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Chapter 655: Not a Love Rival, But an Uncle?
Chapter 655: Not a Love Rival, But an Uncle?
"Miyuri, if you like these sweets, I can go buy some for you..."
As Xia Bannei witnessed his admired Miyuri's eagerness for sweets, only to be met with Yecheng's disdain, he couldn't help but feel annoyed.
However, before he could finish his sentence, Yecheng, with a resigned look, shared some of his sweets with Miyuri.
While Miyuri happily indulged in the treats, Yecheng glared at Xia Bannei, saying, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Hearing Xia Bannei's words, Yecheng's expression turned to one of grievance, and he seemed to consider snatching the sweets back from Miyuri.
"Mr. Yecheng, you're quite mischievous. You've already given them to me, and now you want to take them back?"
It was clear that retrieving the food from the Big Eater Miyuri would be like snatching it from a tiger's mouth.
Observing the natural intimacy between Yecheng and Miyuri, Xia Bannei's face couldn't help but reveal a hint of desolation.
Comparing Yecheng's handsome features and the villagers' admiration for him to his own appearance, a strong sense of inferiority suddenly overwhelmed Xia Bannei.
Due to a childhood incident, Xia Bannei's mouth area was disfigured, and he believed he carried a 'dirty' bloodline.
Obviously, the sunny and handsome Yecheng, adored by everyone, was a better match for Miyuri than himself.
After all, no one would love a gloomy, reticent person with a 'dirty' bloodline and an ugly appearance.
Sensing Xia Bannei's sudden mood change, Yecheng glanced at the withdrawn Xia Bannei and then at the carefree Miyuri enjoying her sweets. He instantly understood the situation.
"Xia Bannei, I truly appreciate you accompanying Miyuri.
With her personality, it's uncertain if she could have made it this far alone.
Having a seemingly gullible step-sister like her is quite a headache, isn't it? If someone tempted her with food, she might end up in the sewers."
When Yecheng casually put his arm around Xia Bannei's shoulder, the latter, who disliked physical contact from strangers, instinctively tried to pull away.
But upon hearing Yecheng's words, he froze in place.
Then, with a mix of nervousness and excitement, he tentatively asked, "Mr. Yecheng, did you just say that Miyuri is your step-sister?"
"More or less. After all, Miyuri is Koushou's disciple, and after he became the Flame Pillar, she became his adopted daughter.
And I'm Koushou's friend, so calling her my step-sister seems like a disadvantage for me.
Of course, it's definitely not the kind of relationship you're thinking of. Those rumors in the Demon Slayer Corps...ahem, I mean, gossip, are just that—gossip. Don't take them seriously, especially since Miyuri is so pure."
Upon hearing Yecheng's confirmation, the gloom and anxiety that had settled over Xia Bannei instantly dissipated.
Having thought he faced a formidable love rival, he was relieved to learn it was his uncle. With that, Xia Bannei had nothing to worry about.
Moreover, his uncle's deliberate reminder seemed to indicate his approval of Xia Bannei.
"Enough small talk. Why are the two of you here? As far as I know, the Demon Slayer Corps has been busy lately. As pillars, you wouldn't have come here just to chat, would you?"
After confirming that Yecheng was not a competitor but her uncle, Xia Bannei's attitude towards Yecheng changed dramatically.
Miyuri was busy eating, so she didn't have time to answer Yecheng's question. Xia Bannei explained the purpose of their visit.
"What's going on with Genyuu Tsugikado? Didn't he say that the Demon Slayer Corps' work was easy? Why did it become a 996 work schedule when it came to me?
I had just completed a mission with Yoshitomo Tomokuni and returned to the village, and now you want me to join you in capturing the Man-Eating Demons alive."
Within the Demon Slayer Corps, others addressed Genyuu Tsugikado as Lord. Only Yecheng would directly call him by his name.
Regarding this, the other Pillars had some opinions, but they didn't say much, as Yecheng had prior arrangements with the Lord.
Moreover, when the Lord interacted with Yecheng, they seemed more like friends than a lord and vassal.
Two years had passed since their first meeting, and Yecheng had come to understand Genyuu Tsugikado better.
Overall, Yecheng felt that Genyuu Tsugikado was similar to his own captain, Fukuzumi Juro, of the Thirteenth Division.
Both had amiable personalities and were very caring towards their subordinates, earning them great respect.
Additionally, both suffered from poor health, and it wasn't due to their own issues but external factors.
Captain Fukuzumi's frail health was somewhat stabilized by the Spirit King's arm, but Genyuu Tsugikado's condition was caused by the Demon King, Gyutaro Kurumado.
In fact, the Genkuro family had a blood connection with Gyutaro Kurumado, and Genyuu Tsugikado's illness wasn't due to personal reasons but a curse.
Ever since Gyutaro Kurumado became a Demon a thousand years ago, the entire Genkuro family seemed cursed. Their children, especially the males, were all frail and often died young.
To prevent the bloodline from ending, the Genkuro family followed the Chief Priest's advice and intermarried with the Shrine Maiden Clan.
Although this method prolonged their descendants' lives, no one had successfully lived past 30.
The Genkuro family didn't establish the Demon Slayer Corps solely to slay Man-Eating Demons and protect the world's ordinary people. A more significant reason was to kill Gyutaro Kurumado and change their fate.
Due to this curse, the Genkuro family's male infants couldn't live long. If they suffered a decline in population, their clan would be completely wiped out.
Therefore, Gyutaro Kurumado must die! Only by eliminating the source could the world's Man-Eating Demons gradually disappear, and the Genkuro family be freed from their curse.
It was common knowledge that Yecheng was skilled in medicine, but even he was powerless against Genyuu Tsugikado's situation. He could only try to nurse him, hoping to extend his life beyond the less than two years he had left.
Even so, Genyuu Tsugikado and his wife, Genkuro Tenshin, were already grateful to Yecheng.
Few in the Genkuro family lived past thirty. Genyuu Tsugikado's condition had led them to consult many famous doctors, but none had a solution.
However, what they never expected was that Yecheng, a wandering swordsman, possessed such advanced medical skills and could even help extend Genyuu Tsugikado's life. This naturally thrilled the Genkuro couple.
(End of Chapter)
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