Fang Yi stayed overnight on Silver Lake Reed Flower Island, playing Go with Mr. Mu Ye until the early hours of the morning.
The two men had discussed at length whether Abbot Faxin was still alive, but in the end they could reach no firm conclusion and temporarily set the matter aside.
Mr. Mu Ye repeatedly reminded Fang Yi that this was a matter of utmost gravity and must not be carelessly spoken of outside—perhaps his eyes had simply played tricks on him deep within the trackless mountains. Fang Yi nodded in agreement, though lingering doubts still filled his mind.
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