"To perservere in the face of such resistance, from your very world, is admirable." Wangji is a little taken aback at how hostile the world seems, even to those who are its own. Frankly he's a little lost for words, so he sips the tea he's been handed.
It's delicious, and he hums appreciatively.

"On the subject of my own energy, in my world much of it is consciously sought after and perfected. You must maintain your body in order to create a core, this is what gives us the energy to do harder to perform movements or tasks, such as running on treetops. Once you have it you must choose to work to make it stronger to see greater strength."

He isn't surprised that the Sali have much to learn, only the forever ones seem to be able to look outside the islands they are on.