Chapter 411 - Reality (1/2)

”Well, that's a difficult question to answer.”

Hao Xuan let out a deep breath and continued walking down the hallway.

”Why, is it difficult? No more bullshit, give me as straight an answer as you can.”

”Alright. To put it simply, the Lycan bloodline is extremely reactive to outside agents. This makes almost every Lycan have different abilities. No two Lycans are the same other than in one aspect.”

”And that is?”

”Physical attunement. When the bloodline is activated, there will be physical changes to some degree. From what I can deduce, some are as minor as growing some extra body hair while others include partial or complete beast transformation. The Lycan master met, he was able to completely transform his right hand into that of a beast. It also gave him increased physical strength, agility etc.”

”So it's controlled at will? That's not bad,” Hao Xuan nodded.

”Also you should probably know this but Lycans are extremely...concupiscent. That's another thing in common in between them. I think its the reason their bloodline still survives to this day.”

Hao Xuan's eyes turned into small slits as he awkwardly asked, ”Hmm. What...what does concupiscent mean exactly?”

”Lustful, easily excitable, aroused etc. I'm guessing these are some of the beastly instincts or traits in this case that carry over from the transformation. Something to note, this is another way they are similar to werewolves. Both Lycans and Werewolves release extremely potent pheromones to attract potential mates. Like a signal that they are ready and 'available'. To the weakwilled, it can have almost the same effect as mind control, making them lose self-control and diminish decision-making abilities.”

Hao Xuan couldn't help but giggle at the idea.

”Come on, that can't be real...right?”

”No, it definitely is. Just try not to get emotional and you will be fine. This is how animals mate in nature. Exuding pheromones is probably the most natural thing about this endeavor.”

*Sigh*

”Great, another thing I have to watch out for, are you serious? This shit just keeps getting worse and worse. Haven't even taken care of one problem and another pops up. I swear it's like the universe hates me or something,” Hao Xuan grumbled.

*Beep*

Baracus's slightly amused voice rang in his ears.

”Your blood pressure, it's rising again. Please relax.”

”Shut up. You relax. Don't tell me to relax,” Hao Xuan retorted angrily as he looked back and forth, getting even more annoyed.

”What the hell is going on?! How long is this god damn hallway? It didn't take this long coming over!” he muttered out loud, obviously talking to himself.

It looked identical to the one he had used to get to the garden with red carpet on the floor and various plants placed every few steps.