From sailboats to star destroyers (Source: Web)

Chapter 15 Shallow water is a pond, deep water is an abyss

"I have time, of course I have time. Please come in, everyone, have a seat. I'll go pour you some tea."

After leading the two police officers into the living room, Miao Meng prepared to go to the kitchen next door to pour some hot tea.

"No need. It's just a simple registration, we'll chat for a bit and then leave, and it's not really appropriate during work hours."

The investigator had been observing the house since he entered. There was nothing special about the yard; it was tidy but ordinary, just like the surrounding houses.

However, once inside the house, everything seemed amiss. While these details might be difficult for others to notice, for the investigators, ignoring them was tantamount to ignoring their own lives.

Whether it's the walls that are slightly thicker and have added sound insulation compared to other houses, or the psionic devices on my body constantly issuing detection alerts for abnormal data fluctuations.

These unusual details made the two investigators who entered the house extremely nervous.

Of course, they dared not let their target out of their sight. Leaving aside issues like escape, they only considered how to protect themselves should the other side retaliate.

"Uh? Officer, please feel free to ask me anything. I will answer all your questions to the best of my ability."

Although he felt that the two policemen were a bit strange, and their clothes seemed a little different, Miao Meng's long-standing habits made him treat them with extra respect and seriousness.

After all, he had a senior from the orphanage who joined the police force after graduating from university. He would often visit them with gifts, so he didn't show any fear of the police.

"I have often heard that it is not people who diligently seek knowledge, but rather those who know seek others. However, I know this is a fallacy. Those who know do not seek others, but rather chase after others. They are ruthless and heartless, like hawks and hounds chasing rabbits."

To Miao Meng's surprise, the investigator did not rush to ask for information, but instead spoke a strange phrase in classical Chinese.

Seeing the confusion on Miao Meng's face after hearing the incantation, the investigator's face changed to a serious one, with a look of resignation.

"Mr. Miao, in the upcoming questioning, both sides will maintain a fair and open attitude. There is no need to conceal anything or remain silent. No matter how outrageous the incident may be, we are prepared."

The first question: In the past six months, have you encountered any other voices or knowledge that you haven't been exposed to before?

After the investigator officially began questioning, another investigator had already stepped back three paces away, diligently recording information in a registration ledger.

Upon hearing the serious question from the other end, Miao Meng instinctively tried to express his confusion by saying that he had never experienced this situation before, but what he actually said was different.

"Yes."

Upon hearing Miao Meng's definitive answer, the investigators nearby showed no change in expression, but the investigators in the distance revealed an "I knew it" look in their eyes.

"The second question is, have you gained unexpected wealth or extraordinary abilities through this knowledge or these sounds?"

"Yes."

The two continued their question-and-answer session at the same pace as before, but Miao Meng, like the investigator opposite him, was now on tenterhooks. He was somewhat afraid of this forceful questioning ability.

If the other party continues to ask questions like this, he might lose control and forcibly switch forms, using the racial characteristics of his construct to become immune to the opponent's abilities and forcibly stop their effects.

"The third question is whether you have used these resources and abilities to harm the country or to arbitrarily unleash your powers on innocent people."

"no."

Just as Miao Meng was about to switch modes, the investigator opposite him suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, then swayed and almost fell to the ground.

Immediately afterward, the investigator who had been taking notes in the back stepped forward, helped the investigator who had just been questioned, smiled at Miao Meng, and bowed his head in apology.

"Thank you for your cooperation. I think you must have many questions. Don't worry, we can talk about it openly and honestly."

Faced with Miao Meng's sudden furrowed brows, the investigator knew that his words were somewhat ambiguous, but this was also part of the process. After entering this industry, he was prepared to dedicate himself at any time.

However, seeing that the other party was still just frowning and not making any obvious changes, the investigators began to explain the reason for their behavior, while keeping a close eye on Miao Meng's reaction.

"We apologize again for our behavior and attitude just now."

However, this is a necessary procedure; after all, we won't lower our guard against entities like you until we've established a clear stance.

The investigator who had asked the question earlier took out a small bottle of medicine, drank it all, and it took him a while to recover before he was able to stand up straight without the help of others.

"Us? You guys?" Miao Meng felt as if he had entered a not-so-friendly territory.

"Yes, you. All those like you who have been targeted by the extraterrestrial evil gods are potential suspects until Xuanjun confirms it."

Regardless of the form in which those voices and knowledge exist in your mind—whether it's a system, an old man, or a second personality—they are essentially the whispers of a subdimensional evil god.

As the investigator recounted his story, Miao Meng gained a different understanding of the world he knew and realized how turbulent the seemingly peaceful world was.

Of course, after comparing the other party's description with the abilities he had acquired, Miao Meng also realized that the other party's judgment of him was a misunderstanding. What he had obtained was not the power of an evil god, but a true miracle.

The true strength of these evil gods in this world is currently unknown, but Miao Meng has learned a great deal about the origins of the Comprehensive Network and its powerful strength from the forums.

There are also gods from various pantheons that span multiple worlds and have tried to control the Comprehensive Network, but even so, they have not caused much of an impact, which is enough to show how powerful the miracle of the Comprehensive Network in this multiverse is.

There are already more than a dozen known evil gods of varying sizes, whose influence extends all over the world. Even government agencies often have to rely on the power of these evil gods for their own protection.

The Eastern Xia used the divine power called "Xuanjun" and established an investigator organization that belonged to the Bureau of Folklore Investigation, a branch of the Religious Affairs Office.

Someone like Miao Meng, who awakened spiritual energy after being stimulated by an evil god, might be called a divine child or a holy child in other countries, but in Dongxia, he would only be considered a landmine that has not yet been detonated.

Of course, the Eastern Xia Investigation Bureau is not without psychics, but compared to investigator organizations in other countries, they are particularly cautious about recruiting members.

The more powerful these psychics corrupted by evil gods become, the more tragic their fate will be, because their spirits are closer to the evil gods they worship, and gods cannot be looked at directly.