Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 703 What are you standing there for? Sit down!

"Haha, there's no one else here, we're all brothers."

"Hehe, I advise you to learn your lesson. Last time, so-and-so had the same problem. His hand was broken by the master, and it's still not healed!"

The man looked around and whispered, "Who knows if there are any listening devices in the temple? Ever since Lord Yoshitsune died, my master has been acting strangely. I advise you not to go looking for trouble."

"That's right."

Unbeknownst to them, a man and a woman were quietly eavesdropping on their conversation below the corridor railing.

"Do it!"

The two had just crossed the corridor and entered one of the rooms to inspect the stolen goods when they suddenly heard a slight noise behind them.

Genji Hotaru has stolen countless artifacts over the years. In addition, they also engage in grave robbing and the resale of funerary objects. Therefore, they have to patrol continuously every day to ensure the safety of the artifacts.

Therefore, even the slightest noise should be taken seriously. This was Saijo Taiga's teaching. Although the two henchmen didn't pay much attention at first, it eventually became a conditioned reflex.

The two turned around together and looked at the open door.

To their surprise, a tall figure stood outside the gate, his smile as bright as the sun, his raised right hand seemingly waving to them.

However, why was his right hand so taut, without swaying left or right, yet it swung towards their necks?

"Hello, who is this?"

Before the words were even finished, the two of them collapsed to the ground.

Without making any unnecessary movements, Xia Chuan turned and closed the door.

All the actions were performed in one smooth motion, and no one noticed.

The number of patrols was small, but they would meet each other every twenty minutes. Xia Chuan had just seized the opportunity.

However, there are only ten minutes left.

Within ten minutes, he had to deal with the other four patrolmen.

Fortunately, with Joel's help, things became much simpler.

In less than ten minutes, all six patrolmen were brought down.

After questioning, it was learned that this was indeed the stronghold of Genji Hotaru. When Yoshitsune was still alive, this was their usual hiding place.

Xia Chuan was speechless. Such a large abandoned temple had not been discovered by the police for so many years. He didn't know whether to say that the Kyoto Prefectural Police and the Metropolitan Police Department were similar, or that Genji Hotaru's methods were superb.

Apart from the patrol personnel, the rest of the people were either counting the stolen goods or searching for the possible hiding place of the Medicine Buddha statue.

That's right, Saijo Taiga hasn't given up yet.

They hired a famous detective while also seizing every opportunity.

If it were Natsukawa, he would have done the same. From the others, he learned how Yoshitsune died. From being injured to dying, everything seemed very sudden, leaving no time to do much, so he had always had some doubts.

However, more than ten days have passed, and he has searched almost the entire Yulong Temple, but still cannot find it.

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuan tensed up slightly, but breathed a sigh of relief once he confirmed that Saijo Taiga hadn't found anything else.

However, Saijo Taiga was unlucky; he had to hire a detective himself.
If Yoshitsune hadn't sought out Kogoro Mouri, and hadn't known Shinna Niitaro, he might have indeed been able to realize his dream.

"This guy certainly has ambition in Yoshitsune-ryu swordsmanship."

Natsukawa shook his head, wondering what Saijo Taiga's expression would be when he returned. While he was out looking for the crystal, his house was robbed!

Half an hour later, Shinmei Kaori walked openly into Yulong Temple through the main gate.

Stepping into the doorway and onto the ground, she couldn't help but think of her father.

Unfortunately, they are now separated by death.

"Alright, we don't have much time."

There was no time for her to be sentimental at this moment. Xia Chuan raised her hand to interrupt her: "You just said that you would only remember it if you came in. Hurry up and take a look. We are not sure when Saijo Taiga will be back."

"I see."

Shinmei Kaori knew that her greatest role in Natsukawa lay here, and she dared not slack off at all.

“I remember that at that time, there were many cherry blossom trees in the front courtyard of Yulong Temple, and there was a path paved with stone lanterns as you entered. I think I buried the time capsule at the seventeenth stone lantern.”

The three of them stared intently at the flat front yard, lost in thought.

The front yard was bare, with only soil remaining and not even a lawn, which made people feel silent.

How do I find the seventeenth stone lantern?
It is estimated that the stone lanterns were also removed when the temple was relocated.

Even if Shinmei Nittaro buried the evidence in less than three months, three months is enough time for many things to happen.

For example, Saijo Taiga's disciples engage in sword fighting here.

Over time, the ground became compacted, making it impossible to confirm anything.

Even Xia Chuan couldn't do anything about it.

"What do we do now? Digging this place up will be too noisy. I remember the time capsule is very small. If we want to find it, it will probably take an afternoon."

"I'm afraid it's more than that."

Joel squatted down, poked at the ground with the golden awl a few times, then shook his head: "No, the soil is too hard. An afternoon probably won't be enough."

"Then it seems there's no other way." Xia Chuan's eyes gleamed.

Originally, I planned to find the item first and then deal with Saijo Taiga, but now it seems I have to take him down first.

We must find the item today; otherwise, once the distillery realizes what's happening tomorrow, it will be very difficult to deal with.

The reason he was still able to stay here instead of working with the people from the distillery was mainly because he had hired Kaito to impersonate Tequila. Tomorrow, Kaito Kid has a jewel to steal, so there wouldn't be any extra time.

As evening approached, wisps of smoke rose into the sky above Yulong Temple.

Exhausted after a long day, Saijo Taiga led his men back home.

Although we didn't get the crystal back today, it wasn't a complete loss.

He turned to look at the woman who was tied up behind him, a cold smile creeping across his face.

This woman's name is Kazuha Toyama, Heiji Hattori's girlfriend. Now that she's won him over, Heiji Hattori will have to come even if he doesn't want to, right?
The person who placed an ad in the newspaper to find the little girl he met ten years ago must be a hopeless romantic. He even kidnapped his girlfriend, so he had no choice but to hand over the crystal.

Moreover, with a girlfriend as leverage, the code will likely be solved much faster.

He has given a final notice: if the code is not deciphered and the crystal is not returned to him tonight, he can attend Miss Toyama Kazuha's funeral tomorrow!
"It seems the meal is ready. Everyone, please eat and rest well. Tonight we will welcome our distinguished guests. Whether our Yoshitsune-ryu swordsmanship can be unveiled depends on today's battle!"

Saijo Taiga brandished his sword with an air of confidence and arrogance, his smile radiating from his face.

The apprentices behind him cheered continuously.

"Hahaha, once Master establishes the Yoshitsune-ryu swordsmanship, we will be the founding disciples!"

"What senior disciple? We're all elders, the kind who take on disciples. We'll attract all those rich young masters and make money from money!"

Saijo Taiga smiled contentedly, pushed open the gate forcefully, and didn't even notice why there were no disciples guarding the gate.

He was exceptionally happy today!
"Strange, there's no one in the front hall either. Kinoshita and Oda usually stay in the front hall to prevent unknown tourists from barging in."

As he listened to his subordinates' voices growing fainter, Saijo Taiga realized the problem.

However, he did not believe that someone had arrested all of his apprentices; he just thought that these people might be hiding in the kitchen.

After all, the smoke from the cooking fire just now couldn't be faked.

It's impossible for someone to tie up all their disciples and then cook in the kitchen while waiting for them to come back for dinner, right?

This is too ridiculous.

Others might not understand his own disciples, but he certainly does.
Some people may be cooking, but most may be gathering to play Hanafuda (flower cards).

In Kyoto, playing Hanafuda (flower cards) is a very normal thing, especially for their organization.

There's no other way; if they weren't short of money, who would secretly deal in antiques?

Saijo Taiga's mood, which had just improved, immediately sank. With subordinates like this, he felt utterly hopeless.

The Mizuo family's kendo dojo was raided just yesterday. Shouldn't we be on high alert?
The group stormed off to the kitchen, but there wasn't a soul in sight.

Saijo Taiga's disciples and followers didn't seem to think anything of it, and a hint of mockery flashed in their eyes.

In a boring kendo dojo, perhaps only watching others make fools of themselves can pique their interest.

The footsteps grew increasingly rapid. During the time it took Saijo Taiga to walk from the front hall to the kitchen, he thought about many things, and his samurai sword was itching to be used.

I'm still fuming from my fight with Hattori Heiji today, so I'll give these unruly disciples a good workout.

To become a top figure in the Kyoto Kendo school, one must achieve something, and the first step is to start with the wails of one's disciples!
"You guys, are you underestimating me?"

Before the people arrive, the sound arrives first!
Then, the kitchen door was split in two as if it were made of paper.

The moment the sword was drawn, a loud bang kicked up dust. The door swung open, and Saijo Daimon strode in, one hand behind his back and the other holding a sword, like a hermit master.

His apprentices followed closely behind, their eyes filled with undisguised amusement.

The dust quickly dissipated, revealing the interior of the kitchen.

Two people, a man and a woman, were sitting at the dining table.

For some reason, Saijo Taiga felt that the way the two were looking at them seemed to be mocking!

The key point is that he had never seen either of these two people before.

What about his own disciples? There are so many of them, how could they all have disappeared!

"What are you standing there for? Sit down!"

At this moment, half a head appeared from the inner cooking compartment. A woman with long, black hair, dark red pupils, and a beautiful face spoke with an inscrutable expression.

what's the situation?
Everyone, including Saijo Taiga, looked at each other, completely bewildered.

It was strange that the two women and one man were strangers to each other, and that they were so familiar with each other.

"Master, did you already know we could succeed tonight, so you invited the chef in advance, and he's so good-looking too?"

The imaginative apprentice has begun to let his thoughts wander aimlessly.

Looking at the new names of Xiang Baoli and Yoel, a group of people couldn't help but gleam with envy.

She's much prettier than the beautiful woman at home.

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