Leyton Mi Lai'er, due to his unique identity, required an open trial to definitively convict him. The Black Epaulettes dared to confront him directly, obviously not intending to let the Holy Sword Society's "human evidence" be easily killed.
Lady Lily was convinced that Ashis Verna would stumble because of this, regardless of her backup plans, but she clearly did not rely on Xu Huo's assassination attempt this time.
Therefore, Xu Huo did not intercept midway.
Firstly, the success rate was very low. Not to mention confronting that Rank-C Player directly, even breaking through the protection of the Black Epaulettes was as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Secondly, this person was more valuable alive to him.
He had watched two public trials and roughly understood the layout of the courtroom. He estimated the likely position of the accused and took out a bag of powder, gently blowing it inside the courtroom.