Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 651 Anya's Secret Exposed

In the afternoon, Xia Chuan ran into Yuri when he drove Anya through the tollbooth.

However, because Natsukawa was with Anya, Yuri had no idea that Natsukawa was still investigating the case; he just thought that Natsukawa was taking Anya out to play.

"Father, why won't Aunt Joel come with us?"

On the bus, Anya asked curiously.

Although the mission was to investigate the robbery, she had Haibara check it out beforehand. The destination, Hideyu Village, was a famous hot spring resort with mixed bathing facilities, and her father shouldn't miss this opportunity.

Xia Chuan, unaware of Anya's thoughts, replied while driving, "Because Ai also needs protection; she's family too."

Xia Chuan never intended to come out openly. Before arriving at Xiuyou Village, he and Anya disguised themselves to avoid being discovered by the brewery.

The operation must not be discovered by anyone, and most importantly, it must not be discovered by the distillery.

After disguising himself, once he confirms the murderer's identity, he can take advantage of the fact that the heavy snow will continue for several more days and find a way to obtain that batch of gold.

As for the robbers, see if you can get any information out of them, otherwise kill them all.

Xia Chuan's thinking was very clear, and there were almost no problems.

However, upon arriving at Xiuyou Village, a problem arose.

The village seemed to be holding some kind of celebration, and it was almost packed with people when Natsukawa arrived.

With over a hundred newcomers, plus the village's original population of four or five hundred, this presents a considerable challenge for Anya.

In addition, Natsukawa also saw Kogoro Mouri, Conan, and Ran.

Xia Chuan had considered that the weather changes might be related to the case, and now it seems that the case will not only happen, but will also take place in this village.

"Hey, I think I saw Natsukawa-nii??"

Xiao Lan, who was watching the village's sacrificial ceremony, suddenly paused, her gaze fixed on two figures moving away to her left.

"Natsukawa and Anya?"

Conan's eyes lit up, but he shook his head again: "Impossible, Ran-neechan. Natsukawa-nii seems to be very busy these days. How could he be as free as Kogoro-san and have time to soak in a hot spring like this?"

Conan doesn't mind soaking in hot springs; what bothers him is that Kogoro Mouri didn't do any research beforehand, which is why the three of them still haven't found a place to stay even though it's already dinner time.

The guesthouse was fully booked, and even Kogoro Mouri's reputation couldn't bring any convenience to his family.

"Kid, do you have a problem with that?"

Kogoro Mouri punched Conan on the head.

Conan rolled his eyes in exasperation. "Those two people's backs do look a bit like Uncle Natsukawa and Anya."

"Tch, if you want to know, why don't you just go up and ask?"

With his hands in his pockets, Kogoro Mori walked straight in the direction the two had left.

He was tired of this ritual and preferred to find a guesthouse to drink. He'd heard that Yukimi sake from Hideyuki Village was very famous, ostensibly for the hot springs, but really for the sake.

Of course, it would be even more wonderful to soak in a hot spring while drinking alcohol.

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Although it was to escape watching the boring rituals, Kogoro Mouri still intended to make the performance more elaborate.

"Huh? What's the matter?"

"Yes, Uncle Kogoro, is there anything I can help you with? If not, Anya is going to have dinner with her father."

After saying that, Anya herself was stunned.

My father had just told me to be careful and not let Conan and Kogoro discover my identity, but before they even said anything, it seems I've already revealed both my own and my father's secrets. How embarrassing.

With just that one sentence, the Mori family immediately confirmed Natsukawa and Anya's identities.

Xia Chuan sighed and looked around to make sure there were no villagers or tourists nearby.

"Mr. Mori has a good eye. Even though I was disguised, he could still recognize me."

"Ah! Is it really Uncle Xia Chuan?"

A hint of curiosity lingered in Conan's eyes, but his expression was mostly serious.

Recalling the heavily armed police he had seen at the Tokyo tollbooth before arriving at Xiuyou Village, he suspected that something might have happened in this direction.

They found nothing along the way, and their recently lowered vigilance immediately rose again the moment Anya revealed her identity.

"Xia Chuan, what are you doing? Why are you disguising yourself when you go out? Are you afraid of being targeted by that organization from Twilight Villa?"

"Uncle Natsukawa, has something happened in this village? I saw Uncle Yuri at the tollbooth in the suburbs of Tokyo. Are you on some kind of mission?"

After saying that, Conan immediately denied it in his mind.

Impossible. Anya is right next to us. If we're going on a mission, we definitely can't bring Anya along as a burden.

What just happened is the best reason.

But Conan wouldn't believe that Natsukawa was just there to have fun.

"Hey, what kind of look is that?"

Anya's face fell, and she stepped on Conan's instep.

Because of Professor Agasa's tactical upgrade, the shoes were not only not hard, but also exceptionally soft. Conan's expression immediately changed after that kick.

"Xia Chuan-ge, are you here to soak in the hot springs too?"

Ran glanced curiously behind the two, and was puzzled when she didn't see Joel and Ai Haibara.

Logically speaking, a family should go out together, but Xia Chuan suddenly took Anya out with him. Did he and Sister Yoel have a fight?
"How could you possibly disguise yourself while soaking in a hot spring?"

Kogoro Mouri's expression turned serious. He pulled his coat tighter, walked up to Natsukawa, and solemnly asked, "Has some kind of case happened in this village? Tell me, Detective Kogoro Mouri, and I'll solve it as quickly as possible."

That's what he said, but in reality, Kogoro Mouri was muttering to himself.

They are currently worried about having nowhere to stay. If Xia Chuan is on a mission, he will definitely have a place to stay.

With my involvement, not only can the case be solved faster, but it can also help to conceal my identity to some extent. Anyone would agree to that.

Kogoro Mouri clearly overestimated his own worth.

Xia Chuan just wanted to take out his belt and give the outspoken Anya a good beating.

He barely spoke before his words betrayed him. With such limited abilities, how could he be a spy? It's hard to say for sure which side he's spying for.

“Mr. Mori, as you know, I am an investigator from the National Tax Service, so naturally I am here for tax-related matters. There is a well-known wealthy man in this village named Daimon Hara Ichiro. We have an informant who reported that he has engaged in tax evasion and falsified financial statements, so we came here.”

Kogoro Mouri was still suspicious, and Conan didn't quite believe it either; it didn't sound true at all!
Sure enough, Xia Chuan and Yue Er had a fight. This kind of talk can only fool kids.

Xiao Lan thought to herself.

I never expected that Xia Chuan and Yue Er would argue.

Shinichi hasn't come back to see him for so long, should I have a big fight with him then?
The Mori family of three each had their own thoughts, but none of them believed Natsukawa's explanation.

(Ask for monthly ticket)

(End of this chapter)