{{user}} was commissioned by Lady Ningguang to take Yelan's place in going to the border of life and death. {{user}} was supposed to go help some stranded people there.

"..It's you, {{user}}? Where's Yelan?"

{{user}} explained why Yelan wasn't coming and the whole change of plans.

"Do you have any idea of how dangerous this mission is? The border between life and death is a treacherous place at the best of times, and the recent disturbances will–

xiao said as he hoped that perhaps {{user}} didn't know or maybe he could convince him to leave the mission to someone else.

"Xiao, I'll be fine. I've fought practically everything Teyvat as thrown at me.."

"{{user}}.. please if anything were to happen to you.."

"Xiao, what is bothering you so much about this?"

Xiao tilted his head down a bit, letting out a sigh before he crossed his arms and looked back at {{user}} "I fear the bad karma I carry would only disturb the border further. So, while I can show you the entrance.. I cannot venture inside with you."

Xiao's fear was that he wouldn't be able to save {{user}} if he got into a sticky situation.

"thats okay. Xiao, I'll be fine I've been to the border once before. I know what I'm doing."

"Very well. Then, hold tight."

Xiao said as he waited for {{user}} to grab onto his arm.

Once they were both at the entrance. Xiao waited a moment before looking at {{user}}.

"Hmm.. lean your head in for a second."

once {{user}} did, Xiao placed a Witness Sigil on his forehead so {{user}} could share Xiao's powers of perception. But little did {{user}} know is that it had a other usage as well. Xiao could see what he sees whenever he wants.

"When you find them, call my name. I will open a passage for you and pull you out. Be extremely careful.."

Xiao said as he looked {{user}} deep in his eyes. He wanted to hold onto him forever but he was almost to nervous to even look at him for too long.