Chapter 47: Kibutsuji Muzan

The Demon Slayer Corps shop was filled with a dazzling array of items; various skill books and high-quality materials were available in abundance, making one's eyes spin.

After several minutes of careful browsing and weighing his options, Lin Yi finally selected several items: Soul Crystal (Small), [Alchemy: Healing], [Alchemy: Pharmacy], [Breath of Flame], and [Breath of Stone].

It wasn't that Lin Yi didn't want to choose more, but rather that he couldn't.

As Lin Yi prepared to continue selecting other items, a notification from the Reincarnation Paradise rang out, informing him that his free quota had been exhausted. If he continued to force purchases, it might decrease his favorability with the Demon Slayer Corps.

"Wait here a moment, I'll go get them right now." Seeing that Lin Yi had finalized his selection, Suma gave a soft instruction before turning and walking into the depths of the warehouse.

Lin Yi stood in place, waiting patiently.

Only a minute later, Suma emerged from the warehouse carrying a package.

"Here, I've already wrapped everything for you." Suma handed the package to Lin Yi with a smile.

The exterior of the package was neat and sturdy, with a rope carefully tied around it for Lin Yi's convenience.

Deep within the Infinity Castle, Muzan Kibutsuji stood alone in a dim laboratory.

He suddenly stopped his experiment as an indescribable, strange sensation swept through his entire body, causing him to tremble uncontrollably.

He clearly perceived that the curse, which he had originally transferred into the Ubuyashiki family bloodline, was actually surging back into his body like a tide.

*How is this possible?* Muzan Kibutsuji's heart was filled with shock and confusion.

He had clearly used a secret technique to transfer the curse, allowing the descendants of the Ubuyashiki family to bear this pain for him.

Could it be that the Ubuyashiki bloodline had been severed? But as soon as the thought flashed through his mind, he dismissed it.

He had not taken any action against the Demon Slayer Corps recently; the Ubuyashiki family should not have lost their bloodline so easily.

At this moment, memories from a thousand years ago surfaced in Muzan Kibutsuji's mind.

When he had first turned into a demon and was struck by the curse from the heavens, he had felt unprecedented despair.

To escape this curse, he had pored over countless ancient texts and finally discovered this secret technique.

He transferred the curse into the bloodline, making the Ubuyashiki family his scapegoats.

Muzan Kibutsuji began to carefully recall all his recent actions and intelligence, attempting to find the reason for the curse's return.

His first thought was whether someone had disobeyed his orders and engaged in unauthorized conflict with the Demon Slayer Corps.

However, the members of the Upper Moons had always faithfully executed his orders without any transgressions.

Thus, he turned his attention to the Lower Moons.

Through his perception, he was surprised to find that another member of the Lower Moons had actually died.

This caused him to curse them as "useless" under his breath, casting serious doubt on the strength and capability of the Lower Moons.

Muzan Kibutsuji began to consider whether he should abolish the Lower Moons and reorganize to select more powerful members.

The current situation was extremely unfavorable for him; the return of the curse made Muzan Kibutsuji feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

"Nakime." Muzan Kibutsuji's voice echoed through the empty hall.

A woman holding a biwa appeared behind him at his call, her appearance as ghostly as a phantom, without the slightest warning.

This was Nakime, one of Muzan Kibutsuji's capable assistants.

Nakime's skin was exceptionally pale, as if she had been soaked in formalin for a week, making it uncomfortable to look at.

However, this abnormal skin tone did not diminish her beauty; instead, it added a mysterious aura.

"Investigate for me. What exactly is going on with the Demon Slayer Corps?" Muzan Kibutsuji's command was concise and powerful.

Upon hearing the command, Nakime bowed her head in acknowledgment, her face devoid of any expression.

Immediately after, her figure vanished within the Infinity Castle, leaving behind only a faint scent and the lingering resonance of the biwa.

"It seems some people have joined recently; it's a perfect opportunity to send them to gather information." A cold sneer curled at the corner of Muzan Kibutsuji's mouth as he thought of Yun Xi and her group, who had joined not long ago.

He had never granted any trust to this group of people with unknown intentions from the very beginning.

Now, he could perfectly utilize them to probe for news regarding the Demon Slayer Corps to see if he could find clues regarding the return of the curse.

"Mr. Lin, this is your residence. If you have any needs, simply inform the servants outside," the butler of the Ubuyashiki family said to Lin Yi in an extremely respectful tone while pushing open an exquisite wooden door for him.

Lin Yi looked around and found that he had been arranged in a quiet and elegant side house.

The interior was furnished in an ancient and elegant style, with every detail revealing a profound historical depth and a unique artistic charm.

Looking out from the window, a lush bamboo forest came into view, appearing like a vivid painting.

As a breeze blew past, the bamboo leaves rustled, bringing waves of fresh air that were refreshing to the mind.

Although this side house was located within the Ubuyashiki estate, it possessed a distinct sense of tranquility and peace.

Once the butler closed the door and left, Lin Yi took out the green treasure chest dropped by Yorīchi from his personal space.

[Open treasure chest (Green)? Yes/No]

[You have opened the treasure chest (Green). You have obtained the following items:]

[Obtained 900 Paradise Coins]

[Obtained Blood Demon Art: Shadow Bind]

[Obtained Low-level Demon Bloodline]

[Blood Demon Art: Shadow Bind]

Origin: Demon Slayer Quality: Green Type: Skill Scroll · Active Skill Effect: Consumes 30 Mana to summon six shadows to bind surrounding targets, dealing damage to enemies every minute based on the caster's Intelligence * 0.6. Description: Shadow spas in the void are actually quite popular. Price: 1200 Paradise Coins.

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[Low-level Demon Bloodline]

Origin: Demon Slayer Quality: Green Type: Bloodline Item (Rare Item) Effect: Upon use, there is a 95% chance of becoming a low-level demon and a 5% chance of failure. If failed, the Low-level Demon Bloodline disappears. Rating: 28. Description: Once you become a demon, you can't go sunbathing anymore. Price: 2000 Paradise Coins.

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Lin Yi carefully examined the two items obtained from Yorīchi's treasure chest. When his gaze fell upon the [Low-level Demon Bloodline], a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

Although this bloodline didn't sound particularly high-end or grand, bloodline abilities were extremely sought-after in the Reincarnation Paradise.

Countless low-level contractors dreamed of possessing such power because it could directly enhance one's own strength, allowing the contractor to be more at home in combat.

For low-level contractors, attribute points were the symbol of combat power; using a bloodline could bring about a massive increase in attribute points, making it a shortcut to becoming stronger.

Of course, the demon bloodline was not without weaknesses.

The most obvious weakness was the inability to be exposed to sunlight; once exposed, one would suffer severe damage.

This was not a major issue, as there were plenty of items and equipment in the Paradise that could circumvent this weakness.

For example, one could wear specially made sun-protective clothing or use shields capable of blocking sunlight, and so on.

As for the other item, [Blood Demon Art: Shadow Bind], although it seemed somewhat mediocre by comparison, as a crowd-control skill, it could still perform quite well in certain specific situations.

In the next second, the voice of Old Wolf suddenly came from outside the door, breaking the silence of the room.

Lin Yi was slightly startled, but he quickly put away the items in his hand and signaled for Old Wolf to enter.

Old Wolf pushed the door open, a flattering smile on his face.

"Doctor, we are planning to go out to hunt demons tomorrow. Is there anything you need us to do?" Old Wolf asked tentatively, hoping to serve Lin Yi in order to close the distance between them.

After listening to Old Wolf, Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "There is indeed one thing I need you to keep an eye out for. If you encounter any of the Twelve Kizuki outside, remember to notify me."

He currently needed a large number of evil demons to fill the Death Origin of the Black and White Rose, and the Twelve Kizuki were undoubtedly the best choice.

After a few more pleasantries, Old Wolf took his leave from Lin Yi's room.

(End of Chapter)