Lakan (羅漢 (ラカン) , Rakan?) is a tactician in the Li military, the head of the La Clan, and Maomao's biological father.[2] He is a secondary character in The Apothecary Diaries. Lakan is a middle-aged man with dark hair.

In early Philippine history, the rank of lakan denoted a "paramount ruler" (or more specifically, "paramount datu") of one of the large coastal barangays (known as a "bayan") on the central and southern regions of the island of Luzon. [1]

First met Lakan when she served as Fengxian's apprentice. He helped instruct her in Go and Shogi. She aided his reunion with Fengxian along with Maomao. Maomao thinks she may harbor romantic feelings for Lakan, but he only sees her as a white Go stone.

Before Maomao was born, Lakan frequently played Go and shogi with Fengxian, a courtesan at Verdigris House who sold not her body but her skills. Though he expressed interest in redeeming Fengxian, he did not have the money to purchase her because her ranking had increased and his …

The name "Lakan" is of Filipino origin and holds historical significance in the Philippines. In ancient Filipino society, a Lakan was a noble title given to a ruler or leader of a particular region or barangay (village).

Mar 11, 2024 · Lakan is one of the most intriguing characters in the series as there are still a lot of mysteries surrounding him. Thus, many are wondering if Lakan is evil in The Apothecary Diaries.

Mar 16, 2024 · In The Apothecary Diaries episode 23, Lakan received a mysterious bag of fingers, leading fans to speculate if Maomao had lost her finger.

3 days ago · Lakan is a character in the light novel series "The Apothecary Diaries". Profile |^Gender|Male| |^Affiliation|Country of Li| |^Voice Actor|Takuya Kirimoto|

Feb 27, 2024 · Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a...

Lakan: With John Kennedy Nakar, Paul Cervantes, Ma. Ellan Pagtalunan, Aliah Ige Vazquez. A man wants to escape the reality of his life where he can rest from the hardships of the city and feel the simplicity of life and a man from the province who has a great responsibility to their tribe.