A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

Raising his axe, Xia Xun once again buried himself in the resounding chopping sounds.

Making twenty sap collectors requires eight hundred pieces of wood, but fortunately, with the help of forest rangers, a morning is enough.

At this moment, Xia Xun began to miss his blacksmith, Tatara's umbrella.

"Little Umbrella, Little Umbrella, where have you been?" he muttered as he brandished his axe. "You promised to come and scare me, why aren't you here yet?"

The morning passed quickly amidst the sounds of logging.

Bang! Crack!

The familiar sound of trees breaking apart rang out, and Xia Xun skillfully packed neat pieces of wood into his backpack.

Timber: 987, Oak: 74, Maple: 63, Pine: 71

The scorching midday sun beat down on his shoulders. Xia Xun looked at the wood that had once again filled his backpack, and silently put away his axe.

This time, he will not say goodbye.

Because, who knows, he might come back sometime.

He first completed the production of twenty sap collectors one by one, secretly hoping that the actual sap collection cycle would not be too long.

Next, Xia Xun turned her gaze to the snacks that could be made on the panel, rubbed her rumbling stomach, and decided to try what the food produced by this system tasted like.

The three tree seeds disappeared and merged into a work snack similar to an energy bar.

Xia Xun quickly tore open the packaging, and a rich, sweet aroma of nuts wafted out, which was quite tempting.

Gurgle—

Just then, a clear rumbling sound came from behind me.

Xia Xun turned around at the sound and was surprised to find a small figure with heterochromatic eyes hiding in the corner of the pile of trees, holding a tattered Tang umbrella.

It was Duoduo Liang's small umbrella.

"Little Umbrella, you're finally here!" Xia Xun exclaimed in surprise, taking a few steps to the girl's side and tightly holding her slightly cool little hand.

"Let go, you bad Natsumi!" Tatara Kousan struggled, her little face full of grievance, "I finally waited until you were alone~"

"Turn around right now, let me give you a good scare!"

“Even if you turn around, Xiaosan, you can’t scare me now.” Xia Xun shrugged helplessly. “I’m actually happy to see Xiaosan right now.”

"Waaah~" Tatara Kosan let out a mournful cry, clutching her rumbling stomach, her eyes almost red.

Since she successfully frightened Xia Xun last time, she has not been able to gain fear from anyone else.

In addition, having consumed a great deal of energy upgrading Xia Xun's axe, Tatara Kousan was now extremely hungry.

"Are you hungry? Have this." Seeing this, Xia Xun handed the girl the snacks she was holding.

“But,” Tatara hesitated.

Her hunger stemmed from a fear of scarcity, which could not be satisfied by ordinary food.

But the enticing aroma of nuts kept wafting over, and she still reached out, took the snack, and carefully took a small bite.

Click.

With a crisp sound, a small notch appeared on the energy bar.

Tatara Kosuke's heterochromatic eyes suddenly lit up.

It's delicious! It's a flavor I've never tasted before.

The aroma of nuts and the sweetness of maple syrup blend perfectly, and with each chew, you can feel the full aroma and energy bursting in your mouth.

To her even greater surprise, her long-empty stomach was actually filled, and the energy she had been losing due to hunger was quickly restored.

He immediately perked up.

Click, click, click!

Tatara Kousan couldn't wait to take three more big bites, his cheeks puffed out as he chewed happily, like a little squirrel that had finally found food.

Xia Xun looked at the starving girl and felt a pang of tenderness in her heart.

He could never bear to see children go hungry.

Without hesitation, Xia Xun made another twenty snacks and, to the incredulous look of Duoduo Liang Xiaosan, piled them all into her arms.

"ah!"

Tatara, carrying a mountain of snacks, swayed precariously and almost lost her balance.

She quickly turned the umbrella in her hand upside down, barely managing to catch the unexpected gift with the canopy.

"Are all of these for me?" She looked up, her red and blue heterochromatic eyes filled with trepidation and surprise.

"Okay, come get your umbrella from me after you finish eating." Xia Xun smiled and ruffled her blue hair, proudly pointing to the vast farm behind her. "Look, this whole farm is mine. It's more than enough to support one of Xiao'an's."

"So, Little Umbrella, don't stand on ceremony with me. You're an important blacksmith to me, after all."

Keep a small umbrella! Important!

Staring blankly at Xia Xun, Tatara Kousan suddenly felt her eyes getting hot.

As a tsukumogami dwelling in an abandoned umbrella, she always longed to be remembered and cherished.

That's why, after being forgotten, she would constantly frighten those humans who ignored her, both to vent her resentment and to make her existence visible.

"Really~, really want to raise Xiaosan?" Tatara Xiaosan's voice was soft, with a slight tremor and full of anticipation.

Xia Xun looked at the girl in front of him, her face upturned and her heterochromatic eyes fixed on him. Her expression was just like that of a kitten that had been abandoned and was secretly hoping that someone would take it home.

At this moment, Xia Xun abandoned his original intention of simply recruiting craftsmen and his expression became serious.

He realized that Tatara Kosuke wasn't asking if she could have enough to eat, but rather if he was willing to accept her as family.

He took a deep breath and nodded seriously: "If Xiaosan is willing, no problem."

Tears welled up in Tatara Kosan's eyes instantly.

Without the slightest hesitation, she nodded vigorously and immediately rushed forward to hug Xia Xun tightly.

"Xiao San agrees! From now on, Xia Xun will be Xiao San's new owner!"

"Then... Master?" Xia Xun's smile froze as he looked down at the petite girl nestled close to him in his arms.

“Little Umbrella, what I mean is, to adopt you as family,” he quickly explained.

"Family?" Tatara Kosuke tilted his head in confusion, then looked up at him and said matter-of-factly, "But Kosuke isn't human, he's a tsukumogami born from an umbrella."

"As a tool, Xia Xun accepted me, so naturally he is the owner of the umbrella."

As she spoke, she happily tucked her worn-out Tang umbrella into Xia Xun's hand.

"From now on, the umbrella will shelter its owner from the wind and rain, so please don't throw it away anymore."

Chapter 118 Let Gensokyo Burn

Click, click.

Chewing on her work snacks, Xia Xun led Tatara's small umbrella towards the Kappa construction site.

The energy depleted from logging in the morning is being rapidly restored as I eat.

"As expected of Stardew Valley products, this can be used as a restorative medicine."

Xia Xun felt a pang of heartache as her strength returned.

If he had known the work snacks would be so effective, he would have simply gone to chop down trees and kept making them.

With this divine artifact, Xia Xun believed he could achieve the 627 timeline in Stardew Valley in the game.

Gudong~

After swallowing the last crumb of nuts, Xia Xun stuck out her tongue: "Okay, I guess I was overthinking it."

After finishing the entire work snack, he felt like he had eaten a compressed biscuit, and his stomach felt bloated and uncomfortable.

Moreover, this stuff is too sweet for Xia Xun's taste. It's delicious to eat occasionally, but eating too many would make her sick of it.

However, this is quite suitable for children's tastes.

As Xia Xun pondered this, her gaze fell upon Tatara Kosan, who was happily munching on a work snack.

"What's wrong, Master? Do you want some too?" Tadara Umbrella noticed his gaze, glanced reluctantly at the snack in her hand, then lifted it up and fed it to Natsumi while standing on tiptoe.

Seeing this, Xia Xun opened her mouth and took a small bite, then rubbed the now obedient Tatara Umbrella's head: "Thank you, Umbrella."

"Hehe~" Tatara Kosuke's eyes curved into crescents with joy at the compliment, and then she happily continued to nibble on it.

How long has this child been hungry?

Xia Xun felt sorry for her. He was full after eating just one, while Xiao San, with her petite body, had already finished her third one.

She was like a stray kitten that had just been taken in and frantically ate and hoarded food, afraid that she wouldn't have enough to eat next.

Only when she truly feels at ease and considers this place her home will this habit gradually change.

But the cheerful little umbrella, Tatara, was unaware of Xia Xun's inner pity. She felt that her master was very kind, giving her delicious food.

She wants to eat more.

Before long, the two arrived near the Kappa construction site.

boom boom boom—

A dull yet powerful impact came from ahead, as if the earth itself was trembling.

Xia Xun looked up and saw two petite yet imposing figures fiercely exchanging blows on a clearing that the kappa had specially cleared.

One of them was Ibuki Suika, her long golden hair flying with her movements, her demon horns gleaming in the sunlight, and her face filled with exhilarating fighting spirit.

Her opponent was a beautiful girl with shoulder-length green curly hair, holding a pure white parasol.

She wore a white long-sleeved shirt and a dark red plaid vest. As her skirt swayed, her blood-red eyes burned with an almost pure fervor.

At this moment, both Ibuki Suika and the girl's delicate face carried a similar madness. Their seemingly small fists clashed against each other, but caused an echo that shook the heavens and the earth.

The kappa were gathered around, excitedly cheering for this contest between powerful monsters.

This is Yuuka Kazami.

Xia Xun was astonished. Although he hadn't officially passed by yet, he recognized the other person's identity at a glance because of such distinctive features.

But it was agreed that they wouldn't easily attack him, so how come they've suddenly come to the farm?

"Master, Master." Tatara Kosuke gripped Natsume's arm tightly, watching the scene with some fear.

She's just a tsukumogami who's not even that scary, so it's normal for her to be afraid of such a terrifying great yokai.

"Don't be afraid, little umbrella, I'll protect you." Xia Xun gently comforted Tatara's little umbrella, quickly glanced at the kappa, found Kawashiro Nitori's location, and hurried over.

As for the duel between Ibuki Suika and Kazami Yuuka, Natsumi Suzu wasn't worried at all.

Just by looking at their expressions, you can tell that they are currently excited about the evenly matched duel, but they are also restraining themselves to fight only in the designated arena, which means that things are under control.

Therefore, to understand the battle situation now, it is necessary to find the bloodthirsty, mechanical, and lazy [enemy/organization].

or.

Xia Xun glanced at Aya Shameimaru mixed in with the kappa; this girl really is everywhere in the news.

However, you really can't trust anything from paparazzi reports except for the photos.

Natsumi patted the little girl on the shoulder as she walked over to Kawashiro Nitori, who was excitedly waving her little hands and cheering for Ibuki Suika.

However, Kawashiro Nitori, who was completely focused on her surroundings, did not notice Natsumi's arrival.

Seeing this, Xia Xun found it very amusing, so he simply reached out and lifted the kappa loli up from under her armpits.

"Waaaaah—!" Kawashiro Nitori's shout instantly broke, her legs kicking wildly in the air, leaving a trail of afterimages.

Xia Xun believed that if she let go now, she could shoot out like a rocket.

With a gentle toss, Natsumi used the technique she had honed on Ibuki Suika to flip the kappa girl over.

Looking at Kawashiro Nitori, who was tightly closing her eyes and clutching her backpack with her small hands, trying to escape, Natsumi smiled and said, "Nitori, you've successfully run to a safe location, relax."

"Eh!" Upon hearing the familiar voice, Kawashiro Nitori cautiously opened her eyes and saw the Cucumber God standing in front of her. She immediately let out a long sigh of relief: "Thank goodness! I was so scared of the kappa just now. It's all thanks to the Cucumber God's blessing."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun couldn't help but smile again. Kappa are really interesting.