Lin Jiu examined the scroll in his hand.
[Universal Mastery Scroll]
Origin: Random
Category: Special
Effect: When used, it can elevate a skill-based ability to mastery level (Note: Only effective if the skill is below mastery level).
Unfortunately, it cannot be used in derivative worlds; otherwise, Lin Jiu would have the power to dominate the Demon Slayer world. However, the insights gained from advancement need to be transmitted back to the Reincarnation Paradise!
This type of special item has no quality rating, making it difficult for newcomers to judge its value. Some see it as a treasure, while others dismiss it. Eventually, contractors understand its worth, especially those educated by skill-based contractors.
Even if they understand the power of skills, it is too late for them to abandon their inherent templates and invest a vast amount of resources into them. Doing so would mean they wouldn't survive the next world!
Skill users, necromancers, and mages all know the strength of these professions, but why are they still a minority in the Reincarnation Paradise? It's simply because they can't afford to sustain them!
The bug exploited by this Violator is quite suitable for this path, but after initial contact, Lin Jiu realizes he lacks the heart for combat. His strength, built purely on resources, would crumble at the slightest poke!
Moreover, this Violator is clueless, likely due to the Reincarnation Paradise blocking information in this area. The Reincarnation Paradise cannot directly eliminate violators and must act according to rules. Sending hunters and obscuring information is a simple task.
"Are they not done yet?"
Lin Jiu decided to seek out the violator, planning to abandon this house demon. When he returned, the battle was still ongoing.
"Brother Red, you're back! Are you hurt?"
Toko was surprised to see Lin Jiu in a disheveled state. The enemy this time must be very powerful to have left Brother Red covered in dust.
Nezuko, seeing Lin Jiu, first hid behind Toko, then peeked out and looked at him. She then stepped out and touched Lin Jiu's arm.
"It's nothing!"
Lin Jiu smiled and patted Nezuko's head.
Toko's eyes sparkled: It's here! Brother Red's smile. I must learn this gentleness hidden beneath his cold exterior!
Lin Jiu turned to stare at the house from where the sounds of fighting emanated, not noticing Toko behind him attempting to mimic a cold villain's smile.
With calm and natural breathing, the airflow became increasingly clear in Lin Jiu's perception. The airflow was everywhere, passing through the gaps in his clothes and brushing against his skin. As his senses amplified, Lin Jiu saw the changes inside the house from the outside.
The rooms constantly shifted, changing positions. Zenitsu, who had fallen asleep from the pressure, used Thunder Breathing: First Form to kill a demon; the boar-headed boy decapitated a demon with his dual blades without any special effects!
Lin Jiu felt heartache for the lost world source. Fortunately, the former Lower Moon Six demon was more formidable and hadn't been defeated by Tanjiro yet.
"Found it!"
Lin Jiu's pupils dilated as he saw Tanjiro through a window. Tanjiro noticed the changing rhythm of the sound. Just as he was about to deliver a killing blow, a Nichirin Blade broke through the window and decapitated the drum demon.
[You have killed the former Lower Moon Six, Kyogai.]
[Kyogai is an anomalous demon, granting 1% of the world's source. You now have a total of 6.5% of the world's source.]
[Your talent, Soul Condensation, has activated, permanently increasing a portion of your soul power. Your current soul power does not meet the display value standard.]
[Gained 50 Demon Slayer Corps contribution points.]
Tanjiro: ???
"Tanjiro, can you pick up my katana? Thanks!"
Lin Jiu's voice echoed in Tanjiro's ear.
Tanjiro picked up Lin Jiu's katana, Dawn, and went to another place to meet the siblings. The brother had been captured and survived thanks to the demon's drums. The second of the three had come out with Zenitsu.
"I survived... uh, Red-senpai!"
Zenitsu, who had come out first, was about to express his relief at surviving when he saw Lin Jiu at the house's exit and swallowed his words.
"What's this? A demon!"
The boar-headed boy, Inosuke, was the second to come out and immediately noticed Nezuko. Holding his dual blades, he charged towards her!
Don't forget, that Nezuko was standing next to Lin Jiu. Seeing a boar charging at him with a menacing look, Lin Jiu seized an opening and, holding back a bit of his strength, kicked Inosuke in the stomach. Inosuke flew back faster than he had charged, crashing in front of Tanjiro and the others who had just come out.
Inosuke struggled to stand up: "Hey! That's a demon! Aren't you a member of the Demon Slayer Corps too?"
Seeing Lin Jiu approaching, Inosuke gripped his blades tightly. From their brief exchange, he knew he couldn't defeat this man. But he wasn't afraid!
Lin Jiu retrieved his sword, Dawn, from Tanjiro, who roughly understood the situation because of Nezuko. Just as Tanjiro was about to apologize and explain, Lin Jiu walked past Inosuke and said, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
Toko: "How cool!"
Zenitsu: "So...so domineering!"
Nezuko: (.・_・.)
"Damn it!"
Inosuke gathered his courage, full of recklessness, and charged at Lin Jiu.
"Stop!"
Tanjiro hurried to stop Inosuke, but not wanting to fight him, he instinctively used his forehead to knock against Inosuke's.
Lin Jiu's mouth twitched; he didn't expect the first battle of the Headbutt title would end up involving Inosuke. Is this the power inherited from his mother?
Speaking of Tanjiro's mother, she once headbutted a wild boar to death. Could it be the same boar that raised Inosuke? If that's true, then history does repeat itself!
"Toko, how do you feel about the Water Breathing sword techniques you've been learning from Tanjiro?"
Lin Jiu asked, almost slipping about the headbutt.
"Brother Tanjiro teaches very well, and he's very gentle. I will study hard!" Toko nodded. She understood that Lin Jiu wouldn't be able to take her with him in his future battles.
"Huh! Red-senpai, are you leaving?"
Tanjiro, with his gentle nature, easily picked up on Lin Jiu's intent.
"Yes."
"Is it to fight? We can..."
"To kill Upper Moon Two. Are you coming?"
Lin Jiu accepted the sword, Willow Shadow, handed to him by Toko and spoke calmly.
"I wish Red-senpai great success..."
Tanjiro's breath halted for a moment. He barely managed to survive killing two lower demons and a demon who was kicked out of the Lower Six due to weakness.
He couldn't handle an Upper Moon demon. It's better to let Redi handle it! Hopefully, he'll defeat them all!
"Retreat!"
Lin Jiu waved his hand, activated his hunting ability, and continued to track his initial target. However, he felt like he had forgotten something. Since it could be ignored, it must not be important. Lin Jiu turned to check his mission. (Insert Meme Here.)
[Main Mission (2): Demon Slaying (Completed)]
Difficulty Level: LV.3
Mission Brief: As a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, you should fulfill your duty and hunt evil demons!
Mission Information: Kill a certain number of demons by any means (15 / 10)!
Mission Deadline: Twenty natural days
Mission Reward: 1 attribute point, 2000 Paradise Coins
Demon Slayer Corps Contribution Points: 300
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Tanjiro and the others, led by a Kasugai Crow, arrived at a house in town marked with the Wisteria family crest. They temporarily healed there, and Tanjiro took the opportunity to teach Toko Water Breathing sword techniques.
Tanjiro, with his gentle personality, was indeed a great teacher, and Toko made impressive progress.
"Nezuko-chan... Toko-chan! Nezuko-chan... Toko-chan! Nezuko-chan... Toko-chan!"
Zenitsu muttered, holding a flower and plucking its petals.
"What are you whining about, you crybaby? You're buzzing like a fly, so annoying!"
Inosuke, with a large bump on his forehead, shouted at Zenitsu.
"Water Breathing, Third Form: Flowing Dance!"
Watching Toko practice her sword techniques in the yard, Zenitsu shrank back, thinking, "So scary! What if I get beaten up after we get married? She was taught by Red-senpai! Nezuko must be better, she must be as gentle as Tanjiro!"
Seeing Toko practicing sword techniques reminded Zenitsu of Red, who had slapped him twice. He immediately decided to play it safe!
Tanjiro, injured, could only guide Toko's practice from the side. Zenitsu, upon learning that Nezuko and Tanjiro were siblings, often gave Tanjiro a headache with his sometimes sleazy demeanor.
In this regard, Zenitsu had always been consistent. Timid and lecherous described Zenitsu when he was awake!
As for Inosuke, after being knocked out by Tanjiro's headbutt, he now often rammed his head against him. Tanjiro had already gotten used to his two quirky teammates!