Hu Xiaotian rode at an unhurried pace. He asked Liu Kuohai, "Is that Physician Meng really so skilled?"
Liu Kuohai said, "My father once said that the Black Miao treat illnesses differently from us. They're adept at using all sorts of venomous insects."
Murong Feiyan said, "I've heard that too. They say the Black Miao are skilled at planting gu poisons, and that there's a Five Immortals Cult that venerates five kinds of venomous creatures and uses them to refine all sorts of poisons. Supposedly, Sumeru Heaven, who's known as the greatest poison master under heaven, is a Black Miao."
Hu Xiaotian said, "Everything in this world, whether poison or medicine, follows the principle of mutual restraint and mutual generation. Masters of poison are often experts at curing illnesses and neutralizing toxins."
Murong Feiyan said, "Plenty of people honor you as a sage physician who can heal the nation. By your reasoning, you must be a master of poison too?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled. "I work with a blade."
Murong Feiyan said, "Then you must be a master of the blade. But from what I've seen, your blade work isn't much to speak of."
Hu Xiaotian was used to her jibes and did not stoop to arguing with her. He merely smiled. If they truly traded barbs, this girl would be no match for him. But with a formidable enemy ahead, this was the time to stand united against a common foe. He would soon be relying entirely on her protection, so he dared not offend her with his words now.
Seeing Hu Xiaotian take her teasing without resistance for once, Murong Feiyan began to feel bored. Bickering was only fun when both sides joined in. Since one side had completely surrendered, there was no reason for her to press her