A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

Immediately afterwards, she stood on tiptoe and forcefully kissed Xia Xun's lips.

Despite the wind and rain, Natsumi responded passionately to Ibuki Suika.

Yuuka Kazami, who was originally in a cheerful mood, no longer seemed so happy.

Her gaze was fixed on Xia Xun, and she felt as if her precious treasure was being cruelly defiled.

Wave~

Amidst the soft sound of water, Ibuki Suika, her face slightly flushed, wiped her mouth contentedly and then gave Kazami Yuuka a smug smile.

"Remember this, Xia Xun is mine!"

"And you have already lost."

After saying that, she happily waved to Xia Xun and skipped off to play.

As for Xia Xun's safety.

Just like he said, she is the Ghost Queen!

If Kazami Yuuka dares to disregard the agreement and make a move, she's going to cause a huge scene.

Chapter 128 In Your Eyes, Am I a Cute Boy?

pat~pat~pat~

Raindrops pounded incessantly on the umbrella, making a dense sound. Xia Xun stared intently at the float in the water, ready to lift the rod at any moment.

Even in Gensokyo, the giant catfish that appears on rainy days are still incredibly difficult to catch.

Fortunately, his physical condition is quite good now, otherwise fighting with big fish all the time would be very exhausting.

Ding!

An exclamation mark appears; a big fish has taken the bait!

Xia Xun suddenly lifted the fishing rod, but immediately felt something was wrong; it felt very heavy!

The fishing rod bent taut like a bow in an instant, and the fishing line hummed in the wind.

"Could it be that the King of Fish has finally arrived?!"

Excitement flashed in Xia Xun's eyes as he gripped the fishing rod tightly, engaging in a battle with the underwater behemoth.

This thrill was even more exhilarating than fighting the monsters last night.

A tremendous force emanated from underwater, dragging Xia Xun out of the umbrella.

In the pouring rain, his arm muscles were tense as he struggled with the fish on the shore.

"Yuxiang, please move aside."

Without turning her head, Xia Xun spoke to Kazami Yuuka, who was blocking her way, her attention completely focused on the fishing rod.

Having set aside his fear and preconceived notions about this Lord of the Four Seasons Flowers, he re-examined the great monster before him.

Isn't this exactly what I've been doing since I came to Gensokyo?

Make friends with monsters.

However, this time the other party was more proactive.

As for the danger, associating with any yokai is dangerous, but Kazami Yuuka's power is overwhelming.

But since the other party has indicated that he will not act rashly and has no intention of harming his life, Xia Xun does not mind trying to befriend him.

Furthermore, as a great yokai of the plant type, Kazami Yuuka has her own sunflower field, which must contain many novel seeds~

The thought of the other party's treasure trove of seeds filled Xia Xun with excitement, and her last bit of fear vanished.

Kazami Yuuka naturally noticed the change in Natsumi's attitude.

Hearing his casual request, a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips. She asked softly, "Do you need my help?"

"No need, this is my battle!" Xia Xun responded quickly, even deliberately moving a few steps away from her.

This precious experience of catching the king of fish, this unparalleled difficulty, is a valuable memory worth remembering for a lifetime.

"Get up!" With a sudden burst of force, Xia Xun seized an opportunity when the underwater king fish relaxed its grip and tried desperately to pull up the fishing rod.

Ouch! Click~

The fishing line and rod both made sounds of strain.

Immediately afterwards, the lake surface burst open with violent splashes, and a pale blue fish tail nearly a meter long suddenly appeared!

Then, an even more terrifying force erupted from underwater. Xia Xun felt that what he had caught was not a fish, but a runaway locomotive!

The immense force dragged him straight toward the Lake of Mist, plowing two deep furrows into the muddy ground, as if the two ends of the fishing line were engaged in a frenzied tug-of-war.

Ultimately, the endurance reached its limit.

Buzz! Click!

The fishing line snapped, and the fishing rod shattered with a violent rebound.

Just a second ago, Xia Xun felt like he was about to be caught by the King of Fish, but then he felt the grip on his hand suddenly loosen, and he rolled backwards to Kazami Yuuka's feet.

Looking up, Xia Xun met her lowered, crimson eyes and saw a smile in them.

She stretched out a fair hand in front of her, her voice gentle and even a little indulgent: "Get up quickly, you're all covered in mud."

Xia Xun grabbed Kazami Yuuka's hand, scrambled to his feet, and rushed back to the fishing spot. Looking at the fishing rod broken into several pieces on the ground, he couldn't help but wail, "My King of Fish!"

He looked at the huge splash of water on the lake that had not yet subsided, and his heart ached so much that he could hardly breathe.

It's hard to imagine what a colossal creature it was!

This carbon fiber fishing rod is actually made of iron blocks and wood, meaning that everything from the rod to the line is made of iron, and it's also blessed by Stardew Valley.

The fishing line snapped, and the fishing rod broke.

Kazami Yuuka watched with great interest as Natsumi wailed, until he overcame his fear and began to communicate with him on an equal footing.

Kazami Yuuka's attitude towards Natsumi also changed somewhat.

Xia Xun, who possesses a similar but higher level of origin, is not an ordinary human in her eyes, but rather like a newly sprouted seed.

Most children are at their cutest when they are young.

Kazami Yuuka has always had a fondness for youthful beings.

Therefore, as her mindset changed, Xia Xun, who was already precious and lovely, became even more pitiful in her eyes.

Especially at this moment, he revealed his true emotions to her without reservation.

She glanced at the mermaid who had caused the accident underwater, then slowly walked to Xia Xun's side and softly comforted her.

As for her taking action to pull the mermaid out, that doesn't align with her aesthetics.

Children need to be tempered as they grow, even if it's just fishing, and Xia Xun has declared that this is his battle.

Reaching out to pull Xia Xun, who was kneeling and wailing, up, Kazami Yuuka gently wiped the mud off his face, her fingertips lightly stroking his cheeks.

Ok?

Xia Xun had just recovered from her disappointment when she felt a warm and soft touch on her cheek.

The warm breath wafted clearly through her delicate skin, but it felt completely different from the hands of Suika Ibuki and Miyo Okunoda.

He suddenly looked down and met Kazami Yuuka's gentle gaze, a look that seemed to be fixed on a child, making him feel extremely awkward.

Xia Xun hurriedly took a step back, glancing at Kazami Yuuka who calmly withdrew her hand, her expression strange.

What kind of image do I have in this person's eyes?

In Kazami Yuuka's eyes, he saw several different kinds of gazes: possessive, gentle, doting, and even the way he looked at a child just now.

Am I a cute boy?!

Xia Xun mentally complained, feeling deeply hurt as a grown man.

So, he subconsciously straightened his strong chest, quickly managed his expression, and regained his composure.

Xia Xun couldn't help but glance at the broken fishing rod on the ground. She sighed, bent down to tidy it up, and picked up the wooden box next to her.

Kazami Yuuka watched Natsumi's movements and expressions with a smile on her lips, her crimson eyes gleaming with a faint red light.

A mixture of pity and possessiveness surged within her, making her almost unable to suppress her impulse.

Her slender fingers tightened their grip on the parasol, but Kazami Yuuka forcefully suppressed the desire in her heart.

It wasn't because of her promise to Yukari Yakumo, nor because she feared the threat from Suika Ibuki, the Demon King.

Instead, Kazami Yuuka felt that Natsumi, like herself, preferred a youthful appearance.

She had secretly decided that she would reappear before him in a different guise.

Recalling Ibuki Suika's provocative and declarative boast not long ago, Kazami Yuuka's lips curled into a cold smile.

I'll take on this challenge.

Her gaze swept over Xia Xun, and she silently raised the corners of her mouth.

I accepted Xia Xun's first time.

Chapter 129 Damn, I've been robbed!

In the dim rain.

Xia Xun, holding a small umbrella, walked quickly along the muddy path home.

Although he encountered a giant fish while fishing in the afternoon and damaged his fishing rod, forcing him to return home early at around 5 p.m., the thought of the heavy catch in the wooden box brightened his mood again.

He couldn't resist opening the wooden box to take a look. Today he had caught a total of 112 different fish, including 51 of ordinary quality, 56 of silver-star quality, and 5 of gold-star quality.

Looking at today's harvest, Xia Xun couldn't help but quicken her pace home.

He couldn't wait to taste the flavor of the golden starfish and planned to take one to the shokutuntei later.

Chirp chirp~

As the rain intensified, a clear bird song suddenly rang out from the woods by the roadside. Immediately afterward, a melodious, babbling girl's voice, as gentle as a stream, pierced through the rain and drifted softly into my ears.

The singing seemed to have a magical power. Xia Xun had only listened to a few lines when she felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if she were drunk, and her vision began to blur.

Hmm, drunk?

Having been drunk multiple times, Xia Xun had developed some resistance to similar dizziness, which helped clear her mind somewhat.

They were attacked by monsters again.

Quickly guessing her situation, Xia Xun bit her tongue hard, using the stinging pain to try to concentrate and mobilize the magic power within her body.

However, with his thoughts mired in a quagmire, manipulating the magic was extremely difficult.

But the magic kept her mind clear, and Xia Xun seized the opportunity to break free from her drowsy state.

The moment her vision cleared again, Xia Xun found herself lying under a large tree, with Tatara Kouu, who had transformed back into her tsukumogami form, lying beside her.

"Little umbrella!"

The cold raindrops kept falling on her body. Xia Xun quickly helped Tatara up with her umbrella, felt her steady breathing, and let out a long breath.

Great, Xiaosan is alright.

Xia Xun immediately became alert to her surroundings. As her consciousness fully returned, she used all her magical power to dispel the abnormality in her body, and then condensed a swirling water shield around her.

After completing a series of actions, Xia Xun did not notice any attackers around her.

The only sound in the woods was the rustling of raindrops hitting the leaves; there was no one in sight.

"What exactly happened?"

Xia Xun was puzzled, and then quickly checked his own condition, but he found that not only was Tatara Umbrella unharmed, but he was too.

This inexplicable attacker seemed to have launched the attack by chance, and then left immediately after succeeding.

For a moment, Xia Xun even suspected that it might have been Kazami Yuuka who did it.

After all, the only one currently harboring strong intentions to attack him is the other side.

But upon closer reflection, it seemed impossible. If Kazami Yuuka really made a move, Natsumi felt that she would wake up not in the forest, but more likely in the basement of the Sunflower Field.