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Chapter 279 Gold Worth One Billion Yen

Miyazaki Yu's heart skipped a beat; it seemed that the incident concerning the Dragon God Ghost Ship had already begun.

The reason he remembered this matter was not because the story at this time was particularly bizarre or coincidental, but because the case involved a treasure—gold worth one billion yen aboard the Ryujin-go.

He doesn't remember the details of the case very well now, but because of the gold, he can still remember some key things, such as where the gold is buried. As long as he knows these things, he can get his hands on the gold before everyone else.

The next morning, they boarded a ship bound for Shikijima.

"I'm so happy! Last time you went to see the cherry blossoms, you didn't take me with you. Now I can finally come out."

Rena was very happy throughout the journey, chattering away like a joyful little bird.

This gave Conan a real headache.

"Where am I? Who am I? Someone please save me!"

However, he was completely helpless against this girl, and could only roll his dead fish eyes and look utterly hopeless.

Meanwhile, Miyazaki Yu accompanied Ran, enjoying the beautiful sea views along the way.

"Indeed, the scenery on the sea is so beautiful. Although I have seen it many times, it still makes my heart surge every time I see it."

Seeing Ran's happy expression, Miyazaki Yu felt a surge of joy in his heart.

This world is both familiar and strange to me. Everything seems familiar, yet there is an indescribable sense of distance between us.

If it weren't for this perfectly timed girl by my side, I probably wouldn't be living like this. It's truly my good fortune to have met such a girl.

"Xiao Lan, I can be with you anytime you want, as long as you like."

"Huh?" Xiaolan blushed as she saw Miyazaki Yu staring intently at her.

"Why would you say something like that? This is a public place!"

This girl is always very shy, and this level of sweet talk makes her very embarrassed.

However, seeing the blushing girl, Miyazaki Yu felt a surge of excitement. If it weren't for this occasion, he would definitely have held her in his arms and comforted her.

"But you said it yourself, you have to be there for me when I need you."

The girl suddenly raised her face, looking at him with a clear smile, her bright eyes like a pool of clear water.

Miyazaki Yu reached out and took her hand. The girl's palm was very soft, her fingers were slender and had a slightly cool feel, while his palm was very hot, making the girl feel warm.

She didn't know when it started, but her heart was now completely filled with his image. This guy was very domineering, and he didn't hesitate at all when facing the girl he liked. Compared to him, Shinichi Kudo was far inferior.

He always avoids his feelings. I'm probably not that important to him. If I were something he truly valued, he wouldn't have kept disappearing without a trace.

But this is for the best. This way, I can let go completely, and from now on, this person will be the one I love most in my heart.

Just as I was immersed in a feeling of happiness, I suddenly heard a cough.

"Cough cough cough! You two, tone it down a bit, this isn't just for you guys."

Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's words, Ran reacted as if she had been electrocuted, quickly pulling her hand back and looking at Kogoro Mouri with embarrassment and anger.

"Dad, why did you come over here? Weren't you chatting with Mr. Kinoshita?"

Kogoro Mouri chuckled and said, "It's been too long since we got to the island, and we've already finished chatting. Besides, I'm a famous detective, so I need to maintain my aloof demeanor."

Miyazaki Yu smiled inwardly. This talkative detective had no aloofness whatsoever.

"A famous detective?"

Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's words, a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses on the other side of the deck was taken aback, and his expression immediately became tense. He hurriedly turned his back to hide his nervousness.

At that moment, an elderly man with thinning hair and glasses walked over. He was Kinoshita Goro, the village office assistant on Shikijima Island. The Mr. Kinoshita that Mori had just mentioned was him.

Tokyo is far from Shikishima. The group took a car to the pier and then, accompanied by the village office assistant, boarded the ferry to Shikishima.

"Uncle Kinoshita, the ship that stockpiled a billion yen in gold seven years ago has reappeared, hasn't it?" Conan ran over to ask, trying to escape Rena's watchful eye.

Kinoshita Goro smiled and said, "You're right. The Ryujin-go has indeed reappeared. People are saying it's a ghost ship, which has caused quite a stir."

Xiao Lan also became interested and asked curiously, "But I heard that in the end, they didn't find the gold."

The old man nodded: "Yes, in the end, we didn't find the gold. But it doesn't really matter to us. This ghost ship is enough to improve the island's economy."

That's true. Among Japan's many islands, Shikijima is not famous at all and doesn't have anything particularly special.

The appearance of the ghost ship was like a huge gimmick, immediately attracting the attention of many people. In particular, the ship was linked to gold worth one billion yen, which made it even more attractive, drawing many TV reporters and researchers to the island.

These people alone have significantly increased Shikishima's economic income.

Kogoro Mouri laughed and said, "It seems the ghost ship has revitalized your economy."

Kinoshita Goro continued with a smile, "That's right, and we're also good at seizing opportunities. We invite celebrities to visit the island, which is an important way to revitalize the village."

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

"As expected, my reputation as Kogoro Mouri has reached this level!"

Clang—

A sound drew everyone's attention, and they were all startled. They looked to the side and saw the middle-aged man wearing sunglasses who had been observing the sea with binoculars. After hearing the name "Detective," he had been paying attention to this side.

Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's name, he was still taken aback and actually dropped the binoculars in his hand.

Then he picked up the binoculars and quickly left.

From the old man at Kinoshita, they learned that this person was named Uehara Yasuo, an employee of the Toto Travel Agency. Because the ghost ship had become a hot topic, the Toto Travel Agency wanted to capitalize on the hype and asked him to organize tours to the island.

Miyazaki Yu walked to the side and leaned against the railing.

He had just remembered that the murderer in this incident was the seemingly kind old man in front of him; he was the most deeply hidden person in the entire incident.

He killed two people in a row, but did it flawlessly. If he hadn't underestimated Conan, he might have been the one to have the last laugh.

"It seems you've already discovered something."

Ai Haibara walked to his side and said, the little girl looking at him with bright eyes, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Oh, I really shouldn't have let you live with me. Now, my every move is under your watchful eye, you little housekeeper."

Xiao Ai snorted arrogantly, "What 'housewife'? That sounds awful. I'm a scientist, not one of those women who like to meddle. I have a feeling this trip won't be easy. You'd better be careful."

Miyazaki Yu waved his hand noncommittally.

"If it weren't for me, perhaps things would be like this, but after I arrived, all the dangers disappeared."

Chapter 280 Conan's Romantic Encounters (3rd Update!)

If someone else said such a thing, it would be considered arrogant and domineering, but when Miyazaki Yu said it, it made perfect sense.

Seeing his expression, Ai immediately felt relieved. It seemed that this trip would be very interesting again.

Soon, the group arrived on the island, where village chief Takeo Mikami and the villagers had already set up banners to welcome them. Kogoro Mori was beaming with joy. This greatly satisfied his vanity.

"I never expected to be welcomed so warmly! It's wonderful!"

Upon seeing Kogoro Mouri appear, the villagers' enthusiasm was completely ignited.

"Look! It's Detective Mori!"

"This is the legendary detective! He's amazing!"

The villagers all gathered around, eager to catch a glimpse of the famous detective.

"Oh, Mr. Mori, you must be tired from your journey. I am Mikami Takeo, the village chief of Shikijima. I am so grateful that you came to our island."

With your celebrity status, there will definitely be more tourists visiting the island!

Kogoro Mouri was also delighted: "Village chief, you're too kind."

Just as the two were praising each other, a little girl's voice suddenly interrupted the 'harmonious' scene.

"Are you the famous detective Kogoro Mouri? But you don't look that great. The older brother over there looks really handsome."

A little girl with braids said that she was about eight or nine years old and looked lively and cute, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she showed a sharp tongue.

Village Chief Mikami sighed helplessly and scratched his already bald head.

Mikami Suzu is his only beloved daughter, whom he has pampered since she was little, which has led to her having a personality where she never holds back when she speaks.

He smiled apologetically and said, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Mr. Mori."

He then lowered his head and said seriously to the girl, "Xiaoling, Mr. Mori is a guest invited by your father. It is very impolite of you to speak like that!"

Kogoro Mouri was also taken aback. His face, which had been showing anger, suddenly changed, like putty.

"Haha, so you're the village chief's daughter. Your daughter is really adorable."

As he spoke, he reached out and patted the girl's head. It must be said that when it comes to shamelessness and opportunism, this famous detective truly deserves to be number one in Japan.

The villages on these islands have always been relatively isolated. Most of the so-called village chiefs are actually the most powerful people in the village, and they all have a bit of a local bully vibe.

This is similar to the situation with Chief Blackrock Village on Moonshadow Island.

So Kogoro Mori knew that since he was on someone else's turf, he had to behave more compliantly in order to get more benefits. At the very least, he could have more fun and eat and stay in better conditions. These were all practical matters.

However, the little girl completely ignored Kogoro Mouri and walked past him directly towards the direction where Miyazaki Hayao was.

"This big brother is really handsome! Big sister, is this big brother your boyfriend?"

"Huh? This..."

Xiao Lan was speechless for a moment. She hadn't expected a little girl to ask such a direct question, leaving her momentarily at a loss for words.

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "What a lovely little girl. I didn't expect you to have such a keen eye. If you say it is, then it is."

"Oh, I knew it! Handsome guys are really in demand these days!"

The little girl changed her mind quickly, immediately focusing her attention on Conan. Her eyes lit up, and she automatically ignored Rena and Ai standing to the side.

"You're so cute! What's your name?"

Conan could only answer, "Conan, Edogawa Conan."

The little girl thought for a moment: "What a strange name. Is this kind of name becoming popular in Tokyo now?"

However, she then said nonchalantly, "Whatever, my name is Mikami Suzu. I look older than you, so I'm your older sister!"

He pulled Conan over and hugged him, looking very happy.

"Older woman/younger man relationships are all the rage these days, you're mine!"