Chapter 15 A Beautiful Misunderstanding
After the battle in Shuigang Village, news about You Xiaohun quickly spread among the Demon Slayer Corps. The team members were talking about her. Her origins and even the mysterious Taoist techniques she performed became the object of everyone's curiosity. However, she herself always seemed to maintain a sense of indifference and mystery, which made everyone inexplicably in awe.
On this day, the mysterious You Xiaohun stood at the door of the Busokawa family and knocked gently: "Excuse me, is anyone home?" She asked the crow to notify Busokawa Shima beforehand, and then went to visit.
Still no one answered.
She sighed, then pushed open the gate and walked in.
Although the scenery still retains its unique desolation and simplicity, unlike the uneasy mood of the last visit, this time it has added a bit of softness in You Xiaohun's eyes.
She walked through the front yard and saw Fuzukawa Minoru in the backyard, training seriously.
He noticed You Xiaohun's arrival, and sheathed his sword with a swift movement. Then he picked up the kettle beside him and poured the water generously over his head. The cool water droplets jumped, slid along his cheeks, into his neck, and finally disappeared into the lapels of his chest. He gently shook his wet hair, and the water droplets splashed everywhere.
When You Xiaohun saw this scene, her cheeks couldn't help but blush. She hurriedly looked away, muttering to herself that the sun must be too strong and she felt a little heatstroke.
Fuzukawa Minami looked at her in confusion. "Hey! Crow said you wanted my help with something. What is it? Huh~ You actually want to ask me for help?"
Seeing him enjoying the show, with a tail that seemed to be about to materialize and sway happily behind him, You Xiaohun actually hesitated for the first time in his life: "Uh~ Actually..."
He frowned and said irritably, "It's not like you to dawdle at all. Come on!"
You Xiaohun closed his eyes and shouted desperately, "Please lend me your blood!"
"Actually, since our last battle, I've discovered the wonderful use of your blood! Drawing talismans with your blood is much more effective than using my own blood." Her eyes flashed with surprise as if she had discovered a new world.
Hearing this, a faint smile appeared on his lips: "Ha~ I thought it was a big deal, but it's not that simple." Before he finished speaking, he immediately drew out the knife and was about to cut his arm.
But You Xiaohun rushed forward and quickly grabbed his arm to stop him.
"That's how you got all those injuries. How can you not take care of your body?" You Xiaohun felt inexplicably angry.
Fuzukawa Shima shrugged nonchalantly: "As long as I can kill all the evil spirits, it doesn't matter what happens to my body!"
You Xiaohun sighed, then took his fingertip, pricked it gently, and took a few drops of blood: "This little bit of blood is enough for me."
She quickly started drawing the talisman here before the blood dried.
As dusk approached, Fuzukawa Minoru set off for the mission location without stopping.
As for You Xiaohun, after obtaining the approval of her lord, she devoted part of her time to the busy tasks, and the other part of her time to the improvement and drawing of the amulet, with the aim of improving the survival rate of the entire Demon Slayer Corps.
The next day's morning light fell gently, and Busei-kun returned home, exhausted, stepping on the morning dew.
He stepped into the usually deserted courtyard, only to find a hint of life in the air. Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling onto You Xiaohun, who was concentrating on drawing talismans, casting a soft hue on her body.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, You Xiaohun looked up, just in time to meet the slightly exhausted face of Fushigawa Shima. Her lips curled up unconsciously, a warm smile blooming. "Ah~ You're back! How wonderful! It's already so bright out; I'd completely forgotten the time." She spoke as she gently stretched. Her lazy and cheerful expression instantly filled the previously deserted house with a breath of life.
Seeing this, a warm feeling welled up in Fushigawa Shima's heart. He slowly approached You Xiaohun and asked, "Why are you still here? You haven't been in this position all night, have you?"
You Xiaohun stuck out his tongue guiltily: "This is often the case when I draw talismans. I can actually do without sleep, so don't worry about it!"
Just as he was about to say something, a crisp knock on the door interrupted their conversation. The sound was particularly abrupt in the quiet air, and it quietly changed the atmosphere in the room. Both Busikawa Shima and You Xiaohun looked towards the door at the same time.
Fuzukawa Shiya stepped forward and opened the door. He then turned sideways and gestured, turning his gaze towards You Xiaohun: "Hey! I'm looking for you."
You Xiaohun expressed confusion?
She slowly stood up, her eyes passing through Uzui Uzui's shoulder and falling on the girl outside the door who had just stepped into the threshold.
The girl moved gracefully, her steps brimming with eagerness and anticipation. Her face was particularly delicate in the morning light, and when their eyes met, she looked familiar to You Xiaohun.
The girl approached slowly, her steps filled with a hint of shyness and determination. She looked at You Xiaohun, her eyes gleaming with gratitude and admiration. "My benefactor, I finally found you. It was you who saved me from the evil spirit in the cave."
"And your figure praying for the dead has been deeply engraved in my heart. I swear to heaven that I will never marry anyone but you! I wish to be by your side and never leave you."
"Wait...wait! Miss, I think you have misunderstood something." You Xiaohun interrupted her hurriedly, obviously frightened by this sudden confession.
The girl's words were filled with determination, and her emotions were growing more and more excited. She took an involuntary step forward, trying to grab You Xiaohun's arm. "No, I didn't misunderstand! I clearly remember that the person who saved me in the cave was you. I went to great lengths to find you, and even learned your whereabouts from other soldiers."
Seeing this, You Xiaohun quickly and gently broke free from the girl's hand, and explained with a gentle tone: "But, maybe you misunderstood something. Actually, I am a woman. Please forgive me for not being able to accept your feelings! I'm sorry!"
The girl's face instantly lost its color. She covered her mouth in disbelief, tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice trembled: "No... No, how is this possible!" Her heart was full of struggle.
Seeing this, You Xiaohun couldn't help but stretch out her hand, "Are you... okay?" However, the girl seemed not to hear her call. Her face flushed red and her eyes flashed with complex emotions. Finally, she turned around abruptly and fled the scene, leaving only a series of messy and hurried footsteps echoing in the air.
You Xiaohun slowly lowered his hand that was hovering in mid-air, and suddenly heard the hearty laughter of Busei Gawa Shiya: "Puff! You've come to this day, too. Hahahaha~ Let's see if you dare to use Taoism to trick me again."
As expected, people really can't do bad things. It happened to her so quickly. She turned her head helplessly and looked at Mushikawa Shiya who was laughing so hard that he was bent over backwards. His smile was like the warm spring sun. You Xiaohun suddenly found that he was so lively and vivid when he laughed so heartily. She couldn't help but be infected by him. A gentle arc gradually appeared at the corner of her mouth. She laughed softly and said, "Just laugh as much as you want~"
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