Song of the Vast Sea

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Song of the Vast Sea is the second Main questchain. The story covers levels 10 to ??, and involves...

=Story=

This quest chain follows Stormrise, and starts when you return from training at your school.

In progress.

=Part 1 - Mystery=

Starting Text
News that Liu Zenfy of Harmony School is retiring has been spreading quickly all over Jianghu. There must be some story behind it.

I heard that Eminence School is heading for Harmony's Piedmont. I fear that those vile traitors will try something during Liu Zenfry's retirement ceremony. I hope you can dig up some clues to find out what they're up to.

Many renowned heroes will be attending the retirement ceremony. You're still a novice, so be respectful and don't do anything dumb, ok?

The storm is coming, my disciple. You're free to leave now.

Ho Senchi's Ending Text
Hey there, Swordsman. Would you like to try some fresh wonton? Perfectly hot, and bursting with savory meat filling! Would you like some wontons? Hmm? Oh, you're not here for wontons?
 * Ask for Information

Ah, I see, you want to ask me about the retirement ceremony! Sure, I can tell you.

There are two things that you should know about the ceremony. Although the five schools of the Great Mountains Alliance appear to be closely united, some of them actually don't get along. Eminence School will likely use this to their advantage. They'll probably launch an attack on this retirement ceremony! And one more thing... It's a well-known fact amongst the folk here that Grandmaster Mo Dah and Liu Zenfry aren't on good terms.
 * What is the other one?
 * "The end of the master, the start of disaster!"

... is what the kids around the city are chanting.

NPC Chatter

 * Ho Senchi: Would you want some Wonton?

Ho Senchi's Starting Text
Well, a customer is coming to buy wontons. I can't talk to you now. If you have more questions regarding the ceremony, visit A Moment's Peace Teahouse to the left. The storyteller can give you more details than me.

NPC Chatter

 * Ho Senchi: Wonton, hot and delicious Wonton...

Lyo Jintin's Ending Text
Yesterday, I told the story that the Lin Family was massacred due to a secret manual, and Fortune Mercenaries was burnt down as well! But the story of Harmony's Piedmont is more mysterious and interesting. Well, let's get started.

Lyo Jintin's Starting Text
Grandmaster Mo Dah and Liu Zenfy are the most celebrated figures of Harmony School. Mo Dah loves playing Hu Ch'in. His Midnight Rain can tough the softest string in the listener's heart. He lives by his philosophy: "Music contains the essence of war, while war is like a symphony!" And it is said he can hit the heads of three enemies all at once! And Mr. Liu Zenfy's martial arts also reaches the peak of perfection. People often wonder how the two of them, who have helped Harmony School flourish so much, could be so tense with each other.

NPC Chatter

 * Lyo Jintin: Do not go, I have rumors for you, do you want to listen?
 * Lyo Jintin: Budding shoots sprout in spring, lotus blossoms float in summer. Golden leaves blow about in autumn, and all don cloaks of white in winter. The seasons change, just
 * Lyo Jintin: The Five Schools are brothers... it's weird that they fight with each other so much.

Teahouse Guest's Text
Lou Zenfy wants to quit after doing such unspeakable things with a member of the Evil Cult? It doesn't work that way! Righteous people will find out the truth! But, good morality is as important as powerful martial arts for the Grandmaster of a school. We don't know much about Grandmaster Mo Dah, but Liu Zenfy... I've heard that he has some close association with Chiu Yang, the Evil Cult Elder. How could such an immortal man be a Grandmaster? He best retire now, to avoid bringing disgrace and ruin upon Harmony School!
 * Do you know anything about Liu Zenfy?
 * Really?

Lyu Shoyin's Ending Text
How dare you! The master is nothing like that! This is malicious slander!

Lyu Shoyin's Starting Text
Those strangers have the same stupid accent. They're spreading bad rumors about my master! Please, would you help me? Distract them while I go get my master.

NPC Chatter

 * Lyu Shoyin: They talk nonsense, my master is not like that!

Teahouse Guest's Ending Text
You mean we are together? Spreading rumors, you say? Come on, what I was talking about is already known to everyone!

Teahouse Guest's Starting Text
Well, well, well. What have we here? Careless words can get you in a lot of trouble. We all know a little about Mr. Liu's scandal, so why are you so impolite to us? Let's help your cowardly master teach you some manners!

NPC Chatter

 * Patron in Green: What are you looking at? You don't believe me?
 * Young Fellow Sister: You are lying! My tutor is a good man! You are the evil! (Playername) has seen you do bad things in Fu Giu.
 * Patron in Green: You wanna be a big shot hero? You can't beat us, you fooll!
 * Patron in Red: Let's cut him up good!
 * Patron in Green: Don't worry, sweetie. We'll take good care of you!


 * Teahouse Guest: What a cutie-pie! Come and have a drink with us.
 * Teahouse Guest: Liu Zenfry decided to quit and Mo Dah fled. What can you do, young girl?
 * Teahouse Guest: Such a pretty face! I just want to reach out and touch it...
 * Lyu Shoyin: What are you doing?!


 * Patron in White: Senior Brother, the enemy is too touch. We must go!
 * Patron in Green: Hmph! Next time I won't spare you!

Lyu Shoyin's Ending Text
T...Thanks for your help. Those scoundrels are slurring my master's good name. How low could they possibly get?

Lyu Shoyin's Starting Text
Thank you.

I'm my master's newest disciple. He sent me to post a notice regarding the Jianghu Abdication on the town's bulletin board. That whole fiasco worries me. Grand Chevalier... I knew you were a good guy since I saw you...

NPC Chatter

 * Lyu Shoyin: Thank you so much.


 * Onlooker Dude: Why watch an old man wash his hands? I prefer to spend time on watching the girls in the brothel across the street...
 * Onlooker Girl: There must be many yummy things in there... Should I sneak in?
 * Onlooker Beauty: I heard many heroes are going there. Wish I (unreadable) and have a look.
 * Onlooker Auntie: I'll pass. Today is laundry day.
 * Onlooker Grandpa: I feel an ill wind blowing...
 * Onlooker Officer: Another trouble. Why don't other people consider our position as detectives?

Come Back Satisfied
=Part 2 - Murder=

Street Text
Liu Zenfy and his disciples collude with the Evil Cult. Anybody has the right to punish them.

NPC Chatter

 * Gossiping Woman: Oh, dear... whose family did this girl belong to? To die like this right out on the street. What a shame...
 * Gossiping Woman: Good heavens. This is just too cruel...
 * Old Widow: Who did this despicable thing? Things just aren't what they used to be.
 * Zengie - Detective: Yuen Fong, what do you think of this?
 * Yuen Fong - Detective: I find this all very strange.

Lyu Shoyin's Text
Lyu Shoyin is lying on the ground in a bloody mess. Moments ago, she was energetic and lively, albeit stressed out. Now, she's cold and dead... At least one of these people should have witnessed the murder in broad daylight. They may be able to tell you something important.
 * Check Shoyin's body
 * This is unforgivable...
 * Ask the woman.

Gossiping Woman's Ending Text
She was young and so beautiful! How tragic!

Gossiping Woman's Starting Text
How horrible! This young lady was killed in broad daylight!

The murderer? I... I didn't see. I was busy with my work at that time, and suddenly, I heard a shriek...

Just now, a young girl in yellow chased after someone that way. I'm afraid she'll get hurt! These are dangerous times.

Chang Danio's Ending Text
Ah! Please spare me! ... Oh, you scared me for a second. Don't sneak up on me like that!

Chang Danio's Starting Text
What? Murder?

I... I don't know. I am just a cleaner in Harmony's Piedmont. Everybody here knows me. I have never killed anyone!

Wong Changshin's Ending Text
Can... Can you put your weapon away please? D-Don't hurt me... You want to my money from me? Okay, okay! I'll give you money, I'll give you money!

Wong Changshin's Starting Text
You're not here to rob me? Oh thank heavens... I did see a suspicious stranger sprinting towards Liu Manor. I don't know what they're up to, but please keep this our secret!

Cutscene Summary
At the crossroads, you are attacked by ninjas. (There is a small non-cutscene interlude where you get to pummel the ninjas.) Handily defeating them, you are attacked by their leader. There is a brief moment of slapstick as a mysterious girl tosses a bananna peel under his feet and he slides down the stairs. However, he quickly makes his way back up the stairs and prepares to fight you.

Chiu Fayan's Ending Text
Haha, they deserved it. They won't be showing their faces around here anymore. Come here, let me show you something real cute!

Chiu Fayan's Starting Text
My name is Chiu Fayan. I'm the granddaughter of Chiu Yang. The murderer is definitely going to Sparrow's Rest. You gotta catch him and make him pay!

Fon Cheche's Ending Text
The murderer? There are so many people with swords coming into the city. I donno which ones are good or bad!

=Part 3 - The Duel=

Fon Cheche's Starting Text
Just now, on the second floor of the tavern, two really strong men got into a fight over a beautiful nun. Rumor has it one of them is Tien Bokgan, the Dirty Thief.

Oh my God! I'm one of the most beautiful women here... What if he comes after me next?

NPC Chatter

 * Fon Cheche: It is a matter for dismay, some people disturb in the inn again, these people so hateful.

Cutscene Summary
As you head into the Sparrow's Rest, the doors fly open and several men are violently flung outside.

Tien Bokgan's Ending Text
Who the hell are you? Are you with that filthy Lynhu Tsong? (Tien Bokgan glares at you.)

Tien Bokgan's Starting Text
I'm Tien Bokgan, the most handsome thief. I can get any girl I want; they fall helplessly before me!

What? Those guys? Don't know 'em, don't care where they're from, and don't care what they want!

Tien Bokgan's Text
I'm the one they call the Vagabond.

Most people keep their heads down, and their eyes on their shoes as they shuffle through their pathetic lives. But place a glass of wine in front of them, and those heads'll perk right back up again! Ha ha ha! Hah! You sure know how to talk up to someone.
 * Oh, you're the Vagabond Tien Bokgan! You've quite the reputation.

I few days ago, I ran into a pretty nun, named Sister Jade. She is so damn beautiful!

I kidnapped her and took her to a nearby cave, and I began to- Fine, whatever.
 * Can we skip this part, please?

Anyway, Lynhu Tsong is gone! Damn it! That sneaky wannabe-swordsman set me up, saved that pretty nun, and made a getaway!
 * Uh, what a jerk? I guess?

NPC Chatter

 * Tien Bokgan: Lynhu Tsong cheated me!

Tien Bokgan's Ending Text
Shameless coward won't even let me compete with him!

...

I ran into them again today, and wanted to teach them a lesson. But Lynhu Tsong cheated me, asking me to bet with him: who can win the fight when sitting on the ground. And damn it, I failed. He not only saved Sister Jade, but also managed to force me to be the disciple of Sister Jade... It's a shame for the world's most handsome thief!

Shut up! I don't wanna talk about it anymore!

Tien Bokgan's Starting Text
What has Lynhu Tsong done to anger these Cyan Domain people? Ha, it's strange that Yue Buqun has such a troublesome disciple!

Won't you go inside to have a look?

The nun... er, I mean, my master... She's still inside the tavern. I'd better stay outside...

Quest Notes
Inside, you find Lynhu Tsong and Sister Jade being confronted by a number of Cyan Domain members, including Lok the Talented and Lek the Grand. You assist Lynhu Tsong in his fight against them.

NPC Chatter

 * Lok the Talented: Haha! Lynhu the Xia got a nun here. When are you getting married?
 * Lynhu Tsong: You talk nonsense. Maybe I should kick your ass again.
 * Junior Disciple: Blast you! You dare insult our big brother. Get him!
 * Lok the Talented: Be gentle! Or the Splendor School dogs are going to hate us.
 * Lek the Grand: I don't care. We Cyan Domain are powerful. Let them hate us.


 * Lok the Talented: They are tough. Brother Lek, let's fight them together.

Cutscene Summary
Lok the Talented and Lynhu Tsong have a flashy duel, which ends with them both injured. Alarmed, the Cyan Domain members flee the scene.

Quest Notes
Lynhu Tsong seems badly injured, and Sister Jade leads him away.

NPC Chatter

 * Lynhu Tsong: They got me! Blast it!
 * Sister Jade: *sobbing...* Brother Lynhu...
 * Sister Jade: No, (Playername)! Don't come here.
 * Sister Jade: Brother Lynhu! I will help you.

Chiu Fayan's Ending Text
Oh, I missed out on the fun, haven't I?

=Part 4=

Chiu Fayan's Starting Text
Hmph, these villains deserve it!

That young nun was carrying a large man. I don't think she alone can save him. I'll going to help them.

There's a big group of people gathered outside Uncle Liu's mansion. Something must have happened. Could you please go and check it out? I'll meet up with you soon.