Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 754 You also want immortality?

The entire Japanese branch is spending money, while Gin is desperately trying to make money; it's quite pathetic.

Especially now that the base has been exposed, the relocation of the new base and the replenishment of peripheral members will likely cost a lot of money.

Vermouth is spending money so recklessly.

It has to be her; anyone else would probably have a few fingers chopped off by Gin.

"This"

Ran's beady eyes were on her hand, which she had left on Conan's head.

"But wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate for Conan to keep living at my house like this? After all, kids really want to be with their parents."

"Although Conan didn't say it, he must be thinking the same thing."

Conan thought to himself, "That's not really what I think. How can we contact the brewery after leaving Japan? As for destroying it, that's just nonsense."

"No, Sister Xiaolan, I want to stay with you!"

Conan rarely showed his childlike emotions, affectionately hugging the other person's leg and rubbing against it, it was hard to tell whether he was being affectionate or taking advantage of the situation.

His voice had a childlike innocence, but Anya saw this innocence as shamelessness.

She secretly took out her camera and started recording from an angle that Conan couldn't see.

"what?"

The little girl, who was diligently recording, seemed to suddenly hear something, turned to look at her father, and asked curiously, "Who is Momotaro, and why must he die?"

Xia Chuan's lips twitched, and he gave her a look that said, "Don't listen to my thoughts so easily."

Having a child at home who can overhear your thoughts can be a nuisance. When you get married, you might have to avoid doing anything intimate.

"Mom definitely won't have time to take care of me, so I'd rather stay at the firm. I also miss Anya and the other classmates at Teitan Elementary School. I don't want to suddenly change my learning environment."

“Conan is right. I also considered that when I reluctantly decided to part with it. Perhaps keeping it in Japan is the best option. Neither his father nor I have much time, so we can only provide financial support.”

"We also don't want Conan to grow up without anyone to accompany him."

Vermouth did want Conan to leave Japan, but Yukiko Kudo had already mentioned it before, and it had obviously failed. She felt there was no need to say it again, since she would refuse anyway.

What else could Ran say? She couldn't bring herself to tattle on him now, fearing that Fumiyo Edogawa might hit Conan a couple more times.

"I do have some free time now, so I can spend a little more time with Conan. But I'm only staying at a hotel right now, so it's fine for Conan to stay here as well. I'm worried that the little guy won't be able to sleep in an unfamiliar place."

"He's been like this since he was a child."

Ran hadn't noticed this problem with Conan; he slept very well every time he went on business trips or vacations. However, since Fumiyo Edogawa had said so, she had no choice but to nod.

"Actually, Mom, you can do your own thing, you don't need to keep me company."

Conan didn't appreciate it and gave a frantic look in his eyes.

Vermouth pretended not to see it and looked at Anya: "What a lovely little girl. What do you like to eat? Auntie will bring it to you when she comes over tomorrow."

"really?"

Anya jolted awake, immediately straightened her posture, and said with a burning gaze: "Ania likes saffron, cocoa, and animal cream cakes. She also really likes Kamen Rider and Spyhouse dolls, especially the largest ones."

What do you mean?
Vermouth didn't realize that this was a menu being prepared for her to buy everything on her next visit.
"Alright Anya, Aunt Fumiyo has only been in Japan for a few days. How can you make so many demands? Just bring a few of these items."

Xia Chuan responded with a smile.

What kind of parents are these?
Vermouth's lips twitched, but she didn't say anything, forcing a smile: "Of course, no problem, as long as Anya likes it."

Conan didn't care at all, and even felt that Natsukawa was helping him by doing so. However, his mother was very determined to stay and actually agreed to everything.

Fumiyo Edogawa didn't stay at the agency for too long. She knew that staying too long would inevitably arouse Conan's suspicion, and that seeing him less would increase her chances of making a mistake.

They also met with Natsukawa and confirmed that Natsukawa was at home, which would be beneficial for their subsequent surveillance.

For the next period of time, she could use her identity as Fumiyo Edogawa to openly monitor Natsukawa without arousing suspicion.

Judging from what happened yesterday, it seems Gin has already started plotting something.

What follows is going to be interesting.

Also, take care of Conan, otherwise he might really be affected by Gin's plan.

She didn't know what Gin was planning, but his anger was probably not simple.

Conan was unaware that someone was secretly caring about him, and his mind was instead focused on Natsukawa.

After dropping off Fumiyo Edogawa, Conan didn't go home. Instead, he quietly followed Natsukawa home.

"Brother Xia Chuan, don't you want to say something?"

Conan spoke in a low voice, pouring himself a glass of water.

"Ania, go upstairs and do your homework first."

"Understood, Father."

Anya obediently went upstairs, leaving the two of them staring at each other.

"Conan, don't you think it's dangerous for you to get involved in things related to the distillery?"

Xia Chuan took a sip of water and sat down on the soft sofa.

“I know, but some things have to be done by someone. If the police can’t do it, then I will.”

Conan had a serious face, an expression that didn't resemble that of a five-year-old boy at all.

The room remained quiet for a long time. Bond opened his eyes and looked at the two people staring at each other, as if he could see two powerful auras.

Conan was completely unfazed by Natsukawa, his gaze sharp. "What can you do with your current resources?"

"Haibara gave me an experimental antidote, so I can still grow bigger if absolutely necessary."

"only"

"But you don't know if this drug can really make you bigger, and even if it does, you don't know how long it will last, right?"

"And we also have to worry about the side effects."

Natsukawa helped fill in the parts that Conan found difficult to talk about.

"My reasoning ability, combined with Xia Chuan's methods, is definitely greater than two."

"Why can't we cooperate?"

“I will ask for help if you need it, but if you encounter danger, I hope you can stay safe. We are friends, so I don’t want you to be in danger.”

“We already have two children, Ai and Anya. If we add you, we won’t be able to take care of you.”

Xia Chuan was referring to what would happen if danger arose.

It was already clear during the Kyoto trip that Haibara and Anya were actually holding Natsukawa back to some extent.

Conan is even more unique; he almost never spends time with Anya and Ai Haibara, preferring to act on his own, and often resorting to self-destructive tactics that disregard his own safety.

At that point, Xia Chuan would be overwhelmed and in even greater danger.

Not cooperating with Conan will at least make him restrain himself a little. Even the protagonist shouldn't be so reckless!
"I can protect myself; I just want to exchange information and make plans."

Conan's voice sounded a little weak.

He did indeed intend to use Xia Chuan as a henchman.

When he encountered the distillery, he devised a plan, and then Xia Chuan, the FBI, and the police launched a heavy attack on Gin!
But this is precisely what Xia Chuan dislikes the most.

He likes everything to be under control, and even if it's not under control, the execution should still follow his procedures.

The two are actually the same kind of people, except that Natsukawa has the support of violence, while Conan only has shoes, a watch, and a bow tie.

He's the protagonist and can escape the crisis, but if Xia Chuan really listens to him, he'll definitely die very quickly.

The two sides have irreconcilable differences and cannot cooperate on the big picture, so they can only occasionally provide Conan with some information to help him make some progress.

Perhaps after finding out Karasuma Renya's exact location, Natsukawa will communicate with Conan, but there's no need for that right now.

Conan was unwilling to back down, and so was Natsukawa.

The living room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Conan's eyes revealed disappointment and annoyance.

"We help each other, but we have different attitudes and positions towards the brewery and Gin, so we can't work together."

"What is your stance? And what was your initial purpose in investigating the distillery?"

Conan finally asked the question.

Natsukawa clearly knew a lot about the brewery long before the Nishitama City incident, and the information demonstrated by Twilight Villa was even more extensive than his.

"Don't you think it would be interesting to challenge a top-tier force in the underworld?"

"Besides, this organization does have secrets that I really want to know. Joel and Haibara have already made enemies with them. Given Gin's personality, he will definitely not let them go."

Conan remained expressionless, waiting for Natsukawa to continue explaining.

"I'm very interested in that boss, Karasuma Renya."

"You also want to live forever?"

Conan's face finally showed a change, a clear expression of resistance, and his gaze toward Natsukawa seemed to be filled with disdain.

“I am indeed very interested in how he has lived so long, but that is only one of the reasons.”

At first, Natsukawa only wanted to know this and find Karasuma Renya, but now he has another goal.

To find out whether the scholar is dead, and what exactly he was researching back then.

The appearance of superpowered individuals like Anya truly astonished him; he was even more interested in scholars than in Karasuma Renya.

Moreover, he was worried that there might be any long-term effects on Joel and Anya.

The scholar is likely dead now, and the only way to find out about him is to start by investigating Karasuma Renya, who had contact with him.

What are the other reasons?

"Don't ask anymore, this actually has little to do with the winery you're investigating."

Trying to get information out of me? Dream on!
Conan pursed his lips, suspecting it was just an excuse; Natsukawa was genuinely interested in immortality.

Indeed, in this world, who can resist the temptation of a long life? Only a detective with a pure heart like him could resist!
The narcissistic Conan was kicked out of Natsukawa's house.

"Go back. Don't come to my house unless it's important. If Gin finds out, he probably won't let you off the hook either."

“If you hadn’t been away from school, Gin seemed to have been planning to make a move against you.”

After seeing off the plague, Xia Chuan breathed a long sigh of relief, already having a plan in mind to deal with Vermouth.

"Perhaps it's fine for Vermouth to stay like this."

Xia Chuan muttered to himself, and was just about to turn around to think about how to deal with Baileys when the landline in the living room suddenly rang.

(End of this chapter)