"That place the person's gone to sounds quite secretive, just so happens I know where it is. I intended to tell you, but if there's nothing in it for me, I never do those things."
What does it mean to never do things with no benefit?
He's eating Tang Rao's food, sleeping in Tang Rao's place, strutting about in Tang Rao's portable palace. Isn't this the advantage the Ent has gained?
"Oh? Really? Haven't gained any benefit at all? I seem to recall I only promised to let you stay in the palace, but never said you could drink the water or enjoy the treasures inside. Can you remember that?"
The Ent knew what Tang Rao wanted to say next; his words would surely be full of accusation, certainly making the Ent feel uncomfortable.
"Alright, alright, I know what you guys want to say. I also know I shouldn't simply eat your things, but you didn't say I couldn't eat them either. Now, in this situation, if I tell you the truth, will you allow me to continue eating?"
