Yeah, he'd really like to go an hour without having to defend himself, right about now. Cao Pi does his best to struggle through the barricade without removing too many pieces, especially the load-bearing ones, though Rosinante probably won't get through at his size if he doesn't at least tear down a part of it. Just move this here, edge that over there...

It's damn dark upstairs with only their lanterns to light the way. Harder to notice spirits, but maybe easier to catch the glow of their eyes? Whatever, he's only on the second floor anyway, he can quickly dash up and go get it, and be done with it.