Fang Yi followed silently behind Juewen, leaving Juewen to lead the way. He did not ask another question, simply following him step by step.
Observing all directions and listening to every sound is one of the essential skills of a martial artist. Though Fang Yi followed Juewen in silence the entire way, a mental map of the temple had already formed clearly in his mind. Every person they encountered and every object they passed was committed to memory.
After winding through numerous turns, ascending steps, and going down slopes, having walked quite a distance within the temple grounds, they came upon a rather secluded courtyard. Tall, stately pine trees stood straight within the high perimeter walls. The night wind atop the mountain was somewhat fierce, sweeping through in gusts that sounded like rolling waves of pine needles rushing past their ears.
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