[ The comment making reference to people being swindled out of their mora actually surprises Xingqiu. Although it is obvious that his friend has not been here long, one of the first things Xingqiu learned when he first arrived was that nothing required payment here. Odd yes, stranger still was that everything would be replenished after a time through some invisible force.

However, right now, he would focus on his exorcist friend. It's not surprising that some perceived injustice would provoke anger in him what is unusual is how quickly he was riled up. It's the work of the shop. The warm incensed air has finally made its effects obvious but as amused as he is, right now perhaps it is best to keep Chongyun calm. Gently he rests a hand on Chongyun's shoulder. ]

If you view this from a different lens, then perhaps it's only meant to entertain. Of course, if someone were to view this as a legitimate reading then it makes a lot more sense to dispense a riddle that can be interpreted in all manner of ways. When I first asked for a fortune my own said your shoes will make you happy today. That had nothing to do with my question...

[ As he speaks he slowly begins guiding Chongyun out of the shop, the cool air outside would more than help him than just a popsicle alone surely. Besides, he has a few more things he needs to explain. For Chongyun to survive he needs to make it obvious that there is no currency exchange here. Of course, just taking things feels strange, as someone raised in a commerce guild it had seemed incredibly unrealistic but somehow this place has managed to sustain all its new residents. ]