The two other cultivators have always struck Lan Xichen has exceptional. Shen Qingqiu's noble and pristine air of wisdom and Liu Feiyu's sharp, discerning abilities convince Lan Xichen that they must be approaching some level of true immortality. Even if they are still improving, they are more advanced than most of the cultivators he's met. Who else has so casually interacted with demons? Did all of their sects have these broad, realm-traveling experiences? The two of them are clearly experts. So naturally Lan Xichen trusts them. He lets Shen Qingqiu bring him into the ice cream parlor, still impressed by the man's confidence. This must be what comes of seeing other worlds.

"You say that, but I know Liu-gongzi must be working very hard. I don't want his effort and trust in me to be in vain."

After all, he did say they were all cultivators. He must have asked him for help because he trusted his capabilities on some level. Lan Xichen accepts the bowl with a grateful bow, following his friend's lead.

"I wish I could be as comfortable as you. There must be a secret to your wisdom, Shen-gongzi. I wish you would share some of it."

He says that, but Lan Xichen suspects the other leader is just naturally a stronger person.