Way of Primaveral Blade: Release

Way of Primaveral Blade: Release is an Adventure Mission on The Xianzhou Luofu from the Saga of Primaveral Blade event.
==Steps==
# Talk to Jiaoqiu and the rest
# Go to Aurum Alley and engage in the promised duel
# Go to Aurum Alley and talk to Skott
==Dialogue==
===Talk to Jiaoqiu and the rest===
:March 7th: ...I'm about to duel with Skott, but I always feel like my fighting skills haven't improved enough! Can I really defeat Skott? I'm starting to worry!
:March 7th: I mean, don't you have some miracle pills that can instantly unlock my meridians, boost my cultivation, and make me a super strong hero? You know, the kind where you just pop one and instantly become an invincible swordmaster!
: Are you a disciple of Sanctus Medicus or something?
::March 7th: Hey! Don't say something like that in front of these healers! I don't want to end up in some Realm-Keeping Commission court!
::Jiaoqiu: Well, even though it's a risky idea, I'm glad you're finally willing to do whatever it takes to win, Miss March.
::March 7th: Hey, that's actually a compliment I don't want to hear!
: Come on, do you really think there's a magical pill like that?
::March 7th: I mean why not? Haven't you heard the stories in Mr. Xiyan's Legend of the Trailblazer? The hero took the Elixir of Dragon Oil and gave Phantylia a good beating! Why can't I just do the same to Skott?
::Bailu: Do you even realize how much those legends get exaggerated?
:Lingsha: We don't have any convenient pills like that, but if you just need a temporary boost for the duel, we might be able to figure something out.
:Bailu: I've made a bowl of Matsutake Longan White Bamboo Sparrow Soup for you, Miss March. It's nourishing and will give you a good energy boost.
: I want some too! I want some too!
::Bailu: Hey now! This tonic is very potent, if you don't engage in any intense physical activity, it might do more harm than good.
: Is it really a good idea to drink a lot of liquid before a fight?
::Bailu: Ah don't worry, your body will remind you to finish the fight quickly.
:March 7th: Can I drink half now and save the other half for later? Just in case Skott beats me, I can use it to recover...
:Bailu: Are you really that lacking in confidence, March? Hmm... I was actually looking forward to tripling the fee when the IPC guys came in for treatment.
:March 7th: You don't know the half of it! Those IPC mechs pack a huge punch!
:Lingsha: If it's just pain you're afraid of, I might have a solution...
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:Lingsha: Here, this medicine is named "Yabruh." A tiny dose can numb the body's senses and alleviate any sensation of pain.
:Lingsha: Actually, some of the Cloud Knights use pellets which contain trace amounts of this ingredient. When you block pain on the battlefield, you have a better chance of beating your opponent and surviving.
:March 7th: Whoa! Sounds incredible! But... are there any side effects? 
:Lingsha: No, not at all. We use it for surgeries in the Alchemy Commission, so what kind of side effects could it possibly have? It's just...
:March 7th: Just what?
:Lingsha: Well, the thing is, pain is your body's way of warning you something is wrong. If you ignore it and push through... you might end up with some serious injuries without even realizing it.
:Lingsha: I had a patient who took some before a fight, only to realize that afterwards... his lower body was missing...
:March 7th: Whew! Okay, enough! I'm not taking any medicine. I'll just tough it out!
:Bailu: We're all brainstorming ideas, why are you so quiet, Doctor Jiaoqiu?
:Bailu: Doctor Jiaoqiu? Jiaoqiu! March is about to face off with Skott! What are you doing?
:Jiaoqiu: Oh, sorry! I heard March was planning to use some medicine against Skott, so I made some preparations.
:Jiaoqiu: Well, it seems you're struggling to think outside the box. Sometimes, weakening your opponent is just as effective as improving your own combat skills. It's all about innovation.
:March 7th: Wait, could it be that the Yaoqing people have some secret formula that could help me?
:Jiaoqiu: Exactly! This is the closely guarded secret of the Yaoqing's Ranzhi School. If it weren't for Miss March's upcoming battle, I would never divulge it.
:March 7th: Wait... do you plan on slipping Skott a laxative?
:Jiaoqiu: ...How did you figure that out? Hmph, looks like I'm too predictable.
: Praise be to the Xianzhou medicine.
::Lingsha: Seriously, don't even compare this guy to us.
: How despicable, Doc "Despicable."
::Jiaoqiu: What you call "despicable," I call "efficient."
:March 7th: Well... Doctor Jiaoqiu? Are we really doing this? Shouldn't we defeat him in a more honorable way...? Maybe we should just completely forget about this idea.
:Jiaoqiu: Huh? You don't agree with my methods? Hmm, but it's already too late. Moze has already taken care of things.
:March 7th: Wait, so while you seemed to be playing with your phone, you were actually arranging things with Moze? Are all Yaoqing people as quick as you?
:Jiaoqiu: Alright, it's time for the duel! Just go fight that Skott guy! I've got something else to do, so I'll be off.
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:March 7th: He ran away! Ah... W—what should I do now...
:Bailu: What's done is done, March. We just have to keep moving forward.
:Lingsha: Rest assured, we will come to Skott's aid if needed. Let's hope he's alright.
:March 7th: Let's go... (Trailblazer).
===Go to Aurum Alley and engage in the promised duel===
:Skott: Ah, March 7th, you've finally decided to show up! Bet you don't know how incredibly unpopular you are here in Aurum Alley!
:March 7th: Unpopular? What are you talking about? Who in Aurum Alley wouldn't like a cheerful and adorable young lady like me?
:Skott: Oh, I've caught wind of the gossip. They're just scared of Yanqing and Yunli's power, so they don't have the guts to speak up!
:Skott: Guess what? A brave soul approached me in secret earlier, encouraging me to defeat you and seek revenge for all the people in Aurum Alley!
:Skott: And you know what else? He gave me and the guys a big pot of this special medicinal soup to drink so we can come at you with triple the energy.
:March 7th: Haha, well... they do sound like... a brave soul...
: So, did you guys take it all?
::Skott: Of course we did! That soup was surprisingly delicious. Who'd have thought, in a cold and indifferent place like the Luofu, we'd find something so heartwarming?
: There was a laxative in that soup.
::Skott: You think I'm an idiot? Your statement aims to dismantle and fragment the coalition established on the basis of shared interests and class affinities between ourselves and the erudite individuals dwelling in Aurum Alley, with the ultimate goal of defeating me.
::March 7th: Um... I didn't understand a word of what you just said.
:Skott: Alright, enough talking! Let's go, boys! That delicious medicinal soup will give us the strength to win!
:March 7th: Don't push yourself too hard! Just leave if you can't handle it!
:Skott: Spare me your fake concern!!!
;(Enter battle against , )
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;(Right after entering the battle)
:IPC Worker (I): Uhhh... my stomach hurts... What's happening...?
:IPC Worker (II): M—Mine hurts too! Could it be that... something was wrong with that soup?
:Skott: Those vile Xianzhou scoundrels!
:Skott: Just hold on, boys! Let's defeat this little brat first!
;(During the Senior Staff: Team Leader's 3rd turn)
:IPC Worker (I): Not good. I think last night's dinner is about to make a grand exit!
:IPC Worker (I): I... gotta go to the bathroom! See you!
:Skott: Stop there! Don't you dare run away!
:IPC Worker (II): Sorry, but I can't hold it any longer! I really... really...
:Skott: Spare me the details! Just get out of here!
:Skott: So painful... I'm seeing things...
:Skott: The Astral Express is... racing away...
:Skott: Cursed Astral Express! You're not allowed to leave!
===Go to Aurum Alley and talk to Skott===
;(After the battle)
:Skott: I lost. I am defeated... You fight too dirty, March 7th. You are truly despicable.
:March 7th: You'd better go to the bathroom...
:Skott: No... I don't need to go to the bathroom anymore.
:March 7th: ...
:Skott: ...
: What about the "pig squealing" part?
::March 7th: Let's just forget about that part. He's already in such a sorry state.
: I guess we did fight a bit too dirty.
::March 7th: ...But deep down, it feels kinda good. Is this what slipping into the dark side feels like?
:Skott: I have one last thing to say... March 7th.
:March 7th: Fine, give me a piece of your mind if you want! I admit it. I was kinda out of line...
:Skott: You've earned my respect.
:March 7th: Wait, what???
:Skott: March 7th, you're the first person I've ever known who's just as despicable, cruel, and as heartless as me. But this time, you outdid yourself, being even more vile, more ruthless, and more unscrupulous than ever! I accept my defeat!
:Skott: Maybe we'll actually become real friends someday. If you want to come and work for the IPC, I'll gladly write you a recommendation letter.
:March 7th: Your compliments make me so mad. Can I give him another beating while he's down, (Trailblazer)?
: Go for it.
::Skott: Go for it. I don't have the strength to fight back anyway.
::A single drop of icy tear, finally succumbing to uncontainable sorrow, escapes from the corner of the man's eye.
::March 7th: Forget it, I don't kick people when they're down, even if they annoy me.
: Spare him.
::Skott: Spare me, please. I don't have the strength to fight back.
::A single drop of icy tear, finally succumbing to uncontainable sorrow, escapes from the corner of the man's eye.
::March 7th: No way, I won't let him off the hook, because I'm despicable, remember?
:Skott: Guys! Fellas! Anyone else who can still move! Help me!
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:Yanqing: Miss March... maybe we should try something more honorable next time.
:March 7th: It wasn't my idea! It was all that pink-haired fox acting on his own! All I did was... well... kind of... engage in free-form sword fighting?
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==Gameplay Notes==
*During the battle with Skott, all enemies will be inflicted with a debuff called "Hearty Valley Brew", which decreases their attack by 20%.
*From the enemies' 3rd turn onward, all Grunt enemies, whether already on the field or newly summoned, will be instantly defeated upon entering the battle.
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