En... and even things like this [ xie lian gestures to the device... and the door, while he's at it, ] seem wildly beyond the possibilities of almost anyone. Even the Heavenly Emperor couldn't have created such a thing.

[ so this is bad, actually. he doesn't know why, but he just has a bad feeling in his gut... and despite his bad luck, xie lian's danger senses aren't usually wrong. ]

What a strange situation. [ a beat, and then, he looks up at his companion, offering him a smile, a little sheepish. ] I'm sorry, San Lang, I'm sure you've ended up in this situation because of me...