[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.
What makes him say that? Discover it all on the next episode of TUG!
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