[Zhongli knows how important such displays of fealty are to Xiao, which is why he won't push Xiao to address him so casually; merely remind him that he doesn't have to be so formal all the time. Still, once Xiao moves to take a seat, Zhongli will sit across from him. Those words make him frown and hum in contemplation as he lifts his teacup.]

Is that so..? I have been researching various herbs and objects to help banish and neutralize nightmare energy. If you'd like, I could locate some and offer them to you to try. Perhaps one of those will help ease the burden upon you.