Though A-Hu was asking questions, she never stopped walking.
Little White Dragon followed behind her, pondering for a moment.
"A-Hu, when I said men and women are different, I meant their builds, strength, and talents differ. In their true hearts and capacity for awakening, neither stands above the other."
"Since everyone has their own strengths, it is only natural that we take on different tasks when traveling together."
A-Hu asked coolly, "Then do you think I can't carry Master?"
Little White Dragon froze.
"I have never thought that."
"Do you think I'm unwilling to be a mount?"
"No, not that either."
"Or do you think Master and I don't even understand the difference between men and women?"
A-Hu turned her head, her gaze settling on his face.
"Master doesn't mind, and neither do I."
"Yet you keep deciding on our behalf that it's awkward."
"Who is it that hasn't understood?"
Little White Dragon lowered his eyes without answering.
A-Hu turned back and continued down the mountain path.
"If you say you mean well, you should at least ask whether I'm willing first."
"Before I've even agreed, you make the decision for me."
"No matter how much goodwill lies behind it, that is still taking liberties."
With that, she said no more.
Little White Dragon followed for a few steps, then suddenly quickened his pace and came up beside A-Hu.
He stopped and bowed solemnly to her.
"Senior Sister Tiger."
A-Hu's ears twitched.
"I was wrong just now."
Little White Dragon kept his head lowered.
"Simply because you are a woman, I decided in advance what you should and should not do."
"In that moment, I truly did belittle you."
"Please forgive me, Senior Sister."
A-Hu turned and watched him for a while.
Little White Dragon remained bowed where he stood.