A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

Delicious~

Then, he turned his gaze to the tengu girl who was smiling and standing beside him.

Xia Xun still had a strong sense of contract, so he prepared to tell her about what happened with Kirisame Marisa yesterday.

I wonder if Aya Shameimaru could understand Marisa Kirisame's feelings at that time.

He might be able to figure out why the other person suddenly ran away through this.

Suika Ibuki is still too girly.

While eating, Xia Xun recounted the events of the previous evening to Shameimaru Aya, who was diligently taking notes.

Aya Shameimaru would occasionally jot down a few notes in the Bunka-cho, her face sometimes showing a thoughtful or sudden expression.

After a while, Xia Xun finished his explanation and looked expectantly at Shameimaru Aya, who had a look of sudden realization and a mysterious smile on her face.

"So, you understand why Marisa suddenly ran away back then?"

"Hmph, so this is what a girl's heart is like." Aya Shameimaru laughed smugly.

Then, looking at Xia Xun who was looking at her with anticipation and curiosity, she put away the Chinese flower sticker in her hand and immediately straightened her expression.

"Ahem, if you want to know, Xia Xun, please stay tuned for the next issue of Wenwen Daily, the chapter on the magical girl's heart~!"

"Then the interview is over, I should go deliver the newspapers." Asaka waved, and Aya Shameimaru disappeared instantly.

Like the wind, it appears and disappears unpredictably.

"Truly worthy of being called the Wind Goddess Girl, this yokai girl." Xia Xun couldn't help but exclaim.

Afterward, he finished the last bite of food in his hand, and then took out the Wenwen newspaper that he had been using as a cushion from under his buttocks.

I looked closely at the newspaper for a while, noticing that the photos were taken secretly and the events were completely fabricated; only the people in the photos were real.

"This is me from that parallel world. I really want to be a harem guy like that too," Xia Xun couldn't help but exclaim.

In Aya Shameimaru's writing, Natsumi becomes an unparalleled handsome man who captivates the Hakurei Shrine Maiden on his first day in Gensokyo, and then seduces Marisa Kirisame.

He caused his closest best friend to turn against him, all for the sake of winning Xia Xun's love.

And this is only the beginning of the story; Aya Shameimaru left a cliffhanger at the end.

This is merely the starting point for this man; the suspense will be that all the beautiful girls in Gensokyo will be captivated by Natsumi in the future.

The beginning of a new chapter has arrived: the start of the Gensokyo harem project.

Xia Xun is really enjoyable to read. It's really satisfying to have someone write a harem novel with themselves as the main character.

For a moment, he began to look forward to what would happen next.

I wonder what new story she will write after providing Ayato Shameimaru with the material.

Thinking about this, Xia Xun couldn't help but want to read the next issue of Wenwen Daily.

He carefully unfolded the newspaper that had been crumpled from sitting on it, intending to keep it safe.

Next time I see Aya Shameimaru, maybe I should ask her for three newspapers: one to read, one to keep, and one to spread my faith.

Rest complete.

Xia Xun stood up, stretched his body, and took out the watering can.

It's time to continue with the next task.

Holding a watering can, Xia Xun began walking back and forth in the willow-lined courtyard.

Sprinkle the nectar of life on each and every seed that has been sown.

Time slipped away in the midst of our busy lives, and the sun gradually set in the west.

At 4:33 PM, Xia Xun finally finished watering.

"It's almost finished."

Rubbing his aching back, Xia Xun swung his arms a few times, then took out an axe and walked towards the big tree.

To make a scarecrow, you need 50 wood, 1 coal, and 20 fiber.

When he came to the farm, Xia Xun bought a piece of coal for 5 coins at the blacksmith's shop, which was enough for the fiber box.

Only the wood is still a little lacking.

5:13 PM.

Xia Xun looked at the scarecrow standing in the center of the farm and smiled.

—Author's Note—

P.S.: Thank you so much for the donation from a certain Red Moon.

Ugh, my computer broke down tonight, it really drove me crazy. Thankfully, Hedgehog Cat's update didn't finish until 4 AM.

Chapter Thirty-Nine activated the battle scene.

The warm sunset slowly sank in the west, bathing the farmland in a soft golden glow.

Xia Xun raised his head, squinted at the birds still circling low in the sky, and triumphantly raised his middle finger, shouting at the sky, "Come down here—!"

After thoroughly mocking the group of aerial bandits eyeing his land, he glanced at the time displayed on the system interface; there was still about an hour and a half until nightfall.

"It's still early to go back, so I might as well do some more work." Xia Xun patted the dirt off his hands and started to plan in his mind.

The work on the farm has temporarily come to an end. The new crops have been planted and the scarecrows have been erected. For the next three days, all that's needed is to water them on time.

Now he can focus on improving his skill level and saving more money.

Xia Xun glanced at the five skill icons side by side on the system panel and made her choice without hesitation.

That would be an unbeatable fishing technique!

Although gathering skills are good, they require exploring the wild. Xia Xun weighed her current strength and decided to wait until she was better prepared before going out to explore.

In comparison, fishing is safer and more stable. Besides, he hasn't had a chance to try the bait recipe he unlocked when he leveled up to level one.

Fish bait recipe: Insect meat x1

"Insect meat?" Xia Xun blinked, looking thoughtfully at the grass at her feet, where a plump green caterpillar was slowly crawling by.

He crouched down, tentatively reached out, grabbed the caterpillar, and instantly melted it.

The caterpillar's head was removed, replaced by a fresh caterpillar hand, which then disappeared into the palm of the hand.

Insect meat +1

"Wow, that's amazing!" Xia Xun's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but smile.

He immediately squatted down on the edge of the field and began searching through the grass.

Spring is the season when all things grow, and the grass is full of plump caterpillars. Xia Xun is quick and nimble, catching them one by one, while muttering, "Sorry, brother insect, can I borrow some of your flesh?"

Ten minutes later, he had thirty-five caterpillars piled up in his backpack, which had been transformed into thirty-five fish baits.

"That's about it." Xia Xun stood up with satisfaction, patting her slightly red, swollen, and itchy palms.

A few caterpillars were rather impolite; their tiny spines pierced the skin, causing itching and pain.

"I'll have to buy a pair of gloves before I come back to deal with you guys." He silently memorized the appearance of those caterpillars, preparing to upgrade his equipment before the next battle.

Opening the backpack interface, Xia Xun took out the familiar bamboo fishing rod, slung it over his shoulder, and whistled as he called out to Liu Zhi.

It's still the same old fishing spot.

Xia Xun took out a newly made bait, carefully hooked it onto the hook, and cast the line into the water.

"Puff-"

Ripples spread across the water's surface, and the interface for the fishing mini-game immediately appears before your eyes.

Five or six minutes later, the float trembled slightly—a fish had taken the bait!

[Ding! The bait has taken the bait!]

As soon as the system notification sounded, Xia Xun flicked his wrist and quickly lifted the rod!

The fishing rod instantly bent into a breathtaking arc. The struggle underwater was quite intense. Xia Xun steadied himself, carefully controlling the line, sometimes letting it out and sometimes reeling it in. After a fierce battle, a golden fish was finally hauled ashore.

Silver Star Carp +1

"Hiss..." Xia Xun gasped.

The carp in his hand weighed several pounds, its scales gleaming with a faint golden light in the twilight. He had originally thought the bait would only speed up the catching of fish, but he never expected it to directly attract a high-end fish of Silver Star quality!

"I'm rich! I'm rich!" Xia Xun was so excited that his hands trembled slightly. He quickly baited the hook with a second bait and cast the line again.

If you catch fish quickly without baiting the bait area, it can be said that the resources are good, but if you get silver star quality fish right away, then the bait must be very good, directly luring in high-quality fish.

The setting sun quietly slid towards the horizon amidst the joy of a bountiful harvest.

Before we knew it, only a sliver of dim sunset remained on the horizon.

Xia Xun glanced at the darkening sky, gritted his teeth, and said, "The last cast, it really is the last cast!"

不是他貪心，實在是收穫太豐厚——普通鯽魚×2、鯉魚×3、銀星鯽魚×4、銀星鯉魚×3、銀星鱸魚×1。

If he weren't still rational, he would have loved to camp by the river and fish all night.

After all, there's no one in Gensokyo who would safely take someone home if they fainted in the wild; all they have are youkai who would treat them as a meal.

Seven or eight minutes later, another silver crucian carp came ashore. Xia Xun finally put away his line, turned around and ran off towards the Human Village.

At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun completely disappeared, and a crescent moon quietly climbed into the deep blue sky.

On the country path, Xia Xun ran with his head down, clutching a talisman tightly in each hand. He was on high alert, listening intently and keeping his eyes open, always on guard against any uninvited guests that might sneak out from the darkness.

Sudden--

A burning sensation came from the palm of my left hand!

A pure white light emanated from the talisman, instantly forming a white light membrane that enveloped Xia Xun's emblem.

Bad luck! Bad luck! Bad luck!

Xia Xun's alarm bells rang loudly, and his eyes quickly scanned his surroundings before locking onto the monster that appeared from his right front.

A monster the size of a leopard, its body coiled with black and red malevolent energy, blocked the middle of the road. Its eyes were bloodshot, its fangs were bared, and it let out a low growl from its throat, exuding an aura of bloodlust and madness.

Compared to the demon wolf they encountered in the magic forest, this one was more like a monster than a demon.

In its eyes, Xia Xun showed no rationality befitting a living being, only pure bloodlust. If it weren't for the protective light barrier of the talisman, it would probably have pounced on Xia Xun and torn him to pieces long ago.

"Phew! Calm down, calm down." Xia Xun took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. "Don't be afraid, I have enough ammunition. It's this thing that should be afraid!"

This is a talisman made by Reimu Hakurei, a shrine maiden from Gensokyo.

The talisman in the left hand automatically activates, maintaining the protective light barrier; the talisman in the right hand guides the weak magical power within the body, actively activating it according to the teachings of the spirit dream.

"go with!"

The talisman transformed into a white streak of light, shooting towards the demonic beast like an arrow released from a bow!

"laugh--!"

The moment the white light collided with the black energy, the monster let out a mournful howl, its body rapidly dissolving in the purifying power, eventually turning into a wisp of ashes that drifted away in the wind.

"So powerful!" Xia Xun felt a sense of relief and was about to catch her breath when she noticed that the light from the talisman on her left hand was still flashing.

"Could it be?" He turned around abruptly.

Not far behind, two more... then another one appeared, three pairs of scarlet eyes lit up in the darkness, exuding the same murderous aura and the same insane killing intent.

Immediately afterwards, a rustling sound came from the bushes to the side, and the fourth magical beast slowly walked out.

"Damn it!" Xia Xun finally understood why the residents of the Human Realm were so reluctant to go out at night.

The nights in Gensokyo are truly too dangerous; it's a hunting ground overrun by demons!

Without further hesitation, he turned and sprinted at full speed toward the lights in the human realm!

Although there are many talismans, the number of enemies seems to be endless.

Moreover, activating the talisman requires consuming magic power, and his meager magic power reserves are simply insufficient to sustain a prolonged battle.