An Annoying Reminder

Among this collection of irritants, Yulong held a special place in Kali's hierarchy of annoyance. The source of her irritation stemmed not from any personal slight or disagreement, but from something far more fundamental – Yulong's very nature.

Yulong, with her overwhelming eagerness and sheer lack of self-preservation in the face of danger, was a walking contradiction to everything Kali valued. It was as if the very essence of Yulong's Dragon soul craved the thrill of battle with an intensity that bordered on the suicidal. This reckless nature clashed violently with Kali's calculated approach to power and survival.

As Kali watched Yulong now, even after being severely injured and suppressed, still yearning for a death-defying fight with the Azure Roc Wing man, she felt a familiar twinge of irritation mixed with something else – a grudging respect she would never admit to.