Just then, Gengo heard the sound of swords being swung outside the window. He dressed and curiously opened the window, where he saw Shinobu Kocho and Kanao Tsuyuri practicing with wooden swords. Kanae Kocho sat under the eaves, watching with a smile, as if she had seen hope.
"Ah, Mr. Gensou, good morning."
Kanae Kocho waved and greeted Gengo, who replied with a "Good morning." Watching the two intently practicing, he walked over to her, leaned against a pillar, observed carefully for a moment, and then softly said:
"The little guy's breathing is very steady. He didn't get flustered even with your sister pressing on him like that. He's a good prospect for martial arts training."
"Hehe, Kanao's talent is indeed very good, but she can only be considered a beginner at the moment. Her breathing is so steady only because she has practiced breathing techniques."
Noticing Genji's curious yet hesitant expression, Kanae Kocho smiled and offered to explain—
The Demon Slayer Corps is able to fight demons not only with their Nichirin Blades, but also with a technique called 'breathing method'. Its main function is to enhance cardiopulmonary function, thereby allowing the blood to absorb a large amount of oxygen in a short period of time, which can instantly increase physical abilities and temporarily give them physical strength comparable to that of demons. Combined with swordsmanship, they can kill evil demons.
Therefore, within the Demon Slayer Corps, combat personnel and support personnel are distinguished based on this distinction, and most of the Hidden Ones do not possess this talent.
"How about it? Mr. Gengo, would you like to learn? If it were you, I believe any Pillar would be willing to let you choose their breathing technique."
"Um....."
Gengo thought for a moment, then looked at Shinobu Kocho, waved, walked into the courtyard, and silently assumed a fighting stance.
Seeing this, Shinobu Kocho naturally understood Gengo's meaning. She told Kanao Tsuyuri to sit next to her sister, while she took a deep breath, gripped her wooden sword tightly, and with a burst of power, launched a five-hit combo at Gengo.
Faced with this offensive, Gengo shifted his feet slightly, thrusting his left hand out in a palm strike, inserting it into the gap between the sword shadows. Then, he swung it to the left, the powerful force nearly causing Shinobu Kocho's wooden sword to fly out of her hand.
At the moment she lost her balance, Gengo pressed closer again, his palms relentlessly blocking Shinobu's attacks and forcing her back until she was cornered against the wall. With nowhere left to retreat, she could only desperately try to parry Gengo's attacks with her wooden sword. But she didn't last long before a crisp sound rang out, and the wooden sword she was using for training couldn't withstand the force and was snapped in two.
"........"
Kurihana Kanae's mouth was slightly open. She looked at Kocho Shinobu, who was panting and covered in sweat, and then at Genji, who seemed to be unharmed. She couldn't accept that her Shinobu sister had been defeated like this. Kocho Kanae, on the other hand, was somewhat prepared. After all, when this person carried her and ran yesterday, she had sensed that Genji's physical strength was not low.
"Could you teach me the basic theory of breathing techniques?"
Gengo clapped his hands, then brushed the wood shavings off Shinobu's hair, turned to Kanae, and said with approval:
"This breathing technique does have its merits for me."
012 Our firm is honest and trustworthy, regardless of age or gender.
Kanae Kocho naturally did not refuse, so after breakfast, Gengo sat with Kanae Tsuyuri and looked at the little notebook that recorded the breathing techniques. Of course, before that, Gengo also went back to Fuuto to make sure that no more monsters appeared before returning.
Yuanxiang had a good foundation and had also learned breathing techniques from Shenzhou's master for a while, so he learned the breathing method very quickly. Just as he was standing in front of the wooden stake, trying to increase his explosive power a little more, the gate of the stronghold was suddenly pushed open. It was Beimingyu Xingming who had returned. At the same time, Yin, who was being carried on his back, was also carrying the ultraviolet instrument. Judging from their appearance, they should have completed the test.
Is that mountain very close to here? Or did they encounter a ghost on the way and just take a test?
These questions flashed through Yuanxiang's mind, but they were all irrelevant. He pulled down his rolled-up sleeves and walked towards the two men, saying:
"So, is there any result yet?"
"Yes, this machine is indeed effective against ghosts!!"
The man was extremely excited, holding the instrument as if it were his own son. Before he could speak, his tongue was tied in knots from nervousness, and he stammered for a while before he recovered.
"That ghost, phew, it turns to ash the moment it's touched."
Despite the concise description, it had a significant impact. Upon hearing this, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps couldn't help but breathe heavily, as it meant that even those without talent could go into battle to kill demons... In the Demon Slayer Corps, how many people don't have an irreconcilable hatred for demons?
"Then your lord..."
"My lord is very grateful for your concern, but he says he still needs to lead the Demon Slayer Corps and cannot take some time to recuperate, so I am very sorry."
With a disappointed tone, Gyomei Himejima said to Gensou that he really wanted his lord to go, but he also didn't want to go against his lord's wishes, so he was quite conflicted.
Gensou didn't care about that. Since the other party couldn't get away, he had no reason to force them. He gently tapped the device, ignoring the hidden member who looked like his own son had been beaten, and continued speaking to Himejima Gyomei:
"What about this one?"
"The more the better!"
Himejima Gyomei's tone suddenly became quite firm, tears streaming down his resolute face, but his voice remained strong and resonant:
"Our lord said that price is not an issue. As long as you have the goods, we will take as many as you have. This is the deposit, please accept it!"
Deposit? Where?
Genshou was a little confused, and Beimingyu Xingming was also stunned for a moment. Then, remembering something, he showed a rare embarrassed expression, apologized to Genshou, and then turned around and rushed out. Not long after, he was seen running back dragging a carriage. With the help of the hidden men in the carriage, they unloaded four large boxes. Judging from the sound of them hitting the ground, they were very heavy.
Gensho, with a subtle expression, opened the box. Bathed in the morning light, the gold and silver jewels shone dazzlingly. Beimingyu Xingming clasped his hands together, bowed his head, and said:
"Such a divine artifact must be very valuable. Due to the suddenness of the event, we could only collect this much in one night. Please forgive us. We will send more valuables later."
"That's too much, way too much."
Feeling the gazes around him that seemed to want to stuff all this treasure into his own pocket, Yuanxiang smiled wryly, picked up a piece of gold, twirled it, and then tossed it back into the box, saying:
"Although I don't know the market price of this thing, it's not as expensive as you imagine. Please prepare a box that is two-thirds smaller than this one. We really don't need this many."
"You're welcome, Gensou-sama."
Himejima Gyomei, maintaining that posture, continued:
"My lord said that if there are any leftover valuables, consider them as a reward for your hard work, so please feel free to accept them."
"You're too kind. However, our firm will not charge any extra fees. I have already included your commission fee in the calculation, so please don't try to refuse me anymore. Just do as I say."
As Genshou put things into the new box and estimated the price, he said to Himejima Gyomei:
"Alright, that's all. Do you have any requests for this? For example, could you make the lighting brighter, or make it smaller? I'll try my best to get the craftsman to meet your needs."
"You can still make requests like this..."
The hidden members couldn't help but whisper, and then honestly told him about the inconveniences they felt when using it. Gensho listened and nodded, indicating that he had memorized it all, and then picked up the box.
"I understand. I'll send the things over to you as soon as possible. Oh, and..."
As Gensou reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turned to Shinobu Kocho, and said softly, "Would you like to come along and take a look? You can act as a liaison officer."
"Well......"
Shinobu knew that this person remembered her request from the previous night, but under the strange looks from everyone, she couldn't help but blush. However, in the end, curiosity overcame everything, and she stepped forward. Following Genji's instruction, she grabbed the hem of his clothes, and then the two of them disappeared into thin air through the door.
"Ah... I'm back."
Feeling the gentle breeze, Yuanxiang feels like New Year's Day.
"Shinobu, remember this: never mention to anyone that I am a Kamen Rider. This is very important; it could lead to your death."
Gengo picked up his phone, texting as he warned Shinobu. Upon hearing this, Shinobu nodded vigorously in astonishment. Now, anyone who wanted to kill Gengo...
"Brother Gensou, is there anything you need Nanoha's help with?"
At that moment, Nanoha Takamachi, who lived next door, opened the door and asked in confusion, after all, in her mind, Genji was like an all-powerful older brother.
"Nanoha, I have some things to take care of right now, so I'll trouble you to show this Shinobu Kocho around Fuuto. Um... here's my wallet, if you need to buy clothes or anything, just use my money."
Gengo picked up the box. Next, he needed to find a way to exchange it for cash. It wasn't convenient to take Shinobu Kocho, a stranger, with him, so he asked Nanoha Takamachi for help. Seeing Nanoha Takamachi's still somewhat confused look, Gengo smiled, bent down, and whispered:
"This older sister, like Barbara, is also a guest from another world."
013 I'm sorry, I was wrong!
Nanoha Takamachi watched Genji's departing figure, momentarily confused. She couldn't tell if he was just joking about her again, continuing yesterday's topic, or if he really had something like a dimensional chat group like her. To make matters worse, Genji walked away so quickly that before Nanoha could ask anything else, he was gone. The girl was so angry that her cheeks puffed up like a hamster's.
Genji was quite at ease. Takamachi Nanoha was one of the most lovable children in Fuuto, and she also had experience in entertaining guests from another world, so she was the best choice.
Of course, Yuanxiang did not deny that he had a bit of a forced sale mentality this time, but he really couldn't find a suitable person to help him, so he could only ask his little neighbor for help and apologize properly later.
The process of going through legitimate channels with so much money is not only complicated but also involves a lot of questioning. So Yuanxiang went directly to private collectors and underground merchants in Fengdu. If they had a favorite item, they would take care of the taxes and other trivial matters themselves.
"Yuanxiang, Yuanxiang, where did you get this?! Give me more, give me more! Oh~~~ Look at this luster, it's a treasure! You're not allowed to sell anything like this to anyone else in the future, give it all to me, I want it all!"
"Alright, alright, I'll remember that," Yuanxiang ignored the collector who was going crazy, twirled the card in her hand to calculate the total amount of money she had received, and then turned and left. "If I ever have another request like this, I'll consider you first, sister. See you later."
Wow, I didn't know this thing was so valuable!
After mentally calculating, Yuanxiang couldn't help but click his tongue twice. This batch of goods was something his firm probably couldn't earn in twenty years. He had to admit, it was indeed a long-established organization with a truly frightening foundation.
"Uncle Mingtang, are you there?"
"Not here, get out."
"Ugh... Really, why are you getting angry for no reason?"
Yuanxiang, clinging to the doorframe, watched as Mingtang Huben sat there with his arms crossed, then swayed in, glancing around at the surroundings.
Well, the table wasn't overturned, just a cup was broken. I'm not that angry, no need to run away.
"Sorry, Yuanxiang, I was just a little tipsy."
Mingtang Huben is a good uncle; if he does something wrong, he will frankly admit it. Yuanxiang waved his hand with a grin, then jumped behind him, massaged his shoulders, and said:
"What's wrong? Did Taro make you angry again?"
"Hmph! That brat, I don't know what's gotten into him, coming back with such a long face. I haven't even told him what he was doing running off to so early in the morning! He has no manners at all. Anyway, let's not talk about that rascal anymore. Yuanxiang, what's up? Wait, let me guess..."
Mingtang Huben smirked and said smugly:
"Hmph, you want that device back, is that it? I told you you couldn't stand the hellish light effects."
"Hehe, I really don't like it, but that doesn't stop other people from liking it."
Yuanxiang leaned against Mingtang Huben's back, held up a bank card, and waved it in front of him, saying:
"They said they'd take as much as you build here, and this is the deposit. Guess how much it is?"
Gensho gestured a few times with his hands, answering his own question, and said in a low voice:
"It's definitely more than that number."
"........."
However, Mingtang Huben's face did not show the joy of a big sale coming in. On the contrary, his expression suddenly became serious. He pulled Yuanxiang from behind, glanced outside a couple of times, and then lowered his voice to say:
“Yuanxiang, I’ve told you before, that instrument was just modified from some random stuff found at the market, it’s not worth much. Tell me honestly, how did you manage to fool someone into handing over such a large deposit... You can’t afford to mess with that person! I know you’ve had a tough life since you were a child, but this money is hot potato, it’s deadly! Listen to your uncle, let’s get the money back. The old man saved my life, I would never harm you.”
"Don't worry, Uncle Mingtang, I'm not lying to anyone. Fengdu Detective Agency has always been honest and trustworthy."
Hearing what Mingtang Huben said, Yuanxiang's smile almost overflowed. He pulled over a stool, sat down in front of Mingtang Huben, and told him the story he had made up on the way. Mingtang Huben stared blankly at the card, never expecting that such a thing could actually exist in this world.
"Wait here, I'll go calculate the price."
Since it was a legitimate transaction, Mingtang Huben didn't stand on ceremony. He stood up, tossed his greasy coat onto the sofa, grabbed a faded coat, and while washing his hands, said:
"I certainly won't do this job for free, but I also won't be greedy and ask for more money. As for the requirements you mentioned... bring your client's representative over this afternoon. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, I can make changes. Hmph, Mingtang Huben is honest and fair to all, young and old."
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