The reaction isn't one he's necessarily used to - people are more likely to be afraid of him or say something cruel or mocking than they are to be excited at his arrival. The fact that she knows him doesn't come as a shock, at least at first, because many people know of him by reputation, but to have it said here? That does make him stop.

"Yes, that is correct. I am Sandu Shengshou." Despite the fact that he does not have Sandu with him, another burden he has to bear. Still, she's clearly not of Yunmeng by clothing and he lets his arms cross, head tilting just a little.

"Have you visited, A-Qing?"