[It is a bit unusual for Xingqiu to latch onto him unbidden like this, but it's also not so out of the realm of possibility to rouse suspicion. Chongyun simply gives Xingqiu a curious look, but allows it anyways. Besides, it's not unpleasant to have Xingqiu here like this.]

The Conqueror of Demons was here as well? Huh... so even the adepti are not immune to this place.

[This world could even trap adepti here... were even the gods susceptible to the whims of this town? It's an unsettling thought to have.]

Well, I am glad you were able to find people who could help you. I've also found several helpful people here when I arrived. Perhaps I could introduce you to them as well.

[The more people they are able to meet, the better chance they could go home, right?]

[But as for the walk, Chongyun finds he doesn't mind the closeness. It's a bit unusual, but it's not entirely unpleasant. The warmth that comes from his friend's presence is actually pleasant, and not cloying or overheating like he would worry it may be. He finds himself leaning a bit closer to Xingqiu as they walk, though perhaps not entirely on his own; moreso an impulse that doesn't go checked.]

You're right. I think that so long as we have each other, there's no challenge we can't overcome.