Crossover Anime: Not Joining the Service Club at the Start

There's nothing to refute.

Just

"Your media really knows how to mislead people, even turning something like this into a myth," Cheng Shi couldn't help but complain.

"Yes, these reporters are so annoying!"

Upon hearing this voice, everyone was startled and instinctively turned around to look behind them.

There stood an old man with a long beard, wearing a straw raincoat, looking at them with disdain.

"But I don't think you TV stars are any better!"

"If you want that thing just like the people before you, then please leave!"

Seeing the other person's unwelcoming expression, Kogoro Mouri quickly waved his hand to explain.

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. We just came to this mountain to see the cherry blossoms."

"But on the way back, my tire suddenly blew out, so I had to come here to ask if I could stay the night."

Upon hearing this, the old man in the straw raincoat squinted and stepped forward to sized him up: "You said you've come here to ask for lodging?"

Kogoro Mouri nodded: "Yes, yes."

"Really? Then what evidence do you have to prove to me that you didn't come from those annoying TV stations?" the old monk asked suspiciously.

"Huh?" Kogoro Mouri looked at him strangely. "Proof? What's the point of this proof?"

In response, the old monk said, "Of course, after all, I don't want you guys to ask me all sorts of questions just because it's only one night's accommodation."

As for what the question was, the old monk remained silent and said nothing.

Even if he didn't say anything, the few smart people present could guess what was going on.

After all, the things the other party said when they first appeared had already given quite a clear hint.

Having understood this, Cheng Shi spoke first:

"Sir, what you're worried about is that we'll ask you questions about things like the Mist Tengu, right?"

“Yes,” the old monk did not refute, “a murder once occurred in our temple, and it was reported by the media in a very bad way because it was too bizarre.”

"That's why, for a period of time, people from TV stations and TV dramas came one after another."

At this point, the old monk looked up at the group and said, "Just like you, there are several glamorous individuals among them, and..."

The old monk glanced at Kogoro Mouri: "A suspicious person, like an agent."

"Hey! What's with that look you're giving me?!" Kogoro Mouri immediately bristled upon hearing this.

What kind of talk is that?! What kind of talk is that?!

What does it mean to be a suspicious person who acts like an agent?

Does he really look that much like some kind of agent?

To be honest, a bit

If it weren't for the fact that Naruto knew Kogoro Mouri beforehand through Eri Kisaki,

If she saw Kogoro Mouri surrounded by a group of young women and men, and if she were to be serious about it, she might think the same thing.

After all, Kogoro Mouri's image really varies from person to person who doesn't know him.

"No, it doesn't mean anything. It's just because I've seen too many people dressed like you."

Faced with Kogoro Mouri's questioning, the old monk answered with the ease and composure of a seasoned veteran.

He did not explicitly state that the agent was referring to Kogoro Mouri.

Instead, he recounted in a different way that he had indeed met many TV drama crews who came because of the legend of the Tengu.

Clearly, he was already adept at handling these kinds of situations.

And usually around this time, the TV drama production team members will also reveal a little bit of their identities.

Of course, this refers to those who are easily embarrassed.

But those with thick skin might not be so.

However, this time he really was overthinking things.

after all

Cheng Shi pointed to Conan beside him:

"Regarding your concerns, I think you can take a look at this child. I don't think any of the TV stations or dramas you've seen have brought children with them, right?"

Upon hearing this, the old monk immediately looked down at Conan.

For a moment, he stared at the other person with slightly wide eyes without saying a word.

After a long while, Conan finally felt a little uncomfortable being stared at.

The old monk suddenly smiled and said, "Oh dear guests, please forgive our rudeness earlier."

"It's because those annoying reporters are so bothersome that I have no choice but to be so strict."

"I overheard you saying you were looking for a place to stay, right?"

"Perfect timing! We still have plenty of rooms available. Accommodation plus one vegetarian meal is 20000 yen for adults and 18000 yen for children. Thank you for your patronage!"

At this point, the old monk's face revealed the greedy, unscrupulous look of a businessman.

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri's eyes widened immediately: "Twenty thousand yen!?"

And that's just for the cost of one night and one meal.

This is robbery!

Upon seeing his expression, the old monk immediately realized that the other person was complaining about the price.

So he simply put on a cold face and said, "It's fine if you don't want it. Anyway, it only takes about 6 hours to walk from here to the bottom of the mountain."

"No, no," Kogoro Mori quickly raised his hands to indicate, "I didn't say I couldn't."

Upon hearing this, the old monk's expression immediately lit up with a smile again.

"Oh, I see. Please come in then. It's not very polite to keep our guests standing outside."

As he spoke, the old monk walked past the group, opened the temple gate, and shouted inside:

"Hey! You guys! Get out here already! It's rare for customers to come in, don't keep them waiting!"

Seeing that he was about to make arrangements right away, Kogoro Mouri quickly stopped him:

"Hey! Wait a minute, we didn't say we were going to stay here!?"

After all, you're being too greedy. At least give me a chance to negotiate the price!

But the old monk merely glanced at him expressionlessly and said indifferently:

"It would be fine under normal circumstances, but on a rainy night like this, I advise you to stay."

"After all, nobody knows where that guy might be waiting for you."

Hearing his rambling words, Xiaolan hugged Yukinoshita's hand tightly, feeling a little scared.

"That...that guy? What is he?"

Upon seeing Xiaolan's appearance, the old monk secretly revealed a triumphant smile.

He said in a sinister tone, "It's nothing, just a ghost that likes to appear on rainy nights and eats people's souls."

Chapter 101 Swiping the Card

As he said this, the old monk suddenly turned around: "It's the Mist Tengu."

"boom--!"

Just then, a bolt of lightning struck from the sky, perfectly complementing the moment.

Cheng Shi yawned, seemingly unfazed by the response.

System, was that chasing after you just now?

*Beep* — Host, please don't slander this system so skillfully. I haven't done anything to provoke them.

"That's good," Cheng Shi breathed a sigh of relief; "I was really afraid that the lightning would come and strike me down."

In response, the system replied: "Don't worry, host, with me here, you can't be killed!"

"No, no, no, that's not what I'm concerned about," Cheng Shi said with a slightly strange expression.

He just found it a little strange that people who would be struck by lightning in their past lives were all scumbags.

Hm, probably not?

Of course it won't be spicy, host! What kind of dream are you having, you single dog who's been single for over 20 years?

At this point, the system loudly laughed "hahaha" three times.