"Lin Feng, who exactly is this Liu Erlong?"
Dugu Yan couldn't contain her curiosity and asked urgently.
"She said she's looking for Yu Xiaogang… don't tell me she actually knows that so-called Grandmaster?"
"Hehe, little one, back in the day, I, Yu Xiaogang, and Flender were known as the 'Golden Iron Triangle,'"
Liu Erlong said with a crisp chuckle.
"What? The Golden Iron Triangle!"
Dugu Yan's eyes widened in disbelief, her mouth slightly agape.
She had long heard of their name—they were legendary figures in the soul master world.
To think she was now traveling with one of them!
"You mean the same trio who could unleash a Tri-Martial Soul Fusion Skill, just like us?"
Ye Lingling exclaimed in astonishment.
Liu Erlong raised her brows slightly. "You three can perform a Tri Fusion too?"
Lin Feng nodded calmly with a modest smile, confirming it.
Liu Erlong's gaze sparkled with amazement. She hadn't expected to encounter such gifted younger generation cultivators, also capable of the same rare technique.
Fate, it seemed, was silently weaving their paths together.
Dugu Yan's fighting spirit was instantly ignited. She clenched her fists, her face full of excitement.
"I really want to spar with the Golden Iron Triangle to see whose Tri Fusion is stronger!"
Ye Lingling quickly tugged at her arm with a helpless sigh. "Yan, we're not even close in level. It wouldn't be a fair match."
"We still have a long way to go before we can compare ourselves with our seniors."
Dugu Yan pouted, disappointed. But soon, her curiosity shifted.
"Senior Liu, do you… like Yu Xiaogang?"
She scooted over eagerly, her face full of gossip.
Liu Erlong's face instantly turned red, blush spreading all the way to her ears.
She lowered her head, fidgeting with the hem of her robe, clearly flustered.
Seeing this, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up—she had her answer. But she still didn't understand:
"Then why aren't you two together?"
"If you like each other, shouldn't you just be brave and go for it?"
Liu Erlong hesitated. A pained look flickered across her face.
Her lips parted, but she couldn't bring herself to explain.
The bitter memories surged up like daggers, stabbing at her heart.
"I think I know the reason,"
Lin Feng said after a pause, his voice low and thoughtful.
Dugu Yan blinked in surprise. Even Liu Erlong raised her head in disbelief.
There weren't many people who knew that story.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Feng slowly revealed:
"Because Yu Xiaogang is Liu Erlong's cousin. They share the same grandfather."
Dugu Yan nearly jumped out of her seat, eyes wide in shock.
"No way! That's way too close!"
"Like… I'm not totally against dating a relative, but sharing a grandfather? That's way too much!"
Liu Erlong's expression became awkward and downcast. She looked down again, lost in thought.
So… people really can't accept our love?
Noticing her mood drop, Dugu Yan quickly added, "I didn't mean it that way, Senior Liu! I actually think you two are great together. Don't give up!"
Liu Erlong forced a faint smile, her voice soft.
"I don't think there's anything wrong with it,"
Lin Feng said suddenly, his tone firm and eyes filled with righteous fire.
"Love is unpredictable, but so is a person's feelings."
He knew that he himself might not stay with just one woman in the future.
But he would never lie to Dugu Yan. And he would never abandon her or their future child.
Liu Erlong was deeply moved by Lin Feng's words.
She slowly looked up, tears welling in her eyes.
Those trembling teardrops held gratitude… and relief at being understood.
Lin Feng had spoken the words buried in her heart for so many years.
For too long, she had borne the burden of judgment and misunderstanding.
Finally, someone stood by her.
"Lin Feng is right, Senior Liu. Love is not wrong. You should fight for your own happiness."
Dugu Yan nodded, fully agreeing with Lin Feng.
"Yes, Senior Liu. Don't care about what others think. As long as you truly love each other, that's enough."
Ye Lingling echoed gently.
Outside the carriage, the landscape flew by like flickering scenes in a dream.
Inside, the atmosphere grew more solemn.
Liu Erlong looked at them, voice trembling, her gratitude sincere.
But Lin Feng slowly shook his head.
"Senior Liu, I completely understand your feelings—but others might not."
His gaze was serious, revealing a deep insight into the cruelty of the world.
Dugu Yan chimed in, her tone indignant.
She crossed her arms and huffed, "Yu Xiaogang is supposed to be a grown man! How could he be so cowardly? Senior Liu is way braver than him. And people still call him a 'Grandmaster'?"
"No, Xiaogang… he was just worried about me. I know he meant well."
"He's always been thoughtful and cautious. He must have his reasons…"
Liu Erlong's voice trembled as she clutched her sleeves tightly.
But Lin Feng frowned and pressed, "Worried? About what? Gossip?"
Dugu Yan's voice rose with frustration.
"Is he stupid or blind? Doesn't he know how much pain he's caused you by staying away?"
"No—he just didn't want to ruin his image."
"In the end, it wasn't about you. It was his own cowardice."
Ye Lingling nodded hard, turning to Liu Erlong with a serious look.
"Senior Liu, don't be foolish anymore. You need to start thinking about yourself for once."
Liu Erlong's face turned pale. Her lips quivered as though she wanted to argue—
But her throat felt like it was blocked, and she didn't know how to respond.
"Xiaogang… he's just a little slow to warm up. He's very traditional in his thinking. He…"
A long, helpless sigh.
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