The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 735

"How have I set you up?" Black protested.

"You tried to manipulate Beauty to force me to go after The Spirit Cats, leading me to my death. How could I not know your little scheme?" Daniel retorted.

"Knowing all that, why did you agree?"

"Didn't you just say that if I don't accept, I'm a loser? Well, I'm no loser. I'll show you what I'm capable of!"

"Show me what you're capable of? From where I stand, all you do is talk big. You’ll wet your pants at the sight of The Spirit Cats!"

Black was using reverse psychology; he deliberately provoked Daniel, fearing he might back out of seeking out The Spirit Cats.

"Whether The Spirit Cats make me cry is for tomorrow to decide. But tonight, you're the one who’s going to cry from the pain since you can’t get your hands out of that rock," Daniel reflected, giving Black another whack with the stick.

"Whack!"

Daniel’s stroke landed heavily on Black's rear again.

"Ah!"

Black screamed, realizing that the energy he’d painstakingly dissipated earlier had surged back into his fists upon being struck. His hands swelled even larger than before.

Seeing Black's contorted, uncomfortable expression, Daniel asked with a smile, "How do you feel, Black? Still doing alright?"

"Are you messing with me?" Black’s patience was wearing thin.