Chapter 7: The Pillar Meeting
Kyojuro reached out and smoothed out the wrinkles on You Xiaohun's uniform: "Hmm! The uniform suits you very well!"
He changed the subject and said, "Actually, today is the semiannual meeting of the Pillars. I plan to take you there to attend. After the meeting, I'd like to ask my sister to help the lord find some way to alleviate the worsening of his illness." Kyojuro rarely showed a worried look.
Hearing this, You Xiaohun looked at him with a smile: "Hmm! No problem. Since I have officially joined the team, I also want to personally meet the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps. I wonder what kind of person he is?" She suddenly became curious.
Kyojuro's hearty laughter came from the side: "Hahahaha! Xiaohun, you will definitely like him, um! Let's go!"
The lord's mansion is surrounded by lush ancient trees, rockery pavilions, and terraces that are scattered in an orderly manner. The breeze blows gently, and the fragrance of flowers fills the air. Every brick and tile reveals an ancient and elegant atmosphere.
Kyojuro stepped cheerfully into the courtyard and said with a smile, "Hmm! Looks like we're the last to appear! Haha, sorry for the wait!"
In the courtyard, eight figures stood upright, their eyes all focused on You Xiaohun. An invisible pressure quietly spread, making her instantly feel the oppression of being surrounded by powerful people.
They are all very strong!
"Hey, hey! This girl is not a Pillar-level, but she comes to attend the Pillar Meeting. It's not fancy at all!" A man wearing a forehead protector was the first to attack.
Hearing this, Kyojuro smiled and took a step forward, blocking most of the scrutinizing gazes. "Hmm! She's my adopted sister and a new member of the Demon Slayer Corps. She came with me because she was summoned by the lord."
At this time, a cute girl with pink and green hair asked curiously, "Hey!? Stepsister? What's that? Does it mean stepson?"
Another gentle woman explained softly, "A step-sister is a sister who is not related by blood but is like family."
"Oh~I see!" The girl suddenly understood.
You Xiaohun gently tugged at Kyojuro's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, it's okay." Then, he walked from behind Kyojuro to the front of everyone.
Her eyes were clear as she introduced herself neither servile nor overbearing, "Nice to meet you. My name is You Xiaohun. Since you are all my seniors, you can just call me Xiaohun. Thank you for your guidance!"
Just then, a familiar figure came into view—the silver-haired boy was the person she met when she first arrived.
Their eyes met.
"Ah~ It's you!"
"Ah!!! You're not dead yet!"
However, the first words he said made You Xiaohun's forehead swell up with a "well" character.
The gratitude I had felt for saving his life was instantly gone. Listen! Is this what a human being would say?!
Later, she learned his name from her brother-in-law - Wind Pillar, Fuzukawa Shima. Very good! She remembered it!
You Xiaohun couldn't lose his temper in front of everyone, so he maintained a smile on his face with great composure: "It's a long story."
Everyone's eyes moved between the two of them, full of inquiry and curiosity.
The man with heterochromia with a white snake wrapped around his neck looked at him: "Buzukawa, do you know her?"
Just when Fuzukawa Miyabi was about to say something, the lord arrived!
He is severely disfigured above his face, blind, and needs help even to walk - the current leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Ubuyashiki Kōya.
When You Xiaohun saw his lord, his heart instantly sank. The Demon Slayer Corps was in danger!
However, when she saw everyone kneeling and bowing to him respectfully, she was deeply moved by their respect and faith in their lord.
In order not to appear awkward, You Xiaohun secretly adjusted his mood and decided to follow the local customs. He slowly bent down and bowed deeply.
Kyojuro was the first to speak and greet his lord: "I sincerely wish you good health and all the best in the future!"
Upon hearing this, the lord spoke softly, "Thank you, Kyojuro."
"Xiao Hun, can you wait for a moment? We can talk in detail after the meeting." Although his eyes could not see, his extraordinary perception accurately captured the location of You Xiao Hun.
"Yes!" You Xiaohun responded and then stood aside.
Her heart was touched by the lord's unique voice, which made her feel relaxed and happy. It could not only soothe the restlessness in people's hearts, but also seemed to lead their thoughts to float to the clouds.
While listening, You Xiaohun held his breath and listened attentively.
This gave her a deeper understanding of the current situation of the Demon Slayer Corps. In the endless struggle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons, intelligence was difficult to obtain, the quality of ordinary soldiers was uneven, and the death rate remained high.
What is even more worrying is that not only is there no information about Muzan Kibutsuji, but there is also no information about the abilities of the Upper Moons, which makes it difficult for this team to move forward.
But even so, they still did not give up and still insisted on their beliefs and mission. Listening to all this, You Xiaohun's heart was filled with shock and admiration.
As the last trace of sound dissipated in the air, he slowly stood up. Although his eyes could not see the world, they seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. He slowly looked at You Xiaohun.
"Xiao Hun, the meeting is over, we can have a good chat now." The lord's voice was gentle and powerful, with an irresistible affinity.
Upon hearing this, You Xiaohun immediately stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and then followed his lord into a quiet study next to the conference room.
In the study, the flickering candlelight creates a warm and mysterious atmosphere.
"Please take a seat." The lord pointed to the seat beside him, a warm smile on his face. "Kyojuro has already told me the purpose of your visit, so there's no need to be nervous."
You Xiaohun responded with a gentle smile: "In that case, I'm sorry."
She stretched out her hand and gently covered her lord's wrist, her eyes slowly closed, allowing the spiritual power flowing in her body to delicately shuttle through the other's veins.
After a moment, You Xiaohun slowly opened her eyes with a serious expression: "My lord, your condition is not a disease, but a curse. I can feel that there are some cause and effect relationships involved. I'm sorry, I can't do anything..." She looked at him hesitantly.
The lord shook his head lightly, his smile filled with relief: "It's alright, I've known this for a long time, Xiaohun, you don't need to blame yourself for this."
"The source of this curse is Muzan. Thousands of years ago, he was a member of the Ubuyashiki clan. Although I don't want to admit it, I am indeed from the same clan as him. He is the shame of our Ubuyashiki clan. After Muzan became the Demon King, he killed countless people, causing the Ubuyashiki clan to seem cursed. Most of the children born in the clan are weak and sickly, and it is difficult for them to live past the age of thirty."
You Xiaohun was surprised to find such a connection. Indeed, in the cases she had handled before, she had encountered examples where the sins of ancestors brought disaster to future generations. Some people might think it was so unfair, but who could explain the cause and effect relationship that spanned countless generations?
This world is inherently unfair. The only thing we can do is to be the best we can be in the present moment.
"Although I cannot completely remove this curse, I am willing to do my best to relieve your pain and slow the spread of the disease. I will do my best to help you."
The master smiled and said, "Thank you, Xiaohun, you are indeed a gentle child. Cough cough cough." With a slight cough
"My lord, please take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself."
After Gemini helped him lie down, You Xiaohun began to treat him. The treatment was actually very simple. She closed her eyes and concentrated, guiding the pure spiritual energy from the outside world to slowly flow into the master's body, nourishing his body. Only perseverance can achieve results, and there is no rush.
After the treatment was completed, You Xiaohun gently withdrew his palm and said: "Today's treatment ends here. My lord, remember to calm down and recuperate. I will come to treat you regularly. Don't rush for results."
Just as she was about to turn and leave, the lord suddenly sat up, his eyes gleaming with a strange light, as if he could see into people's hearts: "Xiaohun, no matter where you come from, I hope you can find your own light and direction on this long road."
When You Xiaohun heard this, his heart was shocked and he looked at his lord in astonishment.
There seemed to be some deep meaning hidden in his words, which made her wonder, could it be that the lord really knew about her origins?
However, before she could think about it, Gemini had respectfully escorted her to the door of the study.
Although his body was weak and seemed to be blown down by the wind at any time, his eyes were unusually bright and seemed to have some special abilities. The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps was indeed not a simple character.
You Xiaohun felt a little ashamed and secretly reflected on how he had judged people by their appearance in the beginning, which was really wrong.
As she stepped into the courtyard, her eyes instantly caught sight of Kyojuro who was still waiting patiently, and her pace involuntarily quickened a bit.
"Brother! Why are you still here?" You Xiaohun walked quickly towards Xingjulang,
Kyojuro laughed heartily: "Hahaha! Aren't you worried that your stepsister will get lost?"
You Xiaohun was amused by Kyojuro's humor. He didn't expect his sworn brother to joke: "You want to ask about the lord's situation, right?"
"Hmm! It seems like nothing can be hidden from our little soul~ Hahahaha!"
"Let's go! Let's go home and talk while we walk."
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