Tang Wutong had one especially obvious advantage: her background.
Tang San had actually played only a very limited role in mediating the relationship between the two.
The real reason Xiao Tianyang doted on Tang Wutong was that she was quite beloved by Saber and the others.
And because he cared for those they cared about, Xiao Tianyang was inevitably somewhat biased toward her in certain matters.
Of course, since she could not reveal her true objective from the start, Tang Wutong had to be tactful.
The little girl fidgeted as she asked, "Uncle Xiao, were you satisfied with our previous performance?"
To outsiders, her manner seemed rather odd.
After all, Tang Wutong was a boy dressed as a girl.
But when everyone recalled Tang Wutong's usual refinement, much of their doubt naturally faded.
"One matter is one matter. Don't lump two different things together."
Xiao Tianyang was clearly not fooled by that trick. Waving his hand, he said, "Besides, I already gave you your previous rewards."
"Otherwise, how could Twin Martial Souls possibly unleash a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
Tang Wutong blinked her beautiful eyes. "Do you know the reason behind it?"
Xiao Tianyang rolled his eyes at her. "Although I haven't conducted in-depth research into Martial Souls like Master has..."
"I still have over ten thousand years of cultivation experience. It shouldn't be hard for me to figure out something like this, should it?"
"Besides, you inexplicably came to me earlier asking for high-quality Spirit Fusion Pills."
"And now you've made this kind of breakthrough. How could anyone not connect the two?"
Tang Wutong muttered softly, "Plan A doesn't seem like it'll work."
Xiao Tianyang could not help asking, "What did you say?"
"Nothing."
After answering, Tang Wutong changed the subject. "But now that we've entered the semifinals, shouldn't