The area was too large, a chaotic jumble of buildings with a complex network of underground pipes. If the culprits were familiar with the terrain and deliberately hiding, it would indeed be difficult to find them quickly.
What's more, the two birds never appeared again.
...
That evening, Yao Zhenwei hosted a simple dinner for Yang Qi in a small private room at the city bureau's cafeteria. It was both a gesture of thanks and an opportunity to discuss the situation.
The food was simple, but the atmosphere was heavy.
Chen Jifeng and a few core members of the special task force were also present.
"Advisor Yang, thank you for all your hard work today. And for your companions' help as well."
Yao Zhenwei raised his teacup, substituting tea for wine. "Although we haven't had a breakthrough yet, your joining us has given us a completely new line of investigation and a new asset. That Beaked Eagle, especially, is truly remarkable! A lot of our officers had their eyes opened today."
