Liu Wang's smile blossomed with sincerity, revealing his lustrous, dark black hair that was neatly tied behind his head. His features were sculpted with a captivating charm that even the stern Michael couldn't help but acknowledge, begrudgingly recognizing the man's attractiveness.
"I apologize for my brother's behavior. He is more inclined to frolic with women than to cultivate seriously," Liu Wang explained with a tinge of regret. "Even my father has struggled to rein him in recently. So, your situation provided the perfect excuse... no, reason to teach him a lesson and hopefully guide him back onto the right path."
Having now grasped the reason behind the laughter, Michael felt a sense of relief washing over him. He also sensed a layer of his guard lowering toward his fellow alchemist, their camaraderie seemingly deepening.
