She Was Not Her

After listening to Flender, Liu Erlong was stunned for a moment, her delicate brows knitting slightly.

"So, you came all this way to find me because you want me to accompany Shrek to Spirit City and protect Xiao Gang and that disciple of his?"

Flender looked somewhat awkward. He coughed twice before explaining:

"Cough, cough. Er Long, you know that Xiao Gang and his disciple Tang San aren't on good terms with Spirit Hall. But the Grand Finals of the Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament will be held in Spirit City."

"That is Spirit Hall's territory. We're worried that Spirit Hall might harm Xiao Gang and Tang San, so we wanted to ask you to help protect them."

"With the Golden Sacred Dragon, the Three-Person Martial Soul Fusion Skill jointly unleashed by our Golden Iron Triangle, their safety will at least have a solid guarantee."

At the mention of the Golden Iron Triangle, a trace of nostalgia appeared in Flender's eyes. His gaze toward Liu Erlong suddenly became fervent and hopeful.

"Er Long, our Golden Iron Triangle hasn't reunited or fought side by side in twenty years. If this trip to Spirit City allows us to recreate the glory of the Iron Triangle from back then, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Flender spoke passionately, but Liu Erlong barely listened. Her beautiful eyes remained fixed on him, clearly catching the fleeting awkwardness in his expression. She already understood and asked:

"Flender, was it Xiao Gang's idea to have you come find me?"

The moment her words fell, the nostalgia in Flender's eyes and the excitement in his heart vanished. A trace of awkwardness reappeared on his face.

"Yes."

Liu Erlong looked calmly at Flender.

"Where is he?"

"If he wants me to protect him and his disciple, why didn't he come