The constructed waterways resembled enormous pythons coiling around the riverbanks.
The countless docks extending inward were like the python's gaping mouths.
The small vessel was struck by four grappling lines at once. Though the middle-aged captain at the helm desperately gripped the wheel and floored the throttle, trying to break free of the horizontal pull, it was useless.
But the lines had sunk too deeply into the ship, and even the crew had no way to deal with them.
Gradually, the vessel could only be forcibly dragged toward the dock by that lateral force.
"Lord Yang, how about we jump into the water, abandon the ship, and run? I can ask headquarters to send some brothers over as reinforcements."
"Exactly, Lord Yang. Once these Investigation Team members get hold of us, we won't be able to leave even if we want to!"
As the distance drew shorter, the anxiety on Fire God and Dongyue's faces became obvious.
If this had been an unknown medium-sized territory or some deserted wilderness, they would have believed that as long as Su Mo put on that armor, he could very likely crush these people into the ground.
But this was Tian Yuan Territory. In such a super-large territory, under the eyes of countless onlookers, the thought was dispelled the instant it arose.
There was no other reason. Large territories did not allow anyone to brazenly violate the rules, especially when the opposing group was an Investigation Team.
Once they took action, Tian Yuan Territory absolutely would not stand by idly. They could not sit back and watch outsiders attack the Investigation Team.
The wind blew fallen leaves into the river.
All eyes gathered, focusing on the vessel.
Amid the surrounding hubbub, Su Mo slowly removed his somewhat worn hoodie, raised his head, and swept