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As his fragile Junior Sister leaned against the wall lost in thought, Fifth Daoling encountered Fang Yourong at the gates of Xuejian Mountain.
The latter had just killed someone, creating quite a commotion, though the matter of Baili Yunhai overshadowed it.
The man named Cao, a casual cultivator (at least on the surface), was connected to someone behind the scenes. Yet, with Yue Jin's treacherous deeds exposed, none would dare to intervene. Thus, killing him was inconsequential; the Mountain Gate wouldn't care and might even commend the act.
Fang Yourong was unharmed but, upon hearing of Baili Yunhai's death, realized that her Sect would likely be blamed, so she had come.
When she met Fifth Daoling, neither needed to speak much—one exchange of glances sufficed for understanding.
Upon entering, they overheard Suiyu's Deputy Mountain Master lecturing broadly, his sword pointed figuratively at Wuque.
Fang Yourong said nothing.
She was never fond of speaking.
