Genshin Impact players in the world of Detective Conan

"So—?"

Upon hearing Yin Kong's question, Conan immediately flashed a fawning smile:

"So, that's why I thought of you, Yin Kong. You're so amazing, you can definitely solve the mystery, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Kong nodded slightly.

He wasn't flattered by Conan's compliments; rather, he was pleased that his hard work had finally paid off.

At least this time, the famous detective didn't act rashly and rush into the villa alone to investigate.

Being able to ask teammates for help is already a significant improvement.

Unfortunately, Conan was unaware that the teammate he considered incredibly reliable was the very person responsible for the haunted house incident.

"Alright, since Conan, you've put it this way, I'll accept this request."

Just as the high school detective was incredibly excited, thinking that everything was finally in the bag, he heard Yin Kong continue:

"Then, let's talk about the price."

Conan immediately exclaimed "Ah!" and froze.

"Price? What price?"

Yin Kong looked at him in surprise, then said matter-of-factly:

"Of course it's a commission fee. Don't worry, our Rabbit House's fees are always fair and reasonable, and offer great value for money."

Paimon nodded in agreement:

“That’s right, we’re not like those of our peers who always ask for exorbitant prices.”

Conan scratched his head and whispered:

"Um, actually I wanted to ask you for a favor, not to post a commission, is that okay?"

Paimon's expression immediately changed, and he said with displeasure:

"What? You mean you want us to go with you to that godforsaken haunted house to investigate without paying?"

Let me make this clear beforehand: we're not the kind of hot-blooded detectives who get easily swayed by a few words and end up solving cases for the police for free, fighting against evil organizations.

Conan instinctively clutched his chest, feeling as if he had been hit by several arrows.

"Hey Kudo, you're not trying to get something for free, are you?"

Conan noticed that Yin Kong's gaze was gradually becoming dangerous, and he immediately became alert.

To be honest, if he had to choose the person he absolutely couldn't afford to offend right now, it would definitely be Yin Kong standing right in front of him.

Even Gin, who gave him a slap in the face, and the mysterious Black Organization are now subordinate to him.

God knows if his fragile heart could withstand a little joke from the other person if they were to dislike him again.

"Of course not! Absolutely not!"

Conan immediately clarified his slip of the tongue, explaining that before leaving, Yusaku and Yukiko Kudo not only gave the Mori family 10 million yen in child support but also left him a large sum of pocket money.

The commission fee from the Cunning Rabbit House is just a drop in the ocean.

However, it feels so awkward that I have to pay the commission fee myself when the job is to investigate a potentially evil organization.

Especially after considering what Paimon said earlier, Conan felt like he had really become a hot-blooded, foolish detective.

Just as Conan was beginning to question his existence, he suddenly saw Ran's figure through the window.

Why is Xiaolan here?

Without a doubt, Xiaolan could only have come here to find the Rabbit House.

However, although Teitan High School will not resume normal classes until tomorrow because of the missing persons case, why did Ran come here alone?

Of course, Conan soon realized a very crucial problem: if Ran found out that he had faked being sick to skip class, she would definitely give him a good lecture.

"Yin Kong, please don't tell Xiao Lan that I'm here."

After saying that, the famous detective instinctively tried to rush into the office's lounge.

He was soon surprised to find that the door to the lounge was locked, and he couldn't open it no matter what he tried.

This is only natural, as the office's lounge is planted with Teyvat specialties such as Singing Grass and Rainbow Flower, and naturally, arrays and barriers have been set up.

Without Yin Kong and the other characters' invitation, let alone using the key, even if you bombarded the door with an RPG, you absolutely couldn't get a single speck of paint off it.

In the end, with nowhere else to turn, the famous detective could only crawl into a cardboard box in the corner.

Chapter 251 The best way to eliminate fear is

Aoyama Nanami looked at Conan with amusement, then almost sneaked into the cardboard box in the corner.

Now, the girl is already very skilled at being a qualified "Miss Catherine".

Besides clocking in and out on time every day, I also suppress my excessive curiosity.

Even if you hear some strange conversations or see some bizarre scenes, don't show any unusual reaction.

Kids these days really know how to have fun!

As the girl sighed, Xiaolan pushed open the door and walked in:

"Hello, Mr. Yin Kong."

Upon seeing his half-brother, Yin Kong also revealed a kind and amiable smile:

"Oh, it's Xiaolan. Please sit down. Did you come to the Rabbit House to see me today because there's something you need my help with?"

Hey, hey, hey, you weren't treating me like this just now!

Conan, hiding in the cardboard box, couldn't help but mutter to himself when he heard Yin Kong's tone suddenly become enthusiastic.

Although he did cause a lot of trouble for the other party, he was still a famous detective. How could he have fallen to this state?

"Actually, it's like this..."

Xiaolan looked very embarrassed, but still quietly explained her purpose.

Her goal was simple: to find a way to overcome her fear of thunder and ghosts.

Actually, before visiting the Rabbit House, Ran had already discussed it with her best friend Sonoko Suzuki.

Unfortunately, Sonoko couldn't offer any useful advice. She simply comforted her as usual and said that being afraid of thunder and ghosts is a perfectly normal thing.

If all else fails, Ran can hide behind her and let Sonoko-sama step in.

After listening, Xiaolan was very moved, but this time she was serious about changing this shortcoming of hers.

Then, she thought of the all-powerful agency, Rabbit House.

What exactly is Xiaolan's request?

Conan, nestled inside the cardboard box, had naturally pricked up his ears, listening with great curiosity to their conversation.

But he soon discovered, to his dismay, that when Xiaolan got to the key points, she would subconsciously lower her voice, making it impossible for him to hear the specifics.

This made the famous detective feel as if a kitten's paw was scratching at his heart.

He instinctively reached for his glasses, intending to remove the bugging device.

But the next moment, Yin Kong's unfriendly gaze appeared in his mind, causing Conan to immediately dismiss the idea.

He hesitated for a moment, then quietly moved a little bit towards the two of them while holding the cardboard box.

As a result, the conversations outside became a little clearer.

Watching Conan, carrying the cardboard box on his head, slowly inching his way towards their location, Yin Kong couldn't help but chuckle and offered words of comfort:

"Xiao Lan, you don't need to care so much. There's an old Chinese saying: 'Even the most sages change their ways when faced with thunder and fierce winds.' If this is true for ancient sages, how much more so for you?"

However, what Xiaolan needed this time was not just psychological comfort; she gently shook her head:

"Thank you, but if possible, I would still like to try to see if I can overcome it."

"I see."

Sensing the determination in Xiaolan's words, Yin Kong's expression also became much more serious:

"I once heard that the best way to eliminate fear is to face it head-on, not to be afraid, but to face it with a smile..."

The first thing Yin Kong thought of was desensitization therapy.

If he doesn't mind revealing the existence of the instance, then playing duo queue with Xiaolan for a while and getting chased and attacked by all sorts of monsters and demons a few times might help him get used to it.

Xiao Lan's expression became somewhat strained upon hearing this.

If she could really do that, she wouldn't be here now.

Yin Kong wasn't surprised. After all, he had seen players who had played hundreds of games but still got so scared every time they encountered a hunter that they would panic and run straight into the hunter's arms.

"Actually, there are people in our Rabbit House who are more qualified to answer this question than I am."

Yin Kong was referring to Ke Lailai, but it was unclear whether she would be willing to help.

However, after hearing Yin Kong's description, Ke Lai agreed without hesitation.

Because in her heart, if her experience could help others overcome their inner fears, then it would be a very meaningful thing.

"This is Cole, who is also an agent of our Rabbit House."

Xiao Lan was slightly surprised when she heard Yin Kong's introduction.

Because of her age, Kolei looks even younger than Manyo Koshiro, appearing to be a minor, and might not even be as old as Kolei herself.

After hearing about Xiaolan's situation, Ke Lai immediately asked:

"Is Miss Xiaolan afraid of thunder and ghosts because of some event that happened to her in the past?"

If that's the case, they'll have many more things to consider during treatment.

Thinking of this, Cole couldn't help but feel a little moved.

Now that she's in the position of a healer, recalling her past experiences brings a completely different feeling.

Xiaolan shook her head and said:

"That's not true."

She was simply afraid, without any reason.

Of course, Yoon Kong now has reason to guess that this was probably inherited from Eri Kisaki.

"That's good." Cole was happy for Xiaolan, and then began to analyze, "Master Tinari said that fear is often not just a psychological factor, but also a physical one..."

In fact, there are quite a few people in Teyvat who are afraid of thunder.

However, cases that are serious enough to require Tinari's intervention are extremely rare.

In general, people's physical constitutions cannot be generalized. Some people's bodies will automatically enter a state of stress just by hearing thunder. In this case, it is difficult to achieve results with determination alone.

Unless her determination, or rather her inner resolve, has become so firm that Sky Island would directly send down an Eye of God.

Seeing that Ke Lai quickly got into the zone and seriously analyzed the illness, Yin Kong wasn't too surprised.

Because, despite her young age and seemingly insecure demeanor, Cole has more than one teacher besides Tinari.

In fact, all four of them could be considered her teachers.

In terms of solid foundation and broad knowledge, there are really few among the younger generation of Xumi who can compare with her.

Ke Lai had Xiao Lan put on headphones and try to listen to the sound of thunder.

"Sure enough, after hearing the thunder, your heartbeat and breathing became irregular."

Cole's observations soon led to a conclusion.

Ran Mouri's fear of thunder is indeed partly due to her physical constitution.

"It's a matter of physical constitution, plus psychological factors. Every time there's thunder, you instinctively associate it with things you're afraid of. This dual effect is why the reaction is so intense."

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan quickly asked:

"Dr. Cole, do you have a way to treat this?"

Chapter 252 The Detective with No Way Out