I'm a magnetic field madman

That is, extremely high absorption efficiency of nutrients.

The human body has never been very efficient at absorbing energy...

With just the digestive system, almost all the energy in a substance is "wasted".

Most of the wasted energy is stored in the intestines as substances that the body determines cannot be used as nutrients, and is eventually excreted.

However, many people with strong magnetic fields do not have this problem. Those with extremely strong magnetic fields can shatter everything around them at will and turn it into their own energy. And these people with strong magnetic fields still have the habit of eating and drinking, but for most of them it is just a habit.

These ghost cells have a very interesting characteristic: their absorption efficiency of external substances is frighteningly high, even approaching 90%!

What does this mean? It means that ghosts can actually grow stronger by "eating"!

But things are clearly not that simple.

These ghosts have such a simple diet that it seems impossible for them to be naturally occurring creatures.

The recipe only features a simple "human," a design that inevitably leads one to believe that these creatures are nothing more than specialized weapons developed in a laboratory.

An absolutely singular recipe creates an absolutely singular uniqueness.

The high nutrient absorption rate of ghosts is entirely based on substances containing the same type of DNA. This dependence is extremely high; it can be said that it must be 100% the same type of DNA.

After all, in reality, the genetic difference between humans and chimpanzees is less than two percent...

As for other substances, once they enter the ghost's body, they cannot even be accepted by their digestive system, and the nutrients obtained after digestion cannot be accepted by the cells.

Therefore, even though they are both meat, ghosts can only eat human flesh.

The infinitely proliferating vitality and lifespan are built upon this "highly efficient" energy absorption rate...

Therefore, ghosts need to constantly eat people to maintain the infinite division of their cells. If they stop eating, they will "die of old age" because their cells will stop dividing.

Of course, given the limited resources, the research on Bai Wujie could only proceed superficially to this point.

At the very least, he still hasn't figured out the principles behind that "Blood Demon Technique".

However, given the existing conditions, Bai Wujie still managed to crack some of the ghost cells and use them for his own purposes.

Ghost cells, whose specific base sequences have been eliminated, are injected into the gastrointestinal tissue using an electric current...

Instead of inhibiting its unlimited division to occupy normal cells and "ghost" the body, it constantly stimulates its absorption of "nutrients" without dividing the cells, instead supplying the excess nutrients to other normal cells in the body.

Therefore, he was able to grow this body from a seven-year-old with insufficient power flow to a relatively feasible twelve-year-old in just a few days.

The only price to pay was drinking a few bottles of human blood.

While the taste was indeed unpleasant and this seemingly "opportunistic" method appeared "despicable," Bai Wujie scoffed at such notions!

Humans evolved from countless animals, and what truly matters is wisdom and the use of tools. If, upon arriving in an unfamiliar environment, one cannot change it and instead stubbornly chooses to seek death instead of adapting, this so-called "integrity" is nothing but true folly.

However, having grown to this point, Bai Wujie had no intention of continuing. He used electricity to destroy those cells, because now that his body was strong enough, he would begin to use the Ultimate Boundless Qi Gong in conjunction with the breathing techniques of this world to adjust his body to follow the power he cultivated.

Bai Wujie's biggest goal is to gradually weaken the influence and blockade of this world's "Heavenly Lock" on him, and even to break it completely!

"Oh, so that's what they were planning?"

Bai Wujie stroked his chin, looked at Ling Yuzi kneeling on the ground, and chuckled...

According to Reiji's description, the strategist Muzan Kibutsuji gathered his strongest subordinates and laid out all the arrangements to deal with Shiro Mukai, even planning to use the power of the government to annihilate him!

It can't be said that it was such a wise choice, but judging from his actions, Bai Wujie felt more and more that Kibutsuji Muzan was a capable person!

He became increasingly eager to meet him in person!

But before that...

If the Infinite Castle with its special spatial abilities isn't dealt with, Bai Wujie can't think of any conditions that would allow him to fight Muzan fairly.

We need to find a way to infiltrate that so-called Infinite City and take down that troublesome Nakime.

"In that case, you should lie low and carry out Muzan's orders," Bai Wujie said softly to Ling Yuzi.

"I don't ask for your loyalty or gratitude, but I won't allow you to ruin my plans. You'd better watch yourself."

"Yes!" Ling Yuzi knelt on the ground, banging his head on the ground, his whole body trembling slightly...

Although the person in front of her had rescued her from her capricious boss, he was by no means a benevolent savior—he was a boss even more terrifying than Muzan!

Ling Yuzi surrendered to Bai Wujie, but it was purely because of the electric current that Bai Wujie left in her brain.

If she disobeys orders, she will experience a "torture" that stimulates the root of pain using her developed central nervous system.

Lingyu believed that she definitely couldn't endure such torment that was worse than death!

Bai Wujie waved his hand lightly, and Ling Yuzi immediately disappeared into the Butterfly Mansion. Bai Wujie chuckled as he looked in the direction where Shinobu Kocho disappeared, and then immediately followed.

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13. Demon Slayer Headquarters

Kagaya Ubuyashiki was somewhat troubled by the current situation.

A boy named Tanjiro Kamado held his dying sister tightly, his tear-filled eyes looking at them with rejection.

The way things have turned out is purely by chance.

Originally, Shinobu Kocho was supposed to be the one supporting the Tomioka Giyuu's operation near Natagumo Mountain... but because of the incident in Asakusa, Shinobu Kocho left behind enough antidotes and headed straight for Asakusa.

Then, instead of Shinobu Kocho, Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Pillar, went to provide support.

Therefore, it is quite obvious that the situation has developed to its current state.

Admittedly, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was completely unaware that such a thing would happen... and after learning that it was Sanemi Shinazugawa who was going to provide support, he knew things were going to go wrong.

Even though Kagaya Ubuyashiki immediately dispatched his men to stop Shinazugawa from taking action, he was still unable to prevent the situation from escalating.

Sanemi Shinazugawa, who arrived at the scene immediately, almost killed Nezuko and Tanjiro... If Giyu Tomioka hadn't intervened and resolutely protected the two siblings, they would have been dead long ago.

Even so, by the time the Hidden forces arrived, the result was that the Wind Pillar and Water Pillar suffered minor injuries, while the Kamado siblings were on the verge of death.

Just now, Kagaya Ubuyashiki announced that the former and current Water Pillars were willing to guarantee their own lives, but even so, the Pillars were still dissatisfied.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki felt helpless, but he could understand them.

The force that binds the Demon Slayer Corps together has never been their individual charisma or anything like that...

Ultimately, the reason everyone is able to come together is simply because of one idea.

The organization's existence is based on an unquestionable hatred and disgust for ghosts... No matter how righteous or noble their rhetoric may be, their organization was born out of hatred.

They need this hatred. The Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen need a target of hatred to divert all their emotions and thoughts, and to "justify" all sacrifices.

And that is why the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen are actually like a pack of rabid dogs that could break free of their reins at any moment.

Including Kagaya Ubuyashiki, many of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen must have had individuals with extreme ideas.

Extreme hatred of ghosts is the basis of existence, and excessively extreme emotions will inevitably lead to excessively extreme actions.

This has always been the work of the Ubuyashiki family. Killing demons is secondary; what's more important is to tighten the reins around the necks of all demon slayers and ensure that their thoughts and actions do not go completely astray.

But what if, under such circumstances, the Ubuyashiki family, as the lords, were exposed for protecting the demon?

That would inevitably trigger a crisis of trust, and it's even possible, to put it bluntly, that it could lead to a complete split within the Demon Slayer Corps!

The Demon Slayer Corps isn't just comprised of the Ubuyashiki family; there's also the Fujii family, which provides logistical support, and the ninja clan behind Uzui Tengen...

Like the Flame Pillar and the Thunder Pillar, they are demon-slaying families who have followed the Ubuyashiki family since the Warring States period...

For a sizable organization to survive to this day or even thrive, it is impossible to avoid such intricate social relationships. Humans are social animals, and organizations are microcosms of society. The larger the organization, the closer it is to the structure of "society".

Therefore, it was impossible for Kagaya Ubuyashiki to make Tamayo's affairs public.

It was incredibly selfish of Kagaya Ubuyashiki to choose to bring the Kamado siblings to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, mainly because he hoped to use Nezuko Kamado to help the other members of the Demon Slayer Corps adapt to this special kind of "demon".

So even though they had already learned the news from Urokodaki Sakonji...

Kagaya Ubuyashiki chose to remain silent and wait for a suitable opportunity to reveal his true intentions. To put it bluntly, he was using the Kamado siblings to achieve his own goals.

After all, Tamayo's value is so high, and her power is indispensable in order to kill Muzan.

This is probably the despicable thing an adult can do, but Kagaya Ubuyashiki won't make any excuses for himself.

Because as long as he can kill Muzan, he can use or even sacrifice these people within his own choices!

Because a person who can sacrifice himself, his wife, and his daughter without hesitation as bait is definitely not related to the universal definition of "kindness".

"Tanjiro, please forgive Sanemi's actions, but only in this way can you gain everyone's recognition and proof."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at Tanjiro, who was wary and resistant, and said in a gentle voice...

"I'm very sorry about what happened to your sister, but we will do everything we can to take good care of her, because she is..."

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a grand ceremony of appointing ministers to six kingdoms! Is this really something I can watch for free?"

A sarcastic voice rang out from the side, and almost at the same time, Jiuzhu turned his gaze in that direction!

In the shadows of the room, a tall young man in a black banchang trench coat had appeared, looking at them all with a very amused gaze...

"Bai... Wujie? How could you..."

Shinobu Kocho stared wide-eyed at Bai Wujie in disbelief. How could he look like he had aged more than five years in just a short time?

No, that's not the point! The point is, he's here now—

“I’ve said I won’t let anyone move me around like luggage.”

Bai Wujie looked at Shinobu Kocho and smiled knowingly...

"But your people are indeed quite roundabout. You circled around five or six times on this short stretch of road before finally arriving. Are you that afraid that Muzan Kibutsuji will come knocking on your door?"

"That's true, after all, your master is such a sickly and blind man."

Upon their first meeting, Bai Wujie was so unrestrained, making no attempt to conceal his malice whatsoever.

But to be honest, he didn't have any particular malice; he was just being a pure, unpretentious pretense.

"Stay away from our lord!"

The first to erupt in anger was none other than the Wind Pillar, Sanemi Shinazugawa… He had absolutely no tolerance for someone who had directly threatened Kagaya Ubuyashiki and even insulted him…

First Form Dust Cyclone - Slash!

The Nichirin Blade, engraved with the words "Demon Slayer," was instantly drawn from its sheath...

The blade, imbued with a slicing, rotating aura, pierced towards Bai Wujie's chest.

"What a loyal dog!"

Bai Wujie smiled knowingly, but only held up two fingers...

"But next time remember to look carefully before you bite down."

rub!!

An incredibly swift and sharp sword strike was easily caught between two slender fingers.

No matter how hard Shinazugawa Sanemi tried, he couldn't move an inch.

He felt as if his sword blade was stuck between those two fingers, and an invisible force prevented him from penetrating even an inch!

Click!

The next moment, Shinazugawa Sanemi flew straight out like a baseball being hit, and halfway through his flight, his only thought was—

How exactly did he get infected?

The other person was moving so fast that he couldn't see them?

No! He didn't even raise his hand; it was as if a force emanated from thin air!

And of all these special powers, Shinazugawa Sanemi only knew one thing—the Blood Demon Art!

Despite the slamming of his back against the ground and the excruciating pain from his broken ribs, Shinazugawa Sanemi immediately jumped up, pointing at Bai Wujie and shouting...

"Quickly protect our lord! That guy is a ghost!"

Upon hearing this, all the other Pillars drew their weapons, including Shinobu Kocho. Regardless of whether Haku Mukai was a demon or not, his threat to Kagaya Ubuyashiki was enough to make them enemies.

"Stop it, all of you!!"

Just before things were about to spiral out of control, Kagaya Ubuyashiki immediately spoke up to stop all the Pillars from acting rashly.

"Mr. Bai is neither a ghost nor our enemy!"

"Ha, an arbitrary judgment, but also quite rational." Bai Wujie crossed his arms and chuckled softly...