[ Such a sigh! He can't help the laugh that bubbles up, charmed even as he keeps an eye on Tianlang-Jun for any insincerity; the other man is, for now, just a witty companion. Xie Lian won't judge how he knows so much about demons.

He gives a nod and looks ahead, a little abashed. ]

I'm a martial god, technically. Back home, I decided to live amongst mortals instead and collected scraps for sale. It was a peaceful life compared to ... what came before.