Detective Conan: Starting with Yukiko covered in black stockings!

Kogoro Mouri wished he were in Tokyo, where a single phone call would be all it would take to get the inside information he needed from Inspector Megure.

The Metropolitan Police Department might do everything in its power to find Ran Mouri once they learn she's missing.

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A bar in the red-light district!

"Boss, Vermouth has escaped successfully."

"Oh? Is that so? You've got some skill!"

Gin was quite surprised and put down his glass to look at Vodka, who had rushed over to report.

"It's not that she's particularly skilled, but rather that Cao Yu happened to appear and saved her life. Otherwise, with Vermouth's abilities, she would never have been able to escape from Shuichi Akai's clutches."

Rye Whiskey, Shuichi Akai's code name at the distillery before his identity was revealed.

Their strength is beyond doubt, and their sniping skills are unmatched.

Are you sure Shuichi Akai has shown up?

Gin paused for a moment as he lit his cigarette, a cryptic smile playing on his lips.

It’s not a waste of time to break through the iron shoes.

While dealing with the traitor at the distillery in Okinawa, I unexpectedly made some gains.

"Boss, it's absolutely true. However, this time Akatsuki Shuichi suffered a setback at Cao Yu's hands. No fewer than twenty FBI agents in charge of the encirclement were killed or injured in the explosion."

"Cao Yu, I'm becoming more and more interested in him. Have you found out all the information about his identity?"

Having received Vodka's affirmative reply, Gin was surprised by Cao Yu's formidable strength.

That is indeed the case!

In the world of Detective Conan, there are probably no more than ten people who can directly confront and defeat Shuichi Akai.

Gin agreed to let Shuichi Akai join the brewery because they valued his outstanding overall abilities.

"We've found out. It's similar to the previous information. Cao Yu is a wanted criminal by the US FBI. His social circle is like a blank sheet of paper. He has no relatives or friends and lives alone without a fixed address."

Vodka carefully examined Cao Yu's identity but found nothing suspicious.

"He couldn't possibly be an undercover agent sent by a country. Using the casualties of dozens of island nation police and FBI agents as a cover to infiltrate an undercover agent into the organization, those high-ranking officials probably knew it wasn't worth it."

"Inform Vermouth that I need to meet with Cao Yu; the time and place will be determined later."

The distillery has recently been plagued by a series of undercover agents, causing Gin a major headache.

The most trusted subordinate by his side is Vodka, but unfortunately, he's not very bright.

As for Vermouth, Bourbon, Rena Mizunashi, and others, although they are outstanding in ability, they are also very cunning and treacherous. If we are not careful, they will get out of control, and we may find that they are undercover agents when their identities are exposed.

Cao Yu's appearance made Gin feel that he was the perfect talent for the distillery.

They must be strong enough, ruthless enough, and most importantly, have a reliable identity.

"Yes, boss!"

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Veterinary clinic, suite!

Cao Yu sat cross-legged, his eyes fixed on the data panel.

"Each achievement has a corresponding achievement title. When you acquire it, you can improve one or all of the host's skill attributes. The specific improvement depends on the difficulty of acquiring the title."

"The title is automatically equipped upon acquisition, but the host can choose to unequip it."

[Outlaw: A title earned by directly confronting a Japanese police force or the US FBI in a coordinated operation, killing five or more members involved, and escaping unscathed.]

[Attribute Boost: Wearing this title increases base strength and sniping range; it also grants a bomb control buff, allowing you to freely control the bomb's explosion time, power, and effects.]

Judging from the literal interpretation, it's definitely not wrong!

Since it's assumed to be worn and can enhance strength, only a fool would cancel it.

"Everything else is easy to understand, but what exactly does this explosion effect refer to?"

Cao Yu plucked a hair and tried to control the explosive force, while also controlling the explosion effects according to his own understanding.

Snapped!

A sound like a bowl shattering rang out, and the explosion produced fireworks that, just as he had imagined, took the shape of a skull and remained in the air for three seconds before dissipating.

"I love this title! It's not only practical but also a lot of fun. I never thought this ridiculous system would have a change of heart!"

Jingle Bell--

The sudden ringing of the doorbell interrupted Cao Yu's thoughts.

"Who is it? Coming!"

crunch--

Cao Yu was stunned for a moment when the door opened.

The person standing at the door was Vermouth, wearing a blood-stained coat, her evil nature fully revealed beneath the white lace, her abdomen wrapped in gauze, indicating that the bullet had been removed.

"Little brat, haven't you seen this before?"

Vermouth rolled her eyes and walked straight into the room.

"I've not only seen it, I've also measured it myself. Do you know that what you're wearing right now is playing with fire?"

Cao Yu closed the door and said with a grin.

He was provoked when he changed Ran's clothes and tried to cool her down.

Just when they finally managed to suppress her, Vermouth pulled this tactic again.

It was clearly intentional!

Chapter 23 The Beauty Trap? A Counter-Plot!

"Wow, this hospital has pretty good facilities!"

Which room do I sleep in? The one on the left?

The suite was a three-bedroom, one-living room layout. Vermouth walked into the room on the left as she spoke.

That room is indeed still empty.

She flirts but doesn't kill; what a ruthless woman!

Cao Yu, imitating a reclusive master, sat cross-legged on the sofa to suppress the evil thoughts in his heart.

"You just said I was stirring up trouble, but where's the trouble? I don't see it."

When Vermouth reappeared, she had changed into a semi-transparent nightgown, her perfect figure faintly visible, making it hard not to have impure thoughts.

It's deliberate seduction!

Cao Yu glanced at it, his first thought was that it was a honey trap, but then he thought about him and realized that there didn't seem to be any secrets that Vermouth needed, so there was no need to go to such lengths.

"Don't get burned! Don't look at what you shouldn't see, and don't speak what you shouldn't speak of!"

The word "sex" has a knife on its head!

No matter what Vermouth was thinking, Cao Yu just wouldn't fall for it.

If it doesn't cost him anything, he wouldn't mind making his second son suffer a little.

"Trying to act all serious, huh? I'd like to see where you're really angry."

Vermouth's body went limp, and she collapsed into Cao Yu's arms.

The angle is perfect!

Beneath the loose-fitting pajamas, an endless vista unfolds before your eyes.

"Stop pretending. All men are the same. Considering you saved me today, I might be willing to repay you with my body."

Vermouth raised her thigh and rubbed it against Cao Yu's body.

"Stop messing around. You're injured. If you keep provoking me, someone might get killed."

I can't stand it!

Cao Yu finally understood why torture and forced confessions in movies and TV dramas always end with a honey trap.

Damn it, if Vermouth were like this now, who could withstand it?

Second Brother: I am willing to serve my elder brother faithfully and be ready to charge into battle at any time.

"Oh, I didn't know you knew how to cherish women!"

Vermouth laughed, her hands becoming restless.

"Don't go too far, my patience has its limits!"

Cao Yu tried to suppress his feelings, but something still felt off.

Given Vermouth's personality, she would never be so proactive if she didn't want anything in return.

Although the two had a deep conversation, there was absolutely no romantic relationship between them.

More often than not, it's due to acting impulsively and making the most irresistible mistakes that humans can't resist.

"So what? I'll see you break down!"

Vermouth showed no restraint and sat directly on Cao Yu's lap.

Hooking her fingers together, she pulled open her pajamas to reveal her fragrant shoulders.

"Fairy, it seems I have no choice but to subdue you today. You are the one who will put out the fire you started."

Liu Xiahui, who remained unmoved even with a woman in his lap?

Screw it!

Cao Yu grabbed Vermouth and threw her onto the sofa, then delivered a devastating blow.

Who cares if it exploded or not...

To be precise, Cao Yu wasn't afraid of Vermouth playing any tricks at all.

Since she's come to me willingly, and warnings are useless, there's no need to pretend to be a gentleman.

A qualified ruthless bandit should act decisively when necessary.

"Wait a minute, every time I see you use a bomb, you just grab it randomly from your body, and even though it's as thin as a hair, it still has considerable power. It looks like something out of a fantasy movie. I'm really curious how you do it."

Vermouth extended her delicate hand, interrupting Cao Yu's further actions.

"I'm a bomb, and I'm about to explode!"

It turns out it was all for the secret of the bomb!

Cao Yu was telling the truth, but Vermouth just wouldn't believe him.

They actually tried to pull some tricks; they need to be punished properly.

"Ouch, you touched my wound!"

Vermouth mistakenly believed that Cao Yu was not telling the truth and planned to find an excuse to end the dangerous game.

Unfortunately, what's done is done, and it was clearly too late.

"Don't you care about your life? What's a mere wound?"

"I need to take a shower first!"

"I don't mind, it's not too late to wash after the fire is out."

"..."

Cao Yu was determined to teach Vermouth a lesson and gave her no chance to escape.

As she spoke, she unleashed Bao'er's Eighteen Styles of Awei, relentlessly attacking with powerful moves.

Two hours later!

Vermouth was already exhausted after only half of Awei's eighteen moves were executed.

Worried that she would catch a cold, Cao Yu lit a cigarette, carried her back to the room, put her on the bed, and covered her with a blanket.

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