In the following days, the five of them lived in the small cabin, with Sera and Lilu Lu going out to observe for a few hours each day. Ma Yi and Zhi Ye, feeling cooped up in the cabin, would also join Sera and Lilu Lu. With the equipment provided by Li Yunqing, they didn’t worry too much about their safety. However, the nights were somewhat uncomfortable.
The small cabin had only one bedroom, and all five of them had to sleep on a large bed together. Naturally, Ma Yi and Zhi Ye couldn't quickly adapt to the daily exercises that Li Yunqing and the others engaged in. But when Li Yunqing suggested building a third floor for them to stay in, Ma Yi and Zhi Ye refused. "We acknowledge you as our wife; how could we sleep apart?"
Thus, they did not join Ma Yi and Zhi Ye, and every night they would shiver while watching from the side. After a while, they got somewhat used to it; although still shy, they could look openly and even dared to get closer when necessary. It wouldn’t be long before they joined in on the exercises.
Over these few days, Tengxi Mountain Ghosts became increasingly rare; most of the participants encountered were humans, with hardly any ghosts in sight. Some even suggested forming a team to hunt down the Shougui deep within, but those who had witnessed the terrifying swordsmen of Shougui strongly opposed it. "You haven’t seen that guy! His arms and neck are exceptionally tough. Last time our ten-man team tried to cut his neck, our blades broke without making a dent!"
Hearing this, the proposer walked away in disappointment. It was no joke; if you couldn’t even cut through a ghost’s neck—its weak point—who could possibly defeat it?
After several peaceful days passed, they finally reached near the Wisteria Tree, where they spotted the Killer Demon Swordsmen dressed in their Demon Slayer Corps uniforms. The Killer Demon Swordsmen looked at each participant with some surprise. "Did so many people really pass this trial?"
As they spoke, the Killer Demon Swordsmen led the participants back to where it all began. Upon arriving there, they discovered two women who had previously helped them; they were hugging a man's arm, accompanied by two other girls.
Li Yunqing had noticed that there were Killer Demon Swordsmen in the Wisteria Tree forest, so she directly brought the four of them over. As they approached, they recognized two familiar figures—Kaguya Tsukuyomi and Kiriya.
Congratulations, Li Yunqing, on passing the trial. You and your wife, Dao Yugang, please choose from what is here.
Kaguya Tsukuyomi picked up a board from beneath the table, which held six pieces of Yu Steel. Li Yunqing glanced at the stones Kaguya Tsukuyomi was holding and then at the covered Yu Steel on the table.
Is this a higher quality of Yu Steel?
Casually selecting one, Sera and Lilu Lu also made their choices. After Li Yunqing and the others had selected, Kaguya Tsukuyomi took the board back.
The Demon Slayer Corps uniforms need to be tailored to fit Li Yunqing and the others, and the Nichirin Blades will take a few days to craft, so please wait for a while.
It's fine; we can wait.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kaguya Tsukuyomi looked over at the nearby group of people, counting carefully. There were sixteen individuals, plus Li Yunqing and his companions made nineteen. Adding two more who had appeared beside Li Yunqing brought the total to twenty-one.
Of course, Kaguya Tsukuyomi had no idea how these two had entered, but since they were with Li Yunqing, she said nothing.
It was just dawn, and the sun shone down on the open space as everyone waited and looked toward the front where Kaguya Tsukuyomi and Kiriya stood watching them.
Congratulations to all for passing the trial.
It couldn't be better to return safely.
Next is the distribution of uniforms; we need to take measurements first before engraving ranks.
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