Demon Slayer: I am a Demon.

At this moment, Su Mu gripped the hilt of his sword and looked at Beimingyu Xingming:

"Su Mu, please give me your guidance."

After a brief reminder, Su Mu took a step. The first two steps were not fast, but on the third step, he suddenly accelerated, reaching almost his limit at that moment.

"Shh!"

Only a blurry afterimage could be seen in the air.

Although Himejima Gyomei, who was completely blind, could not see this scene, he could sense a source of danger appearing in front of him almost instantly under his 'Mind's Eye'.

He held the meteor hammer in front of him almost without hesitation.

"boom!"

When the blade struck the meteor hammer, it didn't produce the clanging sound of metal clashing, but rather the booming sound of a hammer striking another metal object.

Beiming Yuxingming felt his hand holding the meteor hammer tremble, his tiger's mouth went numb, and his legs sank, causing the ground around him to tremble violently.

This scene left almost everyone wide-eyed.

Some ordinary swordsmen only saw the surface, only the power of Su Mu's strike, but those like Rengoku Kyojuro, Shinazugawa Sanemi, and Kocho Kanae saw something deeper in this strike.

Chapter 265 The Three Ladies

Although Himejima Gyoumei blocked Su Mu's attack, his feet were almost touching the ground, and the ground around Himejima Gyoumei was almost cracked.

Ordinary swordsmen only saw the power of Su Mu's strike, but swordsmen like Rengoku Kyojuro, Shinazugawa Sanemi, and Kocho Kanae saw the terrifying force displayed by Su Mu's strike.

It was even more powerful than the power of the Howling Island Demon.

It's important to know that Gyomei Himejima's physical abilities are almost legendary within the Demon Slayer Corps. His body is a perfect specimen honed to its limits, possessing immense strength. Therefore, even with his Nichirin Blade, Gyomei Himejima wields heavy weapons similar to a flail or a hand axe.

Even so, Su Mu still managed to suppress the Sorrowful Island Xingming with a single strike.

In the eyes of Rengoku Kyojuro and the others, Su Mu's strength was probably greater than that of Himejima Gyomei.

This is truly unimaginable.

This was the first time that Himejima Gyomei had encountered someone stronger than him. In all his past experiences, not even one of the demons he had met could match his strength.

As expected, what I sensed earlier was correct.

"Mr. Su Mu, as expected... has become stronger."

Beimingyu Xingming used his meteor hammer to deflect Su Mu's knife, and took the opportunity to pull his legs out. His completely blind eyes faced Su Mu. Although he could not see the figure, he could feel the powerful aura emanating from this direction.

"boom!"

As he spoke, Himejima Gyoumei stomped his foot on the ground, making a dull thud. Almost instantly, Himejima Gyoumei's tall figure vanished from the spot, and the next second, he swung his meteor hammer at Su Mu.

Knowing Su Mu's strength, Beimingyu Xingming no longer held back, unleashing a powerful and heavy attack.

Without hesitation, Su Mu raised his sword to parry.

"boom!"

The violent impact created a hurricane that erupted from the two people, transforming into shockwaves that swept outwards in all directions.

Those watching felt a strong wind lashing their faces, heard muffled explosions that were painful to the ears, and could only see afterimages of the two people.

Among ordinary swordsmen, Su Mu and Ximingyu Xingming are almost never seen.

As 'pillars', Kyojuro Rengoku, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Kanae Kocho are not so completely invisible to each other that they can not see their figures. They can not only see the movements of the two, but also the impact generated by each collision between them.

"So strong! I never imagined that Mr. Su Mu could fight Lord Xingming of Beiming Island for so long."

Rengoku Kyojuro sighed, saying that he had also fought against Himejima Gyomei before, but he could hardly last long against Himejima Gyomei's heavy weapon.

"I never imagined that Mr. Su Mu was so strong."

It's unimaginable for Shinazugawa Sanemi.

"Bang, bang..."

Weapons clashed, and violent impacts echoed continuously. The two figures constantly intersected in the air, sometimes separating.

Sometimes it's a clash of weapons, sometimes it's a physical confrontation.

No one expected that Himejima Gyoumei, who was known for his physical prowess, would be unable to suppress Su Mu in this aspect, and even gradually fell into a disadvantage as time went on.

"boom……"

After another violent collision, both sides took several steps back and then came to a stop.

"Whoosh..."

Himejima Gyomei was breathing heavily; it seemed that the exertion had taken a great toll on him.

But Su Mu, on the other hand, remained unchanged, his aura showing no alteration whatsoever.

It's the same as before.

"I lost."

With his hands clasped together, Himejima Gyomei frankly admitted defeat. After all, in this state, continuing would only lead to defeat.

"Lord Himejima's strength is truly admirable."

Su Mu sheathed his sword, a look of joy on his face. After all, Himejima Gyomei was already considered the strongest 'Pillar' of the Demon Slayer Corps, but he was still no match for him. Although this was just a friendly spar, he could still learn a lot from it.

The brief sparring session with Himejima Gyomei ended quickly, but its impact was far from over.

The swordsmen watching the battle were particularly shaken. They knew that Gyomei Himejima's strength was widely recognized within the Demon Slayer Corps, yet he still lost in the sparring match.

This is really hard to imagine.

Some swordsmen who had never seen the sparring in person didn't quite believe it when they heard people talking about it. They just thought that even if he lost, it was only because Himejima Gyomei hadn't gone all out.

…………

Yoshihara Yuguo

A residential area near Kyogoku-ya.

Su Mu quickly arrived here with his men. After listening to the investigation of some swordsmen, they have now focused their attention on a woman who goes by the alias "Fern Princess".

In fact, Su Mu really wanted to recreate the scene at the Eternal Bliss Sect. After locking onto the evil spirit, he would use explosives to blow up all the nearby buildings that could block the sunlight during the day, and then let the ghost bask in the sunlight.

But it's not really suitable here.

Unlike the Eternal Paradise Cult, which was located in a remote area, Yoshiwara Yukaku was situated in a very bustling area, or rather, a commercial center with a dense population, so using explosives would have too much of an impact.

"Then it seems the only option is to behead him."

Kyojuro Rengoku spoke, his sword-like eyebrows slightly raised, his eyes filled with a hint of fighting spirit.

"It would be best if we could sneak in."

Kanae Butterfly also spoke up.

Who knows the best about the situation on Flower Street right now?

Su Mu asked at this moment.

"It is Miss Hinatsuru, Miss Suma, and Miss Makigo."

Beimingyu Xingming clasped his hands together and whispered:

"They're outside."

Soon, Hinatsuru, Suma, and Maki entered, all dressed in mourning clothes and with slightly pale faces.

Maki has a single ponytail, with golden bangs at the front and black hair at the back, giving her an appearance of exceptional physical abilities.

Hina has a single ponytail, black hair, purple irises, and a beauty mark under her left eye, giving her a gentle, virtuous, mature, and steady appearance.

As for Suma, he has long black hair, blue eyes, and looks slightly timid.

It must be said that all three are stunningly beautiful, with curvaceous figures.

Many male swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps have always envied the 'Sound Hashira' Tengen Uzui, who married three wives at the same time. Now, looking at these three women, Su Mu can't help but sigh at Tengen Uzui's good fortune with women.

However, his arrival changed many things, and Uzui Tengen sacrificed himself long ago. Now, seeing the three beautiful ladies again, one can't help but feel sorry for Uzui Tengen.

Su Mu glanced at the three ladies before inquiring in detail about the specific situation of the red-light district.

For this investigation, Hinatsuru, Suma, and Maki had all conducted in-depth research, even disguising themselves as geishas to gather information.

Chapter 266 It's probably inappropriate for a bald man to visit a brothel.

Hinatsuru, Suma, and Maki conducted an extremely thorough investigation of the pleasure quarters and are very familiar with the current situation of Princess Jue.

Today, Queen Jue is arguably the most sought-after courtesan in Yoshiwara, a cash cow for the Kyogoku-ya, and the madam's most valued person.

It would be very difficult for an ordinary person to even meet Jue Ji.

In fact, it has extremely stringent requirements.

Unless it's someone important, I won't see them.

Ugly face, unseen

Without talent, no one

……

Upon hearing about Hinatsuru, Suma, and Maki's investigation into the Queen, Shinazugawa Sanemi, Rengoku Kyojuro, and the others were all taken aback.

If Jue Ji were truly just a courtesan, that wouldn't be a problem. But her true identity is not only that of a courtesan, but also a ghost, a ghost that cannot bask in the sunlight.

A ghost that can only hide in the darkness during the day.

A ghost that can only hide in the dark sewers during the day is so high-profile. Isn't it really afraid of its identity being exposed?

After all, while demons are powerful, their weaknesses are also fatal, making them easy targets.

However, upon closer reflection, if it weren't for the information provided by Mr. Su Mu, and the preconceived questioning of Jue Ji's identity, who would believe that the true identity of such a high-profile courtesan would be a ghost?

"Is there any way to expose it to sunlight during the day?"

At this moment, Kyojuro Rengoku spoke up: "However, if we can't use explosives, it won't be easy to completely pull it into the sunlight during the day."

The others also frowned. In such a bustling commercial center, with its densely packed buildings and intricate underground waterways, there were many dark places that never saw sunlight during the day.