Ke Xue: I picked up a bottle of sherry at the beginning.

"I looked it up on my phone," Bai Quanyi said, holding up his phone and smiling. "I just searched for 'Shan Ni Temple' on Yahoo out of curiosity, and I found a lot of reports from here, all with the same headline."

As he spoke, Shiraizumi's smile took on a deeper meaning. "Two years ago, a monk from your temple suddenly hanged himself. He died in that very high room we just saw. Because he was hanging from such a high place, the media said it wasn't just a simple suicide, but the legend of the Mist Tengu."

Ai Huibara put down her chopsticks and said in tacit agreement, "Generally speaking, the media would never link a suicide case to an ancient legend like the Mist Tengu. So there's only one possibility left. Mr. Host, you must have discussed this with the media at the time. Maybe you even provided detailed information, which caught the media's attention, leading them to follow suit and report on the Mist Tengu incident..."

"The media loves news that's headline-grabbing, especially when it comes to old legends connected to suicide cases. As long as there's a headline, it means there's a buzz, and with buzz comes a bonus."

"You, you..." The old host stuttered and stretched out his hand. He talked for a long time but couldn't speak normally.

Bai Quanyi pretended not to notice, resting his chin on his hand as he muttered, "Since the media helped publicize the legend of Mist Tengu two years ago, you probably had quite a few tourists here. The income was pretty good during that time, right?"

Huiyuan Ai smiled slightly: "It sounds like this suicide case is man-made."

"Enough!" The old host stood up angrily.

Bai Quanyi smiled and waved his hands: "Host, don't take it so seriously, we are just joking."

"Yes, we are just joking. There is no need for the host to make a fuss." Haibara Ai cooperated tacitly.

The old host was suddenly speechless.

"Let's end this topic here." Finally, the old host chose to end the topic.

Huiyuan Ai also picked up the chopsticks again, and her voice sounded softly: "By the way, if you have any questions about the case two years ago, you can ask Shiraizumi Yi to investigate."

"Baiquan Yi?"

Hearing this name, the monks looked at Bai Quanyi with a change of expression: "This name sounds familiar, could it be that..."

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"That's right, he is the savior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and Tokyo's strongest detective, Shiraizumi Masu." Haibara Ai gave the answer, staring at the old host who was also shocked.

"Mr. Baiquan Yi, are you the super powerful criminal policeman?" At this time, a little monk came over excitedly.

Bai Quanyi still remembers his name in the temple, Xiu Nian.

"Yes." Baiquan nodded.

"How amazing! The media say that you are a genius in solving cases, even the famous detective Kudo Shinichi is not as good as you." Another monk spoke excitedly.

Xiu Nian's eyes lit up: "I understand. If Officer Bai were you, you would definitely be able to find out the truth about Mist Tengu..."

"Enough, shut up!" The old host suddenly roared angrily.

The young monks were frightened and shut up.

The old host's emotions fluctuated violently, and he gasped as he spoke: "I remember I told you not to mention this matter under any circumstances. Have you forgotten what I said?"

"Weren't you the one who mentioned Mist Tengu first?" Haibara Ai frowned suspiciously.

The old host's expression froze. After thinking carefully for a few seconds, it seemed that he was the first one to bring it up.

So he sat back down with an embarrassed look on his face, his tone impatient: "It was indeed me who brought it up, but I didn't want you to discuss it. I just wanted you to be careful. Besides, my starting point was good, so this can't be considered..."

"What you mean is... you're shooting yourself in the foot." Bai Quanyi said.

The old host's face became darker and darker. He didn't dare to communicate with Bai Quanyi now. It would be okay if he was just an ordinary person, but the other party was a very famous criminal policeman.

The old abbot chose to keep silent, and the other monks did not dare to speak when they saw the abbot's gloomy face.

The only one who was standing there was the monk named Xiunian, who was holding the bowl tightly in his hands without moving, with an unwilling look on his face.

After dinner, the group returned to the room and sat down.

Akemi Miyano was looking through the photos she had just taken, and Yukiko Fujimine was beside her. From time to time, the two of them would comment on which photo looked better.

"There's something wrong with this temple." Huiyuan Ai pulled Baiquanyi to a corner, her face serious. "It's not just the old abbot who's problematic. There's also something fishy about the suicide case two years ago. And there's that... person called Xiunian."

At the end of her speech, Haibara Ai once again thought of Xiunian's gnashing teeth when they were eating just now.

That expression spelled out the word "unwilling".

The old host hurriedly ended the topic of Mist Tengu, which seemed to be hiding something.

"Yes, they all do have problems." Bai Quanyi nodded in agreement.

"From the beginning, I've had an uneasy feeling." Huiyuan Ai raised her head and looked at Baiquanyi with a serious look, "I always feel that something might happen here, but I can't put my finger on it."

"Are you worried that there really is a Mist Tengu?" asked Shiraizumi Yi.

"No, I just finally get to go out and play with my sister and don't want to encounter any unpleasant things." Xiao Ai said.

At 3:30 in the afternoon, an expected guest came to Bai Quanyi's house.

The young monk named Xiu Nian was sitting in front of Bai Quanyi very stiffly at this time, but he couldn't help but steal a glance at Bai Quanyi, his eyes revealing a strong sense of urgency.

When Akemi Miyano learned that the other party was looking for Shiraizumi Masu, she took Haibara Ai and Fujimine Yukiko out.

However, Bai Quanyi could sense that someone was eavesdropping outside the door.

If nothing unexpected happens, it must be Haibara Ai who is concerned about the case.

"Master Xiu Nian, what do you want to talk to me about?" Seeing that Xiu Nian was still hesitating, Bai Quanyi simply took the initiative to ask.

Xiu Nian was silent for a while, lowered her head, and spoke in a low voice: "Mr. Bai Quanyi, the news says that you are an extremely powerful criminal policeman, and you have a unique way of solving cases..."

"Just say what you want to say..." Bai Quanyi didn't want to hear any nonsense and interrupted.

Xiunian took a deep breath, clenched her hands into fists nervously, and gritted her teeth and said, "I suspect there's something fishy about a case two years ago."

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"Oh? What do you mean?" Bai Quanyi asked cooperatively.

Xiunian was clearly getting into the zone, her emotions growing increasingly agitated. "Every time guests come to the temple, the abbot will bring up the legend of the Mist Tengu to scare them, hoping to pique their curiosity and get them to stay a few more days... But he's the only one allowed to bring up this legend. He never allows us to discuss it. If he sees us talking about it, he gets really angry."

Bai Quanyi nodded: "Just like when we were having dinner just now?"

"Yes!" Xiu Nian raised her head excitedly, her eyes red. "He looked guilty just now. I'm afraid Mr. Bai Quanyi thinks so too, right?"

Seeing him like this, Bai Quanyi immediately understood that Xiunian had probably already suspected the old host.

So, Bai Quanyi asked directly, "Do you suspect that the monk didn't commit suicide, and that this incident is related to the abbot?"

Xiu Nian gritted her teeth and nodded: "That's what I think."

Bai Quanyi thought for a moment and said, "Since you suspect this matter is related to the host, then I have to ask you a question."

"What's the problem?" Xiunian sat upright, very nervous.

"Judging from what happened today, the host shouldn't be tight-lipped, right?" Bai Quanyi seemed to smile, his voice slow and drawn out, "If that's the case, why don't you just go have a drink with him, get him drunk, and then ask for information?"

Xiu Nian's face changed. Bai Quanyi's idea coincided with his. He lowered his head and said in a murmured voice, "That seems to be a solution. Thank you, Officer Bai."

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"You're welcome."

Then Xiunian took the initiative to say goodbye. As soon as he left, Huiyuan Ai ran in with her short legs.

"Haibara Ai, you are here too." Shiraizumi Yi greeted with a smile.

Huiyuan Ai ignored him and asked quietly, "It seems that he is indeed related to the person who died two years ago?"

"If they really are related, then they should be good friends? Or brothers?" Fujimine Yukiko also interrupted.

"That should be the case." Bai Quanyi spread his hands. "I haven't checked these things, so I don't know the specific information."

Huiyuan Ai hummed, her face full of suspicion: "But why did he come to see you? Is he really just here to consult those questions just now?"

"Because you just said that I am a criminal policeman. And a very famous criminal policeman." Bai Quanyi replied.

Huiyuan Ai was stunned, and her eyes lit up: "In other words, he came here to test whether you are interested in the case?"

"Yes." Bai Quanyi said.

"So are you going to help?" Haibara Ai asked.

"Let's see...if something unexpected happens tonight..." Bai Quanyi said after thinking for a moment. Honestly, he didn't want to get involved, but if something unexpected did happen, he, as a criminal police officer, would have to step in. He also needed to improve his overall ability by solving cases!

"I hope there won't be any accidents!" Huibara sighed.

According to Murphy's Law, if there's a chance something could go wrong, no matter how small the chance, it will. And there's a good chance it will happen tonight.

As night fell, Bai Quanyi and the other three returned to their rooms.

Ai Haibara and Akemi Miyano are in the same room, and Masushi Shiraizumi and Yukiko are in the same room.

Yukiko had already changed into her beautiful pajamas. After a while, her pregnant belly had bulged slightly. Although it wasn't very obvious, it was still clearly visible through her gauze pajamas. Moreover, under the influence of the high level of estrogen, Yukiko's breasts had also swelled even more.

"How about it? Am I more adorable after getting pregnant?" Yukiko smiled sweetly.

"Yukiko, you are just as cute whether you are pregnant or not." Although Shiraizumi Mashi was fascinated by Yukiko after she became pregnant, he still pretended to be calm so as not to lose face.

"Is there anything cuter?"

"Why do you insist on 'more'?"

"Of course! When Jinghua was pregnant, you liked her very much and would play with her whenever you had nothing to do..."

"Yukiko, why are you jealous? I like you just as much!"

"Talking is not enough, you have to take action."

"How to act?"

"Need I say more?" Yukiko struck a seductive pose.

"Yukiko, you are so crazy--" Baiquan Yi swallowed his saliva and instantly turned on the wolfdog mode.

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226. Shiraizumi Masu and Yukiko are busy and have no time

Miyano Akemi and Haibara Ai walked carefully along the corridor and came to the door of the old host's room. Sure enough, they heard voices talking inside.

"What should we do now? Climb in?" Miyano Akemi pointed to the window. Since her sister was interested in this matter, she was willing to help.

"That's not necessary." Huiyuan Ai shook her head and gently pushed the door outwards on both sides. "They shouldn't pay attention to us now."

Xiu Nian has decided to avenge his relatives. With his mind full of thoughts about killing, how could he possibly have the mood to pay attention to the movement at the door?

Ai Haibara opened the door a little bit, and the sound inside suddenly became clearer. Through the gap, she saw the old host and Xiu Nian sitting in the room.

There was a lot of wine on the table in front of the two of them. The old host's face was red and he spoke excitedly and occasionally unclearly, which was obviously a sign of being drunk.

　"Seven Seven Seven" "Host, are you saying... Zhong Nian was really killed by you personally?" Xiunian's voice was trembling at this time, and her red eyes were full of anger.

"Yes, I did it... Zhong Nian was killed by my own hands!" The old host was completely drunk, laughing, completely oblivious to Xiunian's expression. He poured his wine while still smiling, "Who let that guy seduce my precious granddaughter? You know, I want her to marry into a wealthy family. That guy has no money and no power. If my granddaughter marries him, wouldn't I be at a huge disadvantage?"

"Kill someone for this reason?" Miyano Akemi was a little confused. This reason seemed ridiculous no matter how you looked at it.

Haibara Ai is very calm. She follows the Junior Detective Team and encounters many outrageous cases.

"Then there's no need for you to kill anyone!" Xiunian thought so too and roared angrily.

The old host had a look of surprise in his eyes. He didn't raise the wine glass anymore. Instead, he sighed and said, "Actually, when I killed Zhong Nian, I felt really guilty at first, but then..."

He suddenly laughed. "Later, I put the blame on Mist Tengu. As a result, the temple's income kept increasing. I thought this was a good thing."

He put down his glass, smiled, and patted Xiunian's shoulder. "Your food became so good during those days, and it's all thanks to me. If possible, it would be great if there were a few more similar events, so that our income would be higher."

Xiu Nian clenched his fists tightly. The old host's words completely ignited his flame of revenge. Because the old host couldn't separate Zhong Nian and his granddaughter, he felt that as long as Zhong Nian disappeared, his granddaughter would no longer resist.

In fact, Zhongnian is Xiunian's brother. Xiunian now has only one thought in mind, which is to avenge his brother Xiunian.

I saw Xiu Nian rushing towards the old host and grabbing his neck...

Seeing this, Miyano Akemi quickly pulled Xiunian away. However, the old host was probably too old and was strangled to death by Xiunian.

"Oh no, Xiao Ai, go and inform Bai Quanyi!"

"Yes, sister!"

Xiao Ai quickly ran to Shiraizumi's room, opened the door, and saw Shiraizumi hugging Yukiko. Xiao Ai felt her eyes were spitting fire.

"What's the matter? Ai."

"I say, brother, you did this to Sister Yukiko without locking the door?"

"I let you in because I knew you were going to come in, Ai."