Carter cursed and contacted the Philippine police, ordering a complete blockade of all transportation routes to and from Manila, prohibiting any unauthorized aircraft or helicopters from entering the city. Waterways, train stations, docks, and the airport were all sealed off in search of a young woman and a man carrying a half-mask.
Interpol deployed even more personnel, investigating all foreign residents and conducting a thorough search of all hotels, prioritizing the best hotels in Manila. Carter knew Wushuang's style well; she disliked dark, damp places, and whenever she arrived in a new place, if there was no accommodation available, she would always choose the most comfortable hotel—a consistent practice of hers; she wouldn't compromise her comfort.
