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Moreover, this man had been shot with countless tranquilizer darts by Conan. Under such circumstances, most people would have been in serious trouble, but Kogoro Mouri was still perfectly fine.
From Fang Yan's observation, Kogoro Mouri did indeed know Conan's identity; otherwise, he wouldn't have stopped Conan on the train, let alone allowed Conan to shoot him with a tranquilizer dart, nor would he have cooperated with Conan and let him cause trouble.
It must be admitted that Kogoro Mouri's physical condition is really good. Ordinary people, no matter how powerful the anesthetic needles made by Professor Agasa are, would have problems after so many needles, but Kogoro Mouri doesn't seem to have any major problems.
"Did Kogoro Mouri say anything at the time?" Fang Yan suddenly asked abruptly.
"He said something strange and wanted to investigate, but then something happened that led to Mori resigning and leaving!" Inspector Megure said with a sigh.
At the time, he really thought highly of Kogoro Mouri, and even believed that Kogoro Mouri might surpass him in the future. However, that incident changed a lot.
For a long time, Kogoro Mouri was a bumbling detective, but fortunately, talent will always shine through.
Recently, Kogoro Mouri has indeed demonstrated the abilities he was always meant to have.
"Is that so?" Fang Yan looked thoughtful. It seemed that there was indeed something wrong with this house. Then he looked at the house and asked, "What's the deal with this big tree?"
“I don’t know either. If Kyogoku Makoto hadn’t come to find us today, I wouldn’t have known that there was such a big tree in the Edo area!” Inspector Megure said with a strange expression. “Actually, we were here before, but there was definitely no tree like this back then, at least not a tree this big enough to catch our attention.”
"Is that so? Aside from the fact that this tree was planted later, it can only mean that the tree itself had a problem! But it's probably the tree that's the problem. It seems that planting such tall trees isn't allowed in Edo. If it existed before, that would be one thing, but transplanting it from outside is probably impossible." Fang Yan gazed at the trees in the yard and said, "
And this is a locust tree! These trees don't grow very fast, and this one gathers shade. I can now deduce that this tree has become a spirit!
Σ(っД;)っ, Inspector Megure and the others were also shocked upon hearing this. A tree becoming a spirit? They had witnessed many things before, but this was the first time they had seen a tree become a spirit.
"But what does this have to do with that girl?" Makoto Kyogoku asked Fang Yan curiously. "I can assure you, that girl went inside before, and I've seen quite a few other girls go inside afterward!"
"Good heavens, could it be a brothel owner haunted by a female ghost?" Fang Yan chuckled, but his expression turned serious as he looked around at the surrounding houses. "Has no one been home at this house lately? It's so late, and there aren't any lights on!"
"You mean...?" Inspector Megure glanced around and, noticing that none of the houses were lit, his pupils involuntarily contracted...
"No missing persons reports recently... Uh!" Fang Yan realized at this moment that there must have been quite a few people disappearing recently.
After all, the world is in chaos, and all sorts of demons and monsters are slowly appearing. Even if the Metropolitan Police Department wanted to do something, it probably couldn't do much.
It is said that the Metropolitan Police Department is now planning to expand its recruitment, and the number of people entering the Metropolitan Police Department will likely increase significantly.
This is what this era has destined us to do.
"These 1.1 households may have all met with misfortune. Investigate them all!" Fang Yan ordered Inspector Megure. "Ideally, we should be able to find out the residents' information in this area!"
"The personnel information is correct. Just wait three minutes!" Inspector Megure said quickly.
With a grave expression, Makoto Kyogoku asked Fang Yan, "Fang Yan, is this matter difficult to resolve?"
The opponent's strength is far superior to his own. If even Fang Yan finds it troublesome to deal with, then this matter is truly troublesome.
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Chapter 197
“It should be solvable!” Fang Yan’s face turned serious. “However, we can’t just rush in. Rushing in without knowing the specific situation will not do us any good and may even cause unnecessary casualties.”
“Okay, let me know if you need anything!” Makoto Kyogoku said seriously.
"Hmm!" Fang Yan nodded slightly. While Inspector Megure and the others were busy, he stretched out two fingers and drew in the air. Then a talisman was formed and flew into the yard. Almost in the blink of an eye, the talisman burned out.
"What is this?" Kyogoku Makoto asked Fang Yan curiously.
He had previously thought Fang Yan was a swordsman with other skills, but now it seemed that he was not just that; Fang Yan's strength was far greater than he had imagined.
Indeed, people are different from one another. During this period, Makoto Kyogoku clearly felt his own shortcomings. However, obtaining that kind of inheritance is currently somewhat difficult for him.
However, in Fang Yan's view, this was not a difficult matter for Kyogoku Makoto. Based on Kyogoku Makoto's behavior during this period, Fang Yan was certain that after this incident, the Metropolitan Police Department would try to win over Kyogoku Makoto, and this man might even be given a formal position.
Later, he even went to practice the techniques that Fang Yan gave him. In fact, Fang Yan was also very curious about what level this man, who could cultivate karate to such a high level, could reach with some Wudang techniques.
Fang Yan had great faith in Kyogoku Makoto's talent. He even believed that if given time, Kyogoku Makoto might be able to create his own kung fu. After all, aren't kung fu all created by people?
To create a cultivation technique, you first need to know what a cultivation technique is, recognize all the meridians, possess strong knowledge, and have extremely high talent. Kyogoku Makoto has talent, and as for the others, he now has the opportunity to come into contact with them.
Perhaps Makoto Kyogoku will one day achieve something great.
"A Yin-Suppressing Talisman!" Fang Yan explained calmly, "It's a basic talisman that can suppress things with heavy Yin energy, but clearly, it won't work here!"
"So what do we do now?" Makoto Kyogoku asked anxiously.
"It's alright, the Yin-Suppressing Talisman is just the basics!" Fang Yan waved his hand. "Don't worry, don't underestimate the officials. If it really comes to a last resort, incendiary bombs, missiles, and the like are not entirely unusable!"
"Missiles!" Upon hearing this, Makoto Kyogoku couldn't help but swallow hard. Even he was filled with apprehension about missiles.
He was confident he could dodge bullets, but he had absolutely no confidence in dealing with missiles.
The crucial point is that he's never even seen a missile before!
"What's so shocking about this!" Fang Yan glanced at Makoto Kyogoku: "In ancient times, some people did indeed possess great strength. Have you read the Classic of Mountains and Seas from the mainland?"
“I haven’t seen it, but it’s said to be a cookbook, a book written in ancient times on the mainland specifically for the purpose of studying food!” Makoto Kyogoku said, shaking his head slightly.
He's focused solely on practicing karate; he'd rather use that time to train himself!
"A recipe?" Fang Yan's lips twitched. It seemed to be a claim circulating online, but it was far too unreliable and could lead to many misunderstandings.
"Actually, what I want to say is that I suspect the things in the Classic of Mountains and Seas might be real!" Fang Yan said calmly. "The ancients might have been more powerful than us!"
Of course, I don't know what happened to those truly powerful individuals afterward!
"You think they're still alive?" Makoto Kyogoku asked in surprise.
"I don't know!" Fang Yan shook his head slightly. As his cultivation level increased, his lifespan could also be increased. Fang Yan could clearly feel this. His lifespan was definitely not just one hundred years, but even two hundred years. It was not a difficult thing for him.
This world allows for longevity! If one's cultivation level can advance further, their lifespan will continue to increase.
As for the truth of this world, Fang Yan doesn't know it very well at the moment.
Even the most profound knowledge could only tell Fang Yan basic information.
Makoto Kyogoku fell silent. Fang Yan's words were far too shocking for someone like him.
Just as Fang Yan was about to continue drawing talismans, Inspector Megure rushed over with a tablet computer: "The file has been found!"
"Hmm!" Fang Yan nodded slightly. When he saw the contents, the first picture caught his eye. This woman seemed somewhat familiar!
This youthful face seems familiar, but I can't quite place it right now.
“Yes, yes, that’s the girl! She’s the same girl I saw before! She looks like a pure and innocent middle school student!” Makoto Kyogoku said immediately after seeing the photo.
This caused Fang Yan and Inspector Megure's expressions to darken; it seemed the situation was not good!
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Chapter 198
"I feel like I've seen this woman somewhere before!" Fang Yan said. This woman was indeed quite beautiful, and in terms of looks, she was no less beautiful than Erina Nakiri or Mai Sakurajima, which was quite rare.
Is she another female lead from a TV series or novel?
Yes, girls who fall somewhere between cute and pretty are quite attractive.
“With so much money, she still does that kind of thing. She definitely has something going on!” Makoto Kyogoku said seriously.
“She should be dead!” Fang Yan shook his head slightly: “To be precise, all the residents in this area are dead! And some of the ghosts here may have been controlled.”
"What?" This time, both Makoto Kyogoku and Inspector Megure showed expressions of shock. At least seven or eight households in the vicinity seemed to have stopped moving, and now it seemed that they were all gone.
How many people died? And the most crucial thing is that even in death, those people couldn't rest in peace; they were controlled by others.
This is not a good thing!
"This doesn't seem so surprising!" Fang Yan waved his hand. "Controlling female ghosts, and even sending them out to kill people, that's interesting!"
After saying this, Fang Yan looked at the locust tree not far away, his eyes filled with a chilling killing intent: "No wonder this old locust tree can grow so tall in such a short time. It's all thanks to drinking 'human blood'!"
"Is there anything we can do?" Inspector Megure asked in a deep voice.
Regardless, this time the locust tree and the haunted house need to be dealt with. If they are left there, who knows what problems might arise.
"No need, I'll go in!" After thinking for a moment, Fang Yan said, "You all surround the area and don't allow anyone to get close. As for me, I shouldn't have any problem escaping if I need to!"
Previously, Fang Yan didn't have much confidence in himself, but he had the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape, so he was relatively confident.
"Be careful, and come out immediately if there's any problem! If it really comes to the worst, we can try other firearms!" Inspector Megure said quickly.
"Hmm!" Fang Yan chuckled softly, then walked slowly forward. When he arrived at the gate, he simply lightly touched the ground with his foot and floated into the courtyard.
"Unfortunately, I can't help him!" Makoto Kyogoku watched Fang Yan's departing figure, clenching his fists. Before, he could fight alongside Fang Yan, but this time, Makoto Kyogoku felt that he might really be unable to help.
They called Fang Yan for help, but now they're making Fang Yan fight all by himself.
This is something that Kyogoku Makoto would absolutely find unacceptable!
"Hey, trust Fang Yan. After this case is over, would you mind coming to the Metropolitan Police Department for a chat? We have ways to help you become stronger!" Inspector Megure patted Makoto Kyogoku on the shoulder and said.
This was something his superiors told him when he reported the situation here, saying that they wanted to win over Makoto Kyogoku.
Inspector Megure naturally welcomed this, as he had helped them resolve many issues. With such a powerful asset joining them, they would have more security in the future.
"Hmm!" Upon hearing this, Makoto Kyogoku hesitated for a moment before nodding slightly. He naturally knew what the other party's purpose was, but after careful consideration, he chose to agree. As long as it didn't affect his daily life and could help him become stronger, paying some price was worthwhile.
The police have no reason to deceive themselves on this matter.
During this time, Makoto Kyogoku could clearly feel that the monsters he encountered were getting stronger, and he himself was getting stronger, but he also felt immense pressure.
He wants to become stronger faster! Karate has huge limitations; perhaps he could try other methods.
Fang Yan walked calmly in the courtyard, one hand behind his back, slowly approaching the big locust tree. His demeanor was composed, as if he could suppress anyone, no matter how powerful they were.
Fang Yan felt that having an erhu at this moment would make him even more pretentious. Perhaps after this matter was over, Fang Yan could get an erhu.
Looking at the lush locust tree and the various thick vines on it, some of which were even as thick as Fang Yan's waist.
This gives people a great sense of pressure.
"Don't hide anymore, I'm right here. You should understand that I've found you!" Fang Yan said calmly.
After he finished speaking, he started drawing talismans again, but before he could finish, a thick fog rose up around him.
A number of "beautiful women" appeared around Fang Yan, smiling at him. Even Fang Yan was momentarily distracted. It wasn't that these girls were too beautiful, but rather that this illusion was disturbing Fang Yan's mind.
(Actually, I really wanted to write about a girl here. This anime was a nightmare. The plot was disgusting, but the girl was really pretty... I originally wanted to write about her meeting the protagonist before the main story started, but I hesitated and decided against it. This is a bit of a flaw. Writing about a girl like that would only make people feel disgusted, and not writing about her would only make people dislike her. So I decided not to write about her and just treat her as an ordinary beautiful girl!)