They had gone through so much trouble to find Xia Liang; they couldn't let him get away.
But before Professor Rico could move, Luodan suddenly grabbed him. Luodan's expression had turned cautious.
"What's wrong?" Professor Rico asked, puzzled.
This time, Luodan gestured with his chin toward the crowd that was stopping Xia Liang. "Those people seem to be here for Xia Liang," he said, his face grim, "and their hands..."
Professor Rico followed his gaze. Down in the street below, more and more figures were emerging from the surrounding area, and now, they were holding quite a few guns. If they went down now, it would be extremely dangerous. That was why Luodan, having just realized this, was holding him back.
Sensing that someone below might be looking up at them, Luodan pulled Professor Rico down into a crouch. Through the gaps in the balcony railing, however, the two could still clearly see what was happening below.
