Xia Feng had already raised his Nichirin Blade.
Muzan Kibutsuji didn't dare gamble—he had no confidence that his body would regenerate if that blade struck him.
And now—
Something had clearly gone wrong with Nakime.
So Muzan could only retreat, step by step.
But Xia Feng was fast—
Blindingly fast.
Thunderclap and Flash!!
In an instant, Xia Feng appeared right in front of Muzan, a smile on his face.
Muzan's expression turned deathly pale. All he wanted now was distance—especially since he could already feel the threat of death looming over him.
"Got you!"
Xia Feng's blade came crashing down—
At that very moment—
Nakime let out a sharp scream.
Her hand—snapped.
Xia Feng was briefly startled, but he had already anticipated what would happen next.
Thrum—
Despite everything, Nakime still activated her Blood Demon Art.
And Xia Feng vanished.
[System Notification: Gained fear from Muzan Kibutsuji. Reward: One Diamond Draw.]
Xia Feng raised an eyebrow slightly.
Muzan might be cowardly—but he was still the supreme Demon King.
And yet—
He had so easily developed fear toward a human.
That was… almost pathetic.
At this moment, however, Xia Feng could only sigh helplessly.
He now stood in a bustling entertainment district.
People passed by, casting strange glances at him.
Being suddenly dropped into a pleasure quarter like this…
Felt a little awkward.
Still, he didn't dwell on it.
"Looks like Nakime realized that if this continued, even Muzan would be in danger… so she sent me out instead."
After scanning his surroundings, Xia Feng quickly headed out.
But just as he stepped away—
Two members of the Demon Slayer Corps appeared in front of him, causing him to pause.
Was there a Demon here?
He had just arrived and hadn't sensed anything unusual.
"It's the Special Advisor-sama!"
One of the Demon Slayers rushed forward, excitement written all over his face.
Xia Feng gave a small nod. "You're here on a mission?"
"Yes!" the Demon Slayer replied quickly. "We received reports—seventeen people have gone missing in this city. We've been sent to investigate, and the higher-ups suspect a Demon may be involved."
Xia Feng thought for a moment.
All the Upper Moons were currently inside the Infinity Castle.
The Lower Moons had already been mostly eliminated.
So if there was a Demon here—
It was likely just an ordinary one.
"Then continue your investigation."
He had no intention of staying.
Ordinary Demons were enough for them to handle.
However—
Just as he left the entertainment district—
He encountered something… interesting.
A Demon.
Xia Feng quietly followed it.
Soon, he turned into a narrow alley.
The Demon wore a woman's kimono—her appearance elegant, her figure mature, around thirty years old, carrying a faint fragrance.
There was a unique charm about her.
Beside her stood an attendant—
Also a Demon.
Xia Feng followed at a relaxed pace, never losing track of them.
He wanted to see what they were up to.
What surprised him was—
Neither of them had attacked anyone.
They likely hadn't eaten humans either, as their aura was unusually faint.
Blending into a crowd—
They would be almost impossible to notice without careful attention.
Soon, Xia Feng reached a wall.
The two Demons—
Had vanished.
Just as he stepped forward and reached out to touch it—
A voice sounded from behind him.
"You're a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, aren't you?"
It was Yushiro.
His expression was openly hostile, as if he might attack at any second.
Xia Feng smiled. "That's right."
Yushiro's eyes were filled with vigilance. "Then what do you want? Are you here to kill me?"
Xia Feng shook his head. "That depends. But… you're Yushiro, right?"
Yushiro froze.
"How do you know my name?!"
"Just a guess."
Xia Feng said it casually, but Yushiro only became more alert.
"I don't know how you know my name—but since you're from the Demon Slayer Corps, that makes us enemies. I'll kill you here to avoid future trouble!"
His figure began to fade—
Turning invisible.
That was Yushiro's Blood Demon Art.
But—
The moment he moved behind Xia Feng—
Xia Feng casually reached out—
And grabbed his throat.
Yushiro reappeared instantly, his face filled with shock.
This was the first time—
His technique had been seen through so effortlessly.
It was as if it had never worked at all.
Xia Feng sighed lightly. "You really lack self-awareness. I've killed Upper Moons before—and you still think you can attack me? Where did you get that confidence?"
Yushiro struggled—
But couldn't break free.
Xia Feng smiled faintly. "Alright. Take me inside. I'd like to meet Tamayo."
Yushiro's eyes widened.
He couldn't understand—
How this man even knew Miss Tamayo.
He had never seen Xia Feng before.
Xia Feng released him.
Yushiro gritted his teeth, clearly unwilling to comply.
But Xia Feng pointed at the wall.
"That's your Blood Demon Art, right? Your illusion is pretty crude. Anyone determined enough could find you easily."
He chuckled. "If I really wanted to get in, I could. But if you lead the way… at least that shows some courtesy."
Yushiro hesitated.
He didn't want to bring an unknown person with unknown intentions before Tamayo.
But—
His illusion had already been exposed.
Even if he refused—
Xia Feng could enter on his own.
Left with no choice—
He reluctantly led Xia Feng inside.
Tamayo stood in the courtyard, right before the house.
When she saw Xia Feng—
A gentle smile appeared on her face.
Xia Feng looked at her curiously. "You're not afraid I'm here to kill you?"
Tamayo shook her head calmly. "If you intended to kill me, there would be no need for such trouble—you could have done it already."
She paused slightly.
"And someone who can kill Doma… I wouldn't be able to escape anyway."
Xia Feng studied her expression.
Her composure—
Was genuine.
She had truly accepted life and death.
"Lady Tamayo! I will never let you come to harm!"
Yushiro blurted out immediately, stepping forward protectively.
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