Demon Slayer: After raising Shinobu, I died in front of her.

"What?!"

Ling Chuanche became increasingly confused as he listened, his brows furrowing even more deeply.

Seeing his expression, Orange explained, "It's those two girls you brought yesterday. They're really amazing. After you left, they found me and told me that our treatment methods are wrong, some of the herbal formulas are incorrect, and they even pointed out that some of our commonly used hemostatic drugs actually have side effects."

At this point, Orange's eyes were full of admiration: "At first, I didn't take it seriously, thinking what would two little kids know? But then they demonstrated it for me, and it really was just as they said! The medicine was more than twice as effective as our original prescription!"

“Those two girls are geniuses. After I used their methods and the prescriptions they gave me, the injuries of these wounded soldiers were immediately relieved.”

As she spoke, Orange pointed to the seriously injured soldier who was talking to Himejima Gyoumei: "Normally, this soldier's arm would be broken, and even if he recovers, he can only work as a support staff member."

But the little girl produced their special ointment, and now his injury has completely subsided; the necrosis has stopped. In another ten days to two weeks, the injury will be fully healed, and his arm can be saved!

Ling Chuanche stood there, stunned, his mind blank.

The faces of Shinobu and Kanae Kocho flashed through his mind—those two pitiful-looking little girls.

They... are actually that amazing?

At this moment, Beimingyu Xingming walked over.

This rock pillar, usually as calm and composed as a mountain, now had an undisguised excitement on his face.

He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to Ling Chuanche: "Mr. Che, thank you so much. If you hadn't sent those two children yesterday, these swordsmen would probably have been crippled or even lost their lives. The Demon Slayer Corps cannot afford to lose such combat power."

He looked up, and although he couldn't see, Ling Chuanche could feel the eagerness in his eyes: "I wonder where they are now? I want to thank them in person."

Ling Chuanche's expression was complicated: "They're at my house."

Chapter 7: The Softness in My Heart

"What? Lord Cangzhu, you're too incompetent! You actually let two little girls move that thousand-pound boulder? That's something even a Rank C swordsman would have a hard time doing."

Ling Chuanche recounted the recent "test" he had given the Butterfly sisters, and naturally, he was met with a barrage of criticism from his old friend, Ju Zi.

Ling Chuanche blushed and awkwardly turned his head away: "I just wanted to discourage them. After all, the Demon Slayer Corps is still too dangerous for them."

Himejima Gyomei nodded and put his hands together in prayer: "Amitabha, Mr. Tetsu's thinking is indeed thorough. The dangers of the Demon Slayer Corps are indeed beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Rather than waiting for them to perish later, it is better to dispel their thoughts as soon as possible."

As a fellow Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, Gyomei Himejima could understand Toru Ayakawa's actions, which he saw as a form of compassion for the weak.

Orange sighed, her eyes sharpening: "You keep saying you're thinking of them, but don't you ever consider what they really want?"

"With their parents murdered, how can they possibly live like ordinary people? For people like us, the moment we witness the presence of demons, we can never go back to a normal life."

The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

Orange suddenly smiled and said, "But if they can't become swordsmen, they can come here."

"Let's talk about what happens next. Maybe they won't be able to complete the test and have already chosen to give up."

Ling Chuanche stood up, unwilling to say any more: "I'll head back now."

……

Ling Chuanche's feelings were somewhat complicated.

This was partly due to what Tachibana said, and partly due to the shock caused by the amazing medical skills displayed by Shinobu and Kanae.

But no matter what, joining the Demon Slayer Corps is definitely not suitable for them.

The child who threw herself into his arms and cried... Ling Chuanche had to choose. He wanted them to live happily, instead of living like him, in endless killing.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, the courtyard was very quiet.

Because Kanae and Shinobu cleaned the yard a few days ago, it is still very clean. The fallen leaves have been swept to the corners, and the stone lanterns have been wiped spotless.

But the house was no longer filled with the aroma of food, nor were the two figures who had heard him come home and stood at the door to welcome him.

They must have already left...

For some reason, Ling Chuanche suddenly felt a little empty inside.

The empty courtyard seemed even more desolate than before.

But then he frowned and pinched his thigh hard.

Ling Chuanche, have you no shame?

You've actually gotten used to having two kids take care of you?

They left here to live their own lives, isn't that what you wanted to see?

What are you reluctant to part with?

Shameless thing!

After berating himself, Ling Chuanche felt a little better.

He pushed open the door and looked at the quiet room, remaining silent for a moment.

In a daze, I could almost see that little boy running barefoot towards me, calling him "Mr. Che".

Ling Chuanche frowned again.

You got used to it in just two days?

It seems I've been too idle and lazy lately.

Let's go on a mission tonight.

Thinking this, Ling Chuanche decided to take out some dry food, eat it, and then go to rest.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from afar, accompanied by the sound of fallen leaves being crushed, making it particularly noisy.

As they ran, they could hear excited cheers: "We did it!"

"We did it, sister!"

Ling Chuanche did a somersault and looked blankly outside.

What succeeded?

Why does that voice sound so familiar?

Clang!

Shinobu Kocho pushed open the door and looked at the messy furnishings in the room and a bewildered Toru Ayakawa.

Her little face was dusty and covered in dirt, and her hair was messy, but she didn't care at all.

She rushed towards Ling Chuanche, her eyes shining brightly: "Mr. Che, look! My sister and I did it!"

Ling Chuan Che was completely bewildered and hadn't even reacted when Kocho Shinobu dragged him to the backyard.

Until he saw that the huge rock had actually moved an inch more than before, even leaving a shallow drag mark on the ground.

He looked at them in disbelief.

It wasn't until this moment that he realized...

Not only did Shinobu and Kanae not leave, but they actually... managed to do it?

Ling Chuanche turned to look at them.

Kanae Kocho stood beside the rock, panting, but with a bright smile on her face.

Shinobu Kocho stood with her hands on her hips, looking smug, like a proud little rooster.

"You said you'd let us learn swordsmanship from you if we moved this big rock. You're Lord Cangzhu, you can't go back on your word, can you?"

Ling Chuanche remained silent for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "How did you manage to do that?"

"Let's do it this way!"

Shinobu Kocho ran over and demonstrated for Toru Ayakawa.

Kanae Kocho came over carrying a smaller stone, and then Shinobu Kocho brought over a wooden plank.

She placed the plank on a small stone as a fulcrum, and placed the other end under a large stone. Then Shinobu and Kanae sat together on the other end of the plank and pressed down hard.

hum...

The massive boulder, weighing thousands of pounds, was actually moved slightly again, producing a dull grating sound.

The principle of leverage.

Ling Chuanche stared at the two small figures, his heart filled with shock!

Faced with the seemingly impossible task of taking the postgraduate entrance exam, they did not give up. Instead, they kept trying and ultimately succeeded through their intelligence.

They must have spent the whole day trying new things.

Those blisters on their hands and the dust on their faces—they must have been working non-stop since yesterday.

What kind of perseverance and determination is supporting them?

At this moment, the solid defense in Ling Chuanche's heart collapsed.

The two sisters jumped down, stood at attention, and looked at Ling Chuanche with bright, expectant eyes.

Ling Chuanche looked at them, opened his mouth, but in the end only let out a helpless sigh, though the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"You have to accept the consequences of your bet."

He reached out and gently patted the two girls' heads.

"Starting tomorrow, you will all begin your studies with me."

"Oh yeah!!!"

Shinobu Kocho jumped up excitedly and then threw herself into Toru Ayakawa's arms, clinging to him like a koala.

Ling Chuanche was taken aback at first, then a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

Kanae Butterfly smiled and said, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll go and make you some food."

Ling Chuanche said, "You're all exhausted. Take a good rest today. I'll have Yin send some food over."

"Ok!"

Shinobu jumped off Toru Ayakawa and happily ran around the yard, holding her sister's hand.

Looking at their appearance,

Ling Chuanche's gaze softened involuntarily, and his heart, which had been like a stagnant pool, seemed to have been broken by something.