It's just a grocery store.

Chapter 299: Not a famous detective, but a genius elementary school student

During the subsequent search of the mountain, the police made an unexpected discovery: the real manager who was tied up in the cave by Silver Fox, and Hirai, who was thought to have fallen off the cliff and died, was actually still alive here.

This was unbelievable, and although a bit rude, Conan and the others were surprised to see that Hirai was fine, and hurriedly asked him if he was captured by the Silver Fox.

Hirai tried to recall, but his head started to hurt. He couldn't remember anything. Just as Conan and the others had deduced at the beginning, he was looking at the scenery when he was suddenly pointed a knife at by a strange man.

In order to avoid the flying knife, he was not careful with his feet and fell down. He thought he was dead, but...

When he recalled this, his head started to hurt. He really couldn't remember anything more, so Conan had to give up.

Kogoro Mouri deduced that Mr. Hirai might have fainted and was then brought here by the Silver Fox.

It makes sense, and the administrator who has been imprisoned here also said it might be the case, because he only saw Pingjing being thrown in and did not see the people outside clearly.

Conan pinched his chin and thought, is that really the case? But according to the traces he observed, Mr. Hirai should have fallen directly.

Could it be that the Silver Fox specially saved Mr. Hirai, or that Mr. Hirai survived the disaster and met someone else?

Ling Cheng also found it strange. When a primary school student discovered his identity, he wanted to get rid of his own people directly. How could he go to so much trouble to save someone?

At this time, Ling Cheng and Conan thought of it at the same time. There was another person. According to their previous discussion, there was another mysterious person in this mountain!

It’s a pity that Mr. Hirai can’t remember it, but as Silver Fox, who wants to kill Mr. Hirai, he should have seen that person.

Conan and Ling Cheng turned and ran out. Just as the police were about to take Silver Fox into the car, Conan shouted to stop them.

"Wait a moment!"

The police was stunned for a moment, then Conan rushed over and asked Silver Fox,

"You should have seen who saved Mr. Hirai, right?"

Silver Fox was stunned. He had an impression of Hirai, because he took action because he found that this person would affect his plan. How could that person not be dead?

"Hmph, two brats, tsk... They're not dead yet? I only saw one of them rush out, and then they rolled down the cliff together."

Silver Fox was already feeling unhappy, and was restrained and warned by the police nearby. He had no choice but to tell them what he had seen, and then he was taken away in the police's car.

Conan and Ling Cheng only knew that there were indeed more than just them in the mountains, there was also a mysterious man, but they had no idea what his purpose was.

Moreover, they had no evidence to prove the existence of this person, so they could not ask the police to search, and this person did not do anything out of the ordinary.

On the other side, the mysterious man Lingshi, who was being targeted by Ling Cheng and Conan, ran away after making sure that Silver Fox did not escape.

It rained last night and he slept in a cave. He was freezing cold. The next day he had to hide near Conan and the others to observe.

Naturally, he also saw the scene where Ling Cheng provoked Silver Fox. I have to say that this kid is very brave. Fortunately, Silver Fox is not a top killer, otherwise he would have had to take action at midnight.

After Silver Fox escaped, Ling Shidu planned to kidnap him in exchange for the bounty, but he didn't expect that he would have no chance of getting the money. Silver Fox did not choose to leave immediately, but hid, still wanting to complete this commission.

As a worker, his professionalism is very good, but this also means that he is destined to enjoy dormitory life with free food and accommodation.

Leaving the system to watch over him at midnight, he went back to check on Ling Cheng and the others' progress. To his credit, Ling Cheng finally stopped being timid and chose another path that suited him better.

Although this would make Ling Cheng very conspicuous, he would also appear less conspicuous under the halo of Maori Kogoro's famous detective student.

Conan will be able to adapt better and hide in it. Except for Ran Mouri, Zero Time can guarantee that it will be difficult for Conan's identity to be discovered.

Lingshi was filled with emotion. He felt so refreshed after taking a shower. It was so great to be back before Ling Cheng and Conan.

What do they want to eat when they get back? It doesn't matter, hot pot or barbecue. I'm craving fried food, so why not make that?

Cook, cook. As for those two guys, fry some different kinds of food and let them eat whatever they like.

Well, let’s not make soup. Let’s squeeze some orange juice. There’s ice in the refrigerator. Cold juice is good.

"We're back!"

When Ling Cheng and Conan came back, they smelled the aroma of fried food, which was an assault on their taste buds. Ling Cheng swallowed hard.

Ling Cheng: This man is such a good cook, this is so delicious.

Conan: It smells so good...

Zero hour: "Go back to the room and take a shower, then come down for dinner."

Lingshi didn't even turn his head back, his eyes were full of the fried chicken in the pot. He was so hungry that he wanted to take it out and drain the oil immediately.

The system was kicked out of the kitchen because it had a history of stealing food. It would stuff any piece of food that was found into its mouth.

When I looked back at midnight, I saw that the plate that should have been full was only half full, with a weasel stuffed in its mouth.

Zero Hour: ...I'm really too lazy to criticize.

System: It seduced me!

So they were blacklisted from entering the kitchen. The system jumped out from the sofa and raised its paw to greet them.

Ling Cheng stepped forward and grabbed it, checking it under the system's questioning face. Ling Cheng smacked his lips and put it down.

Ling Cheng: Didn’t you take it with you? There’s no trace at all.

System: They actually checked me, it's so terrifying, is this a secret battle between the host and Ling Cheng!?

Ling Cheng poked his head into the kitchen. As expected, Ling Shi was wearing casual clothes. He had been busy in the kitchen for a while so his forehead and body were covered with sweat.

Damn it, this way I have no idea whether he has ever gone out.

Ling Cheng gritted his teeth and retreated angrily. It was not that Conan did not understand his idea, but it was too unrealistic. He made it sound as if teleportation could happen at midnight.

But the shoes at the entrance of the house have not changed. He probably hasn't even left the house at midnight. This guy is just a mysterious otaku.

After eating, Conan sneaked into Ling Cheng's room, only to find Ling Shi was also there. Conan looked embarrassed.

What? If he had known that Lingshi was there, he wouldn’t have been so careful.

Conan patted his clothes to hide his embarrassment and was speechless for a moment.

"Hey, hey, after just a few days of hanging out with Ling Cheng, you're already excluding me? That's too much."

Conan: "I don't have any."

Ling Cheng: "Yes, yes, you have already moved behind the scenes, so just enjoy the performance of the young people, uncle."

Ling Shi: "How dare you say that..."

Lingshi pinched Ling Cheng's cheeks and squeezed them hard. Ling Cheng made a grunting sound and no one knew what he was saying.

After the commotion, Ling Cheng told Lingshi his thoughts, and Lingshi nodded as expected. Conan pointed at him and then at himself, and Lingshi rolled his eyes.

"What are you thinking? Ling Cheng can do it, but you can't. And it's all because of a guy who always exposes his true nature without permission."

Conan looked away, feeling guilty. He really just blurted it out. He really didn't mean to do it, and he hadn't been discovered.

"Not a famous detective, but a genius elementary school student. You will be much safer under this halo."

Ling Cheng: "I'm not interested in being a detective, but I think I can be a genius."