From Xianzhou With Love

From Xianzhou With Love is an Adventure Mission that begins on Herta Space Station.
==Acquisition==
After reaching Trailblaze Level 38 and completing Trailblaze Mission Humming Antlers, Entwined Horns, read the message message from Asta.
==Gameplay Notes==
Note that this is a multi-ending quest that results in different achievements:
* Cyber Fraud
* Tootsie
* A Secret Makes a Woman, Woman.
==Steps==
# Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta
# Talk to Wen Furui
# Bring Wen Furui's gift to Starskiff Heaven
# Ask the people around about the Foxian Beauty Chat
# Go to the indicated location and ask about the Foxian Beauty Chat again
# Talk to Qingque
# Find the courier cycrane and send the gift 
# Start up and follow the cycrane
# Go to Cloudford and catch up with Qingque
# Start up and follow the cycrane
# Chat with the recipient
# Discuss with Qingque what to do next
# Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Wen Furui
# Report the information you gathered to Asta
# Talk to Asta again
# Get answers from Ms. Daiqing's manager
# Go to the location agreed upon with Ms. Daiqing
# Investigate the strange container
# Listen to what Qingque's game mates have to say
# Decide what to do with Ms. Daiqing
# Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta
==Dialogue==
===Receive a message from Asta===
:
===Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta===
;(Talk to Asta)
: I'm here for the Foxian Beauty Chat...
:Asta: Let me finish before you say anything, otherwise you might misunderstand...
:Asta: A while ago, romantic poems gained popularity in the space station. Many staff members were affected by the romantic mood, and so many of them have started using the opportunity to get to know their other half.
:Asta: I'm not an old-fashioned, stubborn person. Our staff members work here, live here, so of course I would support their romantic pursuits and lifestyle.
:Asta: There's a researcher here named . Everyone thought he only has academic research on his mind and does not care about relationships...
:Asta: Recently, however, he suddenly requested to be dispatched to conduct research off-station, specifically to investigate the cultural phenomenon in Xianzhou.
: What's the problem with that?
:Asta: He's a physics researcher, what is he trying to do with a cultural study? This is too big a jump!
:Asta: His uncharacteristic behavior worries me... so I probed into it a little. Recently, he has been obsessed with the Foxian Beauty Chat, a private romance counseling service on the Xianzhou Luofu.
:Asta: That's right. His real reason to request for a transfer is not because of an academic shift, but a desire to meet with the Xianzhou Foxian Beauty he was in contact with.
: Aren't you supportive of your staff members' romantic pursuits?
::Asta: I treat all my staff members equally. If Wen Furui wants to pursue his romantic yearnings, I will not stop him. But this Foxian Beauty Chat thing is very suspicious.
::Asta: Those who have some common sense would be considerably suspicious, but Researcher Wen is... not one of them.
: Does Herta Space Station have any off-station researchers?
::Asta: Almost never. Xianzhou's route is not fixed, so travel and communication would not be the easiest to manage.
::Asta: We would want nothing more than a researcher who proactively requests for off-station research.
::Asta: However, this Foxian Beauty Chat thing is really suspicious. I'm a little worried that he went there just like that.
: This Foxian Beauty Chat is definitely questionable at best!
::Asta: Isn't it!? Most people with common sense would immediately see how shady it is just from its name. But Researcher Wen is... not one of them.
:Asta: I've had a few conversations with him. Every time I mentioned the Foxian beauty, his grin grows uncontrollably. But when I try to inquire further, he always dodged the questions and evaded the topic.
:Asta: I think it must be because of my position as the acting lead researcher that he felt reticent to talk about his love life. I heard that these chat services operate on an invite-only membership basis. Maybe you can have a chat with him, and even better if you could get an invite.
:Asta: I want to ask you to investigate this Foxian Beauty Chat. Find out what is behind this service.
: What if they're legitimate?
::Asta: ...Impossible! Well, I guess it isn't entirely impossible...
::Asta: If they're legit, I will consider talking to them about a collaboration. If they could handle someone like Wen Furui, our staff members' mental health could then be easily ensured.
: I will investigate.
::Asta: I'll leave it all to you then. I feel more at ease knowing it's you handling it.
: You're asking me to actively be the target of a scam.
::Asta: Scammers just want money at the end of the day, don't they? My allowance should be able to cover for both you and Wen Furui. I will reimburse all your losses!
::Asta: For me, the most important thing is to protect the staff members' work and lives. This is something money can't buy.
:Asta: So I shall await your good news.
===Talk to Wen Furui===
;(Talk to Asta again, optional)
: About the Foxian Beauty Chat...
:Asta: You haven't talked with ?
:Asta: *sigh* As the acting lead researcher, it's inconvenient to bring up even the slightest thing, so I had to ask for your help.
:Asta: If we can get the Xianzhou Foxian Beauty Chat's , we'll be able to have a deeper understanding of the situation.
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;(Talk to Wen Furui)
:Wen Furui: Ms. Daiqing, heheh, my Ms. Daiqing~
: Hehe, Foxian beauty~
::Wen Furui: Isn't it, isn't it— Wait, how do you...
: Keep it down, this is a public space.
::Wen Furui: I have nothing to feel guilty about, so why should I?
: Can you share your story with a fellow ?
::Wen Furui: Hey! Of course, of course~
:Wen Furui: Who are you?
: It's me! Did you forget about me already?
::Wen Furui: We haven't met...
::Wen Furui: Wait, you're one of the Astral Express people.
: I'm (Trailblazer).
::Wen Furui: (Trailblazer)? I remember now, you're one of the Astral Express people.
:Wen Furui: Oh right, I hear that the Express went to the Xianzhou Luofu. What a coincidence... Heh heh, speaking of Xianzhou, I fell in love with a pretty Foxian beauty in Xianzhou!
:Wen Furui: In the past, I buried myself in research and never once had I thought about love... But now, after I started socializing on the Foxian Beauty Chat service, I've changed! No, reborn!
:Wen Furui: I didn't think there would be such a fantastic person in the universe. I almost regret not meeting her earlier in life.
: I know how you feel.
::Wen Furui: That's great! The moment I saw you, I knew you'd be someone who understands me.
: You're weird.
::Wen Furui: Huh?
:: But I can understand.
:: But this doesn't concern the others!
::Wen Furui: Thank you, you're the only one who understands me.
:Wen Furui: ...I know what you're trying to achieve. The others thought I was being duped, you must feel the same. "The internet is not real, it's not something you can handle," yada yada.
:Wen Furui: But in reality, I have already commissioned the IPC to deliver gifts to her a few times. They kept returning my gifts on the grounds of an "unclear delivery address." I haven't been to Xianzhou, so I don't know where I got it wrong.
:Wen Furui: *sigh* I know, Ms. Daiqing's life beyond the secular universe must not be disturbed. But a hardcore fan like myself would love to have a chance to express my feelings to her.
:Wen Furui: Darn it, if only my off-station research transfer application had been approved, I would be able to deliver the gift on my own. I envy you... You just had to hop aboard the Express, and you can go anywhere you want.
:Wen Furui: Wait, isn't the Express stationed at the Luofu right now? Can I trouble you...
: No.
::Wen Furui: Are you flat-out rejecting me? I won't make you do things for free! I—I'll pay you!
::Wen Furui: I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! I'll also share with you the lady's membership invitation link, you won't refuse this, will you?
: I'm not a delivery person!
::Wen Furui: I know, I know! The Path of Trailblaze is a sacred and solemn mission.
::Wen Furui: But if you help me with this gift, you will be crossing the universe, joining two hearts, two worlds lightyears apart together. That would be so... reverent.
::Wen Furui: I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! As a bonus, I'll throw in the beauty's membership invitation link! You want to behold the Foxian beauty's charm for yourself, don't you?
: Sure.
::The corner of Wen Furui's lips curls upward. It's a genuine smile that one would only show to a compatriot.
::Wen Furui: I knew it! Heh, no one would refuse an opportunity like this.
::Wen Furui: Don't worry, I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! Also, I'll throw in the beauty's membership invitation link! You want to behold the beauty's charm for yourself!
;(All dialogue options will lead to the following response)
: Deal.
::Wen Furui: Deal.
: Who cares about that ridiculous link!?
::Wen Furui: You're getting shy, I'll take it as you've accepted it!
;(Obtain Wen Furui's Gift)
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;(Optional: Talk to Wen Furui again)
:Wen Furui: Ms. Daiqing, heheh, my Ms. Daiqing~
: It's office hour right now.
::Wen Furui: I know, I know, I don't need you to remind me of that.
::Wen Furui: The space station observes a flexible working-hour scheme. It is now my private time, so please don't accuse me of anything.
: Heh heh, my Ms. Daiqing~
::Wen Furui: ???
::Wen Furui: She's mine! You... don't you dare go around mimicking my speech!
::Wen Furui: If you're pulling the same crazy stunt that I do, other people might think we're weird.
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;(Talk to Asta again, optional)
: Wen Furui asked me to deliver the gift...
:Asta: What rapid development! Wen Furui asked you to bring gifts to Xianzhou and deliver them to the Foxian beauty... That means as long as we keep up with this, we'll be able to find the person directly.
:Asta: We won't even need the to find out what the hidden truth is. Looks like I chose the right person after all, (Trailblazer).
: Would we be encroaching on his privacy?
: Is it ethically appropriate to do this?
:Asta: It has to do with the safety of space station staff member's daily lives...
:Asta: Furthermore... we are not going to open up the gifts. We're just making sure that it is correctly delivered to the Foxian beauty. How would there be any problem with that?
:Asta: Besides, didn't he promise to give you the invitation link after the item is delivered? That would be our plan B. I just meant that if it were up to me, I would choose to follow the clues first.
:Asta: However you choose to obtain the information is up to you, I'll be waiting for your good news right here either way.
===Bring Wen Furui's gift to Starskiff Heaven===
;(Arriving at Starskiff Haven)
:(Trailblazer): (I'm already at the Starskiff Haven, I should be able to receive Wen Furui's message soon.)
:
===Ask the people around about the Foxian Beauty Chat===
:(Trailblazer): The in-person operation for the "Foxian Beauty Chat Service" is located in Starskiff Haven, and the pass phrase is "Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond."
:(Trailblazer): So the question is, who exactly is this in-person operative? What a hot mess.
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;(Talk to Sociable Foxian Man)
:Sociable Foxian Man: Good day, is there anything I can help you with?
: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
::Sociable Foxian Man: ...
::Sociable Foxian Man: Excuse me?
:: Acquaintance from the mortal coil! Luxurious gifts from beyond!
:::Sociable Foxian Man: ...
:::Sociable Foxian Man: Do I know you? What are you talking about?
:: Acquaintance... from the... mortal coil, luxurious gifts... from beyond...
:::Sociable Foxian Man: It sounds like you were saying that with the utmost reluctance... What does it mean?
:: I will not repeat myself.
:::Sociable Foxian Man: Alright then. I actually did hear you perfectly fine, but I just don't understand it.
: Do you know about the Foxian Beauty Chat service?
::Sociable Foxian Man: No, I've never heard of it.
:Sociable Foxian Man: I apologize, I don't think I can help you. Maybe you can try someone else?
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;(Talk to Passerby Hunk)
:Passerby Hunk: What?
: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
::Passerby Hunk: Speak louder!
:: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
:: (Dare not speak)
: (Dare not speak)
:Passerby Hunk: Get out of my way.
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;(Talk to Graceful Foxian Lady)
:Graceful Foxian Lady: ...Good day. Can I help you?
: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: Is this some kind of pick-up line? Or are you trying to sell me something?
: Do you know about the Foxian Beauty Chat service?
::Graceful Foxian Lady: , that is quite an offensive question.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: Hmph, you aren't here to chase your lofty romance because you've heard of Foxian ladies' beauty on Xianzhou, are you?
:Graceful Foxian Lady: , heed my advice. Whether you are here to find love or to find a chat buddy out of curiosity, you shouldn't be too invested.
:Graceful Foxian Lady: Foxians and Outworlders, hmm... Or rather, between long-life and short-life species, rarely can either romance or friendship work out well for either party.
: Relationships can exist across species.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: You're right, friendships and romance can exist, to some degree, between long-life and short-life species.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: However, in a few decades, after the fleeting passing of the short-life individual, the long-life individual would be introduced to someone new and forget the past.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: You are right. Relationships can exist between species, but it cannot defeat the cruelty of time, no one can.
: Lady, you shouldn't project yourself unto others.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: Whether it is just my projection or not, you will find out after staying in Xianzhou for a while.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: I have, many times, fallen for cute Outworlder boys.
::Graceful Foxian Lady: However, they were merely infatuations. Not once have I thought about their lifelong companionship. Before we could realize it, they all turned old, stolen by time.
:Graceful Foxian Lady: You only have a few decades' worth of life as a short-life individual, don't you? Your life is entirely different from us long-life individuals with lifespans regularly approaching a millennium.
:Graceful Foxian Lady: Would you say "I want to be with you forever" to a child who only lives for five years?
: It would be dangerous to say "yes."
: No.
:Graceful Foxian Lady: So, I advise you to not invest much of yourself in the Foxian Beauty Chat service. If possible, don't create any sort of relationship entanglement with a Xianzhou native...
:She sighs and no longer responds.
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:(Trailblazer): (If I continue to probe, my reputation at Xianzhou would swan-dive beyond saving...)
:
===Go to the indicated location and ask about the Foxian Beauty Chat again===
;(Approach the designated location)
:(Trailblazer): (That's... Qingque from the Divination Commission. Could she also be interested in the Foxian Beauty Chat...)
;(Optional: Talk to Nervous Girl)
:Nervous Girl: ...I don't need to hear any of your sales pitches.
:Nervous Girl: I don't need any of your antiques, technology from other worlds, or any of that "Are you happy right now?" nonsense.
: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
::Nervous Girl: I've had enough of your "innovative" marketing strategies... If you try it again, I'm going to report you to the Realm-Keeping Commission.
: Are you happy right now?
::Nervous Girl: I'm very happy, thank you! And if you don't leave in ten seconds, I'm going to report you to the Realm-Keeping Commission!
;(Optional: Talk to Passerby Diting)
:Passerby Diting: Woof!
: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
::Passerby Diting: Woof Woof!
: ...
::Passerby Diting: ...
::For a few brief moments you exchange glances with this ingenium dog, and you see a hint of curiosity in its bright, round eyes.
===Talk to Qingque===
;(Talk to Qingque)
:Qingque: I didn't think I would be able to meet you here. Wait, are you here to ask about that?
:Qingque: Please say the pass phrase.
: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
::Qingque: Wow.
::Qingque: Say it again.
:: Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.
:::Qingque: Not bad, you didn't even flinch while reciting.
:: You must find it amusing.
:::Qingque: Truly so. They really have complete control of the level of embarrassment of the sentence.
: You first.
::Qingque: Tsk, you're no fun.
:Qingque: You're too late. All the operatives have already gone home. My acquaintances here are also here for the Beauty Chat. You just can tell, they are hardcore fans of the Foxian Beauty.
:Tired Player: Qingque, you're painting me like an addict. Ms. Daiqing is a good girl who liberated my soul. This is like a charity for her.
:Assenting Player: Who's your friend? Not a Realm-Keeping Commission spy, is ?
: Hi, I'm from the Xianzhou's Anti-Fraud Commission.
::Tired Player: Well, I'm a general from the Seat of Divine Foresight. You can't deceive me.
: I'm also a fan of Ms. Daiqing.
::Tired Player: I don't believe you. I'm so familiar with everyone in Ms. Daiqing's chat channel, you can't deceive me.
: I'm just a logistics specialist who is passing by.
::Tired Player: Can you not pretend to be a Xianzhou person as an Outworlder? The Luofu has already transitioned to cycranes from Heron Express for all our logistics needs, you look nothing like a bird.
:Tired Player: I don't know what you're trying to achieve by coming here, but let me tell you something. Ms. Daiqing has never scammed us, we are the ones sending her money willingly.
:Assenting Player: Don't use your profane worldview to judge our acts of love!
: Don't you worry about me, I won't ruin anything for you.
::Tired Player: You better not.
: I'm being completely villainized.
::Tired Player: ...Only you would know if you're a good person or a villain, it's not for me to comment.
: The law would inform what needs to be done.
::Tired Player: The law has no hold on this! No one has ever been able to find Ms. Daiqing.
:Qingque: ...You can go back to the game, I have something to discuss with my "Realm-Keeping Commission spy" friend.
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:Qingque: My game mates are naturally suspicious of strangers. Don't take it to heart. Are you here because of your altruistic nature, and have nothing better to do than to investigate the Foxian Beauty Chat?
: Aren't you doing the same?
::Qingque: You already knew the answer, although I was forced to do this.
: Do I look like someone who's got nothing better to do?
::Qingque: Your good-citizen act stands out too much... No, you're a shining, glaring beacon of lawful light.
::Qingque: If I were as free as you are, I'd rather go have another round of games or two.
: I'm really just here to deliver the gift.
::Qingque: I don't care if it's true or not, you don't need to offer any explanation either.
:Qingque: I will be frank. Due to some feats on the gaming table, I was forced to investigate the Foxian Beauty Chat service... But I really can't find the motivation to start the investigation. If I could've refused it, I would've.
:Qingque: Luckily, you appeared. You want to investigate the Foxian Beauty Chat, and you don't have any clues.
:Qingque: I have the clues, you have the heart, so I'll give you the clues, and you'll give me the membership invitation link. Do we have a deal?
: Deal.
::Qingque: Smart move.
: I refuse.
::Qingque: Give it another thought.
:: Deal.
:::Qingque: Smart move.
:: You have to show your sincerity.
:::Qingque: You're far too cautious.
:Qingque: I will give you the identifier code, then we will go ahead and follow the cycrane. We find the consignee, I supplicate myself to the lady a little bit, and I should be able to get the membership invitation link.
: A sweet fantasy.
::Qingque: If a problem can be solved easily, I will not complicate it no matter what.
: Can you chase after a cycrane?
::Qingque: I can't. However, I have ways to make it fly slower.
:Qingque: Since we share an aim, let's go look for a cycrane.
===Find the courier cycrane and send the gift===
;(Investigate cycrane)
:Cycranes like this exist everywhere on the Xianzhou. Because of their cute and small appearance, more homebound people consider these constructs as their most-visited friends.
:Cycrane: Heron Express, at your service! Are you looking to deliver a parcel now, or book a parcel delivery?
: Deliver a parcel now.
::Cycrane: Please enter delivery information.
: Book a parcel delivery.
::Qingque: Are you sure? You didn't book anything before.
::Qingque: I'll change your choice to "Deliver a parcel now."
::Cycrane: Please enter delivery information.
:Qingque: I'll do this step.
:Cycrane: Logistics identifier code detected. Heron Express keeps the receiver's address in strict confidence. We will now weigh the item, please place the item to be delivered below the cycrane.
;(Submit Wen Furui's Gift)
:Qingque: Wait, let me put in a note. Flammable, explosive, fragile, contains liquid... I'll check all the safety-related options. That way, the cycrane will travel at a slower speed.
:Qingque: Let's go, it's starting to move.
===Start up and follow the cycrane===
;(Follow cycrane)
:Qingque: The cycrane is entering the lane as we speak. The only way to keep up with it is with a starskiff.
: The chase is on, then.
::Qingque: "As an official of the Realm-Keeping Commission, I order you to follow that cycrane up ahead at all costs."
::Qingque: ...If only I had the chance to issue an order like that!
: I have other matters to attend to.
::Qingque: What? But the... ah—
::Qingque: I'll go after it first, you can catch up in a bit!
===Go to Cloudford and catch up with Qingque===
;(Talk to Qingque)
:Qingque: Looks like the cycrane has made its way to the Inspection Warehouse with your gift in tow. Its destination appears to be Cloudford.
:Qingque: Let's get moving and keep up with it.
===Start up and follow the cycrane===
;(Start up the cycrane)
:Cycrane: The item has been received at the Cloudford Sorting Center, and is ready to be sent on to its recipient.
;(Follow cycrane to destination)
:Qingque: Hang on — why is a man signing for this?
===Chat with the recipient===
;(Talk to Shifty Man)
:Qingque: Hey you, halt right there. Who might you be?
:Shifty Man: Wh—Who do you guys think you are, ordering me around like this?
: We're delivery workers from Heron Express.
::Qingque: Indeed, we suspect you of fraudulently claiming someone else's delivery.
::Shifty Man: Hey now, this is just a misunderstanding, you see? And since when does Heron Express have delivery people?
: I am a robber with a fearsome temperament to match.
::Shifty Man: R—Robbers!? Strolling around in broad daylight, in a civilized age such as this...
::Qingque: Ahem, let's start with what you do for a living. This beside me is very flexible in their career choice, so if you answer honestly, might not be a robber.
: I'm (Trailblazer).
::Shifty Man: Are we acquainted? If not, I suggest we bid each other farewell.
:Qingque: The gift we sent is for Ms. Daiqing, "who lives alone, away from the world." How exactly did it fall into your hands?
:Shifty Man: Because... because I am her manager. And you might be interested to know that Daiqing has repeatedly expressed her wish that fans not engage in extreme behaviors such as, for example, stalking. Are you guys even listening? I'm going to cancel your memberships!
: I don't even have a membership.
::Qingque: I don't have a membership either. We both got here by following someone else's delivery.
::Qingque: Now you give me an honest answer: You're not going to steal Ms. Daiqing's gift for yourself, right?
: Answer the question!
::Qingque: That's right, that's right, the gift isn't for you at all. Are you sneaking around like this because you're trying to take it for yourself?
:Mysterious Manager: Rest assured the gift will be delivered to Ms. Daiqing. As for how it gets to her, you needn't worry about that.
:Qingque: We won't believe that you're actually Ms. Daiqing's manager, unless...
: You take us to her.
::Qingque: That's right!
: Grant me membership.
::Qingque: Ugh, get with the program! What we really want is for you to take us to visit Ms. Daiqing.
:Mysterious Manager: Are you guys out of your minds? How could I allow anyone to disturb Ms. Daiqing?
:Qingque: Is that so? How about I take you to the Realm-Keeping Commission and let them decide whether you're really Ms. Daiqing's manager?
:Mysterious Manager: No, no, no, that won't be necessary. How about this: I give you some even better than normal membership — premium membership — which will allow you to contact Ms. Daiqing privately. How's that sound?
: But what I really want is to see her in person.
::Mysterious Manager: Learn to recognize a blessing when you see it! Those with just normal membership could never dream of such a privilege.
: Very well then. It's a deal.
: Maybe the Realm-Keeping Commission could help us sort things out.
::Qingque: Let's cut the guy some slack and just leave it at this. No need to keep intimidating people.
:Mysterious Manager: What a rotten day this has been. Here, this will also prove that I'm really her manager.
:The mysterious manager obtains your contact information, and you successfully obtain the "premium membership."
:Mysterious Manager: Let's keep this between us, alright? If any word of this gets out, I'll have to cancel your membership privileges.
:Qingque: We'll leave you be, then!
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:
===Discuss with Qingque what to do next===
;(Talk with Qingque)
:Qingque: Actually, I was just trying to help my friend get a membership. Never thought we'd be so lucky to get a premium membership.
:Qingque: Good work, (Trailblazer). As expected of someone who gets special recognition even from the Divination Commission, your battle-hardened aura couldn't be more fitting for this charade.
: "Battle-hardened" might be a bit of an exaggeration...
::Qingque: Without you by my side, I don't think I could've intimidated him into playing along with us.
: Calling it a "charade" doesn't sound like a good thing...
::Qingque: Hehe, you know what I mean.
:Qingque: Judging by the expression on your face, I'd reckon you weren't planning on letting him go so soon?
: I thought maybe we could extract more information from him...
::Qingque: Oh? You suspect that there is something more to this "Foxian Beauty Chat," don't you?
: As soon as we mentioned the Realm-Keeping Commission, that guy's face changed completely...
::Qingque: Yes, there's something fishy about this so-called chat business.
::Qingque: I'm not interested in this sort of thing anyway. We've only lost round one, being forced to yell pass phrases by these fellas.
:Qingque: In any case, there is no need to be hasty. Catching him now would only get him charged with the petty crime of thievery. As the saying goes, "If you want to catch a big fish, cast a long line."
:Qingque: Hey, running around everywhere takes a lot of energy, so that's enough exercise for today. (Trailblazer), I'll see you later.
===Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Wen Furui===
;(Talk to Wen Furui)
:Wen Furui: Ms. Daiqing, heheh, my Ms. Daiqing~
: I've sent out the gift.
:Wen Furui: Oh! I've received the Foxian beauty's reply. She said the disposable utensil set from Herta Space Station is very useful!
:Wen Furui: And then we talked more about so many joy-inducing topics. Thanks to you! You're my good buddy, how will I ever thank you?
:Wen Furui: Oh yeah, I said I would give you a membership invitation link, I'll apply for you right now.
: I'm not interested in the Foxian Beauty Chat.
::Wen Furui: What's wrong? You weren't like this before.
: Sorry, I'm already an advanced member.
::Wen Furui: ...
::Wen Furui: Didn't I tell you? No one would be able to say no to a Foxian beauty's charm. Did you become an advanced member by delivering my gifts for me? You're so quick!
:Wen Furui: I thought we , but you said you weren't interested.
:Wen Furui: Thanks for your hard work, (Trailblazer). Here's a very small token of my thanks!
;(Obtain Kapo-Kali ×2)
;(Optional: Talk to Wen Furui again)
:Wen Furui: ...Ms. Daiqing, I will become a cultural researcher for you. When I arrive at the Xianzhou, I want will hand my gift over to you on my own.
:Wen Furui: Why is my off-station transfer application not approved yet... (Trailblazer), you're here. I envy you so much.
: Is your transfer application not approved yet?
::Wen Furui: Originally, I wanted to appear in front of Ms. Daiqing as a cultural scholar. But acting lead researcher Asta thought my cultural nuances were lacking and wanted me to apply for off-station transfer as a material science researcher.
::Wen Furui: But... if I continue to research materials even after transferring to Xianzhou, wouldn't I be trapped in the laboratory for days on end?
::Wen Furui: What will I do if I can't see the Foxian beauty...
: You might be disappointed if you see her in person.
::Wen Furui: Why? I don't subscribe to those beliefs that promote the idea of "keeping a distance" or "distance makes the heart grow fonder."
::Wen Furui: I like Ms. Daiqing, and I want to see her, what is there to be disappointed about?
::Wen Furui: Besides, you would know this if you've ever done any researches. I would not give up trying just for an uncertain variable.
===Report the information you gathered to Asta===
;(Talk to Asta)
: I managed to get myself a "premium membership."
:Asta: Advanced... membership? You're full of surprises, (Trailblazer). Picking you for the job was the right decision.
:Asta: What's the result of the investigation? Is this Foxian Beauty Chat really a secret online counseling chatroom, or is it a plain and simple interplanetary scam?
: I didn't get to talk deeply with the Foxian beauty...
::Asta: I didn't say you should be involved that way.
: It's pure fraud...
::Asta: ...Untrackable address... shady male? Uh huh, sorry you had to make the trip.
::Asta: How should I say it... My initial guess was proven right. But it would be very discouraging to Researcher Wen.
:Asta: Looks like we have to talk to this "Foxian beauty."
:Asta: Bring out your phone, let's see what trick "she" is playing.
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===Talk to Asta again===
;(Talk to Asta)
: About the Foxian Beauty Chat...
:Asta: Now that I think about it, this "Daiqing" scammer had horrendous conversational skills. How did Wen Furui fall head over heels for someone of such low caliber?
:Asta: In the midst of the boundless galaxy, we meet and get to know so many people... *sigh*
:Asta: Ah! Her messages are so cringy! Can't believe that you managed to endure them to the end.
: After all I've been through, am I eligible for worker comp?
::Asta: I'll send in a worker compensation claim for you at the station for psychological trauma.
: I'm not such a great conversationalist myself...
::Asta: Oh come on! You play the "naive " part like a natural!
::Asta: Uh, you weren't pretending?
: That would be nice.
::Asta: ...
::Asta: I see. I'll take it as a testament to the diversity of humankind.
:Asta: If you get cyber fraud messages, they'll use every trick in the book to get you to spend money as quickly as possible.
: I'm afraid I might easily fall for such tricks.
::Asta: ...Wouldn't that be the perfect strategy though?
: I have always been vigilant about guarding myself against scammers.
::Asta: You'll need to turn off your anti-scam vigilance.
:Asta: I'm not a member of Xianzhou's Realm-Keeping Commission, so I'm not going to "prevent you from getting scammed." My goal is to uncover the true nature of the Foxian Beauty Chat and ensure that my fellow researchers have a healthy and safe working environment in Xianzhou.
:Asta: Not only do you have to get scammed, you have to get scammed badly enough for us to get closer to the truth. All the scammers want is money. My pocket change should be enough to reimburse you for your losses... more than enough, in fact.
:Asta: If the Foxian Beauty is just scamming people for money, then we should help Wen Furui let go of his delusions for good. You would agree, no?
:Asta: Oh, so she's contacting you.
:Asta: Remember, it's on my dime, so don't be coy about it.
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:
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;(Talk to Asta)
: About the Foxian Beauty Chat...
:Asta: I—I'm blocked?
:Asta: How much did I transfer... Is that a lot for a scammer?
: That's not a lot.
::Asta: I thought so.
: She might be suspecting I'm the scammer.
::Asta: Good point. It might be difficult for regular people to believe a sum of money that large.
: You scared her.
::Asta: She's scared with only this much? What a doormat.
:Asta: Don't worry, with this amount of money, it will usually go through the IPC's currency safety account for safekeeping for a time before it's officially transferred.
:Asta: So now, the easy part. (Trailblazer), can you contact the Realm-Keeping Commission to file a report, launch an investigation, and retrieve the money?
:Asta: I will go chat with Wen Furui and talk some sense into him. I'll teach him about the rudimentary scamming technique that the Foxian Beauty Chat employs.
:Asta: Oh, look, someone else is contacting you.
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:
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;(Talk to Asta)
: About the Foxian Beauty Chat...
:Asta: Ah, the plot thickens.
:Asta: But, if she does have a manager, why would she use her own alias to contact you?
:Asta: Normally, when things like this happened, her manager would be on the ball to deal with hiccups like this.
: Maybe she didn't tell her manager.
::Asta: Not telling her manager isn't completely unbelievable, but why?
: Her conscience, maybe?
::Asta: Her conscience... telling her not to cheat you out of your money and trying to return your money to you without the higher-up knowing.
::Asta: What kindness.
: Maybe she's the manager herself.
::Asta: Uh... didn't you say the manager was male?
::Asta: ...Wouldn't this be a little too cruel to Researcher Wen?
:Asta: Here's an idea. What if you go and meet up with the manager before meeting her? I think that might be safer. If you can find him, ask about her, and if you can't, just forget about it. It's not that big of a deal.
===Get answers from Ms. Daiqing's manager===
;(Immediately after teleporting)
:(Trailblazer): Based on what Asta said, I should start by searching around the spot where we first encountered the manager.
:(Trailblazer): Is there any point in doing that though?
;(Talk to Qingque)
:Tired Player: I thought it was someone else, but it turned out to be a spy from the Realm-Keeping Commission.
:Qingque: Ah, you're here too. Are you here to ask for an explanation from the manager too?
: What explanation?
: What are you doing here?
:Qingque: That "Foxian Beauty Daiqing" account has not replied to any messages for several days. My game mates think some trouble must have befallen her, like being arrested by involving herself in a cyber fraud or something...
:Qingque: My game mates are so anxious and fired up that they sent me to come and get an explanation.
:Tired Player: There's definitely something fishy going on. We've never heard of any manager for Ms. Daiqing!
: You told them the location of the manager?
::Qingque: Yup! Otherwise, they would have never stopped asking for it. But you're late, and obviously the manager isn't around here anymore.
: Actually, I have a way to find Daiqing.
::Qingque: Really, that Foxian girl is also at Cloudford? Why would she go all the way out to the port? What is this, some kind of mafia movie?
:Qingque: I'll go with you. You seem reliable, so things should go pretty smoothly.
:Tired Player: Qingque, I don't believe anything this fella says... But if you do find Ms. Daiqing, please let me know.
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===Go to the location agreed upon with Ms. Daiqing===
;(Approach the location)
:Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: Halt, what are you doing here?
: We're here to meet someone.
::Qingque: That's right, we're here to meet an online friend. We agreed to meet up here.
: We didn't do anything wrong.
::Qingque: That's right, we're just meeting someone we know online here. It's not something to feel guilty about, haha haha...
:Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: I'll ask you another question, which one of you is (Trailblazer)?
: I'm (Trailblazer).
::Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: So, you're the one.
: She's (Trailblazer).
::Qingque: Wait, wha— Mr. Cloud Knight, is.
::Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: So, you're the one.
: How do you know this name?
::Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: Hm, your response suggests that one of you is the one I'm looking for, right?
:Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: (Trailblazer) is suspected of illegal and fraudulent activities. We will carry out the arrest immediately. All persons involved in the case are advised not to resist arrest, and those who disobey will be arrested with violence if required.
:Qingque: What, fraud, arrest, what is this?
: You have the wrong people.
::Qingque: That's right! How would we be defrauding people? If anyone, it has to be the Foxian who's out there scamming people.
::Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: So, you're not denying a fraud has happened.
: This Cloud Knight is suspicious.
::Qingque: The Cloud Knights, suspicious? It can't be.
::Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: ...And now you're defaming a public official.
:Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: Arrest 'em all.
;(Enter battle)
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;(During battle)
:Qingque: I have nothing to do with this, can I go home now...?
:Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier: What is this, why was there no mention of these people being so strong in the intel? At once, go!
:Qingque: Something's wrong with this Cloud Knight captain.
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;(After battle)
:Qingque: Agh, they ran away... Are they really Cloud Knights?
: Obviously not.
: This is a calculated trap.
:Qingque: Only she would know of this address, so she must have arranged for people to ambush you as Cloud Knights.
:Qingque: We're here at the location, but she didn't appear. I think she might be feeling guilty. Send her a message and say, "Qingster, you're not at Cloudford at all, where are you?"
: (Message sent)
:Qingque: Wait, I think I heard a jade abacus notification coming from the container in front.
:Qingque: Let's go check it out.
===Investigate the strange container===
;(Investigate the container)
:???: ...
:Qingque: Qingster, don't just hide and be quiet, I know you're in there.
:???: ...
:Qingque: You have the guts to pull off scams but not open a door?
:???: ...Alright, alright, I'll come out. Satisfied?
:Qingque: Are you the Foxian beauty?
:Male Daiqing Lookalike: I...
:Qingque: It can't be, did I get the wrong person? Lemme look closer... Mm, kinda looks like the manager I saw last time...
:Male Daiqing Lookalike: Yeah, that's right. How could I be the Foxian Beauty Daiqing? I'm not Foxian. I'm not even a lady.
:Male Daiqing Lookalike: I... I am her manager.
: So it was you talking to me this whole time?
::Male Daiqing Lookalike: That's not me, that's Daiqing...
::Qingque: But the jade abacus is in your hand, so where is Daiqing?
::Qingque: She... She... Oh, darn it. I'll drop the act. I am Daiqing.
: You are Daiqing, aren't you?
::Male Daiqing Lookalike: ...Why would you think that?
::Qingque: So who's the one holding the jade abacus in your hand, replying to our messages?
::Male Daiqing Lookalike: ...Fine, I'll drop the act. I am Daiqing.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I had a feeling from the start that you were sent to investigate me, but I didn't think... that you would have so much money, and that you were so capable of fighting.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: Well, now you know, I have been catfishing as a Foxian beauty to chat with people online, but I have done nothing that goes against my conscience!
: Really?
: You lied to me more than once.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I shouldn't have told you that I was her manager, but what would you have me do?
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: So many people have been believing the fantasy of the Foxian Beauty Daiqing. If you go out there and tell them the Foxian Beauty Daiqing is actually a dude hiding in a container...
:Qingque: I wouldn't tell my game mates that.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: Isn't it? In a situation like just now, and the fact that I don't know any of you, I can only pretend to be Daiqing's manager.
: But why are you catfishing in the first place?
::Qingque: You won't tell me you're really just trying to make friends with people online and have no ulterior motives, such as cheating people's money or anything like that, will you?
: You seemed like you've done this a lot.
::Qingque: That's right, I had a look at the chat records. Your M.O. is to pretend to be a pitiful lady, evoking sympathy, before selling them some expensive tea leaves. What is that if not a scam?
::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: ...I was suspecting you were investigating me, so I just wanted to scare you a little... But it's too late now to say anything that will change your mind.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I'll be upfront. Would you want to befriend a stranger, and an average-looking man at that?
: Not really, no.
: I won't say no outright.
::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: You're weird, not everyone will think like you.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: This is exactly the reason I catfish as a Foxian lady. You must have seen plenty online.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I'll admit, I have cheated some people out of their money. But to me, if I can help another with just a few words, the money is inconsequential to the joy they'd feel, wouldn't you agree?
:Qingque: ...My game mates just sent me a message. They want to talk, so they hope we will get there IMMEDIATELY.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I have nowhere to go. I'll be right here. Please, don't tell them the truth about the Foxian Beauty Daiqing.
: Don't worry, I won't say anything.
: No, they should know the truth.
: My lips are pretty loose, so don't keep your hopes up.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: ...
:Qingque: Let's go.
;(Optional: Talk to Daiqing again)
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I've nowhere to run, so I'll just stay put.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: Please, don't tell them that I am the Foxian Beauty Daiqing.
===Listen to what Qingque's game mates have to say===
;(Talk to Tired Player)
:Qingque: Why do you have your backs turned against us? Daiqing is over...
:Tired Player: Ms. Daiqing is over around that corner, isn't she? I shouldn't look over there. I shouldn't see her true self.
:Tired Player: She's someone who "stays alone at a far-off location." Meeting her like this doesn't seem appropriate...
:Qingque: So, if you're not here to see the Foxian Beauty. What are you doing here?
:Tired Player: ...Realm-Keeping Commission's spy, are you going to arrest Ms. Daiqing under the pretext of "cyber fraud"?
: Yeah, the money involved has exceeded one hundred million credits.
::Tired Player: How could this be... Is it true? I can't believe it.
: I'm not a spy from the Realm-Keeping Commission.
::Tired Player: So you must be going to the Realm-Keeping Commission to report her!
: I have no such plans.
::Tired Player: You're just saying what I want to hear, I know.
:Tired Player: Look, to us, Foxian Beauty Daiqing is not just an account on a chatroom. It is a fantasy that we created with the person around that corner.
:Tired Player: You underestimated the help she has given me!
:Tired Player: I have had thoughts of ending it all. It was Daiqing who kept my spirits strong and contacted my friends to help me. It was her who make me feel like I can continue living.
:Qingque: But this...
:Tired Player: "The Foxian Beauty Chat sweet-talks people into spending their money..." I know that. She wants money, and I want her soothing words. She wanted to return the money to me every time, but I felt like that was a remuneration she deserves.
:Tired Player: She has the power to ease people's hearts, so she should be able to earn that money with the work that she does. If she is going to be judged because of that, I'd feel guilty.
:Qingque: ...It doesn't concern me much, but this has been scammed out of a huge amount of money.
:Tired Player: We won't be meeting her, so we're going home.
:Tired Player: I'm begging you, please don't let her be taken away by the Realm-Keeping Commission.
: She won't be arrested.
: This is not something I can decide.
: She must be apprehended.
:Tired Player: ...
===Decide what to do with Ms. Daiqing===
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I'm here. Can I inquire as to what you talked about?
:Qingque: My game mates are begging on your behalf. They don't want you to be taken into custody by the Realm-Keeping Commission.
:Foxian Beauty Daiqing: ...What will you do?
;(If you decide to reveal the truth about Daiqing)
: I will escort you to the Realm-Keeping Commission to surrender yourself.
::Qingque: That's right, a crime is a crime, whether you return the money or not. Cheating someone out of their money is already crossing the line.
::Qingque: We are not the law of the Xianzhou, so let's leave the judgment to the Realm-Keeping Commission.
::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I understand, I'll do whatever you think is correct.
::You take him to turn himself in at the Realm-Keeping Commission. The Commission took the case seriously and processed the case of the Foxian Beauty Chat.
::Later on, the Realm-Keeping Commission publically released information about the cyber fraud cases, and various victims received appropriate compensation.
::You have uncovered the truth behind the Foxian Beauty Chat. Go and inform Asta.
;(If you decide to hide the truth about Daiqing)
: I won't reveal your true identity.
::Qingque: Can you really do that?
:: Provided that all the money is returned.
:::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: No problem, don't worry, I will return everything, including your massive sum
::: But you have to stop this role-playing act.
::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: You want me to tell them that the Foxian Beauty Daiqing is fake, and that I'm actually just a dude who hides in a container?
::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I can't do it. I'd rather you arrest me and not reveal the "boring truth."
:::: Do they really only like this facade that you put up?
:::::Qingque: That's right, you have already spilled your soul to each other, this has nothing to do with your physical appearance or gender identity.
:::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: I highly doubt this decision, but since you insisted it. I'll try.
:::: Time has changed, even a dude like you can be popular.
:::::Qingque: That's right, there are so many middle-aged men pretending to be young and pretty girls online. This is so common that people don't think much of it anymore.
:::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: Is that so...? Since you insisted, I'll give it a try.
::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: ...Oh right, don't forget the money you paid to buy the tea leaves. The tea you paid for is too much, there's no way I can provide that much to you, so please accept my refund.
::::You leave Cloudford. Not long after, Foxian Beauty Daiqing announces his true identity to everyone.
::::According to Qingque's game mates, some followers chose not to follow Daiqing any longer, while some continued.
::::You have uncovered the truth behind the Foxian Beauty Chat. Go and inform Asta.
::: Daiqing has helped a lot of people, there's no harm in letting him continue.
::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: Really?
::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: Thank you. I also want to continue as the Foxian Beauty Daiqing, but I will not ask people for money anymore, I guarantee you that.
::::Qingque: Guarantees mean nothing, we will keep our eyes on you... Wait, this sounds like a huge workload, she will keep watch on you
::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: No problem.
::::Foxian Beauty Daiqing: ...Oh right, don't forget the money you paid to buy the tea leaves. The tea you paid for is too much, there's no way I can provide that much to you, so please accept my refund.
::::You leave Cloudford. After the financial security investigation was called off, Foxian Beauty Daiqing soon resumed online activity.
::::According to Qingque's game mates, Foxian Beauty Daiqing is as gentle as she used to be, as if nothing has ever happened.
::::You have uncovered the truth behind the Foxian Beauty Chat. Go and inform Asta.
===Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta===
:Asta: Thanks to you, we can consider this little saga over. Take this, it's what I promised you.
;(Mission Completed)
===Post-Mission===
;(Talk to Wen Furui)
:Wen Furui: It's me, (Trailblazer). Do you still remember me? I'm Wen Furui. I asked you to deliver something back when we were at the Herta Space Station.
:Wen Furui: I always wanted Asta, the acting lead researcher, to transfer me, and now here I am in the Foxian capital I've dreamed about. Thanks to you!
: I feel sorry for the Foxians in Xianzhou now.
::Wen Furui: Hey, don't make me out to be some sort of monster! I've got a good rep. Just ask the folks over at the space station.
::Wen Furui: Not to mention I came to Xianzhou with the purpose of engaging in trade and academic exchange.
: Foxian... capital?
::Wen Furui: Isn't Xianzhou the capital of the Foxians?
::Wen Furui: You don't seem to agree... Am I the only one who thinks that?
: Asta made an egregious call.
::Wen Furui: Pfft, don't say that. I worked hard to get myself transferred out of there.
::Wen Furui: ...Not to mention it's an internal space station matter and none of your business.
:Wen Furui: I've been in Xianzhou for a while now and see many Foxian ladies every day. But do you know which one I care about the most?
: Madam Yukong?
::Wen Furui: She is very charming, but I see her as a star to appreciate from afar. She's beyond my approach.
::Wen Furui: Can't you see she's out of my league?
:: Nope.
:::Wen Furui: I treated you like a confidant, but I see you're not quite ready yet.
:: Maybe...?
:::Wen Furui: Watch and learn and you'll be like me in no time.
:: You're weird.
:::Wen Furui: Don't judge me by worldly norms.
: I'm not interested in that.
::Wen Furui: I see, you're not one for conversations, are you?
::Wen Furui: At least pretend like you're interested...
: You should be more low-key.
::Wen Furui: I get it. Unlike the true scoundrels, I have principles. So relax.
:Wen Furui: I'm actually keen on Madam Yukong's secretary, the one named Xikui. If only I could talk to her...
==Trivia==
*The mission name is a reference to the novel and movie, .
*The tea leaves scam demonstrated in this mission is a common fraud on the Chinese Internet in which criminals disguise themselves as females assisting their poor family's tea leaves business, find buyers via online dating, and then sell overpriced tea leaves in low quality to make profit.
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