Judging from both their previous interactions and her behavior just now, she was clearly a mature, highly dependable adult.
So there were some things he could ask her without reservation.
After thinking for a moment, Yin Kong decided to tell the truth:
"From my perspective, it's extremely dangerous."
Because what this mother wanted to hear from him was obviously not empty, insincere reassurance:
"Although I've never seen the Sacred Jewel of Four Souls, even its fragments can attract demons like Nureha. That proves it truly is a treasure coveted by countless demons.
"Not only are these demons powerful, but most of them are likely skilled in all manner of schemes and tricks.
"With Kagome and Inuyasha's current strength and experience, I'm afraid they aren't yet capable of handling these threats."
Kagome in particular—although tremendous power lay hidden within her, she was still physically an ordinary human.
Any reasonably strong adult could easily knock her down, let alone those cunning demons.
Of course, since this was a "Detective Conan" world, and he had also triggered a World Quest related to them, Yin Kong remained relatively optimistic.
At the very least, based on his experience, these two did not seem like characters who would be killed off the moment they appeared.
Even if the story was going to stab them in the heart, it would have to wait until the quest was nearly over.
"But I don't believe Kagome and Inuyasha being the only ones able to pass through that old well was merely an accident or coincidence. So I'm more inclined to believe that Kagome is someone protected by fate itself. Gathering the Sacred Jewel of Four Souls may be the mission she was destined to undertake."
"I see. Thank you for your answer." Mrs. Higurashi carefully considered the meaning behind