Even when Sha Chen repeatedly tried to console him, the Jinghe Dragon King still felt a deep sense of guilt.
Sha Chen thought about it but didn't try to persuade him further. People are often contrary; the more you try to persuade them, the more contrary they become. If you stop persuading, they tend to get over it.
Indeed, when he stopped trying to counsel, the Jinghe Dragon King settled down and stopped wallowing in self-pity. Instead, he just waited patiently for Sha Chen to make a decision.
