[The exasperated look just returns as quickly as it had left. He opens his mouth to be a little scathing, but then strangely thinks better of it.]

...I could call a disciple. [They really are kind of far away. The best he could do is at least go back to the start of the pier and hail someone.

Why is he putting so much thought into this when Huaisang is clearly yanking his chain?!] But you'll just have to drink this for now. It's specialty. You would insult me and Lotus Pier by wasting it.