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Everyone knew what was going on. Both Tang Ye and Music Fairy were aware that their presence in Xichuan was for the Power of the Crouching Dragon, and Tang Ye's encounter with Music Fairy wasn't because he was truly her compatible companion in music, but because they stood opposed in the struggle for the Power of the Crouching Dragon. From the moment he appeared in the tower of Mi Zhiyin, it was destined that Music Fairy would meet him; she simply chose to declare him her compatible companion.
Now, seated across from each other, they spoke bluntly, neither mincing words. Music Fairy criticized Tang Ye for tricking Lingyun into speaking, which was truly despicable. Tang Ye remained unmoved, looking at Music Fairy and said, "Actually, I'm still puzzled. If we were destined to be opposed from the start, why bother sitting down and talking? Wouldn't it be better to just fight it out, see who wins and who loses, and have an immediate result?"
