Whatever Xie Lan cooks, food never seems to have much of an effect on him and give him much difficulty, other than fine wine as an exception.

"Are you sure? Are you truly mortal in this place? I discovered quickly that my spiritual powers have vanished and removed as well." More like taken away by Queen during the process prior to his arrival. "It's worrying."

With a nod in agreement, "Mm. We have to take care of ourselves. Especially yourself, your highness." Definitely no heroic self-sacrificing. "I'm definitely not a king in this place it seems."