Feeling the full-moon martial intent that only he could see, Lin Hao's heart began pounding faster.
Then he drew a deep breath. "Madam, I don't want to work hard anymore. I want a shortcut."
Lin Hao's thoughts followed his words completely.
He had encountered Liu Xun and Cui Hao in succession, and both had their own ways of dealing with force pressure.
Now, under Madam Lin's martial intent, Lin Hao likewise chose to go with the flow.
What he said was not really against his wishes, either.
If she agreed, Lin Hao genuinely would not mind living off a woman-
"Oh~ So that's the sort of shortcut you want~"
Li Yanbing raised an eyebrow, seemingly a little amused. "Quick reaction. You didn't even leave an opening. Your control over your force is quite good, and it's unexpectedly substantial. You're rather handsome, too. Young girls might not be able to resist you~"
But then she paused again. "Do I look that stupid, though?"
At her words, Lin Hao lowered his gaze a little, glancing at the fullness pressed against the tabletop.
Who came up with that saying? It didn't work-
"Ah, Madam Lin, there's really no fooling you. Actually, I'm with the Embroidered Uniform Guard. I accepted a mission to investigate the Lin Family Ledger. Yang Xing is also just a borrowed identity. My real identity is the Hexi Jieyuan."
She had already seen through his strength, so continuing to pose as the ninety-eighth-ranked provincial graduate was clearly unrealistic. Forcing himself to remain calm, Lin Hao brought out his life-saving trump card again.
"Hmm~ The Embroidered Uniform Guard? Are you threatening me?~"
Li Yanbing's breath was fragrant, carrying a trace of fruit wine, but her voice made Lin Hao's heart tighten.
"I wouldn't dare!"
"You seem pretty daring to me. What