[The longer Hijikata talks to Xingchen the more he notices how young he looks. Damn, this world really took him years before Prismatica did, huh? He feels a sense of protectiveness rise inside him. He knows he can't keep up with a cultivator - he can't fly on his sword, for a start -, but he still wants to at least let him know that he'll have his back if need be.]

I'm just an ordinary swordsman and would probably only slow you down, but if you ever want some backup on a mission don't hesitate to call on me. I've got some experience with monsters too.

[Oh right, he should introduce himself--]

My name's Hijikata Toshirou. Just Hijikata is fine.