Ke Xue: I have a knife, and you still dare to fight me?

"This is the person I want you to help heal, Miss Witch. Do you have any ideas on how to treat him?"

At this moment, Kurokawa Saki spoke calmly.

Hearing him speak, Koizumi Akako finally snapped out of her thoughts and looked away from the spider.

"Of course, I am quite confident that I can restore a person's sanity, such a simple thing."

Then, she frowned slightly: "However, I'd like to know how this guy got into this state."

Is this really necessary?

"It is absolutely necessary. Doctors need to know the cause of an illness and how it was caused so that I can prepare the right medicine."

"His experience is the same as yours, but you are much luckier than him."

it is as expected!

This devil!

A hint of apprehension flashed in Koizumi Akako's eyes, and a sense of fear also arose within her.

She's a little hesitant now.

She had originally intended to try and make a deal with Kurokawasaki Tsuki, but now she has to reconsider.

Seeing that Koizumi Akako was deep in thought, Kurokawa Tsukiko assumed she was considering a treatment for spiders.

He crossed his arms and legs, quietly waiting for Koizumi Akako's reply.

After a moment's hesitation, Koizumi Akako could not resist the temptation of the powerful potion and the talisman.

So she suppressed her fear and crossed her arms over her chest.

"I have no problem restoring my spider sanity, but you'll at least need to pay a price for it, won't you?"

Wow, they're even negotiating terms with me.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki looked at Koizumi Akako with a smile and a very kind expression.

However, his "kindness" reminded Koizumi Akako of some unpleasant memories.

When Kurokawa Tsuki held a knife to her neck, he had the same ambiguous, half-smiling expression!

Koizumi Akako sensed a strong threat in his expression.

"So, what does the witch want me to pay for this?"

Kurokawasaki asked with a smile.

Koizumi Akako unconsciously swallowed.

She was terrified that she would end up like the spider.

However, since things have come to this point...

Koizumi Akako gritted her teeth, slammed her hand on the table, and stood up, shouting loudly.

"I need your blood!"

Her action left Kurokawasaki Tsukito completely stunned.

All you want is a little blood, right?

This guy's attitude is like he's going to kill me.

As soon as she finished speaking, Koizumi Akako's gaze was fixed on Kurokawasaki Tsuki.

Seeing that the other person still had that ambiguous smile.

Koizumi Akako suddenly became somewhat less confident.

Although she wasn't very confident to begin with.

So, seeing that Kurokawa Saki hadn't replied for a long time, she quickly added weakly.

"Just a little bit, that's one vial..."

Kurokawasaki Tsuki raised an eyebrow slightly.

A vial of blood isn't a lot, and if Koizumi Akako's reasons are plausible, giving it to her wouldn't be a problem.

It's still worth trying to win over Koizumi Akako, after all, her strange and wonderful magic has a wide range of uses.

With her help, things will be much easier in the future.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki was still thinking.

However, Koizumi Akako was starting to get anxious when she saw that he still hadn't spoken.

After hesitating for a moment, she cautiously added, "Actually... half a tube would be fine too..."

Kurokawa Tsuki stared intently at her, just as he had before, drawing her into the illusion.

Looking into his eyes, Koizumi Akako thought to herself, "Buhao!"

She could almost picture Kurokawa Saki pulling her into the illusion again, making her head spiral and fly into the sky.

"No."

"can."

The two voices sounded at the same time.

Koizumi Akako blinked in confusion.

Huh? Did I hear that right? He actually said yes?

Kurokawa Saki frowned. Wasn't he just saying he wanted it with such confidence? Why is he saying he doesn't want it now?

"You just said...it's okay?"

Kurokawasaki Tsuki nodded and then said, "However, I need to know what you intend to do with my blood. If you have a valid reason, I can give it to you."

Koizumi Akako's eyes lit up immediately, and she repeated the crystal ball's words without any hesitation.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki never imagined that his blood could be used to refine powerful potions and talismans.

He asked in bewilderment, "Why does my blood have this effect?"

"I do not know either."

"Clam?"

"That's just how the divination turned out."

I want to know why.

Koizumi Akako's eyes darted away. How would she know why? She hadn't asked at all, and besides, the crystal ball seemed to still be lying outside the forest.

Chapter 163 Harvesting Matsutake Mushrooms

In the end, Kurokawa Saki Tsuki still gave her a vial of blood.

At the same time, a pact was made under the eyes of Lucifer, whom Koizumi Akako had called out.

Koizumi Akako agreed to do the work in exchange for his blood, promising not to use it for anything strange. She also agreed to use the alchemical product Kurokawasaki Tsuki, have the right to inquire about the progress of the alchemy, and be tasked with figuring out the special nature of Kurokawasaki Tsuki's blood.

Even though it was a rather unfair agreement, Kurokawa Tsuki's hand was on the hilt of the sword he always carried.

No matter how unfair it was, Koizumi Akako had no choice but to grit her teeth and agree.

In this degenerate age, the available resources are extremely precious and scarce.

"After the spider wakes up, remember to gag him and prevent him from communicating with you too much. You also need to tie him up tightly. If he escapes, you might become the next spider."

Upon hearing Kurokawasaki Tsuki's instructions, Koizumi Akako nodded quickly.

After all, his last sentence was incredibly intimidating.

Of course, only someone like her who has experienced it firsthand can truly understand its deterrent power.

After abandoning the spider, Kurokawasaki Tsuki left Koizumi Akako's castle.

Because she still needed to prepare some materials before returning to refine the medicine and administer it to the spider.

Just collecting materials takes two or three days.

Adding to the time it takes for Ke Xue to learn, it's unclear how long it will take for Kurokawa Saki to finish.

However, it seems unlikely that it will be resolved anytime soon.

Driving out of the forest, Kurokawa Saki leisurely returned home.

Ai Haibara had already prepared dinner.

We're just waiting for him to come back so we can have dinner.

Before eating, he took another vial of medicine from Ai Haibara's drawer.

After all, a vial of blood was drawn, so I need to replenish it.

At the dinner table later, Kurokawa Saki Tsuki heard some bad news.

The group of reckless teenagers are going on another trip.

"Can we not go? You know that kid Kudo, he's practically the embodiment of death. Wherever he goes, people die."

Ai Haibara's eyes also showed helplessness.

"Of course I don't have to go, but it's precisely because I know how special Kudo is that I'm worried. Besides, it's a promise made by those kids, and it's not something that can be canceled in a few words."

"ok, I get it."

Kurokawasaki Tsuki secretly made up his mind.

He'll be like a radar then.

A thorough search of the surrounding area beforehand can nip potential murders in the bud.

He doesn't believe it!

Is it really true that there has never been a successful trip?

"By the way, where are we going this time?"

"I heard they're going there to pick matsutake mushrooms."

Picking matsutake mushrooms?

Kurokawasaki Tsuki touched his chin.

I do seem to have some recollection of it.

I vaguely remember there being a bear.

However, that's all I have left of my memories.

Never mind, we'll find out when the time comes.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki continued to eat her dinner.

Time soon came to the next day.

The bus was filled with the joyful songs and laughter of the young people.

These three are actually quite adorable when they're not doing anything stupid or reckless.

Amidst laughter all the way, we arrived at our destination before we knew it.

This is a hotel built in the mountains.

Restaurants, convenience stores, and other amenities are all readily available.

Picking matsutake mushrooms is also one of the activities offered by this hotel.

The matsutake mushrooms that are picked can be brought back and cooked at the restaurants here.

These are all common tricks.

Bringing kids here to experience it is indeed quite fun.

Kurokawasaki Tsuki was more interested in another project here.

According to the map at the inn, the area separated from the matsutake mushroom gathering area by two barbed wire fences is the hunting area.

Hunting is much more fun than mushroom picking.