A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun quickly picked up his longsword, tightened his backpack, and then quickly clicked to check.

【Sky Cloud Sword】

Type: Sword

Damage: 120-160

Critical Hit Rate: 80%

Critical Hit Damage: x8.0

Attribute: Celestial Operation

Usage conditions: Limited to deities who possess the authority of storms, thunder, swords, etc.

"Holy crap, it's actually real!"

Xia Xun couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, staring in astonishment at Mori Chika Rinnosuke, who had a smug look on his face.

He said he got this from Marisa.

It's true, Marisa stole something incredible.

Although she really wanted it, Natsumi reluctantly took out the sword and returned it to Morichika Rinnosuke.

Regardless of usage requirements, he also has no habit of taking what others like.

Seeing that Natsumi was willing to return the Sword of Mist after learning the truth about it, Morichika Rinnosuke valued him even more, and Marisa and Reimu made a good friend.

“Teach me how to use this.” He handed the gyroscope in his hand to Xia Xun.

Xia Xun took it, looked it over for a while, and found the switch and pressed it.

Immediately, the gyroscope started whirring, the nine planets orbited the Earth, and then a starry sky was projected.

Xia Xun looked at the starry sky around her in surprise. She hadn't expected that this gyroscope was actually a high-end product with a built-in projector.

Upon seeing this, Morichika Rinnosuke couldn't help but smile with delight.

He asked Xia Xun for instructions on how to operate the device, carefully turned off the power, and then looked at Xia Xun.

"Xia Xun, on April 3rd, a shooting star will pass by."

"Would you like to participate in this prayer meeting?"

"Meteor Shower, the Prayer Festival, is there going to be another festival in April?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun looked curiously at Mori Chika Rinnosuke.

“No.” Morichika Rinnosuke shook his head, a gentle smile on his lips: “The Prayer Festival is because of this celestial globe. It’s the day I tell Reimu and Marisa about the starry sky and shooting stars, and then we make a wish.”

"Later, we got into the habit of making a wish upon a shooting star every year, which led to the creation of the wishing festival."

"That sounds interesting. I'll be there on time."

Chapter 142 The Unruly Little Monster

"Then I'll trouble you, Boss Sen, to help me collect these things."

At the entrance of Kourindo, Natsumi waved goodbye to Morichika Rinnosuke.

After touring the collection room, he asked the other party for one last thing he had done that day.

Collect and craft the transmission totem, two corals needed for the ocean, and honey needed for the farm.

To create a mountain totem, you already have iron ingots and stones, and all teleportation totems require hardwood.

Therefore, if Xia Xun wants to create a teleportation totem, he will have to wait for Duoduo Liang's umbrella to upgrade to an iron axe.

Opening her small umbrella, Xia Xun once again stepped into the rain and headed towards the Human Village.

When he returned to the human world, it was already 10:53 a.m.

Xia Xun glanced at the time and scratched her head.

I haven't played games in a long time, and I accidentally got hooked for a while.

But since it's already this late, let's go see Xiaoling and Aqiu.

Then I'll grab a quick lunch, and go fishing in the afternoon, which will also allow me to retrieve the photos.

With that thought in mind, Xia Xun headed towards the Hieda residence.

Suddenly, a commotion arose from the crowd ahead, followed by a rapid series of footsteps.

In the rain, a headless horse monster ran wildly down the street, and Xia Xun quickly dodged it.

Then, just as the headless horse monster brushed past him, he reached out and grabbed it hard. The surrounding rain turned into a rope, ensnaring the horse, which fell to the ground and flew far away down the street.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xia Xun controlled more rainwater to turn into ropes, binding it tightly, and then took out an ordinary talisman and stepped forward.

Looking at the struggling monster, Xia Xun was at a loss for what to do. Although it was running wildly through the streets of the human world, it didn't deserve to die.

However, this little monster is so arrogant. It dares to run wild in the human world as soon as Reimu Hakurei left. Isn't it afraid of being punished later?

Just then, I heard a flurry of footsteps behind me.

"Hurry, hurry, we absolutely have to catch that guy!"

A group of guards rushed through the rain towards this direction.

The guards quickly spotted Xia Xun and the subdued horse demon beside him, their faces lighting up with joy as they saluted him.

"That's great, thanks to Your Highness Xia Xun for subduing this monster." A somewhat familiar guard said happily, "This guy killed the head of the Yan family. If he had gotten away, we would definitely have been blamed."

"It killed people." Upon hearing this, Xia Xun's expression instantly turned cold. He looked down at the struggling horse demon and dropped the talisman in his hand.

If you haven't killed anyone, you can still live; if you've harmed someone, then you have no choice but to kill them.

In a flash of inspiration, the headless horse demon turned to ashes.

The guards looked at each other in disbelief, not expecting the man to act so decisively.

"Xia Xun, what are you doing here?"

A surprised voice rang out in the rain, and Hieda Akyuu arrived quickly with several guards.

She glanced at the headless horse demon that had turned to ashes, then quickly walked to Xia Xun's side, stood on tiptoe, and whispered, "Xiao Ling was just frightened unconscious by this horse demon. Go and check on her."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun's mood immediately soured, feeling that the horse demon had died too quickly.

Without thinking twice, he nodded and was about to run towards Suzunaan when Hieda Akyuu stopped him.

The girl looked helplessly at Xia Xun, who was anxious, and said, "Xiao Ling is at my house."

"Oh, oh." Xia Xun changed direction and hurried towards the Hieda family's residence.

Hieda Akyuu watched Natsumi's disappearing figure, let out a soft breath, and then began to deal with the aftermath of the matter.

Thanks to Xia Xun, Ma Ping was eliminated, and with today's heavy rain, the subsequent events can be easily suppressed.

On the way here, Hieda Akyuu had already investigated and found out what had happened.

The salt shop owner was possessed by a monster named Ma Ping, which caused his personality to change drastically. He drove away the old servants in the house, cut down the trees that had the power to exorcise evil spirits, and even killed and ate the horse that he regarded as his family.

Humans who are completely dependent on monsters are beyond saving. After dealing with things here, she still needs to take people to deal with the head of the Salt Family.

Since the Hakurei Shrine Maiden isn't here, I'll have to ask Natsumi for help later.

Meanwhile, Xia Xun quickly arrived at the Hieda residence and met Motoori Kosuzu, who had just woken up.

"Big brother~!" Motoori Suzuka's face lit up with a happy smile when she saw Natsumi suddenly appear.

"Xiaoling!" Xia Xun quickly approached Xiaoling's side, looked her over carefully, and then breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm glad you're alright. What happened?"

"Hehe, let me explain."

A wisp of smoke drifted over, and Er Yanzang, holding a pipe, laughed.

Xia Xun then realized that there was actually another person in the room.

Eryan Mazo naturally noticed Xia Xun's surprise and shook his head helplessly: "Young Master Xia Xun is really worried about his sister, completely ignoring this old woman."

"It was clearly me who saved Xiaoling."

"Thank you, Miss Eryan!" Xia Xun quickly thanked her upon hearing this.

Upon hearing this, Niiyan Makoto couldn't help but smile slightly: "As long as Brother Xiaxun sells me more of the brewed liquor in the future, that would be fine."

“I learned from Suika that your farm is already preparing to brew sake.” Niiwa Makizo said with a look of anticipation.

The news that Xia Xun's Stardew Valley farm was preparing to brew wine had already spread within their circle.

The people almost came to blows while vying for more drinks.

Her relationship with Xia Xun wasn't like that of Yakumo Yukari and Saigyouji Yuyuko, where they had best friends whispering in each other's ears. She was incredibly lucky to have encountered this situation when she came to Motoori Suzu to have the paparazzi's photos printed.

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun nodded immediately: "No problem. When it comes to supplying drinks, I will definitely give Miss Niyan Makozo a portion first."

Upon hearing this, Eryan Mazo's smile widened, and he returned the favor by saying, "That's wonderful. By the way, Brother Xia Xun, I've already asked Xiaoling to print the photo of that tengu."

"I will personally deliver the goods to your door then."

"That's great!" Xia Xun couldn't help but reveal a wicked smile upon hearing this.

Xia Xun hasn't forgotten that guy made up news about him again a couple of days ago.

When we get the photobook, I'll ask the kappa to increase the printing volume again and give a copy to everyone on Youkai Mountain.

Let's see how Aya Shameimaru survives in the Youkai Mountain!

Motoori Suzume clung to Natsumi's arm, trembling. Her older brother and Niiwa's smiles were terrifying.

She has already observed a moment of silence for Miss Wenwen.

Immediately afterwards, Niiwa Makozo told Natsumi how she had saved Motoori Kosuzu.

It's very simple. She came to Benju Xiaoling Printing, and then heard from Grandpa Xiaoling, who was staying at the shop, that she had gone to the salt shop to collect the books that had been loaned out, so she came to find her.

On the way, they happened to run into Motoori Kosuzu, who was frightened unconscious by the suddenly appearing horse-drawn yokai. Niiwa Mamizo saved her, and then Hieda Akyuu, who lived nearby, quickly arrived and took her home.

"This little monster really doesn't know the rules, actually committing murder in the human world."

Eryan Zang shook his head as he spoke.

“Yes, it actually dared to scare Xiaoling.” Xia Xun nodded in agreement, then patted Xiaoling’s head and said, “But Xiaoling, don’t be afraid anymore, your brother has already eliminated that monster.”

"It's gone." Upon hearing this, Motoori Korin looked at her older brother in surprise, then snuggled into Xia Xun's arms and said, "Big brother is amazing."

Enjoying the warmth of summer, Motoori Suzu turned to Niiwa Mamizo and voiced the doubts that had been lingering in her heart for the past few days.

"Miss Eryan is actually a yokai, isn't she? And what are these rules you're talking about?"

"Monsters, can't you commit murders in the human world? You're clearly monsters!"

—Author's Note—

P.S.: Eight chapters completed. Half of my drafts are gone in an instant, so scary, waaaaaah.

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Chapter 143 Humans and Demons

"So, Xiaoling, you should read more books."

Hieda Akyuu's voice rang out at the doorway, and the girl looked helplessly at Motoori Kosuzu, who was nestled in Natsumi's arms.

"I've already printed Gensokyo Origins so many times at Suzunaan, why don't you take a look?"

"Because it's not fun."

Motoori Kosuzu replied matter-of-factly, but seeing Hieda Akyuu's displeased expression, she shrank back, muttering under her breath, "It's not just me saying that."

"Everyone in the village thinks Gensokyo Genki is boring, and this is Suzunaan's worst-selling book."

Upon hearing this, Hieda Akyuu couldn't help but sigh.

"If you ask me, it's because the villagers don't value history enough. Even though we've asked Teacher Huiyin to start a history class, not many people are interested."

“I’ve written all the answers in there.” Hieda Akyuu walked over and sat down, looking at the group and saying, “How was the village originally built? Why do monsters still exist even though humans are definitely no match for them?”