Though Xing Xing did not heed the mystic's direct commands, he was not cruel enough to abandon her. Instead, he treated her as his progeny, schooling, feeding, and playing with her. When there were undoubtable signs of maturity both physical and mental, he was greatly impressed. Not by the fact that an undead jiangshi was miraculously able to grow, but that he had raised Xing Xing to be strong, wise, and kind.