Ke Xue exorcists demons and starts with immobilization

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As for beating up Conan, that was just a side effect.

Unexpectedly, there was a pleasant surprise:

"Tears of Death": A hidden item, said to be the tears of the Grim Reaper, which can soften even the coldest heart.

Effect: Uses innocent eyes to lower the target's guard, reducing the target's defense by 50% for 3 minutes.

As expected of a Demon King-level dungeon, there are even hidden items dropping there.

The domineering 50% reduction in defense is definitely a no-no ...

With this, Chu Zhong is even more confident in getting the highest score in the next Ran Mouri dungeon!

"call--"

After a while, Chu Zhong finally felt better.

It's not that I'm physically tired, but rather that I'm mentally exhausted.

When the Ran Mouri instance is completed,

Chu Zhong felt a bit mentally exhausted.

I didn't pay much attention to it, just assuming it was because it was my first time entering a dungeon and I had been fighting for over an hour.

Until the Conan arc ends,

Chu Zhongcai then noticed a significant mental fatigue.

If that's all, the impact isn't too significant.

It mainly refers to what happened in the warehouse just now...

At the corner at the end of the corridor, a Conan figure emerged from the warehouse, his little eyebrows furrowed, looking puzzled.

All I remember is following Chu Zhong all the way, and then... I lost him?

As Conan looked around, his eyes met someone's gaze.

Chu Zhong smiled, his eyes unconsciously revealing compassion and kindness.

Only after witnessing the passing of life can one truly appreciate its preciousness.

Having experienced the brutality of massacres, one understands how hard-won peace is.

Only by laying down the butcher's knife can one see compassion in one's eyes.

This is what just happened in the warehouse.

"!!!"

Conan's pupils contracted, and for no apparent reason, he trembled all over and fled like the wind.

Although he couldn't remember anything, his subconscious was still reminding Conan that this person named Chu Zhong was very dangerous!

'At least I've gained some hands-on experience.'

Chu Zhong watched Conan leave.

Next time we encounter real danger, we might be more composed when we need to take action.

Moreover, Conan had no wounds, all four limbs were intact, and his head was unharmed.

It seems that the dungeon has a very limited impact on reality, and its influence is more psychological.

I was mentally exhausted, and since it was my first time doing something like this, my emotions were quite volatile.

Chu Zhong had no time to think further. He slowly returned home and fell asleep immediately.

I do not know how long it has been.

Bang Bang Bang!

"Chu Zhong? Chu Zhong! Are you there?!"

"It's time to come over for dinner!"

Kogoro shouted loudly.

Chu Zhong was woken up and realized it was already 7 p.m.

I've been sleeping since noon, but I still haven't had enough sleep.

I didn't eat lunch, and I'm starving.

Chu Zhong quickly followed Kogoro to the third floor of the Mori family's house for dinner.

During the meal, Kogoro enthusiastically served him food and asked about his well-being, acting like a doting father-in-law.

Looking at Ran Mouri, she seems to be in a good mood.

As soon as she met his gaze, Ran lowered her head.

Kogoro, who was standing next to her, rolled his eyes and said, "Ran, you went shopping with that Suzuki girl again this afternoon, didn't you? You even stole all my money."

"Instead of wasting time, it would be better to spar with Chu Zhong more often, to strengthen our relationship... cough, to exchange martial arts experience."

As he spoke, Kogoro shrank behind Chu Zhong.

This prevented Xiaolan from taking any further action after she had raised her fist in warning.

Other than that,

Chu Zhong sensed something unspoken in the words.

For example, Kogoro complains that all the money has been stolen...

"That... you..."

Xiao Lan stammered as she spoke.

Chu Zhong awaits the next installment.

"No, nothing..."

As a result, Xiaolan stopped talking and buried her head in her rice.

Chu Zhong didn't quite understand some of it, and was too lazy to ask more.

My main focus is on the dungeon we'll be playing later.

He was preoccupied with planning what was just around the corner.

After dinner, Kogoro warmly escorted Chu Zhong home.

Actually, the two houses are less than ten meters apart, so there's no need to deliver them.

Chu Zhong understood and took out 20 yen in cash from the room: "Consider it an advance on the referral fee."

"Detective Mouri, you'd better keep this safe this time."

Kogoro was overjoyed, accepted the money, and promised to find a martial arts master as soon as possible.

Chu Zhong didn't take it seriously, closed the door, and saw the guest out.

After washing up in the bathroom, I went back to sleep to recharge.

Beep beep beep—! Beep beep beep—!

At midnight, the alarm clock rang precisely on time.

Chu Zhong opened his eyes:

[Deduct 1000 Spirit Essence, Ran Mouri - Demon King Level Dungeon activated]

Current Spiritual Energy: 22500

[Instance scenario under construction...]

The wallpaper on the surrounding walls flipped outwards, the ceiling disappeared, and the floor quickly lowered, blending into the ground.

As the starry night descended, the quiet midnight streets transformed once again into a flat and open competition venue.

On both sides of the field, there were still Chu Zhong and Ran Mouri's fan clubs.

Compared to the enthusiastic shouts in the morning, the midnight show was unusually quiet.

Many fans, dressed in pajamas, with their eyes closed, waved their light sticks as if in a dream, like a pile of glowing jellyfish in the deep sea, neat and quiet.

Across from her, Ran Mouri, dressed in a white martial arts uniform, looked energetic and full of fighting spirit.

“zzzz…First round…”

Kogoro, with his eyes closed, explained in a sleepwalking manner: "A cozy kitchen..."

"Make something delicious... and you'll win..."

The floor in the middle of the arena retracted, and two fully equipped cooking counters rose from the ground.

On the left and right sides are various ingredients and seasonings, which you can choose freely.

A display screen appeared in mid-air, initiating a 30-minute countdown.

Ran Mouri immediately began selecting ingredients.

"Why is it different from before?"

Chu Zhong stood there, stunned.

The same instance, but the level content has changed.

The plan was suddenly disrupted, which was quite unexpected.

I didn't expect the dungeon levels to be dynamically changing.

Fortunately, Chu Zhong quickly came up with a solution.

In terms of cooking skills alone, Ran Mouri is definitely superior.

But winning is also very simple...

Chu Zhong took out "Ran Mouri's Home Cooking Manual".

Choose a recipe with fewer steps and follow it exactly.

Time passed by,

Chu Zhong finished first and brought the steamed eggs to the judges' table.

“zzzzz……steamed egg…”

"Simple cuisine...the chances are slim..."

Kogoro, still half-asleep with his eyes closed, ate a couple of bites while it was still hot and gave a brief review.

Ran Mouri also noticed the commotion, a smile appearing on her lips as she vigorously stir-fried the ingredients in the wok, displaying a chef's flair.

Before long, a plate of stir-fried shrimp balls with three kinds of meat and vegetables, which looked and smelled delicious, was served on the judges' table.

"It's delicious...so good..."

Kogoro took a few big bites and praised it repeatedly.

"zzzz... So, who won the first round?"

Ran Mouri smiled smugly, standing ramrod straight, seemingly confident of victory.

"Chu Zhong..."

The name Kogoro uttered froze Ran Mouri's smile.

"Why?!"

"...My stomach...feels uncomfortable..." Kogoro clutched his stomach. "I'll rest for five minutes..."

After saying that, he left, probably to find the restroom.

Chu Zhong couldn't help but pray secretly.

Hopefully, Kogoro really did go to the bathroom, and he doesn't wake up the next day and have made a mess of the room...

"Did you tamper with it?!"