Turning Point (2)

"Finally decided to show up, Gu Buxiu?" Mo Lianxing's voice echoed, laced with an icy disdain. "I thought you would continue to hide in the dark with your tail between your legs."

"Hiding? My esteemed friends overestimate my fear. I'm merely adjusting my strategy." Gu Buxiu's voice held a tinge of amusement, masking the burning frustration within. 

Mo Lianxing raised a hand, the portal snapping shut behind them. "Strategy? Do you think this could hide your cowardice? Everyone in the Primal Chaos knows how cowardly you are."

Gu Buxiu's face darkened. Mo Lianxing's words were a direct jab at his most vulnerable point – his reputation as a coward. 

"Cowardice?" Gu Buxiu scoffed. "Was it not you who ran for your life back then? Otherwise, how could you stand here in front of me instead of accompanying your Mo Clan?"