It's a fair point, and as he quickly and diligently considers all options, Cao Pi decides he's right. Right enough, anyway, there's any number of things it could do next and he can't sit there hemming over which one is most likely. He waits a moment longer and then pushes himself up as well, checking the knot one more time and then deliberately making eye contact with the spirit as if to silently warn I'm watching you, you furry little bastard. "Very well, then. Lead the way, but I will keep a hand on my swords from here on out." Which are conveniently right next to the lantern strap, oho.