Lantern of the Wayfarer

Lantern of the Wayfarer is the eighth request in Part II of the Lantern Rite Tales event. It opens on the eighth day of the event.
==Steps==
#Talk to Huangshan
#Talk to Huangshan at the goods storage location
#Escort the transport balloon to Francis
#* Players get a 300-second (5 minutes) timer to escort the balloon
#* Treasure Hoarders and Hilichurls will spawn and attack the balloon along the way
#Talk to Francis
#Head to the designated location to look for Huangshan
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Huangshan)
:Huangshan: How am I supposed to deliver this...
: What's wrong?
:Huangshan: You're a traveler, I'll wager. You're quite the lucky one, to have come to Liyue just as Lantern Rite is beginning. I, on the other hand, don't have much time for celebration...
:Huangshan: We native of Liyue have a tradition of releasing Xiao Lanterns during the Lantern Rite. Every year, the amount of lantern-making materials making the rounds through the trade routes is massive.
:Huangshan: And it might just be my imagination, but it feels like this year's got even more cargo than usual.
:Huangshan: It's all a little too much for me right now, and what's more, that merchant keeps rushing me, without any consideration for the road conditions here in Liyue...
:Huangshan: I'm of a mind to ask someone for help, but haven't been able to find anyone suitable. You up for an escort job?
: No problem.
::Huangshan: Great! I like straightforward people. If only the person we were escorting was more like you...
::Huangshan: His name is Fran, uh... Francis. Ugh, I don't have a head for foreign names.
: A merchant from Fontaine?
::Huangshan: That's right. What was his name again... Fran... Francis? Ugh, foreign names are so hard to pronounce.
::Huangshan: I don't know what he wants with such a large batch of goods either, but... Well, so long as he's paying.
::Huangshan: Don't worry, you'll get your fair share once the work's done.
:Huangshan: If you're helping out, meet me at the place where the stores are being kept.
:Huangshan: I've marked that spot on your map. I'll be heading there first. Let's meet up in a bit.
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;(Talk to Huangshan at the goods storage)
:Huangshan: Well, this is where we store the goods. I do realize that I'm troubling you to help out, so you just need to escort this one Transport Balloon.
:Huangshan: But let me just remind you, the cargo it carries is entirely made of fragile materials used in Xiao Lantern construction.
:Huangshan: It won't do if they get damaged or burned, so you have to be careful while you're out there on the road.
:Huangshan: Best be on your guard, monsters and Treasure Hoarders pass this way from time to time, too.
:Huangshan: Well, I'll leave this run to you. Just make sure the goods get to Francis safe and sound, and we'll meet afterwards on the bridge southwest of Chihu Rock.
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;(While escorting)
:Paimon: Whoa, whoa, where did all this wind come from? Ah, look! There's a samachurl on that slope!
:Paimon: Ugh, why are the hilichurls being such a pain? We can't let them destroy the cargo.
;(Talk to Francis)
:;(Before the cargo arrives)
:Francis: Where's that cargo... My stomach's growling already...
:;(After the cargo arrives)
:Francis: These are... the goods I ordered. My word, they're finally here.
:Francis: From your style of dress, friend, you must also not be a Liyue local. Am I right in saying so?
:Francis: Ah, friend, I do not know if you have had the privilege of trying Liyue's delicacies, but they are lovely. Believe me, they are absolutely worth a try!
:Francis: Alright, now that my cargo has arrived, I can return to eating in peace.
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;(Talk to Huangshan at the location)
:Huangshan: I've been in contact with Francis. He's received that batch of goods — thanks a lot.
: When did you do that?
:Huangshan: Haha, oh, not to worry. Guards for hire like myself are quicker on our feet than most, and when it comes to handovers... We're pretty quick there, too.
:Huangshan: It's thanks to your help that this run went smoothly. And just so you know, I'm a believer in reasonable pay for all. So give me a moment...
: Not taking a break for the Lantern Rite?
:Huangshan: In our line of business, you never know when there'll be work. Can't even be home for the Lantern Rite... But then again, it can't be helped.
:Huangshan: If you're traveling the world, you should go to Liyue to experience the Rite — everyone should be releasing Xiao Lanterns at this time.
: What about you?
::Huangshan: Oh, I do work outside the city year in and year out. Never quite had the time to release a Xiao Lantern.
: Have you released a Xiao Lantern yet?
::Huangshan: Not yet. Traveling guards like us don't have time for that sort of thing.
:Huangshan: If I had a ready-made one, it sure would be nice to release one for good luck, but I haven't the time to put a lantern together myself.
:Huangshan: I'm missing out on that festive cheer for sure, but I guess it doesn't matter that much...
: Why don't I make you one?
: Oh, leave this to me.
:Huangshan: Huh? You'll get one for me? You're... a pretty nice person, aren't you?
:;(After giving the Xiao Lantern)
:Huangshan: Oh, this Xiao Lantern's pretty good. Thanks! Let me see, what should I write...
:Huangshan: Ah, I don't think I can come up with anything good... Let's just go with "may everything go well," I guess.
:Huangshan: As long as all things go as I expect them to, I'll be thankful to Rex Lapis already.
:Huangshan: Oh yes, here's your compensation. Thanks so much for your help, and for that Xiao Lantern you gave me.
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