Because even the most selfish quest for truth will end up revealing things that will, more often than not, help others in some way. The outcome will always be good, even if it's bad.

[ And he winks at Tieria. ]

Balance in all things. A reigning philosophy where I come from.

[ Then Wukong stands up, so he could stretch a bit. ]

But you're right, I don't know you very well. Maybe that makes you more trustworthy, in a way? Then again, I guess I enjoy trusting people more than being paranoid. Not fun to live life like that.

[ With a bounce, he leaps up to grab a branch and climb up onto it, letting his tail dangle down. ]