Ever since he had a brutal, hand-to-hand combat with Ji Hao in the training ground, a duel that felt like that between men.
Even the hot-tempered Shinazugawa Sanemi no longer clashed with Ji Hao whenever they met.
They really wanted to avoid Ji Hao altogether, completely embodying the attitude that "I can't beat you, but can't I at least avoid you?"
Although Shinazugawa Sanemi was very proud and confident in his own strength.
But he also knew that he was no match for Ji Hao.
Especially this guy, who kept punching him in the face, and the pain all over his body didn't lessen at all, but when he went to the Butterfly House for a checkup, they found that he had only suffered superficial injuries.
Aside from being swollen, he didn't suffer any internal injuries whatsoever.
This kind of control is something that even Sanemi Shinazugawa has to be wary of!
However, amidst his apprehension, Sanemi Shinazugawa also felt a surge of desire for this power...
If he possessed power as great as Ji Hao, wouldn't his path to slaying demons be...?
I'm so conflicted, so incredibly conflicted.
He just offended someone, and now if he goes to ask for their advice, wouldn't that be a bit...?
Ji Hao was naturally unaware of Shinazugawa Sanemi's inner turmoil.
After all, it was something that didn't matter to him.
Rather, it's more accurate to say that he was quite happy living in the Butterfly Mansion.
Every day, besides preparing medicine for Kagaya Ubuyashiki, he also trains the Demon Slayer Corps members who come to him for guidance.
Oh, right.
There's also Shinobu Kocho, Kanae Kocho's younger sister.
This little girl's physical condition is a bit worrying. It seems that she is naturally weak, which makes her wrist strength completely lacking.
In actual combat, Shinobu Kocho was even unable to sever the demon's neck with her own arm strength.
For members of the Demon Slayer Corps, this situation could be quite fatal.
This is also why her older sister, Kanae Kocho, who joined the Demon Slayer Corps at the same time, has already been promoted to Pillar, while Shinobu Kocho has not yet been promoted.
"Are you sure you want me to train you? You saw what happened to Kagaya Ubuyashiki yesterday, didn't you? I'm quite strict."
Ji Hao smiled, tapping his knuckles lightly on the table as he looked at Kocho Shinobu, who stood before him with a stubborn expression.
"I'm not afraid, I want to help my sister!"
Shinobu's beautiful eyes sparkled with a stubbornness.
Ever since her sister nearly died, Shinobu Kocho has become even more thirsty for power.
She had asked herself more than once if she could help her sister if she put in the effort!
However, congenital defects are not so easy to overcome, and she has not yet embarked on the path of making poison and killing ghosts. For a time, she was somewhat lost.
Until yesterday, Shinobu Kocho witnessed Hiroshi training Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the head of the clan.
Shinobu Kocho made up her mind to come here hoping to receive guidance from Hiro!
Although...
Yesterday, the head of the family almost got really scolded to tears...
"You said it yourself~ But, normal training methods won't work for you anymore, we'll have to use something drastic~"
Ji Hao rested his chin on one hand, a strange smile curving his lips.
This sent a chill down Shinobu Kocho's spine, who had been brimming with confidence. She wondered what kind of wicked scheme this man was plotting.
"Come with me."
Ji Hao slowly stood up, smoothed his sleeves, and then turned and walked into the Butterfly House.
Shinobu hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and followed suit.
"You know your own situation well. Your physical weakness is due to congenital reasons, so general training methods won't be very effective for you."
Ji Hao spoke as he walked, his words leisurely.
"If others practice for an hour, they will gain a little strength, but if you practice for an hour, you may not even gain one-tenth or one-hundredth of their strength, and you may even make no progress at all."
"Logically speaking, given your situation, it's completely impossible for you to train directly, unless you find another way and choose other methods to kill ghosts."
Ji Hao's words silenced Kocho Shinobu, who was following behind. She was unwilling, but what he said was not entirely wrong...
"But I have a way to deal with this."
Ji Hao suddenly changed the subject, which immediately brought a hopeful look to Shinobu Kocho's face.
"Splash!"
Before Shinobu could speak, Ji Hao opened the door to the Butterfly House Pharmacy and strode inside.
"Now, obey my orders to prepare the medicine. The dosage must be accurate, otherwise... you'll be the one suffering!"
Ji Hao pointed to the medicine cabinet opposite him and spoke calmly.
"Ah...yes!"
Butterfly was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted. Her petite body immediately trotted forward to prepare to fetch the medicine.
"Listen, Huang Qi..."
As Ji Hao continued to speak, Kocho Shinobu immediately became very busy.
One herbal medicine after another was continuously dispensed by Shinobu Kocho, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.
However, although she was physically tired, she was very excited.
After all, this is something that is very much related to whether she can fight alongside her sister in the future!
"...Hmm, are you done catching them?"
After reciting the last ingredient, Ji Hao crossed his legs, took a sip of tea, and slowly spoke.
"They've all been arrested!"
Butterfly took a breath, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and immediately responded.
"Hmm, not bad. You're quite the part-time medical professional. Pack the medicine, boil water, brew the medicine, and remember to make a bathtub full of hot water at the end."
Ji Hao glanced at it and knew that the quantity and weight of the medicine were all correct.
He stood up and slowly began to speak.
"Come find me in the backyard when you're done. I'll teach you something."
"I understand, Master!"
Upon hearing the word "Master," Ji Hao glanced at the young girl and smiled.
"She's certainly cunning."
Soon, the excited Shinobu ran around and finally got everything ready.
She arrived at the backyard of the Butterfly Mansion with great excitement.
At this moment, bathed in the afterglow of the sun, Ji Hao was wielding a broad-bladed Nichirin Blade, his body moving like a dragon.
This broad-bladed Nichirin Blade was specially commissioned by Ji Hao to be made by the Demon Slayer Corps.
Its shape is based on the broadsword of the Big Sword Team.
As for why it was designed this way, all Ji Hao can say is that exterminating demons should be left to the professionals in "Demon Slayer"!
"You're here? Come here and sit cross-legged on that big rock."
Sheathing his sword, Ji Hao glanced at Shinobu Kocho, then pointed to a large rock beside him and spoke softly.
"I'm going to teach you a technique. It's very simple; it's called the Body Forging Technique. Calm your mind and focus your energy in your dantian. Just follow my instructions!"
Seeing Shinobu Kocho sit down cross-legged, Ji Hao spoke calmly.
This technique is derived from the body-strengthening method taught to him by his master, and together with the prescription from earlier, they are all complementary items.
However, he modified the original cultivation method and prescription quite a bit. In addition, since Butterfly Ninja's physical condition was too weak, Ji Hao also reduced the dosage in the prescription.
Otherwise, if she takes a medicinal bath later, this little girl will not only cry, but she'll probably die from the pain!
Ji Hao placed one hand directly on Kocho Shinobu's forehead, and spiritual energy began to surge at that moment.
"Feel the flow of spiritual energy and memorize its path. If you can't remember it, even if you take a medicinal bath, the results won't be very good!"