In the world of Detective Conan, the female characters are all acting strangely!

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"It's precisely because of its good geographical location that people treat it as a distribution center for smuggled goods. After all, it's overseas, and a small boat can get there easily. The Japanese coast guard is practically invisible, so it's quite normal for smuggling and trafficking of smuggled goods to occur on these small islands!"

Xia Ye explained.

"So you're going to Moonshadow Island to gather intelligence tomorrow?" Ai asked with a hint of worry. "That's the hideout of a smuggling ring. Won't there be any danger?"

"rest assured!"

Xia Ye smiled:

"If it were an armed group that controlled and promoted separatism across the entire island, with everyone acting as one, even I might have to be cautious. As for Moonshadow Island, it's just a group of middlemen who smuggle separatist goods from overseas and then resell them through various channels to make a profit. They're not worth considering!"

"That's good~"

Xiao Ai was relieved.

Soon, Xia Ye's phone rang again.

This time, Xiaolan sent a video call request!

"What's wrong, Xiaolan?"

Xia Ye was a little puzzled. After the video call connected, Xiao Lan's pretty face was full of anxiety. What happened?

"Xia Ye!"

Xiaolan's eyes were filled with worry as she spoke rapidly:

"What should we do? My dad and Conan are on the ship heading to Moonshadow Island! They should be at the dock in about ten minutes!"

"what?"

Xia Ye was slightly taken aback:

"Didn't you say you were going the day after tomorrow morning? Why did you go today, and why did you leave Xiaolan here?"

"Is such that--"

Xiao Lan's explanation, both amused and exasperated:

"I went out with my mom today. At noon, we had French food at the observation restaurant at the top of the Tokyo Tower~"

"My dad called this afternoon. I just mentioned it to him, but I didn't expect him to get angry. He said I was eating fancy food out, while he and Conan could only eat miso ramen at home..."

"I initially thought he was just complaining, but when I called him just now, he said he found out there were some really delicious hot spring dishes on Moonshadow Island, so he deliberately didn't tell me and took Conan there first!"

"laugh--!"

Xia Ye chuckled softly. Those two were really living a carefree life; a spontaneous trip was just that easy.

"dare you laugh!"

Xiao Lan rolled her eyes at him on the phone screen and said gently, "What should we do now? Will they be in danger?"

"Danger......"

Xia Ye thought for a moment and asked:

"Xiao Lan, did you tell them that the Metropolitan Police Department is taking action against Moonshadow Island?"

"Of course not!"

Xiaolan shook her head in denial:

"After I found out they were on the ship to Moonshadow Island, I didn't mention the Metropolitan Police Department to them, so they would treat it as a normal trip and not cause any trouble!"

"Xiaolan, you're really thoughtful these days!"

Xia Ye couldn't help but praise him. If Conan and Kogoro Mouri knew that the Metropolitan Police Department was going to launch an operation against Tsukikage Island, Uncle Mouri would be fine, but Conan would probably be able to find out about the homes of the leaders of those smuggling groups that very night!

but--

"Unfortunately, Ran, have you forgotten why Uncle Mori and Conan went to Moonshadow Island in the first place?"

"Before......"

Xiaolan blinked and immediately replied:

"It's because Dad and Shinichi both received invitations from Moonshadow Island. They said, 'On the next full moon night, shadows begin to disappear on Moonshadow Island. Please come and investigate—Keiji Aso.' A fee was also included."

"Dad and Conan believe it's a murder threat, which is why they're planning to go to Moonshadow Island!"

"and many more!"

Xiaolan then realized:

"Xia Ye, are you saying that this invitation is also related to the incident on Moonshadow Island!?"

"There is definitely a connection!"

The people Asai Makoto is planning to kill are all leaders of drug trafficking groups. It would be strange if they weren't connected. Although his goal is only revenge, he is still going against drug cartels. It would be very dangerous for Uncle Mori and his group to get involved!

"What should I do?"

Ran knows her father and Conan's character very well, especially her childhood friend Shinichi (Conan), who acts like he has no regard for his life when it comes to cases and always tries to get involved. Judging from Natsume's tone, the Metropolitan Police Department is going to make a big move this time, which means that Tsukikage Island is very dangerous!

Although those two guys usually disliked them, Xiaolan ultimately didn't want them to get hurt!

"It's okay, Ran~"

Xia Ye smiled slightly, her confident demeanor quickly calming Xiao Lan's worries.

"Leave it to me, I'll handle it."

"Ok!"

Xiao Lan nodded obediently, looking at Xia Ye's reassuringly handsome face, her heart filled with warmth. She secretly glanced at her mother beside her, then leaned closer to the screen, "Then I'll leave it to you, Xia Ye, MUA!"

Eri's pretty face darkened...

My daughter was having a long phone conversation with a man in front of me, and even gave him a kiss at the end. And this man had also—

In short, I'm really annoyed!

"Mom~"

Xiao Lan quickly went up to him and acted coquettishly:

"Xia Ye isn't familiar with Dad or Conan, yet she helped me so much this time, all for my sake. Of course I have to thank her!"

"Haha~"

Eri pinched her daughter's delicate cheek and said irritably, "Do you even believe what you're saying?"

"Hehe~"

Xiao Lan sticks out her tongue and acts cute!

"Forget it, I can't be bothered with you!"

Eri sighed. She hadn't even sorted out her own problems yet, so how could she have the energy to worry about Ran?

the other side.

At Xia Ye's villa.

When that clear "MUA" came from the phone, besides Elena, three pairs of teasing eyes fell on Natsume. Yukiko covered her mouth and chuckled, teasing, "Oh dear, Ran is getting bolder and bolder now. Ai, you're putting a lot of pressure on her!"

"Pooh!"

Ai blushed and retorted:

"How did I put pressure on her? Neither you nor I interfered, let alone Xiaolan. I think she's just shy. If she had half your thick skin, Xia Ye would have already..."

"Cough cough!"

Xia Ye felt the topic was a bit awkward.

Although the girls almost all knew what was going on, saying it so bluntly still made him blush!

MUA——!

A loud voice instantly broke the awkward atmosphere in the living room, but Xia Ye felt even more embarrassed!

"Mom, what are you doing!"

Ai ran over and tried to grab Elena's hand, but couldn't touch her at all, which made her want to cry. She couldn't stop her at all!

Xia Ye reached out and touched her cheek.

The cool, refreshing feel of cherry lips is completely different from the fiery red feel of lips; it has a unique charm that's almost unforgettable.

but--

Seeing Ai pouting and glaring at him, Xia Ye quickly coughed lightly, "removed" Elena from his arms, and said seriously, "You guys play first, I have important things to do!"

After saying that, he picked up his phone again.

I dialed the number of the Matsumoto manager!

Chapter 137 A Phone Call to Moonshadow Island

Moon Shadow Island.

It is about 20 nautical miles away from Dongdu as the crow flies.

This is a scenic offshore island that, on the surface, relies on tourism as its mainstay.

To reach this small island, one must take a ferry, which operates three times a day. The last ferry is about to arrive at the dock, where people are already waiting to welcome tourists and villagers returning to the island.

People come and go in the square in front of the dock.

"Honest Doctor, want to come out for a stroll?"

"Honest doctor, have you eaten?"

"Honest Doctor..."

Local residents of Moonshadow Island, who were out for a stroll after dinner, greeted a beautiful woman with fair skin, delicate features, and a friendly demeanor.

The slender and graceful Asai Makoto responded to the villagers' enthusiasm with a gentle smile.

Looking up, you can already see huge ferries appearing on the sea in the distance.

Makoto Asai looked at the flashing lights on the ferry, feeling conflicted.

On one hand, she hoped that the invitations she sent out would bring in a famous detective to stop her murder plan.

On the other hand.

Tatsuji Kuroiwa, Hideo Kawashima, Ken Nishimoto!

These three names stirred a chilling murderous intent within her, but when she thought of her father, mother, and sister who had been locked up and burned alive in their home, the murderous intent eventually subsided into calm. A faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Why did Dr. Makoto seem a little cold just now?" A villager passing by Asai Makoto muttered quietly, then quickly shook his head: "How could that be! Dr. Makoto's smile is so warm, it must be because I wasn't dressed warmly enough and the sea breeze made me feel cold!"

Makoto Asai did not hear the villagers' murmurs.

She went to the beach and stayed there quietly in the night.

Jingle Bell--!

Taking out his phone, he saw an unfamiliar Tokyo number. Asai Makoto frowned slightly. Who was calling?

He hesitated for a moment.

She still answered the phone at 07.

"Excuse me--"

"Is that Dr. Makoto Asai?"

A magnetic and pleasant male voice came from the other end of the line.

"I am Asai Makoto!"

Such a distinctive voice would definitely leave a deep impression if you heard it before. Asai Makoto was certain she hadn't heard it before, and she asked in confusion:

"May I ask who you are? What can I do for you?"

"Me? I'm Inspector Natsuha Akiyama of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the First Investigation Division~"

Over there, Xia Ye had already started introducing himself using the title of police inspector. Anyway, Matsumoto, the superintendent, had already told him that his current treatment was equivalent to that of a police inspector, which was perfectly reasonable!

"Honest Doctor, I'm calling you to tell you that whatever plans you have, please stop them for now, do you understand?"

"What are you talking about? I don't understand!"