Demon Slayer: Can I add points to my Breathing Technique?

Although the spices and other flavors are far less rich and layered than in 2099.

Meat doesn't seem to be the most premium ingredient right now.

But compared to the "high-tech" foods I usually eat, made from synthetic meat paste and protein compounds, it's still much better.

Not bad.

good to eat!

The girl opposite him rested her chin on her hands, pouted, and looked at him as if she were angry.

Xia Xi naturally noticed this.

"So what if I grabbed a piece of meat first?"

"Here, this piece of beef is grilled too... Here, take it as compensation."

The girl's dissatisfaction vanished immediately.

Wow! Thank you, Xia Xi-kun!

She happily picked it up, blew on it, and carefully put it in her mouth.

Then she squinted her eyes happily.

"Oh my! This place is definitely the best! The meat is great, and the sauce is absolutely amazing!"

Xia Xi: Look how hungry this child is.

He then picked up a piece for himself and began to eat it slowly and deliberately.

After several rounds of barbecue, whether from the heat or something else, a slight blush appeared on the girl's face.

She put down her chopsticks, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes as she rested on her knees.

It's time to tell Xia Xi-jun.

Come on!

I vow, you can do it.

The girl cheered herself up.

Finally mustering her courage, she stopped looking away and looked at Xia Xi.

“Um… Xia Xi-jun.”

"Ok?"

Xia Xi picked up a slice of meat, mixed it with soy sauce, and put it in her mouth.

Hearing this, he looked over with some confusion.

Do you want more dishes? There are still quite a lot left, we haven't finished them all.

The girl's face seemed to turn even redder, and her voice stammered, much lower than usual.

"I... have something I'd like to ask you."

The lively atmosphere of cooking in the cubicle subtly quieted down for a moment.

Xia Xi's eyes began to turn serious.

He quickly reviewed his interactions with Shizi: fighting side by side, casual chats, eating together...

Place it in other RPG games.

The favorability rating has also accumulated to around level two or three.

As expected, it was a special incident!

I don't know if it's unlocking a new skill or starting a personal quest.

He slowly put the slices of meat back into the bowl and sat up straight.

He became unusually serious.

"What is it? Tell me."

His tone even unconsciously carried a hint of caution.

The girl took a deep breath and clenched her fists under the table.

She raised her head as if she had made a great decision.

He stared intently at Xia Xi.

"Please help me with my cultivation, Xia Xi-kun!"

Xia Xi: ?

Chapter 60 Become My Master

Xia Xi did not immediately agree to Shi Zi's request.

He put down his chopsticks and focused his gaze on the nervous-looking girl in front of him.

That expression, a mixture of shyness, unease, and unusual determination, was clearly not a spur-of-the-moment impulse.

"Why should I guide your spiritual practice?"

He asked earnestly, "While I am indeed exceptionally talented and have unlimited potential... I am not a professional teacher compared to a specialized trainer."

"It may not necessarily make you stronger; it might even take you further down the road."

"Because Xia Xijun is very strong!"

Persimmon shook her head to interrupt him, and then said very seriously, "I've felt this way ever since the final selection!"

"Whether it's about effortlessly slaying those evil spirits."

"But later, we faced the Blood Demon Art that left everyone helpless."

The girl's voice gradually rose, and a small flame seemed to ignite in her eyes.

"Xia Xijun's strength is beyond doubt. His swordsmanship, his physical strength, and his determination and will to become stronger."

"All of them!"

"Back then, I could still see your back, and I'd think, 'Ah, that person is so amazing, I need to try my best to keep up,' and 'I also want to become such an excellent swordsman,' but..."

Xia Xi blinked.

Suddenly, the roast meat in the bowl didn't smell so good anymore.

Could it be that I've already raised my faction favorability too high? Why does everyone give me such high ratings?

Could it be that I really have the makings of a big shot?!

The girl paused, her tone tinged with bitterness and self-mockery.

"But now, I can barely see your back anymore, Xia Xi-jun."

"I clearly practiced diligently according to the methods taught by my mentor, and I was prepared to die..."

"But it's impossible."

"I really can't do it. No matter how much I train or try, I can only watch Xia Xijun go further and further away."

The air in the cubicle was rather quiet.

Aside from the girl's somewhat cathartic sentiments, all that remained was the sizzling sound of the meat slices on the charcoal fire.

"Your progress is so fast, it's like you're flying."

"I... I don't want to be left behind like this. I don't want to end up as a weakling who has to rely on others even to slay demons."

The methods taught by Mr. Cultivator are no longer sufficient to help her become stronger.

They only trained qualified swordsmen.

Rather than an excellent swordsman who can keep slaying demons, winning, and getting stronger.

But in the heart of the oath-taker.

Whether it was to avoid becoming a burden, to take revenge personally, or simply to keep up with Xia Xi's pace.

These are things that are difficult for her to do now that she is so weak.

Now that he has reunited with Xia Xi, this sense of loss has become particularly pronounced.

She even had a vague feeling about it.

The current Xia Xi of Jiuche may already be stronger than her trainer.

The boy was also thinking about Yuki's request.

Because a new side quest notification has popped up in the system.

[Side Quest: A Teacher! The Path of Teaching!]

[Brief Introduction: Through teaching and guidance, raise the Snowwalker's skill level to 80 or higher.]

[Reward: 800 Breathing Technique Experience (Adaptive) Proficiency.]

This should be considered a special master-disciple event.

This is also a good opportunity to practice life skills such as medical skills and guidance.

If "the means are not limited," wouldn't it be possible to make her stronger and meet the mission requirements if I knew some Astartes or android modification technology?

Just as Xia Xi was starting to drift off into thought...

Seeing Xia Xi remain silent, Shi Zi anxiously added.

"Moreover, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to complete these recent missions."

"I was lucky this time to run into Xia Xijun."

"But if I encounter such a powerful evil spirit again, I'm afraid... afraid that I'll be powerless to do anything about it."

She didn't finish speaking, but her clenched fists and slightly white knuckles said it all.

The oath was not particularly afraid of death.