[The Conqueror of Demons and our exorcist tradition have long protected Liyue together, one in the shadows and one in the light. I deeply respect the adeptus Xiao. But he actually said... said that exorcists have little power and are beneath his notice! I-I absolutely cannot agree!]
That was Chongyun's opinion of Xiao in his friendship voice lines.
Ellin had never expected to hear Xiao say it himself.
Still, she understood Xiao.
To Xiao, vanquishing evil was his duty, his contract. Exorcists were mortals too, people he was meant to protect.
He had fought evil for a thousand years and knew what he was facing.
That was why he did not want the people under his protection to face those terrifying things.
First, humans were far too weak. Second, letting those he protected confront evil made him feel he had failed in his duty.
But he was skilled in slaughter, steeped in murderous energy, and poor with words.
He could not offer gentle words. All he could do was try to discourage these exorcists who wanted to face evil with remarks that sounded arrogant.
Perhaps he was arrogant, but this was also his own kind of tenderness.
"Aw, don't be like that!"
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Ellin hurried to smooth things over.
Then she told Xiao about Chongyun's Pure Yang Body and all the troubles it brought him.
"A pure yang body? No wonder..."
Xiao glanced at Chongyun, his expression shifting slightly.
"A pure yang body? Because of it, you've never seen an evil spirit since childhood, so you want to follow me to see what one looks like and test your abilities?"
"Pointless! I have neither the inclination nor the time to indulge such childish games!"
As he spoke, intense distaste appeared on Xiao's face.
Ellin sighed helplessly. She