Xue Yang wonders how it is that Xingchen will be able to read but he doesn't really question it. Perhaps it is just the quiet of the room that he needs.

"I just got a sword so I'm trying to make sure it works out how I want it to. It's not Jiangzai but it will do."

He doesn't move from his spot next to Xingchen. He won't go anywhere until the man makes the first move.