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.