After explaining the situation to Lan She, Mulan Jin held the Mother-child Talisman that connects them, temporarily not returning it to Manxi.
Some things can be complex or simple, depending on how you look at them.
Is Lan She threatening him? Yes.
If the disciples of Thunder Sound Sect did save his daughter, does it deserve some reward?
His daughter is naturally precious; in some sense, any reward is justified.
In terms of value, giving up Shi Chun's life isn't a big deal for him.
He knows what kind of plan the other party has for Shi Chun, but he doesn't expose it. Shi Chun is a pawn he snatched from Life Prison; he can decide to kill or spare at will, everyone knows this.
Is handing over Shi Chun at this moment selling out the interests of the Heavenly Court? Yes!
Not only does he know this, but once Manxi learns Shi Chun is in Lan She's hands, he'll be aware, too.
Did he hand him over?
