Infinite: Start as a ghost

Physical fitness: 89 (average for the average person is 10)

Agility: 88 (average for the average person is 10)

[Mental state: 72 (average for the average person is 10)]

Blood purity: 24%

He opened the system, glanced at his data, and was very satisfied.

"It's gotten even stronger."

Chapter 36 Heading to the Butterfly House

He returned to the Demon Slayer Corps' resting place.

This time, everyone's gaze towards him changed, becoming more complex.

On one hand, they hated ghosts, and on the other hand, this ghost saved their lives.

They knew very well that, judging from what had just happened, if Jiang couldn't save him, the only one who would survive would likely be Kanao.

The others could not escape certain death.

Moreover, they witnessed Jiang Jiu's formidable strength, which was definitely at the Pillar level.

Otherwise, there's no way to explain how he managed to defeat so many powerful demons in one move.

"Alright, mission accomplished, we can go back now," Jiang Jiu said.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The Demon Slayer Corps returned without explaining to the residents, and quietly left.

Jiang Jiu let Kanao rest in the town for another day, since she was injured.

It must be said that breathing techniques are truly helpful to humans. Given the limited ability to heal oneself, breathing techniques play a significant role.

For most people, such an injury would require a week to recover, but she was able to move around after just one day of rest.

On the way back, Jiang asked Kanao.

How did you find them?

Kanao replied, "At the time, I was looking for clues and asking about the residents."

"When I asked them questions, they always seemed to avoid me, whether intentionally or unintentionally."

"I didn't think much of it at first, but when I got closer to them, they actually stepped back and looked very serious."

"I think it's because of the wisteria flowers inside my body."

"So I cut my arm when they weren't looking and splattered blood on them."

"That's how I forced them to reveal their true colors."

Jiang Jiu patted her head: "Silly girl, it will leave a scar."

Kanao was stunned by the sudden intimate gesture. She had never been touched on the head by a man before, or even touched in any way.

Jiang Jiu didn't have any special feelings for her; he just thought she was cute and subconsciously made a move.

The attitude towards her is the same as that towards Midouzi.

Another day passed, and the two returned to the Ubuyashiki mansion.

Yaozai was waiting in the lobby early on.

"Welcome back. I knew you wouldn't let everyone down," Yaozai said with a smile.

Kanao simply bowed, said nothing, and smiled.

Jiang Jiu replied, "Of course, but it's fortunate that I went, otherwise not only would the Demon Slayer Corps have suffered heavy losses, but the entire town might have been massacred."

Kagaya's smile faded slightly: "That really is..."

Jiang Jiu understood the heaviness in his heart and immediately changed the subject: "You should thank Miss Kanao. Without her, I might not have been able to discover those ghosts in time."

"Is that so?" Kagaya said with a smile, bowing to Kanao. "Then I must thank you, Miss Kanao."

Kanao was somewhat at a loss.

Jiang Jiu recounted how she discovered the ghost and asked Yao Zai, "Isn't it troublesome if she has to donate blood to find ghosts every time?"

"Why not let Butterfly O use some spray or other medicine?"

Yaozai was stunned: "Mr. Gui's opinion is really unexpected. We never thought of this. I will talk to Ms. Butterfly O-Shinobu."

Jiang Jiu smiled and said, "How about this, I'll take Miss Kanao back and pass this message on to her while I'm at it."

Kagaya and Kanao cried out simultaneously, "No..."

Jiang Jiu was taken aback: "What's wrong?"

Yaozai said, "Their mansion is surrounded by wisteria trees, so you can't get in, Mr. Gui."

"Is this what you mean?" Jiang Jiu smiled. "It's nothing. I've developed a certain tolerance to wisteria. Apart from the smell being a bit unpleasant, it has almost no effect on me."

Kagaya and Kanao both looked surprised: "You have a resistance to wisteria?"

Jiang Jiu nodded and said, "Yes, I've been getting used to the smell and toxicity of wisteria flowers every day on Tengxi Mountain, so now I can eat wisteria flowers without any problems."

"Um...it just makes me feel nauseous."

Kagaya's face returned to a smile: "Mr. Oni really does... always manage to bring some unexpected aspects to people's lives."

Jiang Jiu laughed and said, "Only I am willing to do this; the other ghosts would avoid it like the plague."

“But if I can do it, other demons should be able to do it too. Mr. Kagaya, you should be prepared to deal with this.”

Yaozai's face turned serious: "That's right, Mr. Gui is right. I shouldn't have any wishful thinking. I should have considered all aspects carefully."

Jiang Jiu nodded: "Then, I will also inform Miss Butterfly O-Ninja about this matter and say that it was your idea."

Kagaya agreed: "Indeed, it can be considered my idea. I'm asking Mr. Oni."

Jiang Jiu laughed and said, "I say, shouldn't we get me an identity?"

Yaozai asked in confusion, "What's your identity?"

Jiang Jiu said, "Shouldn't you give me the title of Pillar?"

Kagaya considered for a moment, then shook his head: "Sorry, Mr. Oni."

“I know that your strength has indeed reached the Pillar level, but you can't become a Pillar just by strength alone.”

"You also need to gain everyone's love and trust."

He said with some guilt, "I believe in you, but I also hope that you can earn everyone's trust through your efforts."

"When everyone is willing to trust you, that is when you become a pillar."

Chapter 37 Trading

Jiang Jiu did not pity the difficult childbirth resident, because he knew that what the resident said was true.

Or rather, isn't this just a common trope in Japanese anime?

Another day has passed.

Jiang Jiu followed Kanao to the Butterfly House.

Under Kanao's curious and expectant gaze, Jiang Jiu stepped over the wisteria tree and into the gate.

"He's really not afraid of the wisteria tree. Mr. Oni is really peculiar." Kanao felt a strange sense of excitement.

Just then, a coquettish voice rang out.

"Who goes there? This is not a place for you. Get out of here right now."

Jiang Jiu looked closely and realized it was Kanzaki Aoi. Hehe.

She's a very proud and arrogant little girl.

When she saw Kanao, she immediately fell silent.

"Oh, it's Mr. Ghost! Welcome!" A gentle voice called out.

He recognized that voice; it had captured the hearts of countless otaku.

“Butterfly o Ren, you’re here.” Jiang Jiu smiled.

Kanao walked silently behind Kocho O-nin without saying a word.

Suddenly, Jiang Jiu noticed the cat that Butterfly was holding in her arms.

"Miss Shinobu, what is this cat?" His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Oh, this is my friend's cat. It comes to play here occasionally," Butterfly said with a smile.

Jiang Jiu then noticed that she was in a place where the sunlight did not reach.

"Let's go inside and talk about it, Mr. Ghost," said Shinobu Butterfly, still smiling.

Her eyes were subtle; she had clearly noticed that Jiang Jiu was resistant to the wisteria, but she didn't speak, as if she had thought of something.

The two entered the house, but Kanao did not follow them. Instead, she found a place to sit and stare blankly.

From the moment she stepped into the butterfly house, wherever she went, a swarm of butterflies followed her.

She really enjoys the feeling of being surrounded by butterflies.

Inside the room, Butterfly O took a sip of fragrant tea.

"I understand, I will follow your advice, my lord."

Jiang Jiu smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this cat has a name."

Butterfly O chuckled and said, "Yes, it has a nice name, Chacha Maru."

Jiang Jiu smiled and said, "It really sounds nice."

Then, he took out a vial of reagent: "I originally wanted to deliver it to Miss Tamayo myself, but since you and she are friends, I'll ask you to do it."

“I commissioned her to conduct research on demon blood; this is the blood of a former Lower Moon demon.”