Lan Zhan thinks on the question while he eats, thinking of the only time he has ever truly tasted it. It was an impulse, something to try and feel closer to Wei Ying and it had only been his formidable self control that had made swallowing the bite possible.

He sets down his bowl before answering, still unwilling to break that particular Rule.

"Spicy food was not allowed in Cloud Recesses. Too stimulating. Have no tolerance as a result. Tried once and it hurt."