Whoosh~
Lin Hao relied on his [Wraith] trait and several [Aura Concealment] traits he had temporarily equipped.
Even in broad daylight, he could easily slip through the shadows of buildings and return to the villa without a sound.
"Hm? A visitor, at a time like this-"
With his current strength and spiritual perception, Lin Hao could easily tell.
Although he had left Li Yanbing behind in advance, having a visitor show up at this time still displeased him somewhat.
What terrible timing-
Could this expose a flaw? Should I silence them-
Lin Hao considered it quickly, but still pushed open the secret chamber's door and walked out. "Do we have a visitor?"
Lin Hao beckoned to a maid.
The maid dusting the room looked surprised, but hurried over and curtsied. "My lord, I'm terribly sorry for disturbing you. Mrs. Beliss has come to visit, and the baroness is entertaining her. She said there was no need to notify you specifically."
Hearing this, Lin Hao relaxed a little.
So it was the City Lord's wife. It was perfectly reasonable for Li Yanbing to entertain her and would not seem out of place.
But what had brought her here now?
Baron Beck was now a shadow entirely under Lin Hao's control, so naturally, he had not assigned her any more tasks to seduce Lin Hao.
"All right, I'll go take a look."
Lin Hao raised a hand, preparing to go over and secure a few more witnesses.
Although he was still a floor away, Lin Hao could already hear their conversation clearly-
"Oh, I have no idea how you take care of yourself. Your skin is simply wonderful. Is it because you practice martial arts too?"
Bellis looked enviously at the exceptionally poised Li Yanbing opposite her.
She was the City Lord's