Perhaps another chat with Shu was in order, Yue pinched his nose, 'A discussion for another day, though I suspect it 's much like utilizing war and violence to secure peace. '

'An ' apt comparison, ' the elder observed, 'You yourself have training and have been on a battlefield. '

'Yes but unlike her poison indulgences, I don 't do it for fun. '

Maomao crossed her arms, 'I 'm sorry, aren 't you training a child? Because he caught you doing forms to relax? '

Oof.

He did use martial forms to calm himself. The apothecary scoffed, 'Stabbing someone and removing a gangrenous infection carry much overlap in application. Thoughtful application of blade, good technique for intended effect, just one wants you to live after, so there 's more alcohol, rinsing and sewing involved. Actually, there might be the same amount of alcohol, depending. '