The Invincible Mercenary King

Chapter 840

Haylan appeared abruptly as if he had materialized out of thin air with no warning. He stood before Lawrence, his gaze fixed on the red–robed messenger.

The red–robed messenger’s expression changed, a mix of surprise and fear washing over his face. He quickly retreated, putting distance between himself and Haylan. His eyes locked with Haylan’s, disbelief etched across his features. “How did you find your way here?” he asked, his voice filled with incredulity.

The cave nestled deep in the snowy mountains, concealed from prying eyes. It was a hidden sanctuary far away from any human habitation, adding an air of mystery and seclusion.

alarm mechanisms outside the cave, which would alert him to any movement or disturbance outside.

without triggering any alarms. The red–robed messenger was bewildered. “How is this possible?” he wondered, his mind racing

I know? Of course, it’s because of the clues and marks

of cooking oil was particularly

Haylan’s finger. Then, he glanced at Lawrence, who was standing behind Haylan. Anger immediately surged

Haylan appear, Lawrence completely relaxed. He fell onto the snowy ground, and let out a long sigh of relief, before saying, “Haylan, you finally arrived. I was exhausted. If you hadn’t arrived, I don’t think I could have

messenger seized upon the key information in Lawrence’s words.

your desire for power, and to fabricate a lie to buy time. Did you really think the cooking oil on me was only for defense against your cursed beetles? Well, you’re wrong. The cooking oil on me has a special fragrance that lingers in the air. By dousing myself in cooking oil, I naturally acquired that scent. As you took me away, drops of cooking oil would fall along the way, creating markers that Mr. Jaber could easily follow to

of snow and wiped off the cooking oil from his

already planned everything before my arrival. Deliberately dousing yourself in oil, deliberately allowing me to take you away, just so you could let Landon