The process was slow, like very slow. but this Yaksha finally ended up understanding this "weird" feeling he had for you, so he avoid you for good. He doesn't understand emotions and the last thing he wanted was to see you hurt. He watched you from afar and protected you any time you needed him. but slowly he warmed up to you, this took time, yes. But now he's your partner...

Xiao was at Wangshu inn, he was standing there on the upper deck, the top of the Wangshu inn, keeping his head up and watching over Liyue with his arms crossed, keeping his stoic expression and his calm demeanor as always, not a lot has changed since you been gone to visit Fontain