[ He does have pride, in spades; but, more than that, it's the only slight that he can perceive to have been given, since he himself received none.

But the latter part is easier and less embarrassing to respond to. ]

Trees have malevolent energy, and earlier in the month people who spent time near the edge of the forest have fainted, he said. The trees are acting differently, and there are changes to people. I think that is why the conclusion.

[ There are many ways in which he and Wei Ying misunderstand each other. But when it comes to identifying and taking down dangers, they don't often need words, for all that Wei Ying provides plenty of those sometimes. ]