Undoubtedly, in Xia Changsheng's mind, Kongjing, the new abbot of Baiyun Temple, was the prime suspect. While he feigned benevolence by curing those women of their ailments, he was in all likelihood secretly resorting to underhanded methods.
If that was indeed the case, then the man in black was inextricably linked to Kongjing.
As for who the mastermind was and what their ultimate goal might be, that certainly warranted careful consideration.
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