Survive? It is on the tip of his tongue to ask, but certainly such a thing must be proprietary to the house. Still, he cannot entire prevent the way his eyes widen very slightly at that.

"Mn," Lan Wangji says. "As you say. That is some time from now." With dry humor, he adds, "Focus on the matters at hand instead."

Such as Egress's improving health and the upcoming visit, not to mention the day to day needs of running a House or sect.

"Is there news of interest from London Below?"