Pallbearing Merchant, Swordwielding Recruit

Pallbearing Merchant, Swordwielding Recruit is an Adventure Mission on The Xianzhou Luofu.
==Acquisition==
After reaching Trailblaze Level 27 and completing Trailblaze Mission Stars Spun, Prescience Sprung, read the message from Dan Heng.
==Steps==
# Talk to Sushang
# Cross Cloudford and reconvene with the Express Crew
# Go around Cloudford and reconvene with the Express Crew
# Leave Cloudford via a starskiff
==Gameplay Notes==
* This mission cannot be played if Trailblaze Mission Desolate Depths of Despair is active
==Dialogue==
===Receive a message from Dan Heng===
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===Talk with Sushang===
:Dan Heng: If the shipping passages in Cloudford changed even a little, the entire route would be drastically altered.
:Dan Heng: Do you two know the way?
:Luocha: I do not.
:Sushang: Haha, I came this way, I know it like the back of my hand. Just follow me.
;(Immediately after dialogue ends)
:Sushang: Um... So, silent but deadly, let me know when you're ready and we can set off.
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;(If attempting to leave the area)
:Sushang: Hey, silent but deadly, where are you going?
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;(Optional: Talk to Luocha)
:Luocha: Do you hail from the Luofu, young master Dan Heng?
: I do.
::Luocha: I see... It's fine if you'd prefer not to discuss further.
: No.
::Luocha: Ah. For some reason, you seem to fit right in here... Perhaps I read it wrong.
: (Remain Silent)
::Luocha: ...Apologies, forgive my curiosity.
:Luocha: I do often struggle to judge the boundaries of small talk — I hope I haven't offended you.
: I'd like to ask something...
::Luocha: Please do...
:: How much do you know about the Luofu being sealed off?
:::Luocha: Almost nothing. I was scheduled to leave the Luofu when I heard there was a disturbance.
:::Luocha: Miss Sushang here is a member of the Cloud Knights. You could try asking her.
:: Who is this Cloud Knight girl?
:::Luocha: Her name is Sushang. She apparently just transferred here from the Yaoqing.
:::Luocha: Every Xianzhou ship operates individually, but the Cloud Knights are all commanded by the marshal. Therefore, it's normal for Knights to transfer between ships.
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Let's talk about you.
::Luocha: Me?
:: You don't seem like you're from the Xianzhou. Where have you come from?
:::Luocha: Merchants don't belong anywhere — we wander and make the stars our home. But if you're curious... Within the Alliance I'm registered at the Xianzhou Yuque. Within the IPC, I'm registered at the Star Unity Mall branch at the North Valley Star.
:::Luocha: ...Therefore, Luocha is just the name I use within the Xianzhou. Outside of the Xianzhou, I use something more difficult to pronounce. I'm guessing you want to know that name, too?
:: You have pretty good fighting skills for a merchant.
:::Luocha: The universe is a dangerous place. The IPC and the Alliance only provide for our safety during interstellar travel — on-site security is dependent on our own capacities.
:::Luocha: As such, I had to improve my swordplay and healing skills. You are also a wanderer, young master Dan Heng — surely you understand?
:: What's in that coffin?
:::Luocha: Ah, a story of ill luck. I found myself embroiled in a conflict and ended up owing a favor... Now I must assist in delivering these remains back to the Xianzhou.
:::Luocha: It would seem I am a magnet for such misfortune... I thought I would be safe on the Luofu, but now...
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Never mind. Excuse me.
::Luocha: Of course.
;(Optional: Talk to Luocha again)
:Luocha: Are we heading off? It's not safe to linger here.
: I'd like to ask something...
::Luocha: Please. Speak your mind.
: Let's talk about you.
: Nothing. Please excuse me.
::Luocha: No.
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;(Talk to Sushang)
:Sushang: Silent but deadly... are you sure that nickname isn't annoying you?
: Not at all.
::Sushang: Huh, I should learn to be this easygoing...
: I don't mind.
::Sushang: It’s good to have a sense of humor!
: (Remain Silent)
::Sushang: *sigh* ...I mean, you're kinda living up to the first bit right now.
::Sushang: We can move out any time. Let me know when you're ready.
: Let's go.
:;(Continue onto dialogue below)
: I'd like to ask something...
::Sushang: Hmm? Go ahead. I'll tell you everything I know~
:: How much do you know about the Luofu being sealed off?
:::Sushang: I heard they found an Antimatter Legion bomb... Out of safety, they locked down the entire ship. They'll only re-open it after they've removed the bomb... I don't know if all that's true, though.
:::Sushang: Anyway, the higher-ups didn't say anything — they just got me to evacuate the civilians at Cloudford.
:: Had you met this Luocha before?
:::Sushang: Nope, I met him when I met you.
:::Sushang: But now that you mention it... maybe I did see him somewhere? He seems a bit familiar...
:::Sushang: Where would that have been...
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Let's talk about you.
::Sushang: Me? There's not much to talk about...
:: When did you join the Cloud Knights?
:::Sushang: Not that long ago... but I've been receiving strict Cloud Knight military training since I was a child!
:::Sushang: My parents are both famous on the Yaoqing! I wouldn't be here otherwise. They've been training me ever since I was born!
:::Sushang: Don't look down on me just because I'm a new recruit~
:: You're from the Yaoqing?
:::Sushang: Yep. Have you been there before?
:::Sushang: I think the Yaoqing and the Luofu have different characteristics. I might be a Luofu Cloud Knight now, but I still think the Yaoqing is better... For example, when it comes to leadership, I don't think General Jing Yuan is as reliable as our madam general back on the Yaoqing...
:::Sushang: Uh, a—actually, forget about that last sentence. Just pretend I never said it.
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Let me have a think first...
::Sushang: Okay, but think fast.
;(Optional: Talk to Sushang again)
:Sushang: Well? Can we move out?
: Let's go.
:;(Continue onto dialogue below)
: I'd like to ask something...
: Let's talk about you.
: One second.
::Sushang: Okay. Please be quick!
===Cross Cloudford and reconvene with the Express Crew===
;(Upon re-entering the challenge/Exploratory Excursion at this step)
:Sushang: I'll lead the way. You two keep an eye on our surroundings.
:Luocha: Not exactly my expertise. I'm just a traveling merchant...
:Sushang: This is life and death, okay!? You look like you can handle yourself, how come you're so lazy?
:Luocha: Bold of you to assume my appearance betrays my nature.
;(Optional: Talk to Cloud Knights Soldier)
:Cloud Knights Soldier: Huh? Sushang? What are you doing here...?
:Sushang: I have orders to evacuate civilians. See these two behind me? I need to get them out of here quickly. It's too dangerous.
:Cloud Knights Soldier: You can say that again — some comrades were injured by monsters in the vicinity. They only just made it out.
:Cloud Knights Soldier: I'm taking up the rear — I should be out of here soon. You guys should hurry.
;(Optional: Talk to Cloud Knights Soldier again)
:Dan Heng: Excuse me, have you seen three outworlders? One of them's older — wears glasses — calm demeanor?
:Cloud Knights Soldier: Sorry, that could be anyone around here...
:Dan Heng: Then... how about an excitable girl with pink hair...?
:Cloud Knights Soldier: Oh, I know who you’re talking about. I saw them leave – they were going this way.
:Dan Heng: ...Many thanks.
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;(If attempting to go beyond Cloud Knights Soldier)
:Dan Heng: (Now not the time to get distracted.)
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;(If attempting to go up the stairs)
:Sushang: Don't go running off anywhere — we'll be safer if we stick together.
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;(Interact with the Controller)
;(Door opens)
:Sushang: Hey, silent but deadly, shout if you see any danger, okay? Don't think just because you know a move or two you can charge off by yourself!
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;(Optional: Investigate the scattered purple shards)
:Dan Heng: March's six-phased ice...
:Dan Heng: There was a fight here...
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;(Optional: Investigate the collapsed soldier)
:Dan Heng: A Cloud Knight stricken with mara...
:Dan Heng: How could the mutations get this bad... is the Stellaron exerting an effect?
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;(Approach the designated location)
:Sushang: There's supposed to be a passage... Why can't I see it?
:Luocha: Somebody used the Cloudford control panel to block the road with containers.
:Sushang: Ughh, who did this? I'm terrible with machines and stuff... Hold on, how do you know!?
:Luocha: I'm a traveling merchant, I've been here many times. Now, for a Cloud Knight to be unfamiliar with the local topography...
:Sushang: ...I told you, I was only just transferred here from the Yaoqing. I don't come here very often.
===Go around Cloudford and reconvene with the Express Crew===
;(Approach the blocked container)
:Sushang: Control panel... Where is the control panel?
:;(Camera pans to the control panel)
:Luocha: Is that the one?
:Sushang: Let me see... Whoa, Luocha! You've got sharp eyes!
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;(Fight in front of second control panel)
;(Fight , in front of path towards destination)
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;(After solving the Navigation Compass)
:Sushang: Phew, thank goodness, there's one starskiff left.
:Dan Heng: Wh—Where does it go?
:Sushang: Judging by where it's docked, it must be heading for Central Starskiff Haven. Nice, we'll be safe there.
:Luocha: ...
:Sushang: Come on, let's climb aboard!
===Leave Cloudford via a starskiff===
;(Optional: Talk to Luocha)
:Luocha: Let's hurry.
: I'd like to ask something...
::Luocha: Please do...
:: Are you familiar with the operational mechanisms in Cloudford?
:::Luocha: Not really, I've just seen them before, that's all.
:: Do you not want to go to Starskiff Haven?
:::Luocha: Oh? What makes you ask that, young master? I'm happy as long as I get to leave this place.
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Let's talk about you.
::Luocha: I'm not a very interesting person...
:: What are your plans from here?
:::Luocha: At this stage, I'm just taking it one step at a time.
:::Luocha: Thankfully, as a registered merchant on the Xianzhou, I get a discount on all my expenses. In that regard, it makes sense for me to stay a little longer, haha.
:::Luocha: Miss Sushang said she could show me around if I find myself unable to leave.
:: Where were you going?
:::Luocha: I had some more trading to do on the other Xianzhou ships, but my main appointment was with Miss Tingyun of the Whistling Flames merchant guild. We had a business deal to discuss, but I fear it will no longer go ahead.
:::Luocha: Most of the deals won't be particularly profitable — the IPC takes the majority. There's only one that might be worth the journey — a direct trade with the Fanghu...
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Never mind. Excuse me.
::Luocha: Of course.
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;(Optional: Talk to Sushang)
:Sushang: Let's hurry and get on the starskiff!
: I'd like to ask something...
::Sushang: Hmm? Something else?
:: Is it okay to change our route?
:::Sushang: I dunno... I think we should be okay. Let's get out of here first and talk about it when we're in the clear.
:: What will happen at Starskiff Haven?
:::Sushang: There should be a dedicated evacuation team waiting for us. You can go with them.
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Let's talk about you.
::Sushang: Uh, not the best time...?
:: Thank you for guiding us all the way here.
:::Sushang: No need to thank me, just a Cloud Knight doing her job!
:: What are your plans after this?
:::Sushang: Umm, that depends on the higher-ups. If there are still civilians to evacuate, then I'll need to come back.
:: I have other questions...
::;(Return to previous dialogue options)
: Let me have a think first...
::Sushang: Okay, but think fast.
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: Leave
:Leave Cloudford now?
: Leave.
:;(Exit Cloudford Exploratory Excursion)
:;(Challenge Completed)
: Not yet.
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