Stardew Valley’s Farming Master

Chapter 76: Special Traits

When Sandy had just spoken, Leon clearly noticed the unhidden look she shot his way, as if hinting there was something she wanted to discuss with him in private.

Because there were many people around, Leon didn’t put the Galaxy Melon Blade into his System Backpack. Instead, he kept it in his hand and returned to the Oasis Store with the three women.

Back in the store, Sandy immediately prepared chilled camel’s milk and ice cream for everyone, helping to rehydrate them after the scorching heat outside.

After the four of them had rested together for a while, Sandy suddenly said, “Leon, want to take a look at some rare seeds I have here? You might find them interesting.”

“Sure.” Leon stood up at once.

Sandy did the same, but first reassured Emily and Abigail, making sure they would stay seated and not come over to watch. Only then did she lead Leon to the store’s counter.

Once there, Sandy spoke first. “Mr. Leon, what’s your view on matters of faith?”

“If you believe, it’s real. If you don’t, it’s not.” Leon froze for a moment, then gave his answer.

“An interesting perspective.” Sandy smiled, then glanced at the blade in Leon’s hand. “And what about this Galaxy weapon? What do you think of it?”

“Oh? Sandy, you seem quite familiar with this kind of weapon. You even know its name.” Leon didn’t answer her question directly. Instead, he countered with one of his own.“Well, the oasis has been here for a long time. Even if I’m not interested, I’ve still picked up bits of information over time.” Sandy didn’t hide anything and spoke slowly.

“You’re not the first to obtain a Galaxy weapon, nor will you be the last. But what surprises me is that I’ve seen the Galaxy Sword, the Galaxy Dagger, and the Galaxy Hammer… yet never a weapon like yours. This is a brand new discovery. I’d like to report it to my boss—would you mind?”

“I don’t mind. But… can I meet your boss?” Leon had already guessed who she meant.

Mr. Qi’s club was right above Sandy’s place—no way they had no connection. Now that she said she wanted to report to her boss, it was obvious she meant Mr. Qi.

Sandy shrugged, propping her chin with one hand against the counter. “If the boss wanted to meet you, he would have appeared the moment you set foot in the desert. Since he hasn’t, well… that says it all. But I think you’ll meet him someday.”

Leon felt she had a point. Sooner or later, he’d meet Mr. Qi—no need to rush.

After all, the only reason Leon wanted to see him was to gather information. Stardew Valley held far too many secrets—especially the farm he had inherited.

“So, you invited me to a barbecue just for this?”

When Sandy didn’t speak for a while, Leon asked, a bit speechless.

“The barbecue was because I wanted it. And since Emily brought a friend to visit me, of course I’d host them. But yes, that was the only question. By the way, do you have any questions for me?” Sandy smiled and raised an eyebrow in teasing.

“Like whether I’m single? Or if I’ve thought about finding a boyfriend?”

“Sorry. Not interested.” Leon rejected her without hesitation.

“Why? Am I not pretty?” Sandy straightened up with a frown, deliberately puffing out her chest to show the confidence behind her words.

“You’re pretty. But I’m not sure how old you are—and that makes me a little uneasy.” Leon shook his head and said it bluntly.

“My age? How old do you think I am?” Sandy bit her lip, glaring at him.

“Probably much older than me,” Leon answered seriously.

“And where did you get that idea?” Sandy quickly dropped her earlier expression, returning to a calm, casual demeanor.

“Your bracelet.” Leon pointed at the silver wave-cross bracelet on her arm.

“I’ve seen that design in the museum in Zuzu City. The description said it was a piece commonly worn by noblewomen three hundred years ago, blessed by Yoba.”

“Couldn’t it be an heirloom? Or a replica?” Sandy instinctively hid her hand behind her back, but a moment later she brought it out again, openly showing it to him.

“I thought that at first. But after what you just said, I’m certain it’s genuine. What I’m curious about is—have you really lived for over three hundred years?” Leon glanced at the bracelet and pressed the question.

“No one lives that long. My mother left it to me when she passed away forty years ago. I’ve worn it ever since.” Sandy’s gaze lingered on the bracelet as she spoke softly.

Her words made Leon’s expression complicated. If Sandy had worn it since her mother died forty years ago, then she was at least forty-plus. As for how much older… only she knew.

Noticing his expression, Sandy smiled. “What is it? Do I look like a witch from a fairy tale—ancient in years, yet still with the face of a young girl?”

“I’m more curious about your secret for staying young.”

No one wants a shorter life, and Leon was no exception.

“A secret, huh? If you want to know, go find out for yourself. I won’t tell you—that would ruin the fun.” Sandy seemed surprised at his question, but still chose to brush it off.

“I hate riddlers.” Leon rolled his eyes at her. Then he asked, “By the way, Sandy means ‘full of sand’—that’s probably not your real name, is it?”

“It’s just a name for work. In the Calico Desert, you need something that fits the setting. As for my real name… I’ve long since forgotten it.” Sandy’s face took on an aged melancholy that didn’t match her youthful appearance.

“How did you meet Emily?” Leon quickly changed the topic, feeling that expression didn’t suit her.

“Of course it was when she came to shop at the Oasis Store. We clicked right away and became friends easily.” Sandy replied.

“Not because of her special traits?” Leon narrowed his eyes.

“Well, you know quite a lot. Did you figure that out yourself, or did someone tell you?” Sandy looked at him with genuine curiosity.

“Other than Emily… Abigail probably has some kind of hidden special talent too, doesn’t she?”

Leon hadn’t expected his probing to get any confirmation, so he followed up with another question that had been on his mind.

“That’s not wrong. But she’s different from Emily. And you’d best not meddle with her special traits—just treat her like any other ordinary girl.” Sandy gave him a meaningful look as she said this.