A hundred flowers in bloom, the whole mountain steeped in the rich fragrance of late spring.
Dragon Cypress had organized the trade convoy to depart early, arriving at Rednan Mountain's Ant Nest a day ahead of schedule, settling the ant army and preparing everything in advance.
Starship Passage,
The rumbling roars of wagon wheels came thundering closer from afar.
Red Peach and Silvergrass, one leading and one trailing, each pulling a large and a small wagon, arrived right on time.
"Dragon Cypress Ant King! Clematis!"
"Fragrant Cypress. Cypress. Is that Black Cory? Haven't seen you in years."
"I am Black Cory."
They exchanged greetings upon meeting,
Dragon Cypress waved his tentacle in acknowledgment.
Fragrant Cypress and Clematis passed over three Spider Silk Bags.
Clematis: "Divine-Grade White Poplar Fruit, newly harvested—three in total. Please check."
"Will do!"
Red Peach quickly opened and inspected them.
