Chapter 3: Big Brother? Brother-in-Law!
The moonlight poured down, and the silver glow outlined his tall figure. His yellow and red hair fluttered in the wind, and the flame pattern on his cloak was faintly visible in the moonlight.
You Xiaohun quickly thanked him, "Ah! Thank you so much for your help! These ghosts..."
You Xiaohun paused and his eyes fell on the other's arm, where there was a trace of a disappearing poison needle. Although it was almost invisible as the ghost disappeared, the black blood flowing out of it showed that the poison still remained in the body.
"You are poisoned!!" You Xiaohun asked anxiously, wanting to check his arm.
The man acted as if nothing had happened: "Hmm! This is really bad!~"
You Xiaohun looked at him strangely: "Excuse me, where are you looking at?"
He continued to do what he wanted: "Mmm! Girl, you are really amazing. I just saw it! You are not a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, but you can kill demons. It's unbelievable!!"
Zi Rong did not show up, but his voice quietly rang out in You Xiaohun's mind: "Is there something wrong with this guy's brain?"
You Xiaohun also looked at him helplessly: "Uh~~You're too kind!"
No matter what, he was injured while saving her, so we can't just ignore him.
Then, You Xiaohun stepped forward and grabbed his arm: "Excuse me, you've been poisoned. Let me help you deal with it first, please don't move!"
Gently pulling open his sleeve, he revealed the poison, which had turned purple and black and was spreading rapidly.
You Xiaohun took out the bamboo kettle, gathered spiritual energy with his sword finger and pointed it at the kettle, chanting softly: "The method of transforming water, casting spells with water. Water can be transformed into the Tao, returning to the true nature and returning to nothingness. Water Transformation Mantra! Hurry and obey the command."
As the spell fell, the water in the kettle seemed to come alive, shimmering with a faint light. She handed the kettle to the man, her eyes full of an attitude that could not be refused: "Drink it, this will detoxify your body!"
The swordsman was stunned for a moment, then, under You Xiaohun's insistent gaze, he slowly took the canteen and drank it all in one gulp. The originally dark poison slowly faded from his arm like the receding tide, and some of his original skin color returned.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he looked at You Xiaohun with burning eyes: "Hmm! I was right about you, you are really amazing! Come on! Join our Demon Slayer Corps!"
A hint of curiosity flashed in You Xiaohun's eyes, and he asked softly, "The Demon Slayer Corps you mentioned, do you mean an organization that specializes in killing demons?"
His eyes were firm as he responded cheerfully, "Hmm! That's right, let me introduce myself first. My name is Rengoku Kyojuro, you can just call me Rengoku, hahahaha!"
You Xiaohun smiled faintly: "My name is You Xiaohun, ahem~ You can just call me Xiaohun, Mr. Purgatory." (You Xiaohun was afraid of being called by her full name, as it would remind her of her grandfather's scolding when she got into trouble or was lazy, and she subconsciously shuddered!)
At this moment, Zi Rong's voice rang out from You Xiaohun's mind, "Join them. It's much better to have the support of an organization than to fight alone."
You Xiaohun nodded secretly in his heart and responded, "Indeed, that so-called mission is most likely related to ghosts."
You Xiaohun formally said to him: "I want to join the Demon Slayer Corps. Can you tell me about the Demon Slayer Corps, Mr. Rengoku?"
A hearty laugh could be heard from Rengoku Kyojuro: "Hahahaha! Um! No need to use honorifics for me, little soul girl!"
"Well~ since that's the case, you look a few years older than me, so I'll just call you Brother Purgatory!" You Xiaohun said shamelessly.
"Brother Rengoku, are there any requirements for joining the Demon Slayer Corps?"
"Hmm! Usually new members first need to receive basic training from trainers. Breathing techniques are crucial skills for Demon Slayer swordsmen in combat." Rengoku Kyojuro looked at You Xiaohun and said thoughtfully, "However, your demon-killing techniques are strange, so I don't think ordinary swordsman training will be of much use to you."
"New members need to pass trials to become official members. We can give you physical training before the test. Since ghost hunting is an extremely dangerous and physically demanding task, those who join need to possess a strong physique to cope with various battles. It looks like your physical fitness needs improvement! Hahahaha!"
Brother Purgatory really hit the nail on the head. There’s no need to laugh so loudly, You Xiaohun thought guiltily.
Rengoku Kyojuro looked at You Xiaohun's face and smiled, "If it's you, there will be no problem. I'm very optimistic about you, hahahaha, become my stepson! Mm! I will train you well, don't worry!"
A warm feeling surged through You Xiaohun's heart. Brother Purgatory is a very warm person. He feels very reliable! If I had a brother, he would probably look like him.
But stepson should be the meaning of apprentice, right? If my grandfather and the ancestor knew that I had chosen a new master, would they chop off my head? You Xiaohun was in a dilemma.
You Xiaohun said with a dejected look, "Perhaps my request seems a little presumptuous, but compared to being your stepson, deep down I long to be your adopted sister. My parents died when I was young, and I was adopted by my grandfather. It was he who taught me the Dao. For me, the tacit understanding and warmth that is unique to siblings is something I still yearn for."
Upon hearing this, Rengoku Kyojuro was stunned at first, but then a bright smile broke out on his face, and he laughed heartily, "Hahahaha! Hmm! This suggestion is really a pleasant surprise! Today, my adopted sister Xiaohun helped me, so from now on, let me take care of you, my adopted sister!"
You Xiaohun felt that Brother Purgatory, no, his sworn brother was shining and dazzling!
You Xiaohun seemed to be infected by him, and his voice was filled with a bit of laughter and excitement: "Brother!"
"Mmm! Stepsister!"
"Brother!"
"Mmm! Stepsister!"
"Brother!"
"Mmm! Stepsister!"
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Zirong's complaining voice rang in her mind, "Ahhh~ You guys are never going to stop, are you?"
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"It turns out that the members of the Demon Slayer Corps have to chop off the heads of demons to kill them with the Nichirin Sword. I can't use the Nichirin Sword because my Taoist magic mainly relies on talismans and peach wood swords to kill demons. There is no need to chop off the heads of demons. As long as the demons come into contact with my talismans and peach wood swords, they will dissipate. The talismans and peach wood swords are also made of ordinary materials and need to be activated by my spiritual power. Ordinary people cannot use them, but the demons I have come into contact with so far are not particularly powerful, so it is enough to deal with them." You Xiaohun explained.
Kyojuro was puzzled: "Spiritual power? What is this?"
This really stumped You Xiaohun: "Well, spiritual energy is the energy that exists in nature around us, and spiritual power is a high-level energy form that transforms spiritual energy for personal use. In short, it's hard to explain in a few words. The water I just asked you to drink was water cast with a water-transforming spell using spiritual power. It can not only detoxify but also cure diseases!"
"Hmm! Although I don't understand it, it seems very powerful, hahaha! It can even cure diseases..." Kyojuro said thoughtfully.
"However, you're right about one thing. Although this demon can use poison and is a bit tricky, it's still a relatively low-level demon. Our ultimate goal in the Demon Slayer Corps is to kill the Demon King—Muzan Kibutsuji. He's the ancestor of all demons. His direct subordinates, also known as the Twelve Demon Moons, are divided into Upper and Lower Moons, with the Upper Moon being the strongest of the Twelve."
You Xiaohun vaguely felt that her mission was related to Muzan Kibutsuji, and she could only go home after ending the source of this evil!
"Brother! Does the Demon Slayer Corps have any information about the Demon King or the Twelve Demon Moons?" You Xiaohun asked him urgently.
Kyojuro's expression froze slightly. After a moment's silence, he slowly spoke, "Unfortunately, although Muzan Kibutsuji has lived for thousands of years, none of our current Demon Slayer Corps members have ever seen him in person. Even the Upper Moons of the Twelve Demon Moons have yet to successfully kill him."
Upon hearing this, You Xiaohun's face instantly lost its color, and a feeling of powerlessness welled up in his heart. Wanting to complete the mission in such a short time was undoubtedly a foolish dream.
Kyojuro's voice suddenly became unusually loud and firm, as if it could penetrate all the haze: "No matter how powerful the enemy is, the spirit of our Demon Slayer Corps will never give up! Burning hearts! Light up the way forward and fight to the last moment!"
You Xiaohun stared at Kyojuro's flaming eyes, as if deeply moved by an invisible force. No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, she would cheer up again. She knew very well that she was no longer fighting alone, but fighting side by side with the entire Demon Slayer Corps.
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Time always passed quickly while walking and talking, and it was already dawn when they returned to the village.
"Sister! The assessment is coming soon, you must hurry back to train! Let's go!" Kyojuro's excited voice sounded beside him.
However, at the exciting moment, an inappropriate sound rang out, "Gugu~~~~Gugu~!" You Xiaohun's face turned slightly red.
Kyojuro understood immediately: "Hmm! It's my stepsister's stomach that's complaining! Let's go eat ramen!"
"But I'm penniless, brother!" You Xiaohun looked pitiful.
Kyojuro laughed heartily and said, "Hahaha! Uh-huh! Let me, your sworn brother, treat you today. You're welcome, sworn sister!"
Then they walked into the ramen shop together.
"Welcome!" the clerk greeted warmly.
"Boss! Ten bowls of ramen please!" Kyojuro said generously.
You Xiaohun's mouth twitched slightly as he whispered, "Brother! Can we finish it?"
"Hmm! These ten bowls of ramen are mine. You can order as much as you want, step-sister. You're welcome! Hahaha!" Kyojuro picked up the bowls and started eating: "Five ramen for one! ~ Five ramen for one! ~ Five ramen for one! ~"
You Xiaohun was shocked! Is this still the normal amount of food a normal person eats? This world is too abnormal~~~~~
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