Up until now, the God-Tier Support System had always relied on favorability to grant draw opportunities.
This was the first time Xia Feng had received a reward through a different method.
Looking at the system notification, several ideas popped into his mind.
If the system worked like this…
Then if he had taken the villain route earlier, he might have become strong that way too.
Xia Feng couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
But that kind of lifestyle didn't suit his personality.
He always considered himself a shut-in type. Running around causing trouble everywhere simply didn't fit him.
While he was thinking, several Hashira who loved combat couldn't help looking toward him.
Especially Sanemi Shinazugawa.
Compared to the last time they met, Xia Feng seemed even stronger.
This guy's growth rate was absurd.
Or perhaps…
When Xia Feng fought him last time, he hadn't even used his full strength.
Thinking about that possibility made Sanemi a little annoyed.
He had to ask about it sometime.
Shinobu suddenly walked over with a playful smile.
"My, Xia Feng-kun, may I ask a question?"
"Why did Iguro suddenly come to ask you for guidance?"
Xia Feng blinked.
"I don't know. Maybe he just wanted to see the strength of someone who fought Upper Rank One."
Shinobu's smile deepened.
"Is that really the reason?"
She leaned closer to Xia Feng.
He could even feel the warmth of her breath.
Xia Feng's face flushed slightly as he instinctively remembered what had happened earlier at the Butterfly Mansion.
Shinobu whispered softly:
"I think… it's because Xia Feng-kun got too close to Kanroji-san, and someone got jealous."
Xia Feng sucked in a breath.
He turned his head and looked at Shinobu with surprise.
As expected of a girl… that intuition is terrifying.
Without thinking, he blurted out:
"Are you one of those 'someones'?"
Shinobu froze.
Then she realized their distance was way too close.
Because Xia Feng had turned his head, their faces were now only a few centimeters apart.
If either of them moved slightly, they would touch.
Her face turned red and she quickly stepped back.
"Hmph. That kind of thing…"
"You'll have to guess yourself."
After saying that, Shinobu vanished in a flash.
Seeing this scene, several Hashira nearby showed meaningful smiles.
Tengen Uzui gave Xia Feng a vulgar grin with an expression that said I understand.
Understand my foot.
Xia Feng rolled his eyes.
After the Hashira Meeting ended, everyone began returning to their respective duties.
With demon incidents happening everywhere, the Hashira were always short on manpower.
They couldn't stay gathered for too long.
Xia Feng and Shinobu also began their journey back to the Butterfly Mansion.
While walking, Xia Feng occasionally glanced at Shinobu.
He suddenly felt a little pathetic.
They were already in a romantic relationship, yet he had barely even held her hand.
Thinking about it made him want to cry.
He quietly moved slightly behind her, pretending to be casual, and slowly reached his hand toward hers.
Shinobu seemed completely unaware.
She hummed an unknown tune cheerfully while walking ahead.
Xia Feng's hand was almost touching hers.
Then suddenly—
"Mr. Xia Feng!!"
Xia Feng: "..."
His entire mood collapsed.
He turned his head with a bewildered expression.
Not far away, Sanemi Shinazugawa was running toward them.
Xia Feng nearly cursed out loud.
"Why are you here? You're taking this road too?!"
Because his "good moment" had been ruined, his tone toward Sanemi was noticeably worse.
Sanemi grinned widely.
"When you fought Iguro earlier, you seemed a lot stronger than when you fought me."
"It might just be my guess… but when you fought me before, you didn't go all out, did you?"
Xia Feng stared at him blankly.
"You followed me all the way here just for that?"
Sanemi thought Xia Feng's reaction was confirmation and became angry.
"This is not a small matter! You've insulted my pride as a swordsman!"
He grabbed the hilt of his sword.
"Perfect timing! I didn't use my full strength last time either. Let's fight again!"
"I challenge you!"
Xia Feng clicked his tongue.
"Fighting between Demon Slayers is prohibited. You want to break the rules?"
"Sparring and challenges don't count."
Sanemi answered immediately.
Xia Feng didn't expect this hot-headed guy to actually study the regulations.
He waved his hand.
"Not interested. Go away. I'm busy."
He turned to leave with Shinobu.
But Sanemi said:
"Then I'll follow you."
"As long as I don't have a mission, I'll keep following you until you accept my challenge!"
Xia Feng was stunned.
He looked at Sanemi like he was seeing a crazy person.
Is this guy sick?
He was already annoyed at being interrupted.
Now this idiot was pushing it even further.
After a few seconds of silence, Xia Feng suddenly smiled.
"Fine."
"You want to fight? Sure."
Seeing his expression, Shinobu blinked.
Usually when Xia Feng smiled like that…
He didn't hold back.
Sanemi's eyes lit up.
He immediately drew his Nichirin blade.
Shinobu quietly stepped back to avoid interfering.
Xia Feng said calmly:
"But I don't have time to waste with you."
"You said you didn't use your full strength last time, right?"
"Then this time, just use your strongest move."
"Let me see the limit of your power."
Sanemi paused for a moment.
Then he grinned.
"Deciding the winner with one ultimate move?"
"I like it!"
Under Xia Feng's gaze, Sanemi gripped his sword tightly.
The next moment—
He shot forward like a cannonball, creating a violent gust of wind around him.
Wind Breathing – Seventh Form: Gale Sudden Gusts!!
The storm surged forward with destructive power, as if it would tear everything apart.
Shinobu frowned slightly.
That strike was powerful.
As expected of Wind Breathing, known for its destructive force.
Neither Flower Breathing nor Insect Breathing had attacks with such raw power.
How will Xia Feng respond?
Under her watchful gaze—
Xia Feng stood still.
When Sanemi's momentum reached its peak…
He finally drew his blade.
Borrowing the opponent's force—
To unleash a strike with double the destructive power.
Wind Scar!!!
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