A You had changed a great deal over the past few years. It was impossible to see any trace of what he had been like when he first arrived.
But during this period, the head of the school felt as though he had seen the A You from back then again.
Silent, sensitive, like a startled little beast.
Occasionally, he would suddenly space out and shout.
Strange and eccentric.
"It seems this makes A You feel much more at ease."
Gu Xiao Tang shook his head in confusion. "But staying in the training hall all the time isn't a solution."
"We've been fellow disciples with A You for years, and friends for even longer."
"We all want to do something."
"Originally, I had no idea what to do..."
"But—"
Gu Xiao Tang's eyes widened.
"Master Xiao, seeing you suddenly made me think that perhaps...you might notice something..."
"Perhaps...you might be able to help A You!"
The more he thought about it, the more possible it seemed.
Gu Xiao Tang grew uncontrollably excited.
He unconsciously leaned forward.
"Master Xiao."
"Please come with me to see A You!"
"That's possible, bu—"
"Really?!"
Gu Xiao Tang shouted eagerly.
"Ah, sorry."
Gu Xiao Tang immediately realized that he had interrupted Master Xiao and gave an embarrassed grin.
Xiao Xiao smiled and shook his head, indicating that he did not mind.
He continued, "But before I see him, I can't guarantee anything."
"Of course, of course."
Gu Xiao Tang nodded repeatedly.
"I'm already very grateful that you're willing to go, Master Xiao."
"You don't need to guarantee anything."
"You don't need to guarantee anything at all."
"Even if you don't find anything, it doesn't matter..."
"Of course."
Gu Xiao Tang scratched his cheek. "Though it would be best if you could find