A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

"Xia Xun, what danger have you encountered this time?"

A gentle, worried voice rang out, and Xia Xun saw a blue and white dress appear before him. Alice's sapphire-like eyes met his gaze.

Her golden hair swayed gently in the breeze, and Xia Xun felt her fear quickly dissipate under this gentle care.

"However, they were a little reckless when using the bombs."

Chapter 229 Become a Home Tutor

"Xia Xun, I've brought your clothes."

At the bathroom door, Alice spoke shyly, her gaze darting away as she looked at Xia Xun, who was drying her hair with a towel.

"Oh, thank you, Alice."

Xia Xun, who was admiring his muscles in the mirror, replied with a smile, his gaze falling on the shy girl at the doorway.

Shanghai and Penglai, who were serving Alice, flew to Xia Xun's side with the clothes in their hands. The two little guys first flew around him once, and then pulled open the clothes as if to serve him.

Xia Xun naturally wouldn't waste the two little ones' kindness, so she opened her arms and let the two flying doll ladies help her put on her clothes.

Pulling at the hems of his clothes, Shanghai and Penglai quickly dressed Xia Xun, one buttoning his shirt at the chest and the other adjusting his collar.

"Hehe, Xia Xun's chest is so hard."

Buttoning her clothes, Penglai gazed at the strong male body in front of her and couldn't help but reach out her small hand to touch it curiously.

"Really? Really?"

Upon hearing this, Shanghai, who had just straightened her collar, ran to Xia Xun's chest and curiously explored with her little hand: "Wow, it's completely different from Alice's!"

"You two, stop messing around like this!"

Alice, who was secretly watching Xia Xun's body at the bathroom door, became anxious when she saw the two little ones' actions.

Although the tactile sensation emanating from the contract made Alice's heart race.

"Hmph, Alice obviously wants to touch it too~"

Shanghai, completely disregarding its master's embarrassment, made a smug face at Alice and then deliberately rubbed against Xia Xun's chest.

"Shanghai, Alice will be angry!"

Seeing this, Penglai quickly pulled the mischievous Shanghai aside: "Be careful, or your snacks will be gone!"

Hmm, something seems a little different.

Xia Xun watched the two playful children in surprise. In his perception, Shanghai and Penglai had now come to life and were no longer just manipulated puppets.

"Alice, you succeeded?!"

Xia Xun looked at Alice with surprise and exclaimed.

He almost wrongly accused Alice, thinking she was controlling Shanghai and Penglai.

When Xia Xun first met Alice, she always thought that the dolls were alive, just like the Rose Maiden.

Later, as he continued to train and grow stronger, and through his interactions with Alice, Xia Xun finally understood that Alice's dolls did not actually have life; they were merely being controlled by her.

However, as a doll maker, Alice always hoped that she could create dolls that possess life.

"It can't be considered a complete success yet, and it's also thanks to Teacher Shenqi's guidance."

Seeing Xia Xun's surprise, Alice couldn't help but smile happily, her gaze falling on Shanghai and Penglai, revealing a touch of tenderness.

"Although Shanghai and Penglai now have their own intelligence, they cannot yet be considered independent life forms."

In reality, the Shanghai and Penglai that we see today are the result of Alice's efforts over the past few days, under Shenqi's guidance, reflecting her own emotions.

Compared to the simple puppets of the past, the spirits of Penglai in Shanghai today are actually reflections of Alice's emotions, a false soul created by kneading different settings.

But as the two puppets continue to move, accumulate experience, and gain the understanding of others, one day reality will be born from the false soul.

"Yes, yes, I have my own wisdom now."

Flying onto Xia Xun's shoulder and sitting down, Shanghai proudly raised its little head and then affectionately kissed Xia Xun: "And, now I like Xia Xun the most, just like Alice."

Speaking cheerfully, Shanghai, who looked exactly like Alice with long hair, hugged Xia Xun's neck tightly.

"Shanghai~!"

Alice blushed instantly, completely unable to look at Xia Xun's face.

She never expected that the simulated spirit fox in Shanghai was projecting her feelings for Xia Xun, but fortunately Xia Xun was unaware of it.

"I also really like Shanghai."

Xia Xun rubbed the small Shanghai face that was almost identical to Alice's, and smiled very happily, as if Alice were confessing her love to him.

Moreover, the small faces in Shanghai now feel so real, just like the real thing.

Alice, blushing, had initially wanted to pull Shanghai away from Xia Xun's shoulder, but as Xia Xun moved, her close connection with Shanghai made her reluctant to let go.

"It's alright, Alice." Xia Xun saw Alice's shy expression and thought she was worried about Shanghai's mischief, so she quickly smiled and said that she didn't mind.

After all, the three little devils in the house have similar personalities.

Speaking of which, have Sunny and the others come back?

Xia Xun was a little distracted. She gently stroked Shanghai's soft, golden hair and walked towards the door.

No, what did Alice just say?

"Alice, are you saying Shenqi is here again?" Xia Xun stopped abruptly and looked at Alice in astonishment.

Is this person planning to make me call her "Mom" again?

"Yes, actually I came here with Ms. Shenqi today." Alice nodded and followed Xia Xun's footsteps.

Alice's gaze fell on Xia Xun's fingers, which were gently stroking Shanghai's hair. She felt a slight tingling sensation as the tender touch continued to emanate from her.

Looking at Xia Xun so close to her, Alice felt her emotions surging, almost overflowing, which made her take a few steps closer.

Their bodies were pressed close together, and their hands occasionally touched.

Alice's fingers twitched slightly, but before she could grasp Xia Xun's hand, a gentle, broad hand had already enveloped her small hand.

Their hands clasped tightly, and then their fingers intertwined.

Alice's emotions stopped for a moment, and she looked up at Xia Xun, meeting his gaze.

Unspoken feelings are conveyed through each other's eyes, and they understand each other's intentions as if by unspoken agreement.

Alice couldn't help but tighten her grip slightly, a calm and beautiful smile spreading across her face: "Xia Xun, come to my house to finish your exams after you've finished these few days of work."

"You've studied for so long, as your magic teacher, I'd better check your homework carefully."

"Yes, I understand, Teacher Alice!"

Nodding seriously, Xia Xun said solemnly, "I will hire Alice to be my tutor again."

"Why are you going to give up on the exam? You're going to give me the exam I prepared for seriously!" Alice pouted angrily upon hearing this.

She was already thinking about wearing that dress on her date with Xia Xun.

After all, as a qualified teacher, one must keep one's word, and he had promised Xia Xun that he would grant him a request once he completed the exam.

"Haha, I've been too busy lately, I've only read half of the book." Xia Xun laughed awkwardly, then raised Alice's little hand and looked at her with a pitiful expression.

"Please, Ms. Alice, become my tutor and help me improve my grades."

"Teacher Alice, you wouldn't want your student to fail the exam, would you?"

Chapter 230 Shenqi Sister

Stardew Valley Farm, Tree Planting Area.

"Done!"

As the fairies cheered, Shenqi clapped her hands happily, looking at her masterpiece with satisfaction.

The oak, maple, and pine trees that were once just saplings have now all grown into healthy, large trees, and the entire area has been transformed into a lush forest.

"Hmph, as expected, I am the strongest."

Cirno, smugly hugging her chest, flapped her icy wings and flew to Sunny, extending her little hand.

"Hurry up and hand over our reward, we're hungry."

"No way!"

While cheering, Sunny saw Cirno's arrogant expression and slapped her hand away, saying, "Cirno was completely useless this time. No work, no pay."

"Damn it, do you intend to break your promise to us?"

When her demand for back pay failed, Cirno's eyes widened instantly, and she glared angrily at Sunny.

"A little bit~"

Sunny was not afraid at all and made a face at Cirno: "It's not that I broke the agreement, it's just that Cirno didn't come in handy, so I didn't get paid."

"You liar! We clearly agreed on this!"

Cirno was furious and punched Sunny right in the eye socket, and the two little fairies immediately started fighting in the sky.

"Ugh, Sunny, that idiot."

Star, who had just opened the wooden crate, sighed upon seeing this and looked at the worried goblin beside him: "It's alright, these two often fight anyway."

"You guys go ahead and collect your rewards."

"Is it really possible?" The great demon asked uncertainly, "After all, we haven't been of much help this time."

With the help of Shinki and Yuuka Kazami, all the trees in the planting area were easily matured.

The other little fairies who were brought along were just watching a show.

"It's alright, it's alright."

Sta waved his hand, his expression serious, and said, "After all, the reward for inviting you here was already agreed upon."

"Although something unexpected happened along the way, since everyone came, we naturally have to pay the agreed-upon compensation."

“Xia Xun said that we can’t be capitalists without a conscience,” Star said smugly, although she didn’t actually understand what Xia Xun meant.

However, fulfilling the agreed-upon promises and not delaying the payment that should be given is certainly not wrong.

Standing not far away, Kazami Yuuka looked at Star in surprise, not expecting that this little fairy could say such a thing.

After all, little fairies are childlike at heart, so it's normal for them to act based on their interests and emotions.

Xia Xun is indeed very good at teaching children.

A slight smile appeared on Kazami Yuuka's lips as she contemplated what she and her future child would look like.

Just then, footsteps came from behind.

Kazami Yuuka turned around and saw Natsumi and Alice walking towards her hand in hand, looking very intimate.

This scene caused her gentle smile to falter, and a red glint appeared in her eyes.

Hehe~

With a cold laugh, Kazami Yuuka felt extremely displeased. She had originally planned to be a little lenient with Natsumi today, but now it seemed she would have to double down.

"Xia Xun, Alice, you're here."

Shenqi also saw the two arrive and ran over to them as fast as a child.

Then, pointing proudly at the growing grove of trees, she looked at Xia Xun expectantly and said, "Look, look! This is all thanks to me!"

"I've fulfilled Xia Xun's wish properly, so can you call me Mom now?"

....really.

Xia Xun looked speechlessly at Shen Qi, who seemed to be begging for candy, feeling somewhat helpless.

"No." He shook his head, looking at Kagami's instantly dejected expression, and after thinking for a moment, asked, "Can you call me 'older sister'?"

"Mmm-hmm!" Shen Qi's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at Xia Xun with surprise.

But when she saw Alice, her expression faltered, and she hesitated: "But if we do that, Alice will have to call Xia Xun your uncle."

“Shinki-sensei!” Alice’s face flushed crimson instantly as she glared at Shinki and said, “I have never called you Mom. I am your student.”