Upon arriving at the filming location, Yu Quan sensed the soul fluctuations there.
However, to Yu Quan's surprise, while the soul appeared because of Conan, it wasn't a newly formed one. Instead, it was an old, hanging ghost!
Unlike the newly formed souls of Fujie Mingyi and Machina, who lacked any discernible intelligence, this soul was clearly more solidified, and its energy fluctuations were stronger.
From the ghost's slightly hazy eyes, Yu Quan even detected a flicker of emotion, mainly anger and resentment.
Perhaps sensing Yu Quan's scrutiny, the soul suddenly floated towards him.
The next second, Yu Quan grasped it in his hand.
This soul was indeed stronger than Fujie Mingyi's, with a lingering desire to resist, but Yu Quan quelled it.
Quickly recalling the incident at Miwa Shrine, coupled with the obvious suicide of the soul, Yu Quan quickly determined its identity.
Mr. Sagayama!
Because Dougan Miyoko had revealed the existence of valuable artifacts in Miwa Shrine's warehouse, the shrine had been robbed.
Sagayama, the warehouse keeper at the time, felt responsible for the theft, believing his negligence had led to it. Overcome with guilt, he hanged himself in the warehouse...
It's best not to try to understand other people's thoughts. Yu Quan had no desire to help the dead fulfill regrets or answer questions.
Without hesitation, he tossed Sagayama's soul into the system space.
The next second, Yu Quan's gaze shot towards the window of the warehouse. He spoke.
"Miss Miyoko, if you're here, then show yourself."
Considering the timeline, Dougan Miyoko probably left after taking Ran Mori and the others to see Dougan Kusaku, who was the head priest.
And, she had also killed someone?
Within a few breaths, Dougan Miyoko appeared at the doorway, a bitter smile on her lips. "Mr. Yu Quan."
Yu Quan's gaze swept over Dougan Miyoko's legs. Due to a deep connection, Anxi Shou'nan's soul clung to her.
Fortunately, Yu Quan had already collected Sagayama's soul. Otherwise, it would have likely surged towards Anxi Shou'nan's soul...
A brief silence descended. Dougan Miyoko's heart sank. She took the initiative to probe, "I remember the warehouse door was locked."
"I opened it." Yu Quan didn't lie, stating directly. "Miss Miyoko is here to see Mr. Sagayama, isn't she?"
Meeting Yu Quan's gaze that seemed to see through everything, Dougan Miyoko couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling. After a moment of silence, she let out a wry laugh.
"Mr. Yu Quan, is Mr. Sagayama's soul still here?" Dougan Miyoko had heard about Yu Quan's abilities.
She wasn't afraid, but there was...a sense of relief, as well as anticipation.
"He was here earlier, but he has already ascended to Buddhahood." Yu Quan looked straight into Dougan Miyoko's eyes.
"Really? That's good… I hope Mr. Sagayama can be reborn into a good life." Dougan Miyoko said dejectedly.
Yu Quan wasn't a detective who liked to argue or indulge in deductions. He simply reached out and hooked his fingers towards Dougan Miyoko.
In the next instant, Anxi Shou'nan's soul landed in Yu Quan's hand. Yu Quan collected the soul into the system space with satisfaction.
Fujie Mingyi, Machina, Sagayama, Anxi Shou'nan, and if we count the extra souls collected at the art museum yesterday—
Just three more soul energies, and he could initiate a Hundred Ghosts Night Parade!
Yu Quan's actions seemed nonsensical to those watching, but Dougan Miyoko had an ominous premonition.
Especially after recalling Yu Quan's identity, Dougan Miyoko pressed her lips together, "Mr. Yu Quan..."
Yu Quan nodded, ruthlessly cutting her off. "It's Anxi Shou'nan's soul."
Dougan Miyoko's face turned pale. "I...I'll turn myself in." She spoke, but her voice was relaxed as if a weight had been lifted.
Anxi Shou'nan was the one who had learned of the theft from Dougan Miyoko and then stolen from Miwa Shrine.
After their reunion many years later, Anxi Shou'nan threatened Dougan Miyoko with this knowledge.
Knowing she couldn't escape his threats, Dougan Miyoko impulsively planned today's murder...
For all these years, Dougan Miyoko had been immersed in the shadow of Sagayama's suicide, believing it was her fault.
Now, having confessed everything, Dougan Miyoko felt as though a burden had been lifted.
Unfortunately...Yu Quan wasn't one for listening.
Later, when Ran Mori and the others arrived, they couldn't help but feel sorry for Dougan Miyoko's fate upon hearing her story.
They felt that Dougan Miyoko had simply been careless in the past and that her current predicament was a pity.
"Yu Quan, what were you doing in the warehouse?" Conan ran up to Yu Quan, his voice inquisitive.
"Catching ghosts, of course." Yu Quan rubbed Conan's head, speaking playfully.
"After Mr. Sagayama committed suicide, he was trapped here. I just went to send him to Buddhahood."