I am absolutely not late to this, time isn't real -

But Xingchen, after mentally agonizing over this choice, is interested in going back to try his luck again. Preferably without drinking the kool-aid, but beggars can't be choosers.

He'd also want to take up the offer previously given him to speak to Gorm the Miner, whatever that may bring. It could be horrible! He won't know unless he tries!

Also if no one else has offered to be the fearless leader for such an expedition, Xingchen can take on that mantle or he can just tag along and hope for the best.