"When have I punished you Ley'er? I've never touched you in any way meant to hurt you."

Baiyi looks at Xie with a frown. He thinks about his disciple, but there's some additional reluctance to open up after his harsh conversation with the other immortal. Still.. if the young men were needing it..

"Those to me aren't the same. My feelings toward you and my faith in the world are very different things. When you've lost someone as close to you as a child, you may understand- though I hope you never experience it." He sighs and scoots so the three of them are sitting more in a triangle instead of a row with Xie in between them.

"My role as the eldest and strongest in this family is to take care of and protect you and Xie'er. I am treating you with respect and love."