The remedial actions taken by the Fu Family following their initial misdeeds were timely, so much so that the families of the deceased no longer spoke of it, and the enmity was largely dissolved—after all, few cultivators truly fear death; what concerns them more is whether their death is worthwhile or not.
As for the ascetic surnamed Yang, he followed Ji PingAn with utmost honesty, barely uttering a word on regular days.
His demeanor made Ji PingAn feel somewhat guilty, so he took the initiative to ask on the way, "Does Master Yang have something on his mind?"
Master Yang responded directly, "Since I've come along, of course I won't cause trouble. However, with your status, you're not qualified to discuss these matters with me. Everyone just needs to do what they're supposed to do."
Ji PingAn felt bored by the response, but beyond his irritation, he also breathed a sigh of relief: I don't care if you look down on me, as long as you don't have other intentions, that's fine.
