The fact that they were able to become a Federation Seedling indicated a level of mental and emotional resilience that surpassed that of an ordinary person. There was no uproar over Fang Mu's death. Everyone had been mentally prepared prior to their journey. Fang Mu's death simply made everyone more cautious.
Even Wang Baole himself didn't experience any true sorrow. He hadn't known Fang Mu very well. In addition, he had seen too much death. He might not be numb to it all, but he knew that death was inevitable in the path of cultivation.
The path of cultivation was one that was long and winded. Death couldn't be avoided. Since he had chosen it, he had to learn to let go as well.
Of course, what was most important was still the fact that they hadn't known each other very well.