He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

"Thank you, but there are some secrets involved, so it won't work." Ying Sheng stepped forward first and smiled, "It's mainly mental fatigue; as for my body, I probably still have about 10% battery left."

Xiaolan quickly caught up: "Aren't our two sets different?"

"You're mainly preparing for the competition next Friday, while I'm more focused on steadily improving my physical fitness. The food and supplements Miss Shirley provides are naturally different. Not to mention, I'm still a guinea pig, and there are some even more dangerous things in them."

"The lab rat thing... isn't that why Mizuki-kun is so unwell? Can't you refuse? Miss Sherry, she..."

"It's not her fault. To be honest, I think everything is fine at the research institute. Although my first impression of them wasn't good, I later found out they're all easy to get along with... No, no, they're extremely wicked. Xiaolan, you must be wary of them."

"..."

Xiaolan felt something was off, but she had no idea what to say. Also, if it wasn't a problem here, what was Shuiyue-kun troubling her about?

The answer seems obvious: it's a problem in her family.

Despite Shuiyue Jun's deep concern for her, she twice failed to live up to his expectations and had no idea how to repay him.

Isn't she terrible?

"By the way, Ran, do you still remember Tojo Shuntatsu?" While waiting in line for a taxi at the designated spot, Hotaru suddenly spoke up: "He's the homeless guy I met in Beika Central Park who was ruined by loan sharks and had his family torn apart."

Xiaolan nodded quickly, her eyes full of anticipation: "Is there anything you need me to do, Shuiyue-kun?"

Ying Sheng smiled and said, "The main problem is that he lives in the park now, and I guess he rarely reads the newspapers, so he probably doesn't know about the collapse of Mian Guan Credit Co., Ltd. I hope you can tell him that his debts have been cleared and he can go find his wife."

"No problem, I'll go tonight!"

Xiao Lan readily agreed, feeling a slight sense of relief. Finally, she could repay Shuiyue-jun in a small way!

Ying Sheng smiled and said, "Thank you. Just to be on the safe side, remember to conceal your appearance."

"Understood, the team has moved."

Thirty minutes later, at 9 p.m. sharp, the taxi stopped downstairs at the Ian Apartment building in Beikacho 1-chome.

After saying goodbye to Xiaolan, Yingsheng got out of the car and went upstairs. The door to apartment 2601 next door was wide open. The furnishings inside were largely the same as before. In the living room, three young men in cheap suits were pointing around and taking pictures.

Back at home, Ying Sheng placed the large bag on the dining table, took out a long cardboard box with a label that read "a certain capsule," its purpose being to promote metabolism.

Tearing open the paper seal, inside were five rows of dark green plastic boxes. Ying Sheng opened one box and found it full of large brass capsules, 9mm in size.

After briefly checking a few pills, Ying Sheng took out other supplements and medicines from the bag and sorted them out one by one.

He wouldn't let Xiaolan help him carry the bags, the reason being, of course, that the weight was wrong.

Thankfully, they didn't make any rustling noise.

After organizing the commonly used tools he had requested from Gin, Hotaru was about to go wash up and take a shower when the phone rang. When he answered, Ran's rather anxious voice came through.

"Mizuki-kun, Mr. Tojo has passed away."

"Huh? What's going on?"

"I heard from onlookers that he seemed to have fallen into the lake while drunk and drowned. However, I saw the police and Shinichi searching the area, so there might be something else going on."

"What a pity, are you going to investigate with Kudo?"

"Huh? Isn't it strange that I'm here?"

"Then trust Kudo. Whether it's an accident or murder, he can always handle it. By the way, are you disguised? Don't let anyone see you."

"Absolutely not. Is Mizuki-kun feeling any better?"

"I was just getting ready for bed, bye-bye."

"Good night."

The phone hangs up.

Hotaru picked up an antique cell phone from his usual tools, replaced the SIM card with a new one, dialed Inspector Megure's number, and changed his voice by pinching his throat:

"Officer, I saw a suspicious figure in the woods to the east. It was a long-haired woman who looked quite young. Her eyes were terrifying, and I don't dare tell you about it to your face. Please, even if you catch her, don't mention me. I would be extremely grateful."

Click——

Before the other end could speak, Ying Sheng had already hung up the phone, turned off the phone, took out the SIM card, crushed it, and ten minutes later, let it disappear down the drain along with the shower gel foam.

It is said that most people have a burst of inspiration while taking a shower.

At that moment, what popped into Ying Sheng's mind was a complete municipal map of Beika Town.

The best place to hide in Beika Central Park is, of course, the woods near the crime scene.

Ian Apartments is located to the north of the park.

The original plan for Tojo Shuntatsu's death was, of course, devised by Hotaru, and the executor was Kiyoko Yukimatsu.

Now that a slight rift has developed between him and Kiyoko Yukimatsu, he needs to determine Kiyoko Yukimatsu's behavior patterns by finding out where and how Tojo Shuntatsu died.

It wasn't to mend their relationship; they never had that concept in the first place.

Just...

pay attention to?

Pay attention to those individuals who once coexisted.

As for having Xiaolan attract the police's attention, it was just a casual decision, since there wouldn't be much risk involved.

Ten minutes later, Ying Sheng, wearing his pajamas, crawled into bed, closed his eyes, and after some time, the phone beside his pillow rang again. He answered it without even looking at it.

"I'm sorry, Mizuki-kun, for disturbing your rest."

Chapter 48 The Moon in the Water, Addiction!

“The police saw me when they checked the road surveillance footage, but don’t worry, Shuiyue, I was already far from the park at that time, so they didn’t know I had been there.”

Xiaolan began to explain, her tone slightly embarrassed.

"My dad called and asked why I was still out so late. I told him that I went shopping with Sonoko until very late, then we had dessert before walking home. So... if anyone asks later, is it okay if we finished our medical check-up and parted ways at 4 pm?"

"You could totally retort to him and tell him to mind his own business first."

"Uh, that's going too far, and... because..."

“Because your dad is unlikely to investigate this matter further, but Kudo is there too, and you want to explain to him. But I don’t think it’s necessary. Didn’t we run into Kudo at noon today? He knows what you were doing there.”

"Hmm...it's already past ten o'clock, it's still a bit late."

"I understand, I'm sorry."

"Huh? Because I was found out? This is just a coincidence. I'm the one who should apologize for lying."

"Anyway, the problem lies with me. Let me think of something to apologize... Hmm, how about I renovate your house? You happen to need your floor repaired. Just tell everyone that you won the first prize in the furniture store this afternoon while you were shopping."

"No, please don't! That's too much of a waste..."

"Hello, the signal is bad. That's all. I'll have them come over at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. Good night."

Xiaolan wanted to say something more, but Yingsheng had already hung up the phone with a smile. "A nice dessert."

After contacting the furniture store, I turned off my phone and my consciousness gradually sank into endless nothingness.

It seemed that in the next instant, a strong sense of palpitation suddenly arose out of nowhere from the void.

How can palpitations occur in a place where nothing exists?

Then, Ying Sheng's consciousness emerged.

[Remaining lifespan: 9 second!]

[Remaining lifespan: 8 second!]

[Remaining lifespan: 7 second!]

The blazing red light seemed to contain the smell of blood, or the rapid, bloody breath of a dying beast; the scorching heat swept over the soul, and endless pain pierced through the brain and mind!

[Remaining lifespan: 6 second!]

[Remaining lifespan: 5 second!]

[Remaining lifespan: 4 second!]

How vividly clear is the unimaginable pain that makes one's limbs, bones, and internal organs seem to burst into a blazing inferno; how truly real is the sense of individual existence that is proven and established amidst the red lotus fire of the Avici Hell!

[Remaining lifespan: 3 second!]

[Remaining lifespan: 2 second!]

[Remaining lifespan: 1 second!]

Even if someone is in a deep coma or in a vegetative state, they should regain consciousness by now.

When Ying Sheng's mind stirred, love and murderous intent merged, transforming into the life he depended on for existence!

[Love - 1!]

[Killing Intent -1!]

[Lifespan +1!]

In an instant, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, as if all the previous feelings had vanished, leaving only a dreamlike illusion.

boo——

The bubble burst.

In the deathly stillness of the world, only a rapid, labored breathing echoed.

After a long while, the distant sound of a car horn suddenly burst into the world, serving as a battle cry. Suddenly, everything in the world surged in like a tide, dazzling and vibrant, with boundless vitality between heaven and earth!

Ying Sheng's lips curled up slightly until they stretched into an exaggerated arc, revealing a silent laugh.

Is this what it feels like to be alive?

It's truly captivating!

In the past, or rather in his previous life, he would occasionally see listless guys in bars using a contraband called "Boundary." In just a few seconds, they would become energetic again and full of love for the world.

Of course, some people never wake up again, and the bartender always says they were drunk.

Ying Sheng had never quite understood why anyone would be addicted to this kind of thing.

But now, I understand it a little better.