[ Why does this kid always get it!! It's so frustrating for Wei Wuxian, leaves him slightly annoyed. They've only been talking for who knows how long now but the leaps Xue Yang makes when it comes to demonic cultivation remind him of himself, the understanding potent. It makes sense why he would have such understanding and if they were two very different people — they might even be able to get along over this.

But they're not, and Wei Wuxian refuses. So, he just gives Xue Yang a frown when he's done his spiel and shrugs his shoulders. ]

I guess. That's one approach to it, it's not like I talked to the guy who sacrificed himself for me. Who knows what his whole deal was?

[ Even though at this point, yes, Wei Wuxian knows Nie Huaisang led Mo Xuanyu to the ritual through his own means. And yes, that sort of aligns with the suggestion Xue Yang is throwing at him. But is he going to encourage that line of thinking? Is he going to tell him he's right on the money? No!! Of course not!! ]