[Lying about any of this doesn't make much sense to him either. The truth is engraved in his skin. Besides, lies are for getting something and he isn't even sure what Xingchen is offering him - beyond healing (and that is being given freely).

Ying isn't far behind Xiu and she puts her paw on Xue Yang's leg, earning a quick smile.]

You mean Song Zichen? Is he here? [There is a man who wanted to kill him. He had seen it in his eyes. If he is here, Xue Yang will need to be more cautious in his dealings with Xingchen.]

Daily... [He isn't sure his heart can handle this daily, but so what? He can think of worse ways to die.] You must be a glutton for punishment if you want to see me that often. But I'm not going to complain.