Chapter 269: Chapter 269 Bragging Rights

"Sure, it isn't" said Kat not willing to make his clear lie into an issue. "So, if a first level true beast is 'nothing', as you put it, how strong are you truly? What exactly am I working with here?"

"Why should I tell you? So that you can turn my strengths to your whims? So that you can manipulate me easier?" snarled Xiang

*And you'd think the fact that I'd saved him from being mauled by wolves not even a minute ago would have made him slightly more trusting.* Kat looked over the large amount of dust and grime now coating the boy. *Ok maybe it wasn't as much of a positive influence as it could have been but…*

"Well, if you don't want to tell me how strong you are, at least explain to me the plan. I was happy to leave the temple, that was fine, but while we were walking, I'd somewhat expected some further details on what we are doing" said Kat