A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 765 Mushroom Stump
When Leon walked to Linus's side, he noticed something very conspicuous.

That is, in a neat forest that is obviously artificially planted, there is a wooden block with a very strange shape and three legs placed in the middle of every two trees.

On the wooden block, several mushrooms have already taken shape and are in the fruiting stage. They are only the size of fingers, but Lyon believes that with enough time, these small mushrooms will definitely grow into plump and delicious adults.

"Mushroom stumps are a method of growing mushrooms that I researched myself. The specific manufacturing method is somewhat complicated, and you couldn't easily replicate it before, so I never taught you. But now it's different. With the moss that grows and nourishes the Rain of Life, you have the most suitable breeding ground material for mycelium. Utilizing the characteristics of the moss, the production steps will be much simpler.

But you can study it yourself first to see if you can spot anything special. This is also a test for you to see how well you understand agriculture. If you can learn to make mushroom stumps through observation, I will prepare a special gift for you as a reward.

Linus pulled Leon to the mushroom stump and squatted down, motioning Leon to carefully observe the characteristics of the mushroom stump.

Upon hearing this, Lyon suddenly felt as embarrassed as if he was being randomly checked by the teacher to recite a text. He personally had no talent for plant research, and it was obviously a bit difficult for him to learn and comprehend the making of mushroom stumps through observation.

However, Leon was not too worried about being disliked by Linus or missing out on making the mushroom stump because of failing the test. After all, Linus only asked him to observe some special places. Leon felt that he could include some details as the basis for his answer. At worst, he could just give up the gift and deal with the test first.

Just when Leon was about to see if there was anything he could say about the mushroom stump, the system prompt came.

"Special formula detected - mushroom stump reference. Authorize scanning and recording?"

"Yes!"

Lyon, who originally had no intention of showing off in front of others, was almost overwhelmed when he heard that the system could help him achieve his goal in one step. The system, which had always had no sense of existence, finally showed its professionalism and provided the greatest support when Lyon needed it.

Of course, it is also possible that the system reacts because mushroom stumps belong to the agricultural category, but no matter what, the system prompts are telling Leon that this is a sure thing.

After getting Lyon's permission, there was no movement from the system. Lyon was not in a hurry. He pretended to observe the mushroom stump while patiently waiting for the system's feedback.

Lyon didn't have to wait long before the system prompt sounded again.

"Mushroom stump scanned, recipe unlocked.

Mushroom Stump: Occasionally mushrooms will grow. The more wild trees there are nearby, the better the effect. Required for crafting: Hardwood*10, Moss*10.

The recipe was unlocked, and the ingredients required to make the mushroom stump were also displayed on Lyon's production panel. Looking at the icon on the panel that was exactly the same as the mushroom stump in front of him, Lyon couldn't help but smile and spoke to Linus.

"Grandpa, I think I've learned how to make mushroom stumps."

"Huh? So fast?" Linus was obviously shocked by Leon's report. After all, it had only taken Leon a minute from the time he squatted down to observe the mushroom stump. In such a short time, Linus thought that it was very efficient for Leon to be able to look at the mushroom stump from beginning to end. Who would have thought that this guy had actually learned it directly.

"You are not trying to trick me and defraud me of the reward, are you?" Lainess looked at Lyon suspiciously and complained.

"I really know how to do it. If you don't believe me, I can show you. But I don't have the materials on hand. How about waiting for two days? I'll go get some hardwood." Lyon answered confidently.

"Knowing that hardwood is needed to build tree stumps is beyond my expectation. It seems you've really figured it out. Not bad, not bad. You're truly a natural farmer." Linus nodded in satisfaction after hearing Leon's answer. "As for hardwood, I have some in my tent. I'll get it for you. Even though you know you need hardwood, I still want to verify that you've truly learned it."

After Linus finished speaking, he pulled Leon towards the northern mountain road.

The way back was much faster than the way here. Lyon felt that his steps were much lighter, and the influence of gravity seemed to be weakened several times. He could jump a distance of six or seven meters in one step, which was quite exaggerated.

Lyon also knew that this should be a kind of state blessing given to himself by Linus.

Obviously, old man Linus is more anxious than himself now.

With this buff that makes him as light as a swallow, Leon was basically a kite with a string. Under Linus's pull, he could almost be said to be dragged back. It was not until he arrived at Linus's tent that Leon felt the effect of gravity and the sense of solidity brought by the ground under his feet again.

Inexplicably, he experienced the life of an astronaut, but the feeling was not wonderful. Leon felt a little dizzy now.

But Linus didn't care about that. He left Leon next to the tent and went into the tent himself. After a while, he came out of the tent holding a large pile of reddish-brown wood.

“Hardwood (resource): A special type of wood with greater strength and aesthetic value.”

When Linus stuffed the pile of wood into Lyon's hands, Lyon's system gave the identification results in time.

Only then did Leon come to his senses and observe the hardwood in his hand.

The hardwood is not as slender as ordinary wood, but a thicker type. However, the center of the wood is hollow, but this does not reduce the weight of the hardwood. On the contrary, one piece of hardwood makes Leon feel much heavier than three or four pieces of wood of the same size.

After a rough count, Linus provided exactly ten pieces of hardwood, just enough to make a mushroom stump.

"Okay, I've provided you with the materials. You should have gathered a lot of moss yourself. Take it back and make it. Tomorrow, as long as you bring a mushroom stump, I will give you the gift I promised you."

Linus stroked his gray beard, patted Leon's shoulder and spoke.

"Uh, it doesn't take that long." Leon shook his head and directly put the ten hardwoods that Linus had given him into the system backpack, then clicked on the mushroom stump in the production panel.

Ten pieces of hardwood and ten pieces of moss were consumed, and a mushroom stump appeared in Leon's backpack.

Then Leon took it out directly, put it on the ground, and showed his results to Linus.

With such quick and easy production, it was hard for Linus not to notice Leon's peculiarity, but Leon believed that Linus would not guess that it was the system, and Leon himself had no need to hide it from Linus. After all, Linus could be said to be his closest and most trustworthy family member in Stardew Valley.

(End of this chapter)