...Ah. They've circled back to where they started. Xingchen hasn't gleaned much from Asgeirr in this conversation, except that he really doesn't seem to be malevolent, as Wei Wuxian said. Because of this, there's no urgency to liberate his soul, and especially if he's not truly willing yet.

So Xingchen gives the cat one last pet and pushes himself back to his feet. "Idle curiosity, Master Asgeirr. This disciple thanks you for your indulgence but will take his leave and not trouble you any longer."