Steps[]
- Head to "Thus Says the Moon"
- Search for the clues in the divination lot
- Talk with the little girl
- Investigate the real hidden treasure
- Look for new clues
- Investigate the vehicle
- Look for new clues
- Investigate the nearby caskets
- Return to the stall and talk to Uncle Dong
Gameplay Notes[]
- This quest is time limited.
- Completing the quest unlocks Jianxin as a Lodge Wishes companion in the By Moon's Grace limited time event.
Dialogue[]
Quest Description- (Stop at "Thus Says the Moon")
- Jianxin: I'm sorry. Though I do practice Taoism, geomancy and fortune-telling aren't my strong suit.
- Jianxin: Moreover, this matter concerns chance, and you can't force it.
- Uncle Dong: I see. Sigh, then I'll come up with something else.
- Jianxin: That might be the best solution.
What happened?- Jianxin: Oh, hi, Rover. It's nothing big. Uncle Dong asked me to help him decipher a divination lot, but... I'm not skilled in that art.
- Uncle Dong: It's a long story. Although I know a bit of divination, I'm self-taught. So, I decided to find something to lend some credibility to my efforts.
- Something to lend your credibility?
- Uncle Dong: Yeah. Long ago, a famous diviner visited Jinzhou, rumored to possess the gift of communicating with spirits and predicting destinies. People flocked to him for guidance.
- Uncle Dong: His moon-reading skill was said to be exceptional. Uh, I guess you're not familiar with it, Rover.
- Uncle Dong: You half fill a specially crafted porcelain bowl with pure water, recite an incantation, and observe the reflection of the full moon in the water to discern fortune and misfortune. That's the moon-reading divination.
- Uncle Dong: When the diviner performed it, the water would emit golden glow, adding a touch of mystery to the moon's reflection.
- Uncle Dong: Unfortunately, no one knew where he went. It's said that when he left Jinzhou, he left a letter and a divination lot.
- Uncle Dong: In the letter, he mentioned meeting a mysterious person in Jinzhou. After a deep conversation on divination, he felt his understanding was too shallow and lost interest in reading divination books.
- Uncle Dong: Frustrated, he decided to give up his career, but he couldn't bear to part with the porcelain bowl that had accompanied him for years. So, he hid it somewhere in Jinzhou.
- Uncle Dong: Then, he left a divination lot as a clue, hoping someone would find it one day.
Is that the divination lot you wanted Jianxin to decipher?- Uncle Dong: That's right. Since the bowl belongs to that famous master, it must be great for divinations. So I wanted to have it on my stall and enhance my credibility.
- Jianxin: Though I haven't heard of this divination master, Uncle Dong does have a point. In this line of work , possessing powerful artifacts does lend credibility to one's abilities.
- Jianxin: I bet that master would be happy to see his treasure recognized by people again.
- What did the divination lot say?
- Uncle Dong: Oh, haha, I almost forgot our main business. It says, "To seek your true self, observe the lake at a deck. Place your trust in innocent young souls."
- Jianxin: This lot doesn't seem related to fortune-telling, so I'm a bit confused. Any thoughts, Rover?
- It mentions a location.
- Jianxin: A deck where people can appreciate the lake... Do we have a place like that in Jinzhou?
- Uncle Dong: I've been to several places that match the description. Founding nothing so far. Perhaps the time wasn't right.
- Jianxin: Anyways, as long as we have a clue, there's a way to find it! Uncle Dong, we'll help you find that porcelain bowl!
- Yeah, you can count on us.
- Uncle Dong: Great! I'll be sure to pay you a hefty sum! Best of luck, Jianxin, Rover!
- (As the player goes to the designated location)
- Rover: "Observe the lake at a deck"... Seems like this is the place the divination lot implies.
- Rover: And the next line... "The pure heart of a child shouldn't be doubted." We may need to look for children nearby.
- Jianxin: You're right. There might be clues around here.
- (Talk with the little girl)
- Little Girl by the Lake: Lalala...
- Jianxin: Hello there, little girl.
- Little Girl by the Lake: Hi? How can I help you?
- Have you seen something weird around?
- Little Girl by the Lake: Something weird...? I come here a lot, but something weird...
- Little Girl by the Lake: Oh, yeah! The cats!
- Jianxin: Cats...?
- Little Girl by the Lake: Yeah, that's right! There's a spot around here where cats love to stay.
- Little Girl by the Lake: Often saw them just sitting there, not moving at all. Mom said they're fishing in the lake but...
- Jianxin: Cats... What's your take, Rover?
- It's indeed worth our attention.
- Let's go check it out.
- Little Girl by the Lake: A-are you Patrollers?
- Sorry, we're not.
- Little Girl by the Lake: A-are you bad people, then...?
- Jianxin: Haha, of course not. We're here for a long-lost treasure.
- We're here for treasure hunting.
- Little Girl by the Lake: A treasure?! That sounds cool!
- Little Girl by the Lake: But mommy probably won't let me join you... I'll cheer you on from the sidelines!
- Jianxin: Thank you, young miss. We'll definitely find the treasure!
- Little Girl by the Lake: Yeah!
- (Investigate the real hidden treasure)
- Jianxin: Look! I found it! it's a wooden casket. Hmm? What is that smell?
- It smells like medicine.
- Jianxin: There must be some kind of medicine in here that lasts a long time and attracts cats.
- Jianxin: It's interesting, but I just don't get it... Could someone actually predict a kid would solve this puzzle year's later?
- Maybe he trusted a child's curiosity.
- Jianxin: True. Kids have pure hearts, free from adult worries. They often have a keen eye for details that we miss.
- Maybe there indeed was a way.
- Jianxin: My master was right; divination isn't just about lies and trickery... Sadly, I'm not gifted with the talent to fully master it.
- Jianxin: Shall we open this casket? We may find the porcelain bowl inside.
- You and Jianxin open the porcelain bowl. However, except for some herbs wrapped in silk pouches, there is only a yellowed piece of paper.
- Jianxin: "I seek my true self, but the paths are unclear. Blurring my vision, fueling my fear. I hesitate, I question, and I wander, My cart dust-covered, yet no path feels right, I ponder." It has the same vibe as that divination lot.
- Another clue.
- Jianxin: ...I can't seem to figure out what it says. Any idea, Rover?
- Kind of.
- Jianxin: Great! Knew I can count on you!
- (As the player goes to the designated location)
- Jianxin: "My cart dust-covered..." Oh, look, there's an old cart. Looks like it hasn't been maintained for years.
- Jianxin: I'll go search around!
- (Investigate the vehicle)
- Jianxin: I found it, Rover!
- Jianxin: Another wooden casket. But it feels way too light... Don't tell me there's another piece of paper inside.
- Probably.
- That master really thought he was being funny, I guess.
- Jianxin: "Seeking my true self, I traveled wide. In the stall where fortunes amass, emptiness resides." This must be the next clue.
- Jianxin: "In the stall where fortune amass..." That probably means the commercial street?
- You're so clever, Jianxin!
- You're getting good at reading divination lots!
- Jianxin: Haha, just a guess. We still don't know if I got it right.
- Let's go check it out.
- Jianxin: Sure! We'll find out soon enough!
- Jianxin: There are so many stores on the commercial street... I guess we have to search them one by one.
- Rover: Hold on, Jianxin. Since it says "in the stall", we can probably cross out large stores from our list.
- Jianxin: Good point. We should focus on the small vendor stalls, right?
- (Investigate the nearby caskets)
- Jianxin: Rover, you're right. The clue does point to a vendor stall.
- Jianxin: This wooden casket is heavy. I think the porcelain bowl is inside. Shall we open it, Rover?
- Sure.
- Jianxin: The treasure left by that divination master is inside... The thought makes me a bit nervous.
- You and Jianxin open the wooden casket. Inside there is an ordinary looking black porcelain bowl.
- Jianxin: Is this the treasure we've been searching for? But it looks...
- It looks like an ordinary porcelain bowl.
- Jianxin: I see. Just as the saying goes, "Great music has the faintest notes; the Great Form is without shape." Maybe the more precious the treasure, the less eye-catching it is.
- Jianxin: Perhaps it only shines when used in divination.
- You may be right.
- Is that so...?
- Jianxin: Anyway, let's bring it back to Uncle Dong.
- (Talk to Uncle Dong)
- Uncle Dong: Oh, you're back! How's it going? Did you find the bowl?
- Yes, we did, but...
- It doesn't look like a treasure.
- Uncle Dong: Thank you. It's okay. According to the record, we need to fill it with fresh water and recite the moon-reading incantation...
- Uncle Dong: When the moon casts its reflection on the water, you'll witness it's magic.
- Jianxin: Wow, that sounds amazing! Hurry, let's try it out, Uncle Dong!
- Uncle Dong fills the porcelain bowl with half water and recites the incantation——but nothing happened.
- Jianxin: Wait, where's the golden glow...?
- I just see moonlight.
- You stole my word.
- Uncle Dong: ...Well, I'm certain the bowl you found is the one left by that master of divination.
- Uncle Dong: But now, it seems to be an ordinary bowl used for divination, and that's all.
- Jianxin: How can that be...
- Uncle Dong: I'm really not surprised the bowl didn't work. These kind of stories are usually just hearsay, and it looks like this one is no different.
- Uncle Dong: The master might have been good at divination, but people exaggerated his skills.
- Uncle Dong: I love operas and shows, but come on—heroes performing impossible feats and warriors moving mountains? It's all embellished for entertainment.
- Jianxin: So you mean the bowl is useless?
- Uncle Dong: No, far from it! While it may not have "magic", it's still a treasure worth cherishing. Remember, what defines a treasure is not its practicality, young one!
- Uncle Dong: It's the story behind it that matters. A good story. A story rich in twists and turns.
- Jianxin: Ah, I see now.
- Uncle Dong: Anyways, thank you, Rover, Jianxin. Thank you for helping me find this bowl.
- Uncle Dong: With the presence of the porcelain bowl, my reputation as a professional fortune-teller will surely flourish!
- Jianxin: So this is it. Thank you for your help, Rover.
- Jianxin: Sigh... I wanted to see the legendary golden glow and its extraordinary power, but it turns out to be just an ordinary bowl.
- You look frustrated.
- Jianxin: Yes, a little bit. But Uncle Dong seemed happy. Maybe that ordinary bowl is indeed a treasure to him.
- Jianxin: Honestly, I'm more embarrassed that frustrated.
- Jianxin: You've been with me the whole time, searching and solving riddles, but we've just come up empty...
- It's okay.
- Never mind.
- Jianxin: No! I can't just let it go. I must repay you somehow for all the work you've done for me.
- Jianxin: But how... well, let me think...
- Jianxin: Oh! I know! I just got a new paycheck. I should treat you to a meal.
- Great!
- I can't wait!
- Jianxin: Order whatever you like!
- (Quest Complete)
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
 English | Professional Inheritance |
 Chinese (S) | 秘传占术 |
 Chinese (T) | 秘傳占術 |
 Japanese | 秘伝の占術 |
 Korean | 비전 점술 |
 French | Héritage professionnel |
 German | Professionelle Überlieferung |
 Spanish | Herencia Profesional |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.2