xing's words, Butterfly Shinobu felt relieved. Although it was a bit unbelievable, everything that had happened to Li Xing since she met him had been miraculous, so she was not surprised. Butterfly Shinobu was willing to believe Li Xing.
"If there's nothing else, I'll go see the Master. I have something to report to him. Miss Shinobu, please continue your research. I believe you will create the best healing medicine. Keep it up!"
With that, Li Xing ran off quickly, afraid that Butterfly Shinobu would want to draw more blood. Of course, seeing Ubuyashiki Kagaya was also a fact. Li Xing needed to help this boss with his health.
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Upon arriving at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, Li Xing immediately saw Uzui Tengen's three wives waiting outside. Speaking of which, Li Xing had teased Suma.
"Why am I meeting them? I need to pretend not to know them and slip in quickly." Li Xing felt a bit guilty. While visiting brothels wasn't shameful, Li Xing had flirted with a Hashira's wife!
Li Xing's luck was always a bit off. Before he could enter, Suma recognized him at a glance. His rare white hair attracted too much attention; he couldn't be low-key. Unlike Uzui Tengen's, Li Xing's hair seemed to shimmer with colored light under the sun. This couldn't be blamed on Li Xing; he was born this way, likely due to the soul carrying white hair from his past life when he died.
"Hinamori-nee, it's him! He's the customer who teased me that day!" Suma recognized Li Xing at a glance and shouted while pointing at him.
With Suma's shout, Li Xing ran directly into the house where Ubuyashiki Kagaya resided, giving the three of them no chance to confront him. They were not Hashira, nor were they affiliated with the Demon Slayer Corps, so they were not allowed to enter.
"Damn it! He ran so fast! I must tell Tengen-sama."
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"Amane-san, I've come to visit the Master." Li Xing greeted her and immediately walked in. As soon as he entered, he saw Uzui Tengen reporting on the events in Yoshiwara, including many details that the crows didn't know. He also specifically mentioned the demon holding a sword, which was Li Xing.
"Li Xing, you're here. Please sit first!" Ubuyashiki Kagaya couldn't see, but he could sense that Li Xing had arrived. This was very unusual, as he knew Li Xing didn't like coming here.
Li Xing naturally didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down, poured himself a cup of tea, and nodded at Uzui Tengen as a greeting.
"Master, I believe that demon might have had a motive for doing those things, and might even be at odds with Muzan Kibutsuji!" Uzui Tengen stated his thoughts and looked at Li Xing to see what he had to say about it.
"Tengen, what you say is not impossible. We will pay more attention in the future," Ubuyashiki Kagaya said with a smile, as if he already understood everything.
Seeing that the Master had a plan, Uzui Tengen felt there was no need to stay any longer. He bid farewell to the Master and left the room.
"Li Xing, is there something you need?" Ubuyashiki Kagaya asked Li Xing after Uzui Tengen left.
"Nothing much, I just came to treat you. Please forgive me!"
Li Xing then took out the blood he had prepared and, before Ubuyashiki Kagaya, directly poured it into his mouth. If he hadn't used force, Ubuyashiki Kagaya might not have been willing to drink it, as he might have felt he was no different from a demon after drinking it.
"Li Xing, you made me drink your blood? Don't do that next time. I am human, not a demon."
As expected, the boss had a good attitude. Although he disliked it, he didn't get angry with Li Xing.
"Master, do you feel much better?" Li Xing didn't know if his fused Heavenly Dao blood could cure the Ubuyashiki clan's curse, but he thought it should at least provide some relief.
"Indeed, I feel much better, and my eyes seem to be able to see things again. I didn't expect your blood to have such an effect. Thank you. I apologize for what I said just now."
"It's nothing. Since that's the case, I'll leave now. In a few days, I'm going to the Swordsmith Village. Please allow me to stay there for an extended period." Li Xing thought he would just go to the Swordsmith Village and wait; it was bound to happen eventually. He'd go there to soak in the hot springs and relax first.
"Alright. Just let me know when you're about to depart, and someone will escort you," Ubuyashiki Kagaya readily agreed. It was not a difficult request.
Having received his reply, Li Xing didn't want to linger. After leaving the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, Li Xing saw Uzui Tengen's three wives again, along with Uzui Tengen himself. It seemed Suma had already told Uzui Tengen about the matter.
"Yo! What a coincidence, Tengen. Aren't you heading back yet?" Li Xing greeted him awkwardly.
Uzui Tengen stroked his hair. "Li Xing, I heard you apparently flirted with my wife. Shall I go tell Shinobu?"
Tell Butterfly Shinobu? That wouldn't do at all. He'd be skinned alive. Butterfly Shinobu absolutely couldn't know.
"Brother Tengen, what are you saying? We're good brothers, aren't we? Come on, I'll treat you to a big meal. There's no need to trouble Miss Shinobu." With that, Li Xing pulled Uzui Tengen towards the small town at the foot of the mountain. However, Suma kept glaring at Li Xing, thinking he was too lecherous and perverted!
"Hahaha, then I will spectacularly drink you under the table!" Uzui Tengen actually didn't mind this at all. It wasn't like Li Xing had done anything bad. Besides, it proved his wife's desirability. Li Xing only dared to tease Suma because he knew this. It seemed like in the manga, Giyu also went to the hot springs with Uzui Tengen's family. Thinking about it, Li Xing couldn't be bothered to think further. He would drink to his heart's content tonight.
However, Li Xing's alcohol tolerance was incredibly poor. In his past life, he hadn't drunk any alcohol at all. He had been too busy researching his system, and no one accompanied him for drinks. Before long, Li Xing was drunk by Uzui Tengen.
"I can't, I can't anymore. I can't drink anymore. I need to go back. See you again next time, Brother Tengen!" Li Xing stood up unsteadily and, guided by his body's instincts, headed in the direction of the Butterfly Mansion.
"Hey! Are you alright? Do you want me to escort you back?" Uzui Tengen asked, supporting Li Xing, worried he might fall into a ditch.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. I can go back myself. You should go back too." Li Xing refused Uzui Tengen. Since it was daytime, there were no demons appearing, so Uzui Tengen didn't insist. If he didn't need to be escorted, then so be it!