Bage coughed and said, "There's no way around it, just bear with it."

Su Mo didn't say much. Either way, Xia Weiya helped him a lot when he was convicted and thrown into prison. He hadn't repaid that favor yet.

So he walked into the house.

In the living room, a pretty blonde woman was curled up on the sofa, shivering. Two female officers were giving her psychological counseling.

If he wasn't mistaken, she must be the eyewitness.

Su Mo then walked towards the bathroom. The entire outer wall of the bathroom had been torn down, and the toilet and everything else had been moved to the side.

Non-commissioned officers were using portable devices to debug miniature nano mechanical spider detectors. These mechanical spider detectors all had a very thin fiber optic cable extending from their rear, connected to the portable device.

After confirming that everything was okay, they released the nano mechanical spiders.

Xia Weiya stood there with a serious expression, watching quietly.

"Officer Xia Weiya."

Su Mo saluted Xia Weiya.

"You're here. Help with the investigation."

Xia Weiya's expression was very solemn, indicating that the matter seemed somewhat serious.

"Okay."

Su Mo nodded in agreement.

He silently said to Creator Devourer, "Help me scan the bottom to see if there are any monsters."

Before long, Creator Devourer said to Su Mo, "No monsters or abnormalities detected. Moreover, when this City of Glory was built, its bottom structure was mixed with a lot of isolation stones, which also limits my scanning."

After listening, Su Mo also felt a bit of a headache. Now, all he could do was wait and see how these nano mechanical spiders performed, and whether they could find anything.

"Officer Xia Weiya, the nano mechanical spider detectors have followed the pipes and entered the main pipeline from the drainage pipes. They are now searching separately on both sides."

The non-commissioned officer in charge of surveying said, staring at the images being transmitted back.

Su Mo also leaned over to take a look. He found that the Star Ring City's equipment was unusually advanced. Even with such strong interference at the bottom, it could still easily detect.

However, from the video images currently visible, everything seemed very normal.

All he saw along the way was sewage. There were no traces of monsters.

Time passed, second by second.

Still, no traces of any monsters were found.

Xia Weiya turned her head to look at Su Mo and asked, "What do you think?"

Su Mo frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "I don't think we need to rush. We just need to be patient and keep searching. Since the other party has revealed something, as long as we remain calm, we'll definitely be able to find them. Also, I have a half-baked idea."

"Speak."

"If I remember correctly, the two missing soldiers were from D District, and they were guarding the underground pipeline area. The monster discovered this time is also in the underground pipeline area of D District. I feel like something might be wrong down there, and the previous poisoning incident was more like diverting our attention."

Su Mo told Xia Weiya his thoughts.

"Mm."

Xia Weiya nodded. She felt that Su Mo's analysis was very reasonable, and she also felt a storm was brewing.

Just when everyone was at a loss.

Crack! The portable device's screen suddenly went blank.

"What's going on?"

Xia Weiya asked.

"I'm not sure. The signal was suddenly lost. The last image transmitted was normal, with no anomalies detected."

The operating non-commissioned officer quickly reported.

"Release more detectors and focus on the area where the signal was interrupted."

Xia Weiya said, narrowing her eyes.

"Yes!"

The subordinates present responded immediately, and they quickly began redeploying.

At this time, Goli walked in with Herbert. All the non-commissioned officers along the way saluted and greeted them.

"Officer Goli."

Su Mo quickly stood up straight when he saw them.

Goli walked up to Xia Weiya and asked, "How is it going?"

"We haven't found the monster yet, and there are some problems with the deployed equipment. We're currently confirming whether it's a malfunction or an attack. Don't worry, we will definitely find the monster and eliminate all hidden dangers."

Xia Weiya quickly explained to Goli.

Herbert also said at this time, "Xia Weiya, you're being a bit slow. I remember you used to be very decisive in your work."

Xia Weiya frowned slightly. She didn't refute Herbert's words, but simply said, "I don't need you to remind me. I know what to do."

In fact, Xia Weiya had been under a lot of pressure lately. She was in charge of investigating the poisoning and disappearances, but there had been no progress.

After all, the enemy was unusually cunning!

"Alright, don't say anymore. The underground structure of the City of Glory is more complicated than the surface. Even if there really is a monster hiding below, it's indeed not easy to investigate. Now is the time to unite."

Goli interrupted the two's argument and advised.

"Yes!"

Herbert and Xia Weiya immediately responded at the same time.

Just then, Xia Weiya's electronic bracelet suddenly vibrated. She tapped it, and a holographic projection popped up.

A major saluted Xia Weiya and said, "Officer, someone witnessed monster tentacles extending from the drainage outlet on the edge of the D3 District's River Street."

Hearing this news, Xia Weiya and the others' expressions changed drastically.

"Did you capture any images?"

"I'm sorry, that area is just a blind spot."

The major shook his head and replied.

Su Mo also felt a little uneasy. Was it a chance discovery? Or had the number of monsters increased to the point where they couldn't hide anymore?

He remembered a famous saying: when you see a cockroach in the sunlight, it means that there are too many to fit in the dark.

Goli gave an order decisively at this time.

"Issue my order to conduct a large-scale investigation of the entire bottom of D District, deploying detectors in all directions."

"Yes!"

All the non-commissioned officers present responded.

Then Goli issued another order.

"Issue an order to seal off the entire D District and order the soldiers to enter a state of combat readiness."

"Yes!"

The messenger immediately replied.

Goli then said to Xia Weiya, "I'm counting on you here."

"Understood!"

Xia Weiya nodded.

Goli then left with Herbert and the others, heading to the command center.

Xia Weiya turned her head and said to Su Mo, "Go to the D3 District, River Street, and take a look in person. See if you can find anything."

"Okay."

Su Mo accepted the mission and left immediately.

......

A moment later, Su Mo arrived at River Street, only to find that it had been completely sealed off.

IV-generation purely mechanical mecha Night Watchers guarded various key areas, and soldiers along the way saluted Su Mo.

Many windows on the houses on both sides of the road were open, with heads sticking out. Each person's face was filled with unease.

......

At this time, Su Mo's bracelet suddenly vibrated.

A series of messages popped up.

Su Mo stopped and looked at them, and was slightly stunned.

"Latest news: the built-in sensor device with underground number Cg292112 in D3 District has lost contact. Its corresponding location is the giant ventilation duct numbered so84125. Damage to the duct cannot be ruled out."