Speak with Dan Shu at the Exalting Sanctum and learn about the Draught of Draconic Surge

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Exalting Sanctum

Dan Shu

Ah, you're back. From the sound of your stride, I sense you're in good spirits.

Options

You've got that right.

You can tell just by listening?

Your ears are really sharp!

Dan Shu

Many who undertake the far-reaching journey to the Xianzhou are weighed down by a heavy heart and exhaustion... but your steps are bold and steady - a stride worthy of a Nameless.

Dan Shu

A persons's footfall reveals a lot about their strength and emotions — much like how a person's breath may serve as an indication of their overall health.

Dan Shu

I wouldn't be envious. This is not an innate ability — merely compensation for my visual impairment. Ultimately, nothing I hear or smell can match the vividness of the colors that you perceive.

Dan Shu

Let's get down to business... I analyzed the prescription you procured: The Draught of Draconic Surge. Now that I have a preliminary conclusion, it needs to be delivered to the Seat of Divine Foresight.

Options

What is the conclusion?

Dan Shu

The conclusion... Put simply, I don't believe that the Draught of Draconic Surge holds the cure to the mara. Even in the foreseeable future, there will likely not be any such cure.

Dan Shu

I've compiled the details into a written analysis. If you're interested, feel free to take a look.

Dan Shu

This is a copy of "Pharmacological Studies on the Draught of Draconic Surge." If the chief counselor wants to see it urgently, I'll have to ask you to deliver it for me.

+ Pharmacological Studies on the Draught of Draconic Surge x 1

+ Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Collection of Exhibits — Pharmacological Studies on the Draught of Draconic Surge x 1

Head to the Seat of Divine Foresight and pass Dan Shu's report to Qingzu

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Seat of Divine Foresight

Qingzu

{NICKNAME}, you're back. Anything you wanted to share?

Options

The prescription from the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus...

Qingzu

Wow, even for those alchemists, that was fast.

Options

It was Dan Shu who figured it out.

Qingzu

Dan Shu? Wait — why would the Alchemy Commission's chief alchemist be away from her post?

Qingzu

I've heard that the chief alchemist is visually impaired — she rarely leaves the Alchemy Commission delve. She has a vast knowledge and expertise — no wonder she was able to analyze the pharmacology so quickly.

Qingzu

Let me see her report...

System

Qingzu's expression is serious as she completes reading Dan Shu's report.

Qingzu

No cure? Tsk, where did these villains get their hands on such a complex prescription? This is infuriating...

Qingzu

Still, this is a clue we can follow. Thank you, {NICKNAME}. Please accept these gifts for your efforts.

Options

You've already rewarded me.

You're being too polite.

Thank you~

Qingzu

Those were rewards from the Seat of Divine Foresight — these are gifts from me, personally. You've done so much for the Luofu... for the Xianzhou. This is the least I could do.

Qingzu

Please, take them. You've done so much for the Luofu... for the Xianzhou. This is the least I could do.

Qingzu

Please, take them. You've done so much for the Luofu... for the Xianzhou. This is the least I could do.

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Messages

Talk to Dan Shu at the Exalting Sanctum and listen to her request

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Exalting Sanctum

Dan Shu

{NICKNAME}, thank you for coming on such short notice.

Options

What can I help you with?

I suddenly remember I have some other matters to attend to...

Dan Shu

My stay in Exalting Sanctum was supposed to be focused on treating people and delivering medicine, but the Seat of Divine Foresight tasked me with analyzing the prescription... I've been severely delayed.

Dan Shu

I've already concocted some of the medicine in question, but there can't be any further delays. Could you assist me in ensuring it arrives on time?

Options

No problem.

Why me?

Dan Shu

Thank you. The patient in question is a little girl. If she's gotten into any trouble, {NICKNAME}, be sure to let me know when you get back.

Dan Shu

This is the medicine. Her house is near the Court of Tranquility, it shouldn't be hard to find her.

+ A Medicine Concocted by Dan Shu x 1

Dan Shu

My colleagues were supposed to handle the deliveries, but now healers are needed everywhere... I can't count on them to do it. I thought long and hard, but I realized I had no choice but to ask you. Perhaps you could see it as repaying a favor?

Options

Fair enough.

Dan Shu

The patient in question is a little girl. If she's gotten into any trouble, be sure to let me know when you get back, {NICKNAME}.

Dan Shu

This is the medicine. Her house is near the Court of Tranquility, it shouldn't be hard to find her.

+ A Medicine Concocted by Dan Shu x 1

Find the little girl at the Exalting Sanctum and hand her the medicine

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System

Little miss lady, can't see ahead!

System

Can't see right, can't see left!

System

Heads to the east, ends up west!

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{NICKNAME}

(Is this the one Dan Shu sent me to find? Does she come here to treat other sightless people?)

Mean Kid

Aw, little miss lady, can't see ahead, can't see right, can't see left, heads to the east, ends up west! Hahaha!

Hateful Kid

She's stuck, hehe! She can't get down!

Arrogant Kid

Hey, what you looking at, outworlder? Mind your own business!

Options

Stop it!

So cocky, huh?

Arrogant Kid

What's this gotta do with you? You her family or something? Cause you don't look like it. Hmph, you're just trying to be a hero. You sure you wanna mess with the Luofu Trio?

Options

What is this "Luofu Trio"?

Enough of this nonsense, get away from her.

Mean Kid

Hahahaha! What a doofus! Who hasn't heard of the Luofu Trio?

Hateful Kid

The Luofu Trio is made up of two — uh... th—three super awesome kids that everyone's afraid of! Even the Realm-Keeping Commission!

Options

I'll call the Realm-Keeping Commission over then.

Can I join the Luofu Trio?

Arrogant Kid

Go ahead! You think we're scared of you? They'll just put us in detention — we'll be free again in no time...

Hateful Kid

*sigh* Let's leave it, Boss. Detention's detention, but if your dad finds out, you'll get yelled at and start crying again...

Arrogant Kid

Hey! Why'd you bring that up... Hmph, you're right, we shouldn't stoop to this short-lifer's level.

Mean Kid

Did you hear that? The boss is letting you off the hook, so scram!

Hateful Kid

Yeah, the boss doesn't wanna stoop to your level. Now buzz off, before he yells at you and makes you cry!

Arrogant Kid

You idiot! Enough about yelling and crying!

System

While the three run away provokingly, you take the chance to lead the girl away from this site of conflict.

Hateful Kid

You think you can join the Luofu Trio just because you feel like it?

Mean Kid

It's called a trio, which means only two — uh... th—three people are allowed! D—Don't you know how to count?

Arrogant Kid

Haha, look, this short-lifer wants to join us!

Hateful Kid

You don't even know our rules! *clears throat* Section one — no making friends outside the Trio! No boyfriends or girlfriends! All members must devote their youth to the Trio!

Mean Kid

Number two — earning pocket money through chores is forbidden — all sources of income must be "voluntary" donations from other kids!

Arrogant Kid

Number three, no making friends with grown-ups — except your mom and dad. You must fight against all grown-up forces to the end!

Hateful Kid

Number four, the boss never cries. Sure, his dad might yell at him sometimes, and the lyceum abecedaries like to make him stand in the hallway, but those are tears of strength — not weakness!

Arrogant Kid

Hey! Since when did we have a number four!?

Arrogant Kid

Ahem, ignore that last one... If you really, truly wanna join the Luofu Trio, we might be able to make an exception... But tell me, what can you bring to the table?

Options

I have a couple of snacks...

I am the Antimatter Legion.

Hateful Kid

Snacks? Not bad, let's see them.

Mean Kid

Fickle outworlder, you think you can bribe the Luofu Trio with a couple snacks? Think again!

System

You produce two packs of snacks close to their best-by date and give them to the Luofu Trio.

Arrogant Kid

Shh, let's see if they're tasty, first.

Mean Kid

I... guess it couldn't hurt. Good idea, Boss! One pack for you, one for me.

Hateful Kid

Hey, what about me? Where's mine?

Mean Kid

Eat dirt! There are only two packs — just enough for me and the boss. Why would you get any?

Hateful Kid

You always steal my snacks when the boss isn't here. Now that he's arrived in Exalting Sanctum, it's payback time.

Arrogant Kid

Quit it, you two. Both packs are mine, that way there's nothing for you to fight over.

Mean Kid

You can't just take both packs for yourself! Isn't the Luofu Trio supposed to share everything evenly?

Hateful Kid

Evenly? How was it even when you stole my share, hmm?

Arrogant Kid

Who said anything about sharing? Might makes right!

System

The three children start tussling with each other. You take the chance to lead the girl away from the site of conflict.

Arrogant Kid

A—Antimatter Legion? Stop bluffing! Why would the Antimatter Legion be in Exalting Sanctum?

Options

We've come to devour children.

I'm here to hire a fighter.

Arrogant Kid

D—Devour children? Hahaha... N—Not funny...

Mean Kid

Uh, boss... I don't think they're kidding...

Hateful Kid

M—My mom told me the Antimatter Legion eat children who misbehave... It's not true, is it?

Arrogant Kid

C—C—Calm down! Don't let them scare you!

Hateful Kid

HELP! The Antimatter Legion is going to eat us!

System

The two children run away immediately, leaving the arrogant kid alone.

Arrogant Kid

Hey! Don't leave me behind!

System

The three troublemakers flee from the scene. Taking the chance, you lead the girl away from the site of the conflict.

Arrogant Kid

Hmph! The Antimatter Legion wants me to join them? Hah, looks like my reputation has reached the farthest corners of the galaxy! When do I report for duty?

Mean Kid

Boss, they said "hire a fighter," not "hire you." It might be me they're after!

Hateful Kid

What are you guys thinking? It's me they want.

Mean Kid

Ha, you think the Antimatter Legion would come all this way for you? You're a goody two shoes.

Arrogant Kid

What are you guys talking about!? Obviously, I'm the baddest baddy in the galaxy!

Mean Kid

Yeah, right! You think the baddest baddy in the galaxy would burst into tears whenever they're yelled at by an abecedary!

Arrogant Kid

Say that again, I dare you.

Hateful Kid

Yeah — fight, fight, fight! The winner gets to join the Legion with me!

Arrogant Kid

If it's a fight you want, you're getting it first!

System

The three children start tussling with each other. You take the chance to lead the girl away from the site of conflict.

Hateful Kid

Who do you think you are? Keep your nose out of this — I beat people up all the time.

Arrogant Kid

Yeah, get lost! Stop meddling in our business!

System

The arrogant kid runs up to you and punches you. You stand strong, unmoving, but the boy falls backward from the reaction force.

Hateful Kid & Mean Kid

Boss!

Arrogant Kid

Argh, stop yelling and help me up already!

Mean Kid

They used some kind of hidden power — I saw it! You're a cheater!

Arrogant Kid

That's right! If you hadn't cheated, I would've knocked your lights out!

Hateful Kid

You sure about that, boss? They didn't even flinch.

Mean Kid

Ugh, shut up! Boss, let's get outta here — we shouldn't fight anyone that doesn't respect martial arts!

Arrogant Kid

Hmph! I'll let you off the hook this time — next time we fight fair and square!

Mean Kid

Yeah!

System

The three children flee from the scene while disgruntled. You take the chance to lead the girl away from this site of conflict.

Hateful Kid

Who do you think you are? Keep your nose out of this — I beat people up all the time.

Arrogant Kid

Yeah, get lost! Stop meddling in our business!

System

The arrogant kid runs up to you and punches you. You stand strong, unmoving, but the boy falls backward from the reaction force.

Hateful Kid & Mean Kid

Boss!

Arrogant Kid

Argh, stop yelling and help me up already!

Mean Kid

They used some kind of hidden power — I saw it! You're a cheater!

Arrogant Kid

That's right! If you hadn't cheated, I would've knocked your lights out!

Hateful Kid

You sure about that, boss? They didn't even flinch.

Mean Kid

Ugh, shut up! Boss, let's get outta here — we shouldn't fight anyone that doesn't respect martial arts!

Arrogant Kid

Hmph! I'll let you off the hook this time — next time we fight fair and square!

Mean Kid

Yeah!

System

The three children flee from the scene while disgruntled. You take the chance to lead the girl away from this site of conflict.

Report to Dan Shu at the Exalting Sanctum

Dan Shu

How was she? Did you deliver the medicine?

System

You describe what happened to Dan Shu.

Dan Shu

...

Dan Shu

She reminds me of myself when I was a child — I also had to find my way in the dark, face obstacles I couldn't predict, as well as deal with unconscious prejudices people had against me.

Dan Shu

If I was ever injured by bullies or after a fall, I'd run crying to the healers at the Alchemy Commission and ask them to heal me. I suppose that's why I followed in their footsteps — to pay a little kindness forward.

Dan Shu

Thank you for looking after the child. Could I ask you for another favor, {NICKNAME}?

Options

What do you need?

Are you worried about her?

Dan Shu

I want to meet the little girl, can you lead me to her?

Dan Shu

Yes...

Dan Shu

...I worry about her wandering around on her own, and I want to know what's been on her mind lately.

Dan Shu

Her parents passed away in the Denizens of Abundance Wars... The relatives who took her in aren't close to her, and whenever I treat her, she often confides in me.

Dan Shu

A healer's medicine might remedy one's physical health, but sometimes the loneliness and hurt inside one's heart needs companionship and care to heal.

Options

She might've wandered far.

Do you know where you might find her?

Dan Shu

She told me that whenever she's feeling troubled, she finds a quiet corner in the Artisanship Commission and just sits there, letting the sounds wash over her.

Dan Shu

Her parents used to be artisans in the Commission, so I think she has some nostalgic connection to the place.

Dan Shu

In all likelihood, that's where she'll be. *sigh* There's danger around every corner these days — especially for a sightless child. Let's go.

Head to the Artisanship Commission with Dan Shu and find the little girl

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Artisanship Commission

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Little Girl

*sob* Help...

Little Girl

Somebody help me...

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Dan Shu

...What's happening? Is the girl in trouble?

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Little Girl

*sob* Help...

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Combat

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Seat of Divine Foresight

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Exalting Sanctum

Dan Shu

Thank you again, for all you've done.

Dan Shu

It would seem we Incomplete Ones are often bullied from a tender age... I endured innumerous hardships to become chief alchemist, yet there are still things that leave me feeling helpless.

Dan Shu

That's the reason I said what I said... You might mistake my words for being hurtful — but the truth is, no amount of words can prepare her for what lies ahead.

Options

Is there no cure?

Does the Xianzhou have the technology to help with such impairments?

Dan Shu

For long-life species, these things are permanent. Whether we are beautiful or ugly, tall or short, wise or foolish — all of it is encoded into our flesh from the moment we are born.

Dan Shu

The impairments of short-life species can be corrected with ingenia or surgery, but that's an impossibility for Xianzhou natives.

Dan Shu

No matter the method employed, our bodies will eventually return to their original states.

Dan Shu

I too was once a non-believer — I fooled myself into acquiring artificial eye implants... Soon thereafter, my sightless eyes began to regenerate, and I was left in pain and despair...

Dan Shu

That brief window of sight that I regained has turned into a perpetual source of anguish — forever etched into my mind...

Dan Shu

For long-life species, this incompleteness is a permanent, unavoidable penance.

Dan Shu

Hmph, what a joke... Even the Denizens of Abundance — the so-called "abominations" — needn't endure such torture. Perhaps we Incomplete Ones are merely traitors cursed by the Plagues Author.

Options

What do you mean?

You had a scary look on your face just now...

Dan Shu

It's nothing... Forget I said anything.

Dan Shu

Thank you for sticking with me through all of this, {NICKNAME}. I think my aspirations in Exalting Sanctum have been met, for now.

Dan Shu

Oh, I have a gift for you... though I'll need a little time to prepare it. I'll contact you once it's ready to collect.

Dan Shu

See you soon, {NICKNAME}.

Go to the Spare Time Book Shop and wait for Dan Shu's message

I'd like to read some books to pass the time...

{NICKNAME}

I'd like to read some books to pass the time...

Yinshu

Go right ahead. Mr. Xiyan said that making bookworms feel at home is more important than getting them to buy something.

Yinshu

All we ask is that you find a quiet spot away from the browsing areas!

System

You pick up a book that has recently gotten popular across the Alliance. Time passes quickly.

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Messages

Yinshu

Looks like the person you were waiting for has gotten in touch. Safe travels! Oh, uh... maybe buy a book next time?

Talk to Dan Shu at the Exalting Sanctum and accept her gift

Dan Shu

Ah, there you are, {NICKNAME}.

Dan Shu

You've been running so many errands lately — I'd like for you to take some useful items away with you.

Dan Shu

Examining the exhibits in the Seat of Divine Foresight inspired me to create this. I referenced some historical texts and concocted a medicine that can extend your lifespan and improve your health.

Dan Shu

I call it the Brumedew Concentrate Pellet, and I'd like you to have it, {NICKNAME}.

Dan Shu

Consuming it will make your body light, agile, and promote longevity and well-being. As a Nameless, it'll make your journey a much less arduous one.

Dan Shu

Well then, that's that. I've still got some other business to attend to, so... shall we say goodbye for now?

Dan Shu

Perhaps the next time we meet, I'll be able to see you in the true sense of the word.

System

Dan Shu placed the box with the pellet on the table. You glance at it.

Options

Swallow it down.

Put it aside.

{NICKNAME}

(Hmm... Tastes a bit strange, but no adverse reactions so far...)

{NICKNAME}

(Wait a minute... Argh, my head... What's happening?)

{NICKNAME}

(S—Something's wrong — I'm burning up... Feels like I can't breathe...)

{NICKNAME}

(Whew... Seems to be calming down a little, but still uncomfortable...)

{NICKNAME}

(This doesn't seem right, I'd better talk to Qingzu at the Seat of Divine Foresight.)

{NICKNAME}

(It's not that I don't trust Dan Shu... but this doesn't seem like something I should take lightly.)

{NICKNAME}

(Something feels off — I'd better talk to Qingzu at the Seat of Divine Foresight.)

+ Brumedew Concentrate Pellet x 1

Head to the Seat of Divine Foresight and report to Qingzu

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Seat of Divine Foresight

Qingzu

{NICKNAME}, it's been a while. To what does the Seat of Divine Foresight owe the pleasure?

System

You recount everything that happened between you and Dan Shu to Qingzu.

Qingzu

I understand... You say you have suspicions about this pellet she gave you?

Qingzu

How about this, leave this Brumedew Concentrate Pellet with me, and I'll find someone to run a few tests on it.

Options

(Hand over the Brumedew Concentrate Pellet)

Qingzu

I need to find a trustworthy alchemist, so you'll need to wait here a while. It isn't easy to find trustworthy people like yourself in these perilous times.

System

Qingzu turns around and leaves. It was a long time before she returns to the Seat of Divine Foresight hurriedly.

Qingzu

Thank the stars you were wise enough not take that pellet, {NICKNAME} — my alchemists were able to extract many forbidden components. The result... is identical to the Disciples' mysterious prescription...

Options

I can't believe Dan Shu lied to me...

I see. In that case, I'll go look for her now.

Qingzu

I understand, try not to be too upset.

Qingzu

I had a suspicion that there might be a spy in the Alchemy Commission, but I never expected it to be someone so high up in the organization...

Qingzu

I'll put out a wanted notice for Dan Shu immediately. If you find any trace of her, get in touch with me.

Qingzu

Take this Diting with you, it might just help you find this... "friend."

System

Qingzu turns around and leaves. It was a long time before she returns to the Seat of Divine Foresight hurriedly.

- Brumedew Concentrate Pellet x 1

Find clues of Dan Shu's whereabouts in the Exalting Sanctum

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Exalting Sanctum

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{NICKNAME}

(Dan Shu isn't here... Where could she be?)

{NICKNAME}

(I've got it. Dan Shu's medicine box has her scent on it — I'll ask the Diting that Qingzu lent me to track her.)

System

The Diting follows Dan Shu's scent and leads you to the Artisanship Commission.

Find clues of Dan Shu's whereabouts in the Artisanship Commission

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Artisanship Commission

{NICKNAME}

Time to come out, little Diting. I need you to help me find Dan Shu.

Head to the Seat of Divine Foresight and report to Qingzu

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Seat of Divine Foresight

Qingzu

How did it go? Did you manage to locate Dan Shu?

System

You interrupt Qingzu and report to her everything that happened at the Artisanship Commission.

Qingzu

So you weren't able to apprehend her... I see. These people have been in hiding for so long — they must have a more nefarious plan. I've got to apprehend them quickly.

Qingzu

Once again, thank you for all your help. With your intel, we will put a stop to Dan Shu.

Qingzu

Jing Yuan tells me you'll be joining the forces led by the Alchemy Commission and master diviner — I won't take up any more of your time. Please take good care of yourself.

Qingzu

If you run into Dan Shu again — contact the nearest Cloud Knights.

Qingzu

Take this as a token of my appreciation. You deserve it.