📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Central Starskiff Haven

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System

The docks at the Starskiff Haven are the same as always, with the starskiffs coming and going creating a bustling scene.

System

Before you is a public transport starskiff. People catch this kind of transport to sail between different delves for a relatively low price.

System

It was just another day at the Starskiff Haven, until a silvery flash shoots over your shoulder, landing on the tail of the starskiff bus with a crisp clang.

Strange Lady

Darn it... how did I miss that shot?

Strange Lady

Excuse me, can you step aside? You're blocking my aim.

Options

What are you doing?

Sorry, there you go.

You just slammed me in the kidney. I'll need some reparations.

Strange Lady

Why, I'm making a prayer. See that circle behind the starskiff? That thing is its engine — a jade wheel.

Strange Lady

Just toss a coin into the jade wheel and the upcoming journey will go completely smoothly. Check it out — unf!

Strange Lady

Oh, thanks for that. See that circle behind the starskiff? That thing is its engine — a jade wheel.

Strange Lady

Just toss a coin into the jade wheel and the upcoming journey will go completely smoothly. Check it out — unf!

Strange Lady

What kind of person grows a kidney on their shoulders? Besides, all I did was toss a coin. How much damage could that possibly do?

Strange Lady

Quit whinnying and get outta my way. See that jade wheel behind the starskiff? Just toss a coin into it and the upcoming journey will go completely smoothly. Check it out — hah!

System

The girl flings another coin, tracing an arc through the air as it hits the rim of the jade wheel and clunks down into the middle of the skybox.

Options

(Keep watching.)

(Stop watching.)

Strange Lady

Ahh, good grief! How'd I miss again? I'm gonna be late to the Ever-Hunt Plains, all my friends are waiting for me for the life-release ceremony...

Options

Must you toss in a coin before you go anywhere?

That's so superstitious...

Don't lose faith. Give it a few more tries.

Strange Lady

Yes, for sure! Starskiffs rely on the blessing of the gods to sail smoothly. It's way too easy for accidents to happen — unless I pay proper homage to the gods through ritual!

Strange Lady

What do you kn— No! Thou shalt be kind, thou shalt be kind... You must understand that Starskiffs rely on the blessing of the gods to sail smoothly. It's way too easy for accidents to happen — unless I pay proper homage to the gods through ritual!

Strange Lady

Ack, the success of this ritual mainly depends on the purity of your heart. I keep failing at this because my heart isn't pure enough, must've been stained by impurities.

Strange Lady

And I've only got three coins left on me. These are special coins minted by my friends to pay homage to the gods... Because they're limited edition, once they're gone, they're really gone.

Options

Stop that. It's dangerous!

Give me a coin. I'll help throw it for you.

(Keep watching.)

Strange Lady

Dangerous? It's dangerous if I don't throw it! Starskiffs are only able to soar through the skies thanks to the blessing of Aeons. *sigh* I can't be bothered explaining it to you. Just get out of my way, I'll do one more try.

System

You rush forward and grab both her hands to prevent her from tossing the coin. She cries out and makes a scene — attracting the attention of officers from the Realm-Keeping Commission.

System

As the officers begin interrogations, each of you argues your position. As the crowd of onlookers grows and grows, the officer is forced to take you both down to the Chancery.

Strange Lady

Oh, you're optimistic! Here you go, take all three and give it a try. Paying homage to the gods is indeed a great virtue. I'll be generous and give you this chance — so don't waste it.

System

You take the three coins, and aim at the center of the jade wheel.

System

Hold your breath and focus. Come on! Remember how March 7th draws and shoots her bow. Throwing, shooting — they both rely on accurate aim.

Options

(Aim at the center of the jade wheel.)

(Aim below the jade wheel.)

(Aim above the jade wheel.)

System

Shoot, what a shame. You almost hit the bullseye. The girl gives you a look that says she doesn't really trust in your abilities.

Options

(Aim below the jade wheel.)

(Aim above the jade wheel.)

System

The coin doesn't even hit the side of the starskiff, and falls straight into the skybox. The woman doesn't bother concealing her schadenfreude.

Options

(Aim above the jade wheel.)

System

What an incredible throw! The coins land dead in the center of the Jade Wheel!

Strange Lady

Alright, I didn't see that coming — you actually did it! Now, we've both guaranteed our sacred virtue. I'll see you next time. I have to shoot off to the Ever-Hunt Plains.

Jingyan

Hey, you two! Whaddaya think you're doing!

Strange Lady

Rats, it's the cops! Let's get outta here!

Strange Lady

Let's split up! You go left, and I'll head right. It's a big scary world out there, and I'm sure our paths will never cross again!

Options

(Run left.)

(Run right.)

I can't run anymore...

Jingyan

Think you can shake me by splitting up? Did you think I was born yesterday? Diting! Let's go!

Strange Lady

No no no, this guy Diting is really vicious!

Strange Lady

Can you not tell left from right? I thought we were gonna split up!

Jingyan

Fleeing together, are you? Great, two birds with one stone then.

Jingyan

Keep an eye on this perpetrator, Diting. I'm going after the other one.

Strange Lady

Ahh nooo! This cop is super fast!

System

What an incredible throw! The coins land dead in the center of the Jade Wheel!

Strange Lady

Alright, I didn't see that coming — you actually did it! Now, we've both guaranteed our sacred virtue. I'll see you next time. I have to shoot off to the Ever-Hunt Plains.

Jingyan

Hey, you two! Whaddaya think you're doing!

Strange Lady

Rats, it's the cops! Let's get outta here!

Strange Lady

Let's split up! You go left, and I'll head right. It's a big scary world out there, and I'm sure our paths will never cross again!

Options

(Run left.)

(Run right.)

I can't run anymore...

Jingyan

Think you can shake me by splitting up? Did you think I was born yesterday? Diting! Let's go!

Strange Lady

No no no, this guy Diting is really vicious!

Strange Lady

Can you not tell left from right? I thought we were gonna split up!

Jingyan

Fleeing together, are you? Great, two birds with one stone then.

Jingyan

Keep an eye on this perpetrator, Diting. I'm going after the other one.

Strange Lady

Ahh nooo! This cop is super fast!

System

The coin doesn't even hit the side of the starskiff, and falls straight into the skybox. The woman doesn't bother concealing her schadenfreude.

Options

(Aim at the center of the jade wheel.)

(Aim above the jade wheel.)

System

Shoot, what a shame. You almost hit the bullseye. The girl gives you a look that says she doesn't really trust in your abilities.

Options

(Aim above the jade wheel.)

System

What an incredible throw! The coins land dead in the center of the Jade Wheel!

Strange Lady

Alright, I didn't see that coming — you actually did it! Now, we've both guaranteed our sacred virtue. I'll see you next time. I have to shoot off to the Ever-Hunt Plains.

Jingyan

Hey, you two! Whaddaya think you're doing!

Strange Lady

Rats, it's the cops! Let's get outta here!

Strange Lady

Let's split up! You go left, and I'll head right. It's a big scary world out there, and I'm sure our paths will never cross again!

Options

(Run left.)

(Run right.)

I can't run anymore...

Jingyan

Think you can shake me by splitting up? Did you think I was born yesterday? Diting! Let's go!

Strange Lady

No no no, this guy Diting is really vicious!

Strange Lady

Can you not tell left from right? I thought we were gonna split up!

Jingyan

Fleeing together, are you? Great, two birds with one stone then.

Jingyan

Keep an eye on this perpetrator, Diting. I'm going after the other one.

Strange Lady

Ahh nooo! This cop is super fast!

System

What an incredible throw! The coins land dead in the center of the Jade Wheel!

Strange Lady

Alright, I didn't see that coming — you actually did it! Now, we've both guaranteed our sacred virtue. I'll see you next time. I have to shoot off to the Ever-Hunt Plains.

Jingyan

Hey, you two! Whaddaya think you're doing!

Strange Lady

Rats, it's the cops! Let's get outta here!

Strange Lady

Let's split up! You go left, and I'll head right. It's a big scary world out there, and I'm sure our paths will never cross again!

Options

(Run left.)

(Run right.)

I can't run anymore...

Jingyan

Think you can shake me by splitting up? Did you think I was born yesterday? Diting! Let's go!

Strange Lady

No no no, this guy Diting is really vicious!

Strange Lady

Can you not tell left from right? I thought we were gonna split up!

Jingyan

Fleeing together, are you? Great, two birds with one stone then.

Jingyan

Keep an eye on this perpetrator, Diting. I'm going after the other one.

Strange Lady

Ahh nooo! This cop is super fast!

System

What an incredible throw! The coins land dead in the center of the Jade Wheel!

Strange Lady

Alright, I didn't see that coming — you actually did it! Now, we've both guaranteed our sacred virtue. I'll see you next time. I have to shoot off to the Ever-Hunt Plains.

Jingyan

Hey, you two! Whaddaya think you're doing!

Strange Lady

Rats, it's the cops! Let's get outta here!

Strange Lady

Let's split up! You go left, and I'll head right. It's a big scary world out there, and I'm sure our paths will never cross again!

Options

(Run left.)

(Run right.)

I can't run anymore...

Jingyan

Think you can shake me by splitting up? Did you think I was born yesterday? Diting! Let's go!

Strange Lady

No no no, this guy Diting is really vicious!

Strange Lady

Can you not tell left from right? I thought we were gonna split up!

Jingyan

Fleeing together, are you? Great, two birds with one stone then.

Jingyan

Keep an eye on this perpetrator, Diting. I'm going after the other one.

Strange Lady

Ahh nooo! This cop is super fast!

Strange Lady

Hmm... I just thought of something that can increase the chance of being blessed... Just toss three coins at a time! Even a broken clock is right twice a day!

System

The woman holds her breath, concentrates intently, and hurls three coins. They scatter and ping the tail of the starskiff, but not a single one hits their mark.

Strange Lady

Tsk, forget it... I'll message my friends and tell them I can't make the life-release ceremony. I'm sure it'll be fine...

Strange Lady

My friends all say that if I prayed 300 times, the next prayer is sure to come true. By my estimations, my guaranteed prayer should be coming up soon, then.

System

After talking, the woman walked off quietly.

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Realm-Keeping Commission Chancery

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Central Starskiff Haven

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Realm-Keeping Commission Chancery

Activation Conditions:C4040215I0==1

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Dahao

This wretched clique of Coin Zealots... Who knows where they got their superstitious ideas from, but they insist on throwing stuff into jade wheels.

Dahao

Isn't that utterly dangerous!? If a coin somehow got stuck in the engine and spit out, its velocity would be faster than a speeding bullet. Modern weapons are far scarier, of course, but its impact is still enough to shoot through flesh and bone.

Dahao

Thankfully, you stopped her. No wonder you're an esteemed guest of the Xianzhou.

Dahao

That officer just then didn't understand the situation and shouldn't have brought you here. I'm sorry about that. Hold onto this, and consider it thanks for doing what's right.

Activation Conditions:C4040215I0==2

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Success

Dahao

I didn't want to tell you this, {NICKNAME}... You're a guest here on the Xianzhou. How did you get caught up in this kind of illegal activity?

Dahao

This wretched clique of Coin Zealots... Who knows where they got their superstitious ideas from, but they insist on throwing stuff into jade wheels.

Dahao

How dangerous! You're lucky that nothing happened to anyone. If a coin somehow got stuck in the engine and spit out, its velocity would be faster than a speeding bullet. Modern weapons are far scarier, of course, but its impact is still enough to shoot through flesh and bone.

Dahao

We've already apprehended the other one, and seeing as you're a first-time offender, as well as a guest of the Xianzhou... We'll give you a choice. Either pay a 10,000-credit fine, or complete community service. Which one is it going to be?

Options

I'll pay up...

You might as well lock me in...

Dahao

Okay, I'll take that then. It's incredibly dangerous to throw objects into a jade wheel. Please, think twice before you act.

Dahao

*sigh* How should I drill this into your brain... It's a good thing you're a guest of General Jing Yuan, otherwise you'd be arrested already. You're off the hook this time...

Dahao

Whatever it is, it's extremely dangerous to chuck coins into a jade wheel. Please do not do things like this ever again.