A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

Xia Xun opened her eyes and saw that Ibuki Suika had appeared at some point, holding a blue ice fairy that was constantly thrashing about.

The fairy was held by the back of her collar, suspended in mid-air, looking like a cat being pinched by the scruff of its neck.

"Idiot! Idiot! Let me go!" The ice fairy struggled fiercely, waving her little fists wildly.

thump.

Without any hesitation, Ibuki Suika punched her on the head.

The ice fairy immediately covered the swollen bump on her head, and tiny, icy tears streamed down her face.

Xia Xun was both amused and exasperated, rubbing her forehead: "Cuixiang, what kind of trick are you playing now?"

"Also, let that ice fairy go quickly, I think she can barely breathe because her collar is so tight."

Moreover, this ice fairy should be Cirno, the strongest fairy of the Lake of Mist, right?

Just now, could it be that he was attacked by this guy?

Chapter 105 Suika's First Job at the Farm

The scorching sunlight evaporated the water vapor from the foggy lake, creating thick plumes of mist.

In this humid and hot environment, one area was particularly cold, with a half-hidden igloo that had not yet melted, except that the roof was neatly cracked open.

"Waaaaah~ hiccup, don't think this is the end of it."

Cirno sat beside her home, which had been vandalized for no reason, and cried bitterly, especially after she went to take revenge on her enemy but was beaten back hard.

With teary eyes, Cirno glared at the three despicable guys in front of her, sobbing as she pointed at them and threatened, "I...I'm the strongest! You just wait, I'll definitely be back!"

After saying that, Cirno's ice crystal wings fluttered, and the little fairy ran away quickly, leaving behind a string of tiny ice crystals.

Xia Xun watched this scene awkwardly, and after figuring out the whole story, he was in a very difficult position.

As for Ibuki Suika, the culprit who beat Cirno until she cried, she is currently holding her head and whistling a completely silent tune on the side.

Now, he's definitely being targeted by the strongest in Gensokyo.

"Cirno-chan~" Suddenly, a soft voice, tinged with a hint of anxiety, rang out.

A new fairy appeared, with soft, short green ponytail and a gentle temperament. She was Cirno's good friend, the Great Fairy, who then looked down at the scene in surprise.

After scanning the area several times without seeing her friend, the Great Fairy felt a wave of dizziness upon seeing the split-open ice house: "Cirno-chan!"

"Don't be nervous, Cirno is fine, it's just a misunderstanding!" Xia Xun quickly spoke up when she saw this.

Upon hearing this, the great fairy, whose eyes were already brimming with tears, froze, her little fists clenched as she prepared to avenge Cirno. She looked at Xia Xun pitifully and asked, "Really?"

"Really, really!" Xia Xun nodded hurriedly. If this continued, he felt that he would go from being a friend of fairies to being an enemy of fairies.

Upon hearing this, the great fairy raised her small hand to wipe away the tears in her eyes, then smiled with relief: "That's great, Cirno is alright."

"Big brother, you have the protection of nature, you must be a very good person who would never lie."

"Big brother, where did Cirno go?" the great fairy asked with concern.

"Haha, about this." Xia Xun laughed awkwardly, then apologetically told the Great Fairy what had just happened.

"Oh, so that's what happened." The great fairy breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, patted her little chest, and said, "Don't worry, big brother, I'll explain everything to Cirno later."

"Then I'll trouble you, lovely fairy lady." Xia Xun smiled gratefully, "My name is Xia Xun, and I will come to apologize with a gift later."

"Yes, I will tell Cirno, big brother Xia Xun." Daiyousei smiled cutely, then quickly added, "By the way, my name is Daiyousei, and Cirno's name is Cirno."

“Okay, I’ve got it, you little devil.” Xia Xun replied with a smile.

Sure enough, the fairies are all so cute.

Turning back to look at the igloo he had destroyed, Xia Xun was relieved that the damage wasn't too severe. He picked up the roof pieces that had fallen into several pieces, summoned water to lift them up, then broke off a few tree branches and cast a basic wood-type magic spell called Plant Life.

This is one of the most basic wood-based magics, symbolizing the life-giving power of plants.

A vibrant green light appeared, and the branches in Xia Xun's hands quickly took root and sprouted. Under the control of magic, they supported the roof like vines and sealed the gaps with vines.

In the blink of an eye, Cirno's damaged igloo was restored, and it even gained a touch of woody charm.

"Wow~, Brother Xia Xun is so amazing." The fairy looked at this scene with surprise and clapped her hands happily.

Xia Xun smiled and took out two bunches of berries he had collected along the way from his backpack and handed them to the great fairy.

The fairy happily accepted the berry, thanked her again, and then Xia Xun and the others bid her farewell and turned to leave in the direction of Stardew Valley Farm.

After walking a certain distance.

Xia Xun looked at Ibuki Suika, who was following beside him with her head down, and suddenly reached out to hug her. He gently rubbed her horn and said, "Thank you, Suika, for protecting me just now."

Ibuki Suika, who was still a little embarrassed for making a fuss over nothing, blushed upon hearing this and waved her little hands in an attempt to break free: "Natsumi, please stop talking, I'm so embarrassed."

"As a ghost king, how could I possibly lay a hand on a little demon? If those guys found out, they would definitely laugh at me mercilessly."

"Haha, but Suika is really amazing in my eyes." Xia Xun happily hugged Ibuki Suika's body and rested his chin on the top of her head.

"...Really?" After a moment, Suika Ibuki suddenly asked, her struggling motions ceasing.

"Of course," Xia Xun affirmed without hesitation. "This kind of Suika is incredibly cool."

Yesterday, he was completely captivated by that woman who was unloading the brocade.

Hehe~.

Upon hearing this, Ibuki Suika smiled happily, then patted Natsumi's arm to let him put her down, and then reached out her little hand to hold Natsumi's hand.

Like a child, Suika Ibuki skipped happily forward, then suddenly said, "By the way, Natsumi, do you think I should come to the farm and work with you?"

“You’ve been busy on the farm since this morning, and I want to help you.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun finally understood why Ibuki Suika had suddenly appeared to protect him.

Looking at Suika Ibuki, who was holding her head high and looking excited, Natsumi smiled and nodded: "If Suika wants to help, then come along."

"Once Stardew Valley Farm is fully built, we'll have Tenderie take charge of the brewing work on our farm."

"Okay, okay~!" Upon hearing this, Suika Ibuki's big eyes instantly lit up with joy.

Then, she happily raised her little fist: "Xia Xun, you really need wood to build a house right now, right? I'll go and clear out all the trees near the farm later."

"Then I'll leave it to Suika." Xia Xun gave a thumbs up, agreeing with Suika Ibuki's suggestion.

Xia Xun believed that with Ibuki Suika's help, the progress of wood collection would definitely skyrocket.

I remember that in Stardew Valley, felling fallen trees is about 25% more efficient than felling normal trees, and that doesn't even take into account the time spent cutting down stumps.

"Your Excellency Xia Xun, I can also help with this!" Soul Dream hurriedly spoke up upon hearing this.

Xia Xun shook his head upon hearing this, and looked at Youmu Konpaku, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Youmu, but your strength lies in swordsmanship, not power."

“Suika can uproot trees, but it must be a rather difficult thing for Youmu.”

Listening to Xia Xun's explanation, Soul Dream couldn't help but lower her head and sigh.

Looking at the longsword behind her, she suddenly felt that her swordsmanship seemed somewhat useless.

It was afternoon.

In the Stardew Valley Farm construction area, a gigantic demon king rose from the ground, clearing out a large area of ​​the surrounding forest as if pulling up an onion.

When Xia Xun finished making and placing the remaining scarecrows and came to check, there was an open space of at least twenty or thirty acres behind the pile of wood that looked like a small mountain.

Moreover, Suika Ibuki was still enthusiastically pulling up trees one by one. Wow, it turns out the Demon King's powerhouse is the primary productive force.

"Suika, that's enough Suika!"

"Stop looting, or you'll have stripped this area bare."

Chapter 106 Alice, will you stay tonight?

Nighttime, at the Nitun Pavilion.

"Eh~, will Suika be working on the farm from now on?"

As Okunoda Miyo listened to Ibuki Suika's smug account, she spoke with a hint of envy.

She then looked at Xia Xun and asked hesitantly, "Xia Xun, should I come to the farm and work with you too?"

“No need, Miyo.” Xia Xun shook her head and refused, looking at Okunoda Miyo and saying, “Miyo likes Minato-tei very much, right? You don’t have to give up your own preferences just to please me.”

"Moreover, I think the most enjoyable night is the one at the Nagune-tei."

“Besides, Suika and Misaya are not the same.” Xia Xun said, reaching out to rub Suika’s little face: “She’s an unemployed newbie, while Misaya is a leading lady with her own career.”

Upon hearing this, Okunoda Miyo couldn't help but smile happily. Then, she watched as Ibuki Suika struggled, waving her little hands in Natsumi's hand, trying to prove that she was also a leading lady, and she laughed out loud.

She turned and went back to the kitchen, served the dinner she had prepared for the two of them in advance, and then continued her work with renewed energy.

Xia Xun ate quickly, preparing to go home early to wait for Alice's arrival.

Yesterday's magic training session ended because of Suika Ibuki's official announcement banquet, so the two made a promise to meet again today.

After finishing her meal in less than five minutes, Xia Xun got up and walked to Ibuki Suika's side. Suika was happily drinking from her sake bowl, her face flushed with intoxication.

Xia Xun gently stroked her soft blonde hair and reminded her, "Don't drink too late tonight, and remember to go home early."

"Hehe~" Ibuki Suika tilted her drunken eyes back and teased playfully, "Won't going back so early disturb your time with that blonde girl?"

Xia Xun, who had already made up her mind, was quite frank about it and did not hide her emotions.

She could only helplessly pinch the mischievous little devil's face: "But, that's no excuse for you, Suika, coming home so late every day."

"Then, I'll come back early today~" Upon hearing this, Ibuki Suika blinked, her golden eyes veiled with a layer of mist, and her tongue lightly licked the corner of her lips.

hiss~!

Xia Xun felt her legs go weak instantly, and hurriedly glanced at her skill panel.

Fortunately, farming skills have been upgraded with today's harvest.

In an instant, Xia Xun's courage returned.

"Okay, I'll wait for you!" Xia Xun straightened his back, his expression full of confidence.

After saying goodbye to Miyo Okunoda, Natsumi walked briskly home.

Squeak.

Back in the dilapidated cabin, Xia Xun looked at the dark and simple room and silently said goodbye in her heart.

Goodbye, we'll be parting soon, don't miss me.

Stepping into the courtyard, a magical orb floated in mid-air, where Alice was already sitting quietly on a stone bench, waiting.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Alice." Xia Xun quickly stepped forward.

"It's nothing, I just got here too." Alice shook her head, her gaze sweeping over Xia Xun. Seeing that his complexion was rosy today, without the excessive fatigue of yesterday, a gentle smile appeared on her lips.

But she still gently asked with concern, "Shouldn't you rest for a while before starting your magical training? Practicing when you're tired could be dangerous."

Alice preferred to wait a little longer rather than risk Xia Xun's magical practice due to exhaustion.

After all, this is her only friend right now.

As for her old friend Reimu Hakurei, whom she had already forgotten, it no longer mattered.

Alice values ​​Xia Xun highly, not only because he is a friend, but also because of his magic.

Xia Xun is very talented, and I'm sure that under her guidance, we can embark on an unprecedented magical journey together.

Unbeknownst to him, Alice already considered him a partner on the magical path to the future.

Xia Xun felt a warm glow in her heart as she listened to Alice's caring words.

Alice, she really is an angel!

"Don't worry, I'm full of energy!" Xia Xun smiled and raised his arm, making a gesture of showing off his muscles.

Alice chuckled, covering her lips, then quickly composed herself.

“In that case, let’s begin our magic training tonight.” Alice said, her expression becoming serious. “Xia Xun, demonstrate all the magic you’ve learned.”

"Yes, Teacher Alice." Seeing this, Xia Xun naturally got into character as well.

As Xia Xun walked to the center of the courtyard, facing Alice, the magic within her began to surge.

First and foremost is water magic, which is practiced the most.