The old Daoist before Tang Ye gave off an air of tranquility, possessing an aura of ethereal Daoist charm, akin to those truly detached from the secular world, having seen through the red dust of worldly desires, and thus understood the Dao. Faced with the old Daoist's question, he furrowed his brow, unclear about the old Daoist's intent.
"Could it be for the sake of fellowship?"
"And what if it was for the sake of fellowship, do you intend that your fellow Daoist must die if you cannot?"
Thinking thus seemed a bit malicious, and Tang Ye shook his head, deciding that since he had come, he should be at peace and not overthink. So he nodded to the old Daoist and said, "It could be."