[ Wen Ning knows he should have anticipated the possibility that this Jin Ling was from an earlier time, similar to the boy's parents as well as the other Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji. He should have been more cautious, but he had been too caught up in his concern over Jing Ling. It still fazes him sharply to be warded off as he once was. He allows his head to drop, as he steps back.

At least Jin Ling is no longer fighting with the Prismals. ]

Forgive me, young master... I did not mean... to offend you.