Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 6 Generous Income

The small boat drifted along, with Murata clumsily rowing behind. Fortunately, the journey to Saitama was downstream, so he only needed to slightly adjust the direction.

After passing the Yamaba Cave and flowing downstream for less than ten minutes, we left the mountain stream and the view suddenly opened up before us.

The once turbulent river had become much calmer, and a few small boats appeared in the distance.

Li Xia sat in the cabin looking at his spoils, his heart filled with the joy of a farmer with a bountiful harvest.

These small boats typically have a relatively secluded compartment for storing miscellaneous items or personal belongings.

Although Murata wasn't a boatman, he knew about this little secret, and once he opened it, he found a lot of treasures.

First, there are still pure white silver dollars, only 3 of them.

Then there was a dagger, a brass-cased pocket watch, and even a bloodstained gold tooth.

What surprised Li Xia the most was that there was actually a gun inside!

Colt M1873

Grade: White

【Origin: Demon Slayer - Colt, Connecticut, Workshop 2】

Magazine capacity: 6 rounds * 0.45in Colt ammunition

Damage Intensity: 3 (Tier 1)

Attack: 5-10

[Review: A classic! Fast and accurate at close range! Perfect for beginners!]

Li Xia's gaze lingered on the damage intensity, a concept unfamiliar to her.

Fortunately, the hall also provided corresponding hints.

Damage intensity is used to measure whether the defense can be broken, while attack is the damage caused after the defense is broken.

In other words, if the damage output is insufficient, even a high attack power is useless.

Li Xia took a breath. This was definitely the core attribute of the weapon, much more important than attack power!

What about the dagger?

[A common dagger]

Grade: White

Damage Intensity: 2 (Tier 1)

Attack: 1-3

[Special Note for Melee Weapons: Damage intensity and minimum attack limit are based on the average damage caused by a human swinging the weapon at full power in the current world; maximum attack limit is the damage of a full-power thrust.]

(This tip is unique to when you first acquire melee equipment.)

[Comment: Its power may be far less than that of a gun, but the allure of cold weapons lies in the person wielding them, doesn't it?]

Li Xia's eyes seemed to light up at that moment as he stared intently at the evaluation and special instructions for the dagger.

The hall seemed to say nothing, yet it revealed something crucial.

Interesting. Is the hall leaking information?

He looked at his axe; it was so trashy it wasn't even considered equipment, except for a note on it.

A very common axe, which can be used for self-defense or chopping wood.

Li Xia felt his brain become completely active, his breathing became slightly rapid, and he placed the dagger and gun together.

The attack and damage intensity of a dagger are much lower than that of a pistol, and the difference in power would be even greater if it were replaced by a rifle or sniper rifle.

However, by combining the 'special tips' and 'evaluation' of the dagger, one can arrive at a conclusion.

That is, the power of a cold weapon is related to the person wielding it; the stronger the person wielding it, the stronger the power it will naturally be.

Is the temple trying to tell me that choosing cold weapons is the right path?
Li Xia's eyes flashed, and he immediately thought of this trial instance and the final main quest, Breath of the Sun.

This breathing method uses breathing to enhance one's strength. Theoretically, as long as the lungs remain the primary organ, it can continue to function effectively.

It may seem ordinary, but it's a skill that can be used for a long time.

Upon closer inspection, it even has a 'tailor-made' feel to it. Is it an illusion or intentional?
Li Xia pondered for a moment, packed up his equipment, and left the cabin.

But no matter what, once you've chosen to step into this world, you have no regrets!

As for the final exquisite white treasure chest, let's not even mention it.

Early May is a time of fluctuating temperatures, and even when the sun is shining, wisps of cool air from the river still seep into the gaps in your clothes.

It makes you want to wrap your clothes tighter, as if trying to hold the wind in your arms.

The small village in the countryside is bathed in a golden halo from the sun, turning it into a tranquil oil painting.

Inside the restaurant, Li Xia rubbed the chopsticks together a couple of times to remove the rough edges from the new chopsticks.

Looking at the noodles in front of him with great anticipation, Li Xia never expected that he would be able to eat Chinese noodles in a small Japanese village restaurant in 1910!
Perhaps this bowl of noodles, costing 18 coins, is too expensive, so few people eat it.

The shopkeeper didn't leave; instead, he wiped his hands on his apron and said with considerable pride:
"This is a type of noodle that I learned from Master Liu Xing at 'Lai Lai Xuan'. Unlike buckwheat noodles and udon noodles, this noodle uses meat broth and has a delicious flavor."

But it was very popular.

"Wow, this is amazing!!" Murata's eyes widened in astonishment. After the shopkeeper left, satisfied, he clasped his hands together and bowed slightly, saying, "Thank you for your hospitality, sir!"

Li Xia was already hungry, and since the taste of these noodles was indeed very similar to the old-fashioned braised noodles he had been eating for over twenty years, he ate with great relish.

And surprisingly, after eating their fill, they even found that their recovery speed increased slightly, though not by much.

After finishing his meal, Li Xia began asking the shopkeeper about Tanjiro's family.

"A stove? That sounds like a family that deals with fire. Oh, are they charcoal sellers?"

The shopkeeper stroked his chin, thought carefully for a moment, and then shook his head:

"I'm sorry, the charcoal seller in our village is called Sanlang. Maybe he's from another village."

Li Xia nodded. She had only asked about it casually during the meal, so it was normal not to hear back.

After leaving the small restaurant, Li Xia stood by the roadside, looking at the bustling street with pedestrians, feeling somewhat helpless.

This place is close to Tokyo and is an important hub for water transport, so the population here is very diverse. However, I never expected that after choosing the Breath of the Sun, just finding Tanjiro Kamado would be so difficult.

But soon, Murata proved his worth once again, saying in a low voice:
"Sir, I have an idea—perhaps we can find it."

Li Xia looked up and followed the direction Murata was pointing.

"post office?"

"My lord, my lord! I've found out!"

Murata excitedly ran out of the post office.

"You actually found out?" Li Xia couldn't help but sigh. His four coins—oh no, the miscellaneous items he had previously acquired were quite valuable, and he had given two more to Murata.

I also gained +5 loyalty, so I have to say that the six dollars were well spent.

Murata, panting, ran up to Li Xia and whispered:
"The Kamado family lives in Tanbayama Village, Hokutoru County, which is about 4 ri from here. I will hire an oxcart and we should arrive around dusk."

4 miles? It's so close, why do we need to hire a car?
Li Xia was somewhat surprised, but then she realized that the "4 li" Murata mentioned might be different from what she understood.

Sure enough, after talking with the driver, Li Xia discovered that 1 ri in the Japanese shikukan method is roughly equal to 4 kilometers.

That is about 16 kilometers away, which is quite a long distance for a village.

No wonder the restaurant owner had never heard of Tanjiro.

As the sun gradually set in the west, Mount Uncho drew ever closer, casting a shadow over the towering mountain range, and the oxcart traversed a small hillside.

The village came into view in the distance, but it was almost twenty minutes later when they actually arrived at Danba Mountain Village.

Murata paid the coachman with silver and copper coins, while Li Xia stood at the village entrance, looking at this village that only appeared in the first chapter of the anime with a hint of curiosity.

Just then, a man shouted, "Tanjiro, can you help me?"

Li Xia's expression suddenly turned serious. Not far away, a boy carrying a large bamboo basket turned around.

He had a burn scar on his forehead, wore a green and black checkered haori, and had a warm smile on his face.

The boy raised his hand and shouted energetically:
"Come over here now!"

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