Spring Adventures

Spring Adventures is a Side Quest that occurs in Mt. Firmament, Huanglong.

Steps[]

Head to the spring outside the town to collect Pavo Plum
1. Collect the Pavo Plum outside the town
Collect the Pavo Plum in the town
1. Collect the Pavo Plum in the town
Head to the spring outside the town to collect Pavo Plum
1. Defeat the exiles
2. Collect the Pavo Plum at the spring outside the town
Deliver the Pavo Plums you have collected to Bing'ge

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

Bing'ge has been scorched for his work recently. He needs someone who can help.

Bing'ge: Hello there.

It appears you've been busy lately

Bing'ge: You're right. With Hongzhen back to normal, we've been swamped here at the gate... I never thought life here could get this busy.

Bing'ge: So, Player, have you come to help us?

Is there something I can help with?

Bing'ge: Of course! In fact, there's a job that would be just right for you.

Bing'ge: There are a few hot springs around Hongzhen. Ordinarily, we monitor the water periodically to check for contamination from Tacet Discords or the like.

Bing'ge: But as you can see, we've been short on manpower lately. Inspections were due days ago, but we haven't had anyone available to send...

Does inspection require special equipment?

Bing'ge: Equipment? No, no, no, we don't bother with that sort of thing here. Here in Hongzhen, we rely on the Pavo Plums by the hot springs to check the water, just as our ancestors did.

Pavo Plums...?

How... how do you use them?

Bing'ge: The Pavo Plum plant is highly sensitive to its environment. It absorbs harmful substances from its surroundings, leading to slight changes in its appearance.

Bing'ge: Basically, I just give the Pavo Plum a good whiff, check its hue, and give it a quick lick. That'll tell me all I need to know about the water's quality.

Are you serious?

Bing'ge: Hey, don't give me that look!

Bing'ge: I'm as local as it gets! Ever since I—no, ever since my Grandpa was a baby, we've always done it this way.

Bing'ge: Now, there are three hot springs needing inspection, and they're just a stone's throw away. I'm counting on you, Player!

(Head to the spring outside the town to collect Pavo Plum)

Young Researcher: This is my analysis. Hmm... It lacks adequate theoretical support and empirical validation, but I am resolved to... maintain my stance.

Pioneer Association Employee: Save it, please. This is art. Creation. It defies the cold logic of mere numbers!

Pioneer Association Employee: Anyways, what's your choice?

Young Researcher: Corn!

Pioneer Association Employee: Egg!

...?

What is this about?

Young Researcher: Ah... it's Player! You have perfect timing. We were just discussing which foods taste better when cooked in hot spring water.

Pioneer Association Employee: Trust me, I've been around. When it comes to cooking things in a hot spring, your first thought would be an egg, right?

Young Researcher: I beg to differ. An egg has a shell! Boiling it in a hot spring is no different than boiling it in regular water.

Young Researcher: Corn, however, can really absorb all the good stuff from the hot spring. But eggs? ZERO ABSORPTION!

Pioneer Association Employee: ...Like I said, cuisine is an art, not a science!

Young Researcher: Who likes plain old boiled eggs anyway?!

This is what you're arguing about?

Young Researcher: We're at a stalemate here, so it's up to you—yes, you! which food do you think tastes better when cooked in a hot spring?

Eggs?

Pioneer Association Employee: Look, even Player agrees. Eggs boiled in hot springs are the best! That's what I call art!

Corn?

Young Researcher: Hmph, just as I expected. (Name) always makes judgements with wisdom and reason.

At this moment, an elderly man shuffles over unsteadily.

Kind Old Man: I could hear you quarreling from a mile away... Cough, none of you are from Hongzhen, are you?

Kind Old Man: This spring's barely warmer than body heat. It's not even good for a hot bath, let alone boiling food in it.

Pioneer Association Employee: Is... is that so?

Young Researcher: How embarrassing... We should have inspected the hot spring first before our discussion...

Kind Old Man: If it's spring fare you're after, make your way to Spring's Taste.

Kind Old Man: They've got a spring nearly boiling over—perfect for cooking up local specialties. It's a well-known delight in Hongzhen.

Kind Old Man: That water's hot enough to perfectly steam a chicken, let alone eggs or corn.

Young Researcher: I see...

Pioneer Association Employee: My mouth is already beginning to water!

Young Researcher: In that case, should we go take a look later?

(Collect the Pavo Plum in the town)

Curious Girl: Fish... There are fish in the hot spring!

Curious Girl: The water is so hot. Wouldn't it cook the fish?

Curious Girl: Oh! I get it! They are jumping out of the water because it's too hot!

Curious Girl: Hey, do you know what's happening here?

These fish are Airsailers. They can handle the heat.

Curious Girl: Oh... so that's the reason. Awesome! Thanks for teaching me this!

Uh... I guess... what you said is right!

Curious Girl: Ha! So the teacher was right! When in doubt, think it out.

Curious Girl: These fish... Oh, I just know the teacher will be thrilled if I write about them! Yep, it's diary time!

Curious Girl: Hongzhen is full of fun things to do... Where should I go next?

(Head to the spring outside the town to collect Pavo Plum): Elder Exile: Look at that! Finally, an unguarded hot spring!; Elder Exile: We traveled so far and endured so much, all... all for this moment.; Timid Exile: Boss...; Elder Exile: You feel it, don't you? Our hard work paid off! Ah, and that faint scent of sulfur... Just standing here is already washing away all the exhaustion.; Timid Exile: Um... It's not that. Boss, I'm trying to say...; Elder Exile: Hm?; Timid Exile: Does that person over there... look familiar?; Elder Exile: Ah... it's that... What were they calling him/her?; Timid Exile: Rover?; Elder Exile: Yes! They were with that little monk outside Jinzhou! How did she manage to follow us here... Oh no, did they find out what we did in Jinzhou...; Timid Exile: That seems a bit much, doesn't it? Just lifted a few fish... from the cages, no less! And we did replace them with worms later, didn't we?; Elder Exile: Wait, that monk... She isn't here, right?; Timid Exile: I don't see her. Looks like the Rover is alone.; Elder Exile: Alone...? He/She's thumbing his/her nose at us.; Elder Exile: This is our chance. Grab your weapo, boy! Time for revenge.

(Defeat the exiles): Timid Exile: Spare us, please! We surrender, we surrender!; Elder Exile: How was that even possible? We had the numbers...; Are you here for the hot springs?; Elder Exile: Of course. We pulled off a mission just days ago, now today we need to—; Timid Exile: —That's right! We heard that the hot springs in Hongzhen were the best, so we left Jinzhou looking for them. We've been behaving ourselves perfectly all the way, I swear!; Timid Exile: Forgive us, we didn't know you were in charge of this hot spring. It's just, we weren't allowed in Hongzhen, so we had to—; "Pull off a mission"?; Elder Exile: No, no! That's not it, you see, what I meant was... We couldn't pay the admission! Yes, we couldn't pay the admission fee to the hot spring!; Really...?; Timid Exile: Really. Ever since the day when you and that monk showed us a better way, we've been reforming our ways. We even helped Lollo Logistics to deliver goods the other day!; Elder Exile: Ha... Well, this was all just a misunderstanding. Let's skedaddle, shall we?; Don't let me catch you a third time.; Elder Exile: You got it. From here on out, we'll be model citizens, contributing positively to society.; The exiles leave in a hurry.

(After gathering all Pavo Plums): Rover: Good, I've gathered all the Pavo Plums Bing'ge requested.; Rover: I'll head back to town now to deliver them.

(Deliver the Pavo Plums): Bing'ge: Oh, you're back. Did everything go well?; Bing'ge: Time for a little inspection... Hmm, color checks out. And the smell... all good.; Bing'ge: Now, onto the taste... Mmm... Yup, spot on.; Bing'ge: The zesty bitterness hits the spot. Seems like these hot springs are clean. Whew, I can finally breathe easy.; Bing'ge: By the way, happen to see anything interesting along the way?; Flyind fish in a hot spring?; Two people arguing about eggs and corn?; Exiles hoping for a soak?; Bing'ge: What in the world... Ha, that's got to be one heck of a story!; You can say that again.; Bing'ge: But I'm on duty now. Ugh, should've skipped work to see it myself. This endless grind is driving me crazy!; Bing'ge: Anyway, thanks for the help, Player. Until next time!
(Quest Complete)

Video Guides[]

Guide: Spring Adventures

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name
English	Spring Adventures
Chinese (S)	温泉大冒险
Chinese (T)	溫泉大冒險
Japanese	温泉泉質調査
Korean	온천 모험
French	Aventures aux sources
German	Frühlingsabenteuer
Spanish	Aventuras de manantial

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