[ A simple nod confirms that he would be forced to act should Xue Yang fail, but there's also something else that's true. ]

Xue Yang... If you've truly changed, in honor of the friendship we built even under deception, I don't wish to have to stop you.

[ So, selfishless, the plea was for him as much for Xue Yang. ]

This world. It can be a new beginning in many ways.