Chapter 21

Akaso Kaze picked up the receiver, "Inspector Megure, you heard it all, right? This is Abe Yutaka's confession. He is currently at the Mao Li Detective Agency, and the Mao Li family and I are all witnesses."

Boom.

The soul space shook slightly.

Akaso Kaze took a moment to glance at it.

Oh, Negishi Masaki's soul exploded with anger.

Pure magic power instantly filled the space.

Magic Absorption.

Zzz.

Refreshing, truly so refreshing.

The soul space returned to calm.

Only a layer of soul skin remained, miserably hanging on a hair strand slightly curled by fire.

The police arrived quickly and took Abe Yutaka away.

"Thanks to Akaso-san, I was able to restore my reputation."

Mao Li Kogoro expressed his gratitude sincerely.

【Ding, Mao Li Kogoro has developed favor toward you; current favor level is 2.】

Compared to the uncle's favor, Akaso Kaze preferred the young lady's.

"Thank you, Akaso-san."

Admiration appeared vaguely in Mao Li Lan's eyes.

【Ding, Mao Li Lan has developed favor toward you; current favor level is 2.】

【Ding, Edogawa Conan has developed jealousy toward you; favor level has disappeared.】

Conan stared with wide eyes and said with feigned innocence: "Big brother, lying is not for good children. How could you lie to him and say you saw a soul?"

"Hehe, big brother didn't lie to him. I am an Onmyoji, capable of communicating between yin and yang and seeing souls."

Akaso Kaze smiled and rubbed the famous detective's small head vigorously.

"Liar! If there really are souls, let me see one too." Conan said unconvinced.

Boom.

A fist landed on top of Conan's head.

Instantly, the familiar big bump appeared again.

"Haha, sorry, the kid is too naughty; Akaso-san, don't take it to heart. Quick, apologize to Akaso-san."

Mao Li Kogoro pressed Conan's head to bow.

Conan apologized with a helpless expression.

Akaso Kaze waved his hand with a smile: "It's fine, curiosity is a child's nature."

Looking at the unconvinced Conan, he couldn't help but think to himself: Maybe one day I should get a soul to scare Conan.

I wonder what kind of reaction this kid would have.

"So Akaso-san is a powerful Onmyoji. In the future, if I have clients, I will definitely introduce them to you."

"Good, then many thanks for Detective Mao Li's care."

Returning to his own home, Akaso Kaze suddenly had an idea.

Perhaps, being an Onmyoji is a good cover.

Onmyoji are inherited from Chinese Taoist spells.

They know illusion arts, incantations, can drive shikigami and spirits, can catch demons and ghosts, and can read faces and tell fortunes.

Actually, to put it bluntly, it's a charlatan.

But Akaso Kaze is not.

He has real substance.

Soon, an advertisement appeared online.

"Akaso Kaze, Onmyoji, specializing in handling all kinds of abnormal death cases."

In the evening, the Mao Li family was sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Conan was dozing off constantly.

Children are like that; they never sleep enough.

Mao Li Kogoro suddenly turned his head to look at his daughter.

"Ran, what do you think of that young man next door?"

"You mean Akaso-san? He's quite good."

Hearing his daughter's words, Mao Li Kogoro instantly revealed a fatherly smile.

"Ran, I think you two are quite a good match."

Hmm?

Conan instantly became energetic.

He turned his head and glared fiercely at Mao Li Kogoro.

"Really, Dad, why would you say that? I have a boyfriend."

Mao Li Lan didn't pay much attention.

Mao Li Kogoro snorted, his face full of disdain.

"You mean that posturing kid who calls himself a detective? Compared to Akaso-san, he is far behind. Look at him; he owns a building at such a young age."

"Dad, you aren't just looking at his money, are you?"

Mao Li Lan looked at her money-grubbing father with disdain.

Mao Li Kogoro laughed awkwardly.

"By the way, why haven't I seen that kid Kudo Shinichi lately? People who are detectives really aren't good things."

"Dad, aren't you a detective too? He called today, saying he was handling a troublesome matter entrusted to him and would come back once it's finished."

"Hmph, that brat, how can he compare to Akaso-san..."

Mao Li Kogoro was still rambling on.

Conan on the side was already about to explode with anger.

【Ding, Passive Detection Magic activated; Conan has developed hatred toward you; current hatred level is 1.】

After reciting the first chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Akaso Kaze calculated with his fingers.

"Got it! Tomorrow morning, Tokyo Racecourse, he is right there."

"Really!" Mao Li Kogoro was overjoyed.

Conan was also taken aback: "Akaso-big brother, you aren't just saying a random address, are you?"

Boom.

He received another punch.

A familiar thing bulged on his head.

"You brat, what are you saying? Hurry up and apologize to Akaso-san."

Conan was pressed to bow again.

Akaso Kaze smiled slightly, not angry at all.

He pinched the big bump on Conan's head, making him gasp in pain.

"Whether it's true or not, won't we know tomorrow morning?"

"Then the fee... how is it calculated?" Mao Li Kogoro asked nervously.

Akaso Kaze waved his hand, "Since Ran asked, how could I charge money? I'll go with you tomorrow; I can calculate the exact location on the spot."

"How could I be so embarrassed..." Mao Li Lan's small face turned red again.

"That would be great." Mao Li Kogoro hurriedly interrupted his daughter's words, "With Akaso-san's help, finding him will definitely be faster."

【Ding, Passive Detection Magic activated; Conan has developed hatred toward you; current hatred level is 2.】

Akaso Kaze smiled even more brightly and pinched the big bump on Conan's head forcefully.

It hurt so much that tears were about to flow out.

Looking at the sky, Akaso Kaze said goodbye.

"Ran, hurry up and see Akaso-san off." ===== CHAPTER 23 =====