Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1238 - 1231: Bai Po of the Luwu Clan

Chapter 1238: Chapter 1231: Bai Po of the Luwu Clan

Actually, in terms of attractiveness alone, the other members of the Advance Team were not any less appealing than Luo’er, but it was Luo’er who had that extra touch of affinity. It’s a rare and valuable trait, one that, combined with his already delicate features, ensured that anyone meeting him for the first time would have a very good impression.

That’s why, for general receptions, Luo’er was usually the one to step forward. Of course, that he was the Captain goes without saying, but the primary reason was his natural talent for hospitality.

Over the many years of the Origin Project, both Haiya Academy and Shenghua Academy had seen a fair number of the Elf Race hybrids, but few, if any, had been as universally well-received by old and young alike as Luo’er.

Of course, his being the first Elf Race hybrid played a part, but it was clear that it had more to do with his natural charisma. Men tended to subconsciously treat him like a girl, while women were quite taken with his looks.

It was for this reason that, despite it being their first meeting, Zisu was already quite fond of Luo’er. Being from the Demon Clan of the East Continent, she had never seen such a beautiful man; his dark green pupils alone were enough to captivate all life.

While introducing himself, Luo’er instinctively reached out his hand. Zisu, unaware of the custom, tilted her head and stared at him curiously.

"Oh, this is a custom from our side, shaking hands to show friendliness," explained Luo’er, as he hastily withdrew his hand.

"Oh ho, I like this kind of custom," said Zisu with a charming smile and swiftly grabbed Luo’er’s hand in a firm grip.

Her nails were long, resembling cat claws, and when she grasped Luo’er’s hand tightly, he could distinctly feel a prickling sensation.

"J-Just a quick shake will do, you can let go now," Luo’er said awkwardly, trying to pull away his hand that was firmly held.

"Hmm, is that so?" murmured Zisu, squinting her eyes and making no attempt to hide her affection for Luo’er.

"Zisu, mind your behavior, you’re representing the Maoyou Clan," said Linglan, somewhat embarrassed, as she coughed and reminded Zisu repeatedly.

"The Leader is my sister, I’m just here in Lingyuan City in her place," Zisu replied, turning her head back.

"Regardless, you’re representing the face of the Maoyou Clan," insisted Linglan.

"Alright, alright," Zisu sighed lightly, shrugged helplessly, then turned back to stare at Luo’er and said in a tempting whisper, "Hey, handsome, remember to find me privately, of course, it’s fine if I come looking for you too."

"Please, please, uh..." Luo’er was utterly flustered and stuttered when he spoke, unable to utter even a word of courtesy as his cheeks grew hotter and hotter.

Zhuyan Yu, who had been silently observing the whole time, didn’t intervene. Seeing Luo’er’s reaction, she shook her head helplessly with a smile.

In general, both Linglan of the Qingqiu Clan and Zisu of the Maoyou Clan exuded a bewitching charm, but each had their own unique style. Linglan’s allure was a mix of grace and coyness, while Zisu’s charm was persistent and relentless.

As to who was better, it truly depended on who was observing. As things stood, Luo’er could still manage to deal with Linglan’s distance-maintaining enchantment, but he was completely overpowered by Zisu’s relentless allure. With his naturally thin skin, once entangled, he was at a loss, unsure how to handle the situation.

"In front of our guests, please be mindful of your conduct. You represent not only the Maoyou Clan but also the face of the entire Abisien," came a cool voice from the previously silent leader of the Jin Qian Clan.

"Oh, moving on to introductions, this is Yunji, the Leader of the Jin Qian Clan," continued Linglan.

"Pleased to meet you," said Luo’er, again extending his hand instinctively.

Faced with Luo’er’s goodwill, Yunji obviously misunderstood his intentions and stood still as she coldly said, "I am not as loose as some, please also mind your behavior with guests."

"Sorry, and thanks for the reminder," Luo’er withdrew his hand and coughed awkwardly.

The Jin Qian Clan, as the name suggests, belonged to the Leopard-Ear Clan. If classified purely from an Earth zoological perspective, the Leopard-Ear Clan and the Cat-Ear Clan would probably be considered distant relatives.

The Jin Qian Clan’s ears were relatively round and dotted with many spots, unlike those of the Maoyou Clan. Her figure was slender and tall; from these features, she resembled more of a cheetah rather than the traditional leopard.

Like Zisu, Yunji’s hands also sported long fingernails, clearly a customary trait of their clan.

Yunji’s frame was slender and tall, unlike the charming allure of Linglan and Zisu; she exuded an ice-queen demeanor that kept others at a distance.

However, just as Luo’er was contemplating this, Zisu, somehow having glided to his side without notice, whispered in his ear, "Don’t be fooled by her frosty exterior, she’s actually quite shy."

"What are you whispering to him?" Yunji frowned and scolded upon noticing Zisu’s actions.

"Hmmph, I’m getting intimate with him, can’t you tell?" Zisu retorted, leaning casually against Luo’er’s shoulder.

"Shameless!" Yunji spat out fiercely.

Incidentally, the beast-eared clans were essentially matriarchal, ruled by women, which was why Luo’er saw that all these leaders were female.

If one were to delve deeper, the Laurel Family, or the Rabbit-Ear Clan, was also traditionally matriarchal. However, after migrating to the Western Continent, they adopted the local patriarchal customs under the influence of the region.

"You women, with a great enemy looming, are still preoccupied with seducing guests from afar," a robust voice suddenly came from behind Luo’er. Turning towards the source, he saw a hulking man from the Beast Head Tribe approaching them.

This man stood over two meters tall, armored in metal, with an exaggerated tiger head around his neck. Of course, his appearance was not entirely tiger-like, much like the translation given by Zhuyan Yu; the Luwu Clan wasn’t the traditional tiger in the conventional sense.

"This is Bai Po, the Leader of the Luwu Clan, who has traveled miles to aid Lingyuan City for this war," Linglan introduced.

"No need to make me sound so grand. If you were to fall, we’d be in trouble too; it’s just mutual interest," Bai Po waved off the compliment, his gaze continually assessing Luo’er.

If Bai Po had a human head, his eyes would surely have been larger than Luo’er’s. Instead, he bore a tiger-like head with a layer of fur on the top and face, marked with very neat patterns, likely self-applied.

"The Luwu Clan is one of the few within the Demon Clan capable of contending with Cultivators. With them here, there is no need to fret over a few Generals," Zisu explained to Luo’er from the side.

"Sister, you can let go of me now," Luo’er asked with a wry smile to Zisu leaning against him.

"I’m helping you, and you want to shoo me away?" Zisu asked, tilting her head.

"I’m already married..." with no other choice, Luo’er carefully crafted a lie.

"It’s fine as long as your wife agrees. After all, it’s just a man we’re talking about," Zisu pinched Luo’er’s cheek as she spoke.

Obviously, Zisu, being from a matriarchal clan, didn’t understand the rules of a patriarchal society, thinking that as long as a woman consented, men could be easily commanded.

"Zisu!" Linglan, unable to bear it any longer, went over, grabbed Zisu, and pulled her to her side.

"Are these the guests from the Western Continent?" Bai Po walked up to Luo’er and stood towering over him with a commanding presence.

"Pleased to meet you, Leader Bai Po, my name is Luo’er, and this is my teacher, Zhuyan Yu," Luo’er said with respect, not showing a sign of fear.

"You Western Continent folks do have manners, unlike the rude people from the East," Bai Po nodded in approval, clearly taken with Luo’er’s demeanor.

"Luo’er and his teacher have come from the Western Continent by airship and can help us fight against the invasion of the Dongsheng Empire," Linglan said, bringing Luo’er and his group into the fold of allies with a single sentence.

"Well, we will actively observe the situation and intervene in the war when necessary," Luo’er scratched his head, caught off guard but smoothly responding with ambiguous commitment.

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