Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

"Taki, what's wrong?" Ran thought Kitagawa Taki needed to talk to her about something.

Kitagawa Taki smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to chat with you."

The naive Xiaolan nodded, unaware that she had already been targeted by someone.

……

Ran glanced at the time and couldn't help but say, "Taki, um, shouldn't you be resting?"

Kitagawa Taki nodded seriously, "Yes, it's time to rest!"

But there was no indication that they intended to make any move.

By this time, Xiaolan understood immediately, and her face flushed crimson.

……

The next morning.

The group prepared to drive back.

Eri noticed Ran's unusual behavior and called her to her car, telling Kitagawa Taki and Mouri Kogoro to go ahead first.

Xiaolan felt a little nervous; she vaguely guessed why Eri had called her over.

Eri Kisaki snorted coldly and said, "I didn't expect that Kitagawa kid to be so bold!"

Even though she and Kogoro Mouri are still traveling together.

Xiaolan's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly explained, "Mom, I... I did it voluntarily."

Eri Kisaki tapped Ran's forehead with her index finger, annoyed. "If you didn't do it willingly, I'll take him to court right now!"

puff~

Hearing Eri say that, Ran laughed instead.

Eri Kisaki shook her head. "I thought you were just ordinary friends. It seems I'm out of touch with the times."

She now implicitly acknowledges that the two are now boyfriend and girlfriend.

Little did she know, the situation was far more complicated than she had imagined.

“What’s done is done. I’m not a stubborn or conservative person. Lan, you’ve been independent since you were little. There are some things you should understand.”

Eri knew Ran was shy, so she spoke rather subtly.

Xiaolan blushed and stammered, "I know."

"Just know."

Eri Kisaki started the car as she spoke.

Xiaolan thought that the matter was over and done with.

But the next second, Eri slammed her hand on the steering wheel, "Next time I'm going to teach that brat Kitagawa a lesson!"

"Mom..." Xiaolan wanted to say something.

Eri Kisaki's face was frosty as she glanced at Ran. "Hmm? So you're already siding with outsiders?"

Ran stuck out her tongue and silently mourned for Kitagawa Taki for two seconds.

……

While driving, Ran couldn't help but ask about the relationship between Eri Kisaki and Kogoro Mouri.

"Lan, instead of worrying about our affairs, you should keep a closer eye on Beichuan!"

Eri Kisaki didn't want to discuss this with Ran and changed the subject.

"Huh?" Ran's attention was indeed diverted when Kitagawa Taki was mentioned.

Eri Kisaki said, "That woman yesterday was no pushover. She clearly sensed your relationship, which is why she did that in front of us on purpose."

"what?"

Ran recalled what happened yesterday afternoon and felt that Eri's words made sense.

She liked Sharon Vineyard very much and had heard her talk about her daughter.

Chapter 238 The Screaming Witch

Kitagawa Exorcism Office.

After parking his car, Kitagawa Taki was about to go upstairs when he saw Miyano Akemi by the second-floor window, so he waved to her.

When he got to the second floor, he realized there were other guests.

"Yukiko, what brings you here?"

Yukiko Fujimine laughed and said, "What? You're not welcoming me?"

Kitagawa Taki sat down on the sofa and joked, "Welcome, you can stay here all the time."

Fujimine Yukiko remembered what happened last time and suddenly didn't know what to say.

Akemi Miyano poured a cup of tea for Taki Kitagawa and explained, "Yukiko actually came to make a request."

"A commission?"

"Ahem." Fujimine Yukiko cleared her throat and said, "I heard that four years ago, a legendary female racer appeared in Fuyuna Mountain in Gunma Prefecture. She was elusive and could easily shake off street racers in the thick fog."

Fumina Mountain? Street racing?

I, the Akina Mountain racing legend, disagree.

Kitagawa Taki's lips twitched, and he asked, "Does this have anything to do with the exorcism request?"

“I haven’t finished yet.” Fujimine Yukiko gestured to Kitagawa Taki to hold on, and continued, “The unique exhaust pipe sound and the sharp tire screeching sound mixed together are like a woman’s scream, so she is known as the Silver Witch of Fuyuna Mountain.”

Kitagawa Taki still didn't understand the connection. "But is this related to the witch?"

Fujimine Yukiko clasped her hands together and pleaded, "That's why I wanted to ask you to come and investigate with me!"

Kitagawa Taki stroked his chin, feeling like Fujimine Yukiko was just trying to go for a ride!

Yukiko Fujimine continued, "Recently, that witch has reappeared, and a race car enthusiast who challenged her was involved in an accident and seriously injured."

"When are we going?"

When Fujimine Yukiko saw that Kitagawa Taki had agreed, she said happily, "Tomorrow morning, then. That witch usually only appears in the morning!"

Kitagawa Taki said, "Okay, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

Yukiko Fujimine waved her hand and said, "No need, I'll drive! I'm more familiar with my own car."

……

Mouri Detective Agency.

Kogoro Mouri pushed open the door, and Conan was lounging on the sofa watching TV, looking utterly bored.

"Uncle Mori, where's Ran?"

When Conan saw Kogoro Mouri return, but Ran was nowhere to be seen, he kept looking behind him.

"She's with that woman; she won't be back until later."

Kogoro Mouri replied, took out two cans of beer, leaned back in his chair, and started drinking.

That woman?

Conan knew without even thinking that it was Eri Kisaki.

No wonder Ran suddenly said she wanted to go to Izu Beach; it turns out she wanted Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki to reconcile.

However, judging from Kogoro Mouri's current state, it's clear that the trip is definitely over.

Conan shook his head as he watched Kogoro Mouri drinking heavily.

……

Half an hour later.

Xiao Lan hummed a song as she walked home.

"Sister Xiaolan, is something good happening?"

Seeing that Ran seemed to be in a good mood, Conan couldn't help but ask.

"Kids shouldn't ask too many questions!"

Xiaolan raised her index finger and shook it.

Conan looked completely bewildered. He sensed that Ran seemed a little different, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"Dad, really, why did you drink so much again!"

Kogoro Mouri was completely drunk, and there was a pile of beer cans on the table.

While complaining, Xiaolan crushed the beer can and began to clean up the mess.

……

The next morning.

Yukiko Fujimine arrived at the office building early.

Gunma Prefecture is some distance from Tokyo.

"How is it? Not bad, right?"

"I asked, leaning against the car," said Yukiko Fujimine.

Her car was an Alfa Romeo GT, a red Italian sports coupe that looked passionate and eye-catching.

"Yes, just as beautiful as you!"

Kitagawa Taki touched the car body and said with a smile.

Yukiko Fujimine has gone silent again.

Since the last time, she, as the eldest sister, has been at a disadvantage.

After the two got into the car and sat down, Fujimine Yukiko started the car and sped off in a flash.