Old Friends in Misery: Lü Daoist and Yin Xiaojian

After Fang Shu killed Ling Bai Lang, a figure hurried into the scene in less than half the time it took to drink half a cup of tea.

The newcomer was none other than the Lone Pavilion Master.

The old woman was still clutching the corpse of the Mountainbreaker Hall Master in her hand. Clearly, she had rushed over before even suppressing the man's soul.

When she saw the wreckage inside Scorched-Tail Hall, the Lone Pavilion Master's face first filled with shock and suspicion. Only when she saw that Fang Shu was completely unharmed did her expression relax, and her movements ceased to be so hurried.

Yet she neither cried out nor rushed forward to shower Fang Shu with concerned questions. She merely paced into everyone's view, tossed the Mountainbreaker Hall Master's corpse onto the ground, and scrutinized the surroundings several times.

Seeing his master rush over in such haste, Fang Shu knew that the Lone Pavilion Master had been worried for his safety. He immediately stepped forward to pay his respects, intending to say something.

But the Lone Pavilion Master raised a hand to stop him. She merely nodded at him and said mildly,

"As long as you're all right."

Hearing this, Fang Shu quietly stood to one side, intending to guard his master and assist her in suppressing the Mountainbreaker Hall Master's soul.

At that moment, the other hall masters all surged forward. Their expressions varied, but smiles showed on every face.

"Congratulations, Lone Pavilion Master. Your esteemed disciple is truly extraordinary!"

"A hero indeed rises in youth! The magical power of both of you leaves the likes of us far behind in the dust."

"I truly wonder how you, Lone Pavilion Master, managed to teach such an outstanding disciple!"

Some praised, some sighed in admiration. The hall