[ He flashes a brief smile at Wei Wuxian, grateful and a tinged eager. ]

Glad to have you at my side. [ And watching out for his back! Thanks! ] I have to say it was impressive how quickly you deducted that spirits would be involved.

[ Taking Wei Wuxian's advice, he slows, steps more careful as he surveys the area. Is the ghoul back to lurking in the shadows? It must be. ]

Hmm - it was just here. Come out, coward!