The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan.

Chapter 893 Relationships between People

As soon as he said this, everyone looked at him in surprise. The abbot even forgot to continue the sentence he was speaking and just looked at him with wide eyes in shock.

Xingchuan Hui, who didn't think he had said anything shocking, bent down, squinted his eyes and looked at the neatly arranged tatami mats under his feet: "Well, you can't tell anything on the surface, but there is indeed a smell."

For the first eighteen years of his life, Xingchuan Hui had been dealing with violence and blood, so he was indeed much more sensitive to this kind of atmosphere.

He's a better killer than a detective.

Conan and Hattori Heiji looked at him for a few seconds, then followed his example, bending down and sniffing the floor and walls, but they smelled nothing except the smell of old cloth and wood.

The two of them looked at each other, trying to find the answer from each other's faces, but both seemed to find nothing.

If they must say, they have not only heard of Goro Akechi's expertise in on-site investigation and bloodstain analysis, and other hardcore criminal investigation skills that are said to have been honed overseas, but have also seen them with their own eyes.

However, after putting themselves in the other party's shoes and seeing his incomprehensibly sharp observation skills in this regard, the detectives really couldn't control their wandering thoughts.

Goro Akechi, could it be that he is the type who claims to have acquired criminal investigation skills through learning and solving cases, but in fact, he has been trained by the organization for a long time, so he has a special sensitivity to death and injury...

Abbot Shi Lian was panicked for a moment, but quickly adjusted his mood: "Dear guest, you should have evidence when speaking. It is not appropriate to slander others without reason. You can check for yourself to see if I am lying."

Xingchuan Hui, who was still looking for the source of the smell, stood up when he heard this and turned his head to look at the kind-looking old man.

Although he is said to have kind eyes, Shi Lian is too thin. His drooping eyebrows and facial features make him look kind, but the fine lines and bone structure on his face can easily cast gloomy shadows on his face when the light source changes.

For example, now, when these words are said, they seem to be quite malicious.

"Whether you are lying or not is your own problem. Whether I judge or not, it has already happened." Xingchuan Hui answered bluntly, "I am just stating my feelings. You may have already cleaned and replaced the tatami and the floor, so you are so confident."

But the smell of blood is different from many other smells.

He originally had sharp senses in this area, and after becoming a mask user, his five senses were further enhanced. Although he did not directly awaken his perception abilities like Jinpei Matsuda, he made great progress through more battles and busy daily life. Not only did his abilities improve, but more importantly, his self-confidence was no longer the same.

He was very confident in his judgment, and his attitude was naturally firm and cold.

Tang Ze looked at the atmosphere at the scene, silently bit the last bunch of dumplings, quietly took out the invisible earphones from his bag, and while everyone's attention was on Xingchuan Teru, he took a few steps back and stood in the corridor outside.

This was the equipment that was originally used by Tang Ze and Hoshikawa Teru when they were operating on two fronts to fool Curacao. Because it was indeed convenient, after Noah's iteration, there were talented people like Matsuda Jinpei who were proficient in mechanical manufacturing and design to assist in the modification. Nowadays, members of the Phantom Thieves will wear a set when they leave the base to facilitate communication at any time.

Hoshikawa Teru also had a pair of earplugs on his ears at this time. Because the hair on both sides of Goro Akechi's ears hung down due to his outfit, it was even more hidden than others.

It's almost time to show off. I can't embarrass my identity as a detective in front of the other three detectives.

"It seems that only the abbot and Chuanjiu are living in this temple now. To be honest, I don't think you are a 'murderer' or something like that. The female donor that Chuanjiu saw might not be dead." Hearing Tang Ze's voice coming from the headset, Xingchuan Hui didn't move his expression and skillfully switched to the repeater mode, "Abbot Shi Lian, I think if you feel it is inconvenient to say some things directly to Chuanjiu, you can try another way and answer him tactfully instead of creating a seemingly true and false fog. In this world, distorted cognition and anxiety will create demons that cannot be dispelled. You are a monk, you should understand it more deeply than me."

While repeating Tang Ze's words, Xingchuan Teru tried to understand his speech and felt that he understood what Tang Ze wanted to express.

There is no doubt that Shi Lian is not a murderer.

Ordinary people who have killed people, no matter what the reason, will indeed give people a different feeling, especially when facing professions such as detectives and police, they are very likely to show cowardice.

Many people will rehearse in their minds how to lie before they actually face the police, and naively think that it is as simple as claiming that their homework was eaten by a dog, or lying to their family about their itinerary and spending records. However, when facing the questioning of the police and detectives, if they want to successfully appear to be an innocent person who is truly unaware of the situation, the acting skills required are extremely high, at least Hoshikawa Teru can't do it now.

He didn't have a very deep understanding of it in the past, but after playing the role of a detective for a long time, he was able to understand it a little bit.

This is like slacking off and secretly sleeping during class. Every student thinks their disguise is perfect when doing this, but only when they stand on the podium do they realize how broad their vision is and how obvious these little actions are.

...By the way, Hoshikawa Teru can now dodge chalk.

Apart from being a little worried, the abbot also showed more helplessness and worry when facing the pressure and suspicion from so many people. He did not feel panic or nervous about being seen through.

But what does the second half of Tangze's sentence mean? Is he implying that the abbot really deceived Chuanjiu, who witnessed part of the scene, as a child? As time goes by, Chuanjiu will really have psychological problems, such as developing trauma or something?

While Xingchuan Hui was still thinking, Tang Ze's next instructions had already come.

So he just raised his chin, glanced at his watch, and said calmly: "It seems there are a few more rooms here. I'll go over there and take a look. Everyone continue, don't worry about me."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out without waiting for Shi Lian to react to what he had just said.

This look of confidence and the determination to hand in the paper early immediately irritated Conan and Hattori Heiji.

Neither of them cared about Shi Lian's reaction. They immediately pounced on the tatami, one on the left and one on the right, and began to lift up the tatami piece by piece and examine it carefully.

"It's not a tatami that can be used on both sides. It's clean when I take it out, without any marks."

"Tatami is a fabric that is quite old. If it is stained with blood, it is impossible to clean it so cleanly. The detergent that can wash blood stains very cleanly will definitely wash away the color when used on it. It will definitely be visible."

"The edges and seams are clean too. Look at the floorboards underneath. There's not a trace of ..."

"Damn it, there's no smell at all? What kind of dog nose does he have…"

The two of them began to check the floor, which made Maori Kogoro, who wanted to argue with Shi Lian and find out what Mingzhi meant just now, roll his eyes.

"Akechi is just a dog's nose, but you two really are quite like dogs," he couldn't help but complain.

Tang Ze, who was adjusting the headset beside his ear, couldn't help but shake his head at the two young detectives who had already entered the investigation mode, looking around like RPG players. If Xingchuan Teru's alert and alert appearance just now was a bit like a hound or a retriever, these two people can only be regarded as corgis and huskies at most...

It's not that they are not sensitive, it's just that they are very undisciplined and have too much energy, and they will disappear if you let them go.

Forget it, using the word "dog" to describe Hoshikawa Teru always feels a bit hellish.

Shaking the inexplicable metaphor out of his mind, Tang Ze tugged at the corners of Mouri Ran and Toyama Kazuha's clothes, and followed the two girls who felt that they could leave the detectives here and go shopping, out of the room.

He just said that. Whether the case will be concluded much faster than expected depends on the thoughts of the parties involved.

If Shi Lian took the initiative to talk to Mingzhi, it would be easy to be exposed if he was present. It would be better for him to go out for a walk and create an identity for himself.

"Actually, although this temple is a bit run-down, it's still quite effective for taking photos." Toyama Kazuha, who was hugging Mao Lilan's arm, said excitedly, "I don't know how long they will be busy, so why don't we go buy something for lunch to fill our stomachs. If it's over soon, we can go on a picnic to see the cherry blossoms..."

"It seems that you, Kazuha, are quite used to this situation." Mao Lilan glanced sideways, "Don't you feel that Hattori is a bit neglecting you?"

"That's how detectives are. I can't take care of anything else when there's a case. I'm used to it." Yuanshan Heye waved her hand and said casually, "Last time Tang Ze finished talking about it, I went back and thought about it, and I think it makes sense. Since I want to be a detective's girlfriend, I have to be mentally prepared for this."

Tang Ze was right. She liked Hattori Heiji just the way he was. She was not the kind of person who had to be with the person she liked 24 hours a day and would worry about losing him if they were apart. So why should she force him to change his future plans for her?

In the most instinctive life and death moments that can truly reflect a person's inner thoughts, Hattori Heiji always chooses himself, even above his own life. If he is still not satisfied, it will easily appear that his attitude is too sarcastic.

She can't relax her image management in front of Heiji just because she and Heiji are childhood sweethearts. This is the winning formula in love!

Mao Lilan felt that Toyama and Ye were inexplicably excited: "..."

She turned her head and looked at Tang Ze who was following them silently like a pendant, and shook her head in her heart with both laughter and tears.

Does Tang Ze have some kind of habit of negotiating relationships with people everywhere? I feel like this is not the first time this has happened.

"You're right. That's what detectives do."

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"That is a precious Buddha statue that has been passed down from generation to generation in our Shengyue Temple. It is a treasure that was sent across the ocean from a Buddhist temple in China during the Tang Dynasty. Are you interested in it, too, Detective Akechi?"

Xingchuan Hui, who was bending over to observe the Buddha statue in the glass display case, heard Shi Lian's voice behind him, straightened up, and there was no surprise on his face.

Tang Ze arranged for himself to say that, his purpose was definitely to put another kind of invisible pressure on Shi Lian.

In this way, even if the detective's investigation is slow, it will not prevent them from finishing work quickly and going out for dinner.

"It is indeed very beautiful." Xingchuan Hui nodded calmly, "But sticking the tatami under the glass to try to hide the bloodstains will still be easily exposed after a little observation. Like I said, you are not a professional criminal. It is easy to be flustered when faced with an emergency."

Shi Lian looked at the Buddha statue in front of him and sighed slowly.

The young man was seen through almost at first sight, and he really had the right to feel disdain for this completely unequal contest.

"I can't help it. It happened so suddenly that I don't have any better choice." Shi Lian smiled bitterly, "I thought I was quite quick-witted, but I didn't expect your senses to be so sharp."

"It's not about whether you did a good job or not." Xingchuan Hui shook his head. "Compared to those detectives who care more about physical evidence and evidence chains and have true colors trying to see through tricks, I care more about people. Crime is essentially a silhouette of the relationship between people. Like other things, it is inseparable from the influence of people."

These words were not spoken by Tang Ze recently. They were lines that Tang Ze asked him to memorize on a certain variety show so that he could explain in front of the camera how he achieved his sometimes sharp and counterintuitive ability to solve cases.

I have to say, the effect is outstanding. The edited clips are still circulating on the fan page. Hoshikawa Teru has almost become desensitized to it and is too lazy to even dig his toes into the ground.

He himself couldn't figure out where his boss got his reaction speed faster than that of the detective, so when faced with this problem, he just had to memorize the lines.

"A silhouette of the relationship between people..." Shi Lian sighed and slowly began to talk about the missing female tourist. "That lady actually came here with a purpose. This temple has been passed down to me for more than 20 years. Since I became the abbot, I have adopted many children who were abandoned for their own reasons, including Chuanjiu. The lady who came two days ago was actually Chuanjiu's biological mother."

Xingchuan Hui raised his eyebrows and paid attention to the movement on the other end of the headset for a while. Seeing that Tang Ze had no intention of sending any message, he continued to remain silent.

His attitude of listening may have inspired Shi Lian. The old man gradually stopped hesitating and spoke fluently.

"Chuanjiu wasn't even a child I took in from an orphanage or anywhere else. He was placed in a cardboard box, like an abandoned pet, and suddenly appeared at the gate of the temple one morning. To be honest, as soon as I heard the purpose of this lady's visit, I was already dissatisfied with her.

"I am not against the children I raised finding their biological parents. It is not fair for them to spend the rest of their lives in a temple just because they were adopted by a monk. As long as Chuan Jiu does not object, I certainly have no reason to object to their reunion.

"But she actually said to me, 'Please give my son back to me', 'I come here secretly every year and I have been watching him grow up'... What did she treat a living child as? This really made me angry. So, my response was a bit sharp."

Xingchuan Hui listened calmly to his conversation with his adopted son's biological mother, raised his eyebrows, and showed no surprise.

It is not uncommon for parents to treat their children as their own property, calling them to come and sending them away at will. Didn’t Xingchuan Hui himself grow up in such an environment?

During the time in the Phantom Thieves, he had seen too many fickle things in the world and met all kinds of families, some harmonious and loving, and some mortal enemies. He was no longer at the stage where family relationships would touch his heart or even cause him emotional fluctuations.

Anyway, the interpersonal relationships he lacked while growing up have gradually been filled by everyone in the Phantom Thieves.

So he didn't show any obvious emotional reaction, just raised his eyebrows.

"So, you said something to her that triggered her emotions, right?"