——I feel like there's a big spider sweeping me with spiritual power.
——Let's wait in the forest at the foot of the mountain.
——I agree.
——Hurry up!
Natsumi, Blue Catalpa, Snakebark Maple, and Areca all sensed something was wrong, instantly agreed, dashed down the mountain, and hid in the little forest behind the mountain.
They didn't wait long before the Seven-Leaf Mountain Lord traced their scent and came over.
——Seven-Leaf Mountain Lord, what are you panicking about?
——Seven-Leaf Mountain Lord, is there a problem?
Blue Catalpa and Snakebark Maple asked.
The Seven-Leaf Mountain Lord deftly untied the spider silk rope binding the goods on his carapace, then skillfully took out a petite spider silk bag, gave it a shake, and from inside came a crisp, beautiful clinking of seedshells.
"From now on, you two are not allowed to talk."
Blue Catalpa: "Oh—"
Snakebark Maple: "Mm—"
Blue Catalpa couldn't help but ask, "Is this a hush money?"
