Chapter 170

Ethan stared expressionlessly at Maxwell, but his heart had sunk to the bottom of a valley.

What did Maxwell's words imply?

It meant that wanting to rescue Maxwell would absolutely not go smoothly. Even Maxwell had sensed something amiss. What kind of character was Red-Clothed Elder? How could he not take precautions?

It was even possible that Beyond Heaven assassins were already lurking around them.

Ethan surreptitiously scanned his surroundings. The rain grew heavier and heavier. In this slice of the world, other than the deafening downpour, no other sounds could be heard.

Little White poked out its sneaky head from Ethan's sleeve, seeming to be holding something in its mouth. But in the heavy rain, no one noticed it.

Ethan swiftly approached and reached to lock Maxwell's neck.

From beginning to end, Ethan had never thought Maxwell would willingly take the Emperor's Ink Pill. That was impossible. So to rescue Maxwell, he first had to subdue him and make him yield.

Moreover, Ethan wa