[ He looks capable? Ah, yes. He's had to expend some will-power over keeping ghosts at bay and walking the corridors of the house and storming gardens, Xichen supposes he looks much like any other accomplished cultivator. Inside, he's glad he found a few spices; highlight of the day. Or week. As well as meeting this young man. ]

I've only been here a few months, all I know is the lake-city. I had no choice in being thrust into this accursed house, however, so ... I will miss the home I made with my housemates, yes, but I have no especial attachment to the place itself. There are ... stronger ghosts, vengeful types, that I would rather leave behind for good.