Besides, while his mind might be a bit scrambled, his comprehension actually isn't bad. Even though those last four water-brained idiots hadn't killed for real, Gou Dan could still see that this kid was already imitating his own breathing and rhythm of swinging the sword. Looks like that whole set he used to slaughter the Master of Wind Tower just now really was seen with his eyes and memorized in his heart.
So in Gou Dan's eyes this piece of jade really hasn't rotted beyond cure yet; it's just that he's been kept hidden by his clan in the inner chambers, buried in powders and perfumes, raised up delicate till his temper turned soft and sticky, his head stuffed full of romance and love, his spiritual light temporarily smothered.
