Following Dat into a house, Heklu was secretly surprised. With Wu Lai's current status, he should be living in a heavily guarded residence with many servants. However, this house was not only small and simple, but also had no servants except two gatekeepers and a cleaner.

However, this was good news for Heklui. For the future of his wife and children, he was ready to die heroically after successfully assassinating Wu Lai. Judging from the current situation, he seemed to still have a glimmer of hope.

When he thought of this, Heklu's heartbeat couldn't help but speed up a little.

"Don't underestimate this place. This is the office of the high priest and the center of Kayiked." Date laughed and led Heklu to a door.

After knocking on the door, Dai Te asked loudly for a meeting, and Wu Lai's voice was heard from inside the door: "Come in."

Inside the door was a small hall, which was originally the reception room of the house, but now it has been converted into Wu Lai's office. When entering the door, Heikulu quickly glanced around and saw that there was no other furniture except a table, a chair, a table and two rows of document shelves against the wall. However, he thought about it and understood that in the entire Kayikede, no one was qualified to sit opposite Wu Lai at the moment. Of course, it was another matter if Wu Lai personally agreed.

He is quite arrogant, Hekru thought. Actually, he misunderstood. It is not just Wu Lai who does not have extra chairs in the office. No office in Mauritania or Grindo Island will have extra chairs. This is Wu Lai's request, because it can obviously improve work efficiency.

Heklu's gaze passed over Date's shoulder and fell on Woolley and the man standing beside him. It was the first time he saw Woolley and he was somewhat surprised by his youth, but for some reason, he vaguely felt that he seemed to have seen the man standing beside Woolley before.

"Colonel Bailey is here too." Date said with a smile, turning his head to urge him. Why don't you go to see the High Priest? Heklu knelt on one knee and kowtowed to him: "Your High Priest, Saint Wulai, I am very grateful for your presence today."

"Double Swordsman Heklu, I've seen your gladiator king competition, it's good, stand up." Wu Lai looked at Heklu and said.

Heklu bowed again, stood up, reached into his bosom, and pulled out a white tube-shaped object about elbow-long. He held it up to his forehead with both hands and said, "Your High Priest Saint Wulai, this is the ivory dagger that Heklu seized from the enemy leader during the battle of Titania. It is said to be a reward from Emperor Tianjuan to senior generals. Heklu hopes to present it to the High Priest to motivate the soldiers."

After a slight surprise, Wu Lai raised a smile and said, "Interesting, show it to me."

"Yes, sir." Heiklu agreed, his heartbeat quickening quietly. The object in his hand was indeed made of ivory, but it was not a dagger, but a hidden weapon, which was launched by a spring like a sleeve arrow. It was very convenient to shoot - hold the tube with the left hand and aim the end with the small hole at the target, and turn the other end with the right hand, and the two sharp cones in the tube will shoot out.

This item was given by Night Blade Dance, and she also taught Heklu how to use it. Before leaving, she also specifically reminded him again: "Wullagrindo is an extraordinary fighter and extremely agile. You must use this weapon five steps in front of him, and you must aim at his head, face, and neck, because he may wear leather armor under his clothes. If you can't penetrate the flesh, this poisoned spike will be useless. Remember, you only have one chance to assassinate him, and you must ensure success."

Haiklu naturally kept these words firmly in mind.

He took four steps and came five steps in front of Wu Lai. When he looked up, Wu Lai was looking at him with a smile.

I'm sorry. Heklu said this in his heart, and then he stopped walking. His hands moved like lightning, and while the cone hole was aimed at Wu Lai, he twisted his right hand with force.

"Boom-whoosh"...

Two black spikes more than half an elbow long quickly shot towards Wu Lai's face... At the same time, Hekru leaped to the right and grabbed a sword on the document shelf...

As soon as Heklub jumped out, his body stiffened involuntarily, and a trace of horror flashed across his eyes, because the two spikes had been blocked by someone - that "Colonel Bailey". His movements were so fast that Heklub could hardly see clearly. The only thing Heklub could be sure of was that "Colonel Bailey" had used his sword to knock away the two spikes...

How fast does one's reaction, speed, and accuracy need to be achieved? More importantly, in addition to reaction, speed, and skills, one also needs immense confidence. Otherwise, how could one make such an easy interception?

When Date exclaimed, Heikulu's hand had already touched the scabbard, but his eyes were still fixed on Wu Lai's face. He was very surprised by Wu Lai's eyes, because what he felt from them was actually - pity...

Heklu grabbed the sword, and Det rushed at him with a roar.

"Date, get out of here!" Wu Lai shouted hastily. Date was startled and immediately stepped back quickly. He shouted "There's an assassin" to the outside of the door, then blocked the door with his body and was on guard. He was so annoyed at the moment.

"Pick up the sword. Bailey won't draw his sword against you until you draw it." Wu Lai smiled.

"So you've been prepared for this." Hekrut raised the sword and touched the hilt with his right hand.

"I guess so." Wu Lai glanced at Hai Kelu, "But if you hadn't taken out this thing, I wouldn't be on guard against you. Do you know why?"

"I don't know." Heklu shook his head.

"This thing is not a reward from the Emperor Tianjuan to generals. It is called 'Ghost Shadow Cone'. I made it myself and gave it to General Rini, the Assyrian military god, for self-defense." Wu Lai's expression showed a hint of sarcasm. "When the Tianjuan people assassinated General Rini, they stole it. As soon as I saw it, I knew there was something wrong with you."

I see… Haiklu sighed softly in his heart, glanced at Bailey, and said to Wu Lai: "High Priest, your people are very skilled and their reactions are astonishingly fast."

"Maybe." Wu Lai smiled slightly, "Bailey and I have an agreement long ago. When I say 'interesting', it will be the prelude for him to draw his sword."

"No wonder." Heklu nodded, his eyes fell on Bailey's face, "Your Excellency is very skilled, I wonder if you can have a good fight with me."

Bailey turned slightly and gave Woolley a questioning look.

"Go ahead. I know you've always been concerned about this." Wu Lai said with a smile. There was a reason why Bailey lost to Heklu in the gladiator king competition. How could he not know that?

"Thank you, Lord." Bailey's eyes lit up, and he straightened his chest and drew his sword. "Double Swordsman Heklu, do you know who I am?"

"I have some impression. May I ask for your advice..." Heklu frowned, because the other party seemed to know him.

"My name is Bailey, Belisarius." Bailey's tone was very calm, "Before, people called me 'Masked Assassin'."

Heklu frowned...

"Let's go to the yard, it's more spacious." Bailey raised his sword.

"Okay." Heikulu nodded slightly...

…

After nightfall, Date returned to the mansion with a serious face. In'er and Eddie, who were waiting for him in the hall, hurried to greet him when they saw him come in.

"I heard that someone tried to assassinate the high priest today?" Yin'er asked with a frown.

Dai Te nodded and sighed heavily: "The assassin is the double swordsman Haiklu, and I was the one who brought him to the high priest."

Eddie, who was standing by, almost cried out in surprise. After holding back, she hurriedly asked, "What about now? How is Wu Lai now? Is he okay?"

"The high priest had taken precautions, so there's nothing wrong." Date replied.

"Where is Heklu? Was he killed or locked up?" In'er asked again.

"Bailey fought with him. Bailey was slightly injured, while Heklu was seriously injured. Then, Bailey executed Heklu." After Date finished speaking, he sighed again, "Although the high priest did not blame me, I felt like a stone was pressing on my heart. I felt very uncomfortable..."

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"It's good that you don't blame me. You too, just be the director of the Construction Bureau and do your job well. Do you really think it's the same as before?" Yin Er glared at Daite. "If the high priest makes any mistakes this time, you will be a sinner of Assyria! A sinner for all eternity!"

"I know. I'm regretting this, too..." Dai Te was already in a bad mood, and after Yin Er said that, he almost got angry...

At the same time, Bailey was also annoyed. After hesitating for a while, he said carefully: "Lord, I just checked, the two spikes are poisoned."

"Poison?!" Wu Lai was stunned and couldn't help asking, "What kind of poison?"

"It should be the God-favored Venomous Snake...Snake Saliva Flower." Bailey replied.

"Oh my god, learn your lesson and stop trying to show off." Wu Lai almost broke out in a cold sweat. "Quick, quick, give me those two spikes."

"Yes, I'll get it right away." Bailey agreed quickly. Wu Lai was almost scared to death when he heard the medical staff say that the spikes were poisoned. He was really scared and sweated all over. Before Heklu launched the assassination, he had received Wu Lai's hint and was extremely confident in himself. Otherwise, he would never have done something as cool as swinging a sword to hit the spikes, which was a test of technical level.

When he ran to the door, Bailey paused and ran back: "Lord, thank you again for your gift." Bailey's gratitude was heartfelt. Before today, the fact that he was forced to lose the gladiator king competition with Hercules had always been a thorn in his heart. He would never forget the shame he suffered that day. Today's hearty victory over Hercules meant that the big stone that had been pressing on his heart for a long time was finally removed, and all of this was given to him by Wu Lai, how could he not be grateful?

"Got it, let's go." Wu Lai laughed and waved his sleeves...

…

Late at night a few days later, Wei Huo walked to the door of Qi Yuan's room. The two guards on duty handed him the key and then consciously retreated to the end of the corridor.

Wei Huo sighed heavily, opened the big lock on Qi Yuan's door, pushed the door open and walked in. When he closed the door heavily and bolted it, Qi Yuan, who had been sitting motionless on the big chair beside the bed as if he had fallen asleep, slowly opened his eyes.

Where is the madness in that piercing gaze?

"Father, you have been wronged." Wei Huo quickly walked up to Qi Yuan and bowed.

"Have you seen Wuleglin more often?" Qi Yuan waved his hand and asked.

"No, he is not in Salt Marsh City just as my father expected." Wei Huo replied.

"Where is Khufu? Is he okay?" Qi Yuan asked.

"Not bad, just a little thinner." Wei Huo replied.

"Let him be thin, let him suffer a little, otherwise he will never know the immensity of the world." Qi Yuan sighed softly and asked, "Did you gain anything?"

"Yes, Wulaglindo left a letter for us in advance." Wei Huo took out the letter and handed it to Qi Yuan, saying, "His conditions are all there, and what he can give us is also there."

"I don't want to look. My eyesight has been blurry lately. Just tell me." Qi Yuan waved his hand again.

"Okay, father." Wei Huo nodded and put the letter back into his arms. "Wuliglindo wants us to do five things. The first one is to do it as quickly as possible..."

As Qi Yuan listened, his expression became calmer, and he even showed a hint of relief...

After a while, after Wei Huo finished explaining the conditions and benefits one by one, he was surprised to see Qi Yuan smiling, and couldn't help asking, "Father, are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Qi Yuan shook his head. "You, don't think that Wuleglindo's conditions are harsh. If he occupies the Salt Marsh City, it is equivalent to strangling the throats of everyone in the Assyrian territory. After all, salt is an indispensable thing. If we control the salt, we will have enough confidence. If we don't have salt, the Tianjuan people will not even look at us. You have to understand this..."

"...The benefits he offers are generous. Mondo Woye is a good place. I can retire there and see that the old and young in the family can live in peace. My descendants can also have a private inheritance. I have no other ideas. Weihuo, just do as Wuleglindo wishes..."

"As you command, father." Wei Huo nodded heavily...