Meanwhile, Cat Tree was nearly dumbstruck. After all, he had borne the Cat Fruits himself, so no one knew their effects better than he did. They even worked on Heavenly Kings, though the effect was weaker. Yet this one said they were of little use to him. Then this one's strength...
Level 7, or Break Eight?
Cat Tree did not dare think any further.
Was this the one chosen by Heavenly Fate that Gray Cat had selected? He was actually this powerful. But the stronger he was, the happier Cat Tree became. After all, he was now considered one of Gray Cat's people. The stronger those on his side were, the safer he would be.
Gray Cat took the dozen or so Cat Fruits from Lu Hao, her face lighting up. This meant even more food. As she ate, she asked, "Why did you run away back then?"
Cat Tree carefully replied, "Back when you fell asleep, Master, the Heavenly Emperor came to the Cat Palace and told this old servant to bear some Cat Fruits. This old servant followed the Heavenly Emperor's orders and bore some fruit. But when the Heavenly Emperor left, he forgot to close the door. This old servant happened to be about to take human form, so I prepared to leave and transform... Who could have expected that once I left, I would never be able to find the way back..."
As Cat Tree spoke, he began to cry again.
Even Lu Hao, watching from the side, wanted to award Cat Tree an Oscar Award. That acting was simply incredible. And what he said was probably complete nonsense. Back then, the Heavenly Dog had likely squeezed him dry, making him bear fruit like mad. Once he was done, he took the opportunity to run away