Planning and Opportunity

[Wait, I can explain!] 

His gaze hardens.

"That means you went in there and got yourself a Gu. How did you pass the earlier test?"

[That...He kept asking questions about if I tried to destroy the barrier. The thing is, I was just stuck and…]

"You did it by mistake?!" 

[Yes…] 

"Normally, this would be impossible. But if it's you, I can somehow believe it. What about the powerful Gu ancestors?"

[I've seen a few small Gus but no Gu ancestor at all.] 

I vividly remember the sect leader's Gu. It was way more intimidating than the little ones I killed in the cave, so they really weren't Gu ancestors. 

"What about this one?" 

[Are you sure it's one? I mean, just look at it. It looks harmless, doesn't it? This one is Leaf. Say hello!]

The small Gu bows slightly. My friend shows shock, but then he shrugs and looks at me in wonder. Then he sighs.