The next morning they left their hotel and took a taxi to the University of Malta.
Professor Oman asked Linda to meet him at the University of Malta. He is a history professor, a Jew named von Cullen. He plays an important role in the field of European history. He is a close friend of Professor Oman.
When he came to von Karen's office, his assistant told him that he was giving lessons to the students and that they were waiting in the office. The TA didn't say much either, told them and left.
Charley looked at von Cullen's office.
Von Cullen's office is full of historical atmosphere, with several Christian oil paintings, a set of replica Crusader armour, and some medieval decorations. If it wasn't for a computer on the desk, it would give a sense of disorganization into a medieval study.
"Have you met Professor von Cullen?" After observing von Cullen's office, Xia Lei asked casually.
"I met at Professor aman's house, but only to say hello, when I was about to leave." Linda said.
"Do you think he is a knight?"
"Knight?" Linda smiled. "What's the era now? The era of chivalry has created the past. Now some people may buy knighthood from the Maltese palace, but that doesn't make sense. Mr. Murray, are you interested in the history of knights? "
Charley smiled. "Well, I'm interested in the history of knights. It's the dream of many men to fight on the battlefield and fight for faith
"I don't think you're such a man." Linda glanced at Charley's legs with a strange look.
Xia Lei, "..."
Her eyes tell.
You are a homosexual, how can you yearn for the kind of hot-blooded life of knights?
"You've never been with a woman Has that ever happened? " Linda was afraid that Charley didn't understand her. She added, "you know what I'm talking about."
Xia Lei smiled awkwardly. "Why are you so interested in my private life? Can't we talk about something else? "
"Oh, I'm sorry." Linda apologized.
Charay turned the subject, "according to Professor Oman and your plan, you will come to Malta with iron book to meet Professor von Cullen. Now that Professor Oman is dead and iron book is gone, is it still meaningful for you to meet him? "
"Of course it makes sense." Linda said, "I just told you that I met at Professor Oman's house. On that day, it was Professor Oman who brought the iron book home from the Vatican Museum. Later, Professor Oman told me that it was Professor von Cullen who persuaded the Pope to study the iron book. To persuade, there must be a reason to impress the Pope. I'm here to understand that. "
Xia Lei thought, "do you mean that Professor Feng Cullen has a certain understanding of iron book?"
"Yes, he is a top expert in European history. He may know its origin, or he may know that he will steal it. " Linda said.
Xia Lei's heart secretly said: "I know its origin, and you will never be able to solve its secret." But he said, "If Professor von Cullen tells you this, what's your next step?"
Linda shook her head. "I don't know. Let's see Professor von Cullen first."
After all, she is just an archaeologist, not a soldier, not a detective. In the face of such things, her ability is really limited, almost powerless.
"Are you not afraid of danger? Last night, you almost died twice. " Said Xia Lei.
Linda smiled. "Of course I'm afraid, but I can overcome it. Besides, don't I have you to help me? " After a pause, she looked directly at Xialei. "It has nothing to do with you. You can stay away from danger. Why do you want to help me? I thought you were attracted to me, wanted to chase me, wanted to sleep with me. But I'm all naked, and you don't respond. Tell me, what are you for? "
Xia Lei regrets that he didn't go to her last night. If he did, there would be no trouble in front of him. Last night, he learned to control his desires and body, but now he can't face Linda's problem. Yes, not for profit, not for chasing girls, and risking your life. What do you want?
Just when Xia Lei didn't know how to answer the question, a man came in at the office door.
But it's not the professor von Cullen they want to meet, it's the assistant who left before.
"I'm really sorry." Professor von Cullen's family had something wrong. He finished his class early and went home. He asked me to tell you that he would see you at his house. Have you ever been to his house? "
"No." Linda said, "please give us an address."
"The address is useless. He lives in a very remote place. Few taxi drivers know that place. Well, I'll drive you there. " The assistant said.
"Thank you. Thank you so much." Linda is very polite.
A moment later, the three left the University of Malta in a Chevy and drove along a seaside road.
Through the window, Xialei saw the ancient walls and castles standing on the sea, which were the fortifications built by the Knights of the medieval hospital to defend against the attack of the Turks when they occupied the land. Hundreds of years have passed, and they still stand under the sky, telling the story of that era in silent language.
There are numerous monuments on Malta Island, many of which are related to the order of hospital knights, but charay did not find any of them. And he knew that the real headquarters of the hospital Knights was here, and they never gave up to reclaim the territory that once belonged to the hospital knights.
"Repair the battle armor of the Apocalypse knight on the red horse. Will the Apocalypse knight on the red horse help the hospital Knights recover this territory? In the middle ages, it was believed, but now it is the 21st century. I'm afraid even the Knights of hospitals themselves don't believe it, right? So why do they have to be so persistent in finding and patching up so-called apocalyptic Knights' armor? " One by one, historical sites flashed in front of his eyes, and Xia Lei thought about it quietly.
In fact, his plan is very simple, that is to sneak onto the island, if you can steal protective clothing, live well, if you can't steal it, you need to know where the headquarters of FA organization is, and then let the hospital cavalry start a new war. But now there is another bronze treasure book and a new force, that is, the gunman wearing black robes and bareheaded last night. Things, again out of his control, become complicated.
"Where are you from, sir?" As the car drove out of downtown Valletta, the TA asked Charley a question.
"I come from China," said Xia Lei
"Oh, you speak Italian very well." The TA said, "is this your first time in Malta?"
"Well, yes, I like this place very much. I've always thought that I can't make it. This time, I can't make it without Linda's light. " Said Xia Lei.
"What do you do, sir?"
Xia Lei frowned at once. There are too many questions about this assistant, right?
Linda seemed to be afraid that Xia Lei would offend the TA. "Mr. Ma Lei is my friend. He has his own company in China," she said. Well, mainly engaged in clothing design and production. "
"Oh, really? It's amazing. Maybe my clothes are made by your company. " Said the TA with a smile. He eased the atmosphere. He closed his mouth and focused on driving.
The further Valletta goes, the more desolate the landscape is.
Linda leaned over to Charley's ear and whispered to him, "I'll see Professor von Cullen later. Can you spare me a few words and let me deal with it?"
The heat from her mouth blew into his ears, which was tickling and very provocative. Xia Lei's that what is stimulated, but not wait for it to make an instinctive response, his one thought action, it immediately honest again. This "exercise" more often, he is more and more skilled in the control of this new skill.
"Well, what do you mean?" Xia Lei's voice is very small.
"Some people have a certain prejudice against race. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Racial discrimination? I see. " Xia Lei's heart is a little uncomfortable.
"Sorry." Linda put her hand on Charley's lap. "I'll make it up to you. Don't you want to visit the historic sites on the island? I will accompany you when I see Professor von Cullen. I will accompany you wherever you go first. "
Xia Lei just smiled, "OK. Then you can talk to Professor von Cullen. I'll wait for you outside. "
Linda smiled, but the hand on Xia Lei's thigh didn't move away, but slipped gently to the most sensitive place.
She seemed to want to break him straight.
However, there is still no reaction from Xia Lei's place.
About ten seconds later, she drew back her hand, full of disappointment.
She didn't respond at all. Even if she propped it up with a fork, what's the use?
The car entered a valley, dense mountains and forests, full of wild flowers and grass, as well as the distant waves of the Mediterranean, where the scenery is picturesque.
Xia Lei raised his eyes and looked out. He saw a rock building on top of a cliff. It's ancient and majestic, very special.
"Linda, where is that?" Xia Lei points to the front windshield and asks Linda.
Linda took a look and said, "that's the famous temple of the sun."
"Temple of the sun?" Xia Lei heard it for the first time.
"It's almost a mystery," Linda said. It was built in 10205 BC and has a history of more than 10000 years. It can measure the time according to the light of the sun. It is a very accurate solar clock. It's hard to imagine that human beings could have such extraordinary architectural standards more than 10000 years ago, but what's more difficult to imagine is that human beings at that time mastered the accurate algorithm of the sun clock. "
But don't know why, Xia Lei thought of other places.
Who would have built such a magnificent temple more than 10000 years ago?
Is the purpose of the builder only to measure time?
"That's right ahead. Here we are." The voice of the TA.
As the car turned the corner, a castle style villa appeared in the valley. With its mossy and vines walls, arrow towers, medieval style round pavilions and spires, it looks like a knight's castle.
The driving assistant smiled and said, "it's Professor von Cullen's home. I'm surprised