Chapter 162: The Fierce Mandragora Female Rider

Chapter 162: The Fierce Datura Female Knight

The discount from Anhe Hall might not interest Mo Tong much, but the luxurious lunch at the Burj Al Arab did make his mouth water.

He had been in the human world for quite some time now and rarely went out, eating mostly food from the Rose Holy Sanctuary. He thought human cuisine was overhyped, but when he finally visited a high-end hotel, he realized that human food was indeed more refined and varied than that of the Eight Tribes, and it was genuinely impressive.

The opera in the afternoon was something Yin Fu had been looking forward to. On the spacious circular stage, actors with exquisite makeup sang and danced, telling a story about a mermaid princess who fell in love with a human fisherman.

It was a rather cliché and trite plot, but the leading mermaid's melancholic singing and enchanting beauty added significant value to the performance. This was also a pet of the League of Blades and the sea race alliance.

Old Wang felt a bit sentimental and thought of Clara. Honestly, he had a strong urge to redo the mermaid race in Imperial Nine Heavens after returning. Compared to these real mermaids, the ones in Imperial Nine Heavens were like ordinary people wearing fake fish tails, lacking charm by a wide margin. Before, he didn't have a clear concept, but now he did.

Yin Fu was deeply engrossed in the performance, instinctively grabbing Old Wang's sleeve whenever the plot became exciting, her face full of tension.

Old Wang found this amusing. Looking at Mo Tong beside him, he saw that the guy was completely oblivious to his crush's feelings. Earlier, he had claimed he wouldn't be interested in such music, but now he had his mouth wide open, nearly drooling, completely absorbed in the story, even shedding tears before Yin Fu.

Damn... Old Wang wished he could take a screenshot; it would have been great material to tease him forever.

Leaving the opera house, Mo Tong looked sullen: "That king is a real jerk, forcing the princess to marry that damn scoundrel. They were so in love, why break them up? I really wanted to jump on stage and slap him..."

"Speaking of princesses..." Surprisingly, Yin Fu was already over her sadness by the end of the opera and said with a smile: "I almost forgot, Senior Brother Wang Feng, the princess wants to talk to you."

"Lucky Heaven?"

"Hey, call her Your Highness!" Mo Tong was still upset and glared at Old Wang: "Our Princess Lucky Heaven rarely meets outsiders. You must have accumulated eight lifetimes of good fortune, Wang Feng. Remember to be respectful and don't embarrass me!"

"What's going on?" Old Wang raised an eyebrow, thinking this kid was getting too cocky: "If it's so troublesome, why bother meeting? No interest, no time."

"Senior Brother, please don't mind Mo Tong," Yin Fu pleaded anxiously: "The princess must have something important to discuss. Please..."

"Good girl, Yin Fu." Old Wang chuckled and patted her head: "I understand. Let's meet then. But I'm a busy person, so let's make it tonight at eight!"

Eight o'clock was indeed squeezed into Old Wang's schedule.

He had prepared to leave anytime, planning to spend the evening with Kela and Wu Di. But since it was Lucky Heaven...

Old Wang valued relationships and didn't care about titles. He simply didn't want to make things difficult for Yin Fu and Mo Tong, so he decided to postpone his plans with his orc friends.

Meeting at eight left enough time to eat with Kela and Wu Di without having to invite Lucky Heaven, which wasn't about being stingy but rather unfamiliarity.

They chose the Burj Al Arab, not for any other reason than that Kela and Wu Di might never visit such a place again.

The best wine and dishes were served. Wu Di's eyes lit up at the sight of food, devouring it eagerly, while Kela's eating habits had changed significantly.

In fact, more than just her eating habits, Kela's entire appearance had transformed since her soul force awakening. Her formerly coarse hair had disappeared, replaced by smooth skin, with a healthy, sun-kissed complexion that was both attractive and alluring.

Beauty is universal, and this was the direction of evolution.

Orcs are people too, as Wang Meng once said. This wasn't just an empty phrase but seemed to conceal many secrets. Old Wang knew some of them but couldn't reveal them publicly, as it would bring trouble to the orcs. The world was intriguing, with parts resembling Imperial Nine Heavens but with its own origins, yet there were mysterious connections.

"Captain, do you have something on your mind?" Kela's recently awakened body was brimming with energy, and she didn't need much food, always feeling full. This heightened her sixth sense.

Awakened orcs had talents comparable to the best of the Eight Tribes, growing every day. Kela wasn't good at expressing gratitude verbally, but she was immensely grateful to Wang Feng, though she still couldn't fully understand him. He always turned vague ideas into reality through his storytelling.

"Nothing," Old Wang waved it off with a smile: "Just got praised by Karida yesterday. She said..."

Kela listened attentively, while Wu Di quickly stuffed a large piece of meat into his mouth, putting down his chopsticks and staring straight at Old Wang. If anyone besides the orc god, whom he had worshipped since childhood, commanded his respect, it was Old Wang and Principal Karida.

"Karida said our team is doing great!" Old Wang took out a small bag filled with pre-mixed 'Evolution Elixirs' and placed it on the table: "So she brought us a batch of Evolution Elixirs as a reward! It cost a lot of money and effort."

Wu Di's eyes sparkled, swallowing the meat whole without chewing, almost choking.

Kela's expression was complex, looking at Wang Feng without speaking.

"Kela, you've already awakened, give the elixirs to Wu Di. You have experience with awakening, so you can manage them. Give him one small bottle every three days. It's supplementary, but the key is still self-reliance." Old Wang pushed the bag towards Kela, smiling: "You're right, Karida genuinely cares about you and works hard to eliminate human prejudices against orcs. Such a good principal is rare."

"Principal Karida is excellent and we're grateful for the opportunities she gives us, but we trust you more." Kela accepted the elixirs without hesitation. After awakening, she had some doubts. The Sea Eye was created by Wang Feng, and the taste of the elixir was similar but different. She suspected it wasn't from Karida, but it wasn't necessary to tell Wu Di, who needed focus and confidence.

Wang Feng laughed, "Of course, I'm your captain. However, I have other matters to attend to lately, so I might not be around much. There's an old saying back home: success requires three parts talent, six parts luck, and one part support from a benefactor. Karida is your benefactor. Trust me, show your skills, and she'll be responsible."

"I understand."

Kela nodded seriously.

Wang Feng knew the biggest difference between Kela and Wu Di was their perspective, which was hard to change. Kela was smart but still somewhat naive, needing Old Wang's experience.

As for Wu Di, he just needed encouragement, "Wu Di, your talent is different from Kela's. Fast isn't always best. Accumulating strength can also lead to success. Starting first doesn't mean finishing first. I believe in you, which is why I chose you two. Trust my judgment!"

"Yes, Captain!" Wu Di nodded gratefully, while Kela rolled her eyes. With only two orcs in the Rose, what choice did they have?

"Captain, are you facing some trouble?" Kela finally asked: "Something feels strange. Whatever it is, we can handle it together..."

"Damn, just a moment of reflection!" Old Wang laughed: "Can't I just be concerned for you?"

"Okay, I just want to say..." Kela smiled, her gaze determined: "If you really have any problems, trust me."

Wu Di raised his hand, his face slightly red, struggling to find words: "Me too!"

"Don't worry, I'll definitely call you if anything happens!" Old Wang laughed heartily, snapping his fingers at the waiter: "More food, more food! Who are you trying to starve?"

Old Wang could only do so much. The orc issue was complex, but given the current situation of the League of Blades, orc support was crucial. Without it, facing the Nine Gods would be daunting. The Holy War was won, and things seemed better, but in reality, the opposite was true. The Nine Gods grew stronger, while the League weakened due to its decentralized structure. The Nine Gods were a centralized empire with ambitious growth, while the League was an alliance that gradually loosened over time. If not for the Holy Sanctuary, who knows what state it would be in now. Unfortunately, the Holy Sanctuary couldn't prevent this.

Honestly, Old Wang was pessimistic about the League's future and could only hope for a balance with the sea race, maintaining a tripartite equilibrium.

...

The meeting with Lucky Heaven was set at Qingyu Residence, not as luxurious as the Burj Al Arab, but still a top-tier restaurant near the Rose.

This place is usually bustling, students with a bit of spare change from Rose and Judgment love to show off here, but when Old Wang came today, it was unusually quiet. No doubt, it must have been booked by Lucky Heaven. Hmph, the whims of the wealthy.

"Halt!"

Upon reaching the entrance, two tall golden-armored female knights approached him, their eyes filled with vigilance as if they were scrutinizing a criminal.

"Mr. Wang Feng," the female knight's tone was still respectful: "Excuse me, please raise your hand."

"Really? A body search too?" Old Wang rolled his eyes and glanced at the super long legs of the two female knights: "Your Highness Lucky Heaven is a genius of the Datura Empire; if something really happens after entering, it's me who should be in danger, right?"

"Apologies," the female knight said with an expressionless face, as calm as a robot: "This is the rule, please cooperate."

"Listen, folks, I'm still a virgin, untouched by a woman's touch..."

...Both of them were unresponsive, leaving Old Wang's humor with no outlet to shine.

But what's the big deal about a princess from the Datura Empire? Even if a princess from the Nine Gods Empire were right in front of us, would she have an extra nose or eye, or something like that?

Had it not been for... a certain curiosity about this princess...

"Wait, you mustn't touch there!" Old Wang's eyes widened abruptly, but his warning came too late, and his face darkened instantly.