I don't think doing Xaolan's Death quest has any effect on getting Fred. Here's a guide from Hei that I quickly skimmed over to see if it would help you answer your question for Fred.
http://wlodb.com/topics/101
Sorry about the burst thing I cant help you out since I'm in Aries but good luck nonetheless.
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your Character is what you are and your reputation is merely what other people think of you. Live free and Strong and seize every moment, you never
know when its your last.
Some people are born under lucky stars, some people are born under stars of misfortune...but no matter which star I was born under Be assured that i will never give up.- Seiya
My topic for Earth burst without water
My topic for Wind burst without water
My Cuss Burst Topic
Working on a build topic its been brought to a halt since i cant find the copy i made before my comp died.
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