Gensokyo, I am a slime, everyone loves me

...

Afterward, Bai Luo recounted everything that had happened since meeting Kazami Yuuka until now. The more Yakumo Ran listened, the more her expression became wonderful, until finally, her peach blossom eyes were filled with doubt about life.

Although the Flower Field wasn't destroyed, these various actions were no different from courting death. Anyway, if it were her, she would have been sent to the Netherworld for salvation with a Magic Cannon long ago.

Just thinking about the arrogant words she had said earlier with full confidence, Yakumo Ran shivered.

Subsequently, it was naturally Yakumo Ran's repeated admonitions, countless reminders, over and over again, which made Bai Luo feel depressed listening.

....

Another week passed.

In the courtyard, Bai Luo lay idly on a chair.

Clouds rolled, covering the sun, leaving only a sliver of fish belly white exposed. A bit of sunlight evaded the clouds, pouring down, warm and just right.

He now had his own little house, and even the farmland had been expanded.

During this time, besides Kazami Yuuka occasionally coming over for tea...

...those two, Marisa and Reimu, also came over from time to time to freeload food and drinks and play, under the guise of coming to help with work.

Bai Luo naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity. Most of the cultivated land now was thanks to these two guys.

Life gradually returned to peace, and even the growth rate of evolution points sped up a bit. Everything seemed to be developing in a good direction.

However, the entertainment options in Fantasy Land were ultimately limited.

【Notification. The general store named Kourindou might have computers for sale】

Computers!?

Bai Luo was startled. Are there such things as computers in Fantasy Land?

Currently, the highest technology he had seen was just the weaving machines in the Human Village.

【A half-youkai named Rinnosuke Morichika acquires modern items from people who have been spirited away into Fantasy Land, such as electronic products, books, and clothing, and resells them】

Upon hearing this, Bai Luo's eyes lit up. He immediately jumped up and hurried towards the Human Village without stopping.

However, when he arrived at the Human Village, he suddenly realized a problem.

He didn't know the exact location of Kourindou, and in the past lives, the location of Kourindou wasn't clearly defined either.

As if misfortune wasn't enough, raindrops suddenly fell from the sky, then grew larger and larger, gradually forming a continuous sheet, making the streets, which were already deserted due to it being midday, even more empty. Asking for directions became exceptionally difficult.

But mere rain naturally couldn't extinguish Bai Luo's passion for games.

Just like that, a small figure walked through the streets of the Human Village in the rain, looking left, looking right, occasionally lowering his head and sighing.

Not far away, Fujiwara no Mokou leaned against a tree, a foxtail grass stem in her mouth. Feeling the raindrops falling through the gaps in the leaves, her already unhappy face became even more irritated.

The clouds moved slowly and weakly, until they went from west to east. She planned to get up and leave—

“Pitter-patter, pitter-patter...”

The sound of footsteps in water came from far to near. An umbrella was held overhead, casting a shadow, followed by the rustling sound of rain hitting the umbrella surface.

She was slightly startled, turned her head, and a familiar, naive little face entered her sight: “Seriously, it’s already raining, and you're still hiding under a tree. Are you stupid?”

He complained dissatisfiedly, his voice a little hurried, seemingly having run over.

Seeing her still in a daze, Bai Luo extended his small hand and placed it on her forehead, his tone suspicious:

“Did you get rained on and mess up your brain? But you don't have a fever?”

The hand transformed by the Slime was cold and soft, causing Fujiwara no Mokou to tremble as if electrocuted. The tips of her ears inexplicably turned a little pink. After reacting, she quickly stepped back half a step.

“Sorry, sorry, I was just thinking.”

Fujiwara no Mokou took a few deep breaths to calm herself down, then forced a smile.

“Take the umbrella. Don't hide under a tree when it's raining, you'll get struck by lightning.”

Bai Luo reminded her, handed over the umbrella in his hand, and without waiting for Fujiwara no Mokou's response, he quickly walked away with a pitter-patter.

Looking at Bai Luo's departing figure, Fujiwara no Mokou then noticed that he didn't have an umbrella himself. Just as she was about to chase after him, Bai Luo jogged back, twisting his fingers, looking embarrassed:

“I forgot to ask, do you know how to get to Kourindou?”

...

Walking on the road, Fujiwara no Mokou couldn't help but ask, “What are you going to Kourindou to buy? Is it something from the outside world?”

“Yeah, to see if Kourindou sells computers to enrich my life.”

Hearing this, Fujiwara no Mokou's eyes became subtle. A figure of Kaguya Houraisan appeared in her mind. She smiled awkwardly and said nothing more.

Kourindou is located at the end of a small alley, a standalone single-story house.

The front door was wide open. As Bai Luo stepped in, a dazzling array of items came into view.

The shelves were divided into two sections.

The left area contained items like talismans and magic brooms.

The right side had modern items, such as car parts, watches, digital clocks, and suits. Bai Luo even spotted a mobile phone with a completely shattered screen.

Seeing this, Bai Luo felt that the hope of buying a computer was even greater. He quickly walked to the counter and asked the man wearing square-rimmed glasses in front of him:

“Boss, do you have computers for sale here?”

“Computers?”

Rinnosuke thought for a moment, then shook his head, “Originally, there was one, but it was bought by that Princess from Eientei long ago.”

“Gone!?”

Bai Luo's good mood was instantly ruined, and his eyes lost their sparkle.

【Can be assembled from parts】

In his sadness, Great Sage reminded him.

“Hmm!”

Bai Luo suddenly raised his head, the light reappearing in his previously dimmed eyes. That's right, if there were no finished products, couldn't he just assemble it himself?

He could do simple assembly. Even if he encountered damaged parts, he could ask Great Sage for help with repairs.

Under Rinnosuke's curious gaze, Bai Luo excitedly ran to the shelves and rummaged through them. In a short while, he returned to the counter carrying a pile of broken computer parts:

“Boss, checkout!”

Chapter 20: Meihong, you are so cute

Adjusting his square-rimmed glasses, Rinnosuke narrowed his eyes, revealing a glimmer of cunning. He smiled, “Thank you for your patronage. Ten gold taels, please.”

“...How much!?”

Bai Luo subconsciously pulled out his money, but after reacting, his eyes widened immediately.

Having lived in Fantasy Land for a while, he was well aware of how high the purchasing power of gold was in the Human Village. Ten gold taels were more than enough to rebuild his house, let alone buy some broken parts.

And the gold coins used to hire Reimu back then were only one tael.

Thinking of this, he was already certain that the half-youkai in front of him was a profiteer. He angrily slapped the table: “Are these parts made of gold, or is your shop plated with gold? Ten gold taels, why don't you just rob someone!”

“No, robbing isn't this quick for making money.”

Facing the furious Bai Luo, Rinnosuke still maintained his professional smile, saying irritating words without blushing or his heart skipping a beat.

Rinnosuke wasn't stupid. From the items Bai Luo wanted to buy and his recent actions, it was easy to deduce that Bai Luo could assemble these parts into a computer himself.

“If the guest doesn't have enough money, our shop also supports other payment methods.”

“What payment methods? Tell me first.”

Looking at Rinnosuke, who exuded the aura of a profiteer, Bai Luo was wary. Although squeezing out a bit of pocket money would be enough, and he could even ask Ran to advance next month's allowance, he wasn't a big fool.

Buy some computer parts for ten gold taels?

Just kidding. With that money, it's better to hire Reimu.

Judging from Reimu's reaction last time, this money might be enough for her to carry her Yinyang Orb and shout at Yakumo Yukari: “Old hag! Let's duel!”

Of course, the ending would naturally be the blackened Yakumo Yukari locking her in a gap and thoroughly teaching her a lesson.

Rinnosuke picked up one of the parts, examined it for a while, then looked up and said directly, “This guest, you should be able to use these parts to make a computer, right?”

His tone was very certain. He smiled, “You can exchange the technology of making a computer for these things.”

“I can't.”

Bai Luo shook his head, not lying. He could only do simple assembly. Steps like repairing damaged parts would still require Great Sage's help. He couldn't possibly ask Great Sage to teach the other person one-on-one until they learned.

“That's a shame. Then I can only ask the guest to pay in the form of ten gold taels.”

Rinnosuke sighed regretfully. Just as Bai Luo was wondering how to deal with the situation, a figure walked in from outside the door, stopped directly in front of them, her crimson eyes flashing with coldness:

“Hiking up prices privately and oppressing customers, huh? Are you sure you want to sell it for ten gold taels?”

Fujiwara no Mokou's sudden arrival startled Rinnosuke. After hearing her words, fine sweat broke out on his forehead. He didn't understand why Mokou Miss, who usually didn't meddle, would be here.

And it seemed like she was angry because of what just happened?

Bai Luo also looked at Fujiwara no Mokou with some surprise. He asked, “Didn't you say you'd just see me to the door? Why did you come in too?”

Fujiwara no Mokou forced a smile: “Anyway, I was idle, so I just came in to take a look.”

After speaking, she turned to Rinnosuke, the smile on her face gone. She clenched her fist, making a chilling cracking sound, “How much did you say these things were just now? Ten gold taels?”

“You heard wrong, it's five taels, five taels.”

Rinnosuke, whose survival instinct was exploding, laughed awkwardly and cut the price in half. However, Fujiwara no Mokou was still not satisfied. Her crimson eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a dangerous light.

“Are you sure?”

Out of necessity, Rinnosuke reluctantly made a concession, holding up two fingers: “Two taels.”

“Hmm?”

“Half a tael, no less. This is already more than half below the cost price.”

Rinnosuke looked pained. This was the lowest concession he could make. He originally thought he had found a cash cow that would let him not open shop for three years but eat well for three years when he did. Who knew he would end up being ripped off instead.

Seeing this, Fujiwara no Mokou finally nodded in satisfaction. She took out a bulging cloth bag from her sleeve and placed it on the counter.

“There's at least half a tael of gold's worth of silver coins inside. You don't need to give change for the extra.”

After saying that, as if seeking praise, she quickly packed up the parts and turned back to hand them to Bai Luo: “Here's your stuff.”

Bai Luo took them in a daze. It wasn't until the two of them left Kourindou that he came back to his senses. He looked at Fujiwara no Mokou, considered his words, and said:

“Thank you. I'll give you the money for the purchase.”

“No need, you keep it.”

Hearing this, Bai Luo's expression became even more subtle. He stared intently at Fujiwara no Mokou, making the latter couldn't help but shrink her neck:

“Is something wrong?”

“I mean, you're not trying to be my sugar mommy, are you?”

As he spoke, he silently took a step back, his naive little face full of disdain.

“Huh?”

Hearing this, Fujiwara no Mokou was first startled. Clearly visible, a layer of pink appeared on her body. She waved her hands in a panic: “No, no, didn't you also give me an umbrella? This is just returning the favor, it's not what you think, how could I possibly...”

“Pfft—”

Looking at Meihong's anxious explanation, Bai Luo finally couldn't control himself and burst out laughing. He seemed to understand a little now why Yakumo Yukari always loved teasing people.

“Just kidding, don't take it seriously.”

Hearing Bai Luo's words, Fujiwara no Mokou breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and didn't say anything. If it were anyone else playing like this, they would have been hit by an immortal bird fire attack long ago.

“Want to come to my place and sit for a bit? Last time you took me to register my information, and this time you not only helped me find the way but also paid for me. Shouldn't I cook you a meal to thank you properly?”

Bai Luo smiled and extended an invitation. Fujiwara no Mokou hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and refused:

“Sorry, next time. I still have something to do. I'll come find you later.”