(Ooc: Xi'an knew, but was terrified at the thought of dealing with the undead. It's also pretty isolated because it's surrounded by steep mountains and sits on a high plateau so there wasn't much motivation to contact you)

"Yes of course your Majesty" the leader said uneasily "His highness only seeks knowledge. We are unlike any people's you have met with before."

The journey was anything but silent, as the sight of the king sent children shrieking away and stores and homes slammed closed their shutters. Even at the palace servants and nobles fled from the ungodly sight, with guards lining every wall ready to protect their Prince should this thing be evil.

The crown prince had decided to host the meeting in a tea house located near the central garden. The only decor was a small table in the middle, behind which he sat.

The prince had a calm look, his nerves steadied by several pipes worth of weed, which lay ready to use once again.

"Welcome to The Kingdom of Xi'an your Majesty. I am crown prince Ling, your host." He said calmly, gesturing for the creature to sit across from him