Our Chenyu Vale Trek

Start Location[]

Start the quest by talking to Fangju at the southern entrance of Yilong Wharf.

Fangju's start location

Additional context

Steps[]

1. Complete the Chenyu Vale scenic photography contest (0/4)
   • Teatree Slope:
     • Large Cryo Slime ×1
     • Hydro Slime ×3
   • Mt. Xuanlian:
     • Hilichurl ×3
2. Return to Hezhe Post
3. Talk to Fangju
4. Wait till 08:00 – 18:00 the next day
5. Visit the exhibition of selected works outside Hezhe Post

Gameplay Notes[]

• Completing this quest awards the Wonders of the World achievement Chenyu Vale Sights.
• Each picture presents requirements that must be fulfilled for the picture to be successfully taken:
  • Picture: Lotus Pond Beneath the Moon (in Teatree Slope):
    • Take a picture of the Lotus Pond
    • The picture should be taken between 19:00 – 20:00
  • Picture: Tranquil Jademouth (in Jademouth):
    • Take a picture of the Jademouth and the pearl mounted on it
    • The picture should be taken between 08:00 – 10:00
  • Picture: Mt. Xuanlian (in Mt. Xuanlian):
    • Take a picture of Mt. Xuanlian
    • The picture should be taken between 17:00 – 18:00
  • Picture: Guests of Qiaoying (in Qiaoying Village):
    • Take a picture of Qiaoying Village
    • The picture should be taken between 15:00 – 17:00
    • There must be a pelican on the water in the picture
    • There must be at least 2 Emerald Ducks in the picture

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

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Hezhe Post seems to be organizing an interesting event named "Our Chenyu Vale Trek"...

(Talk to Zhuchun, optional)

Zhuchun: Heyo, friendo! You've been all over, I imagine you've had the pleasure of admiring quite a few sights in your time?

Zhuchun: I wonder if the Chenyu Vale's spots for this contest will be able to top the ones you've experienced?

(Talk to Mali, optional)

Mali: My dear friend, are you here to participate in the photography contest as well?

Mali: As a Fontainian photographer, one who's emerged from the Kamera's birthplace, let me offer you some advice: the purest essence of photography lies within the Kamera itself.

Mali: Hence, I'd like to introduce you to someone. Back in my hometown, the Kameras he makes are beloved without exception. They come at reasonable prices, too, and I know just how to get my hands on one...

Mali: Hey... Don't give me that uninterested look! I'll get you an extra discount!

Mali: Hey... Don't leave!

(Talk to Fangju)

Fangju: Are you here to take part in the "Our Chenyu Vale Trek" scenic photography contest?

Paimon: Scenic photography contest? What's that?

Fangju: It's exactly as its name implies. It's a contest designed to promote the beautiful scenery of Chenyu Vale.

Fangju: We previously surveyed the vale's residents to collect opinions regarding its most captivating scenic spots. Now, we're tasking contestants with going to and capturing images of said locations using their Kameras.

Fangju: Lastly, we'll pick out a handful of exceptional ones to use as promotional examples, which will be exhibited on the street outside Hezhe Post. Well? How about it, you two?

I'm a practical person. What prizes are up for grabs?

Fangju: Of course there is. If your works are chosen, there'll be a special surprise just for you.

Great. There's no one better at photography than I am.

Fangju: You look like you just can't wait to begin snapping some shots. Allow me to add that if your works are chosen, there'll be a special surprise just for you.

Paimon: Wow! A surprise!? We'd better give it our all, then!

Fangju: Heh, we've still prepared a little reward for your time and effort even if your work isn't selected. We hope it'll be to your satisfaction.

Where do I start?

Fangju: Have a look at this guide. These are the residents' recommended scenic spots of Chenyu Vale.

Chenyu Vale Scenery Guide

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What would you say the best scenic attraction in Chenyu Vale is?
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It's gotta be my hometown, Qiaoying Village. Not only are the sights amazing, but the animals there are super cute! I recommend going in the afternoon!
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(Location that has been crossed out.)
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The Jademouth! A life lived without visiting it is surely one with regrets, especially that gemstone orb. When you look at it in the morning, it's like a moon that has yet to set.
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(Location that has been crossed out.)
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The Lotus Pond next to the Ancient Teatree King may not be that famous, but I find it to have a serene beauty at night. You just have to be careful of the monsters nearby.
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(Location that has been crossed out.)
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If you ask me, it's gotta be... Mt. Xuanlian, right? You rarely see such strange mountains anywhere else, and sunset there is truly moving.
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(There are other locations written in the guide, but they've also been crossed out.)

(Obtain Chenyu Vale Scenery Guide ×1)

Paimon: Huh? Why are some of the locations crossed out?

Fangju: Heh, that's because those locations have been fully signed up for. We're hoping to provide a more comprehensive display of Chenyu Vale's beauty.

Fangju: These four remaining locations are still available for registration. You can select one or more of them.

Paimon: Paimon gets it now... (TravelerTravelerThe player's chosen name for the Traveler), how about we sign up for all of the remaining locations?

Paimon: If our chance of winning the prize is one in four, then we'd be guaranteed to win if we take four photos! This way, the surprise will be ours for sure!

That's not how probability works.

Paimon: Really? But isn't one quarter multiplied by four equal to one?

It is, but...

Nice math.

Paimon: Hehe! What are we waiting for, then? Let's get going! That surprise is ours for the taking!

Step Description

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Next, you need to take pictures according to the instructions in the Chenyu Vale Scenery Guide...

(Talk to Fangju again, optional)

Fangju: I wish you all the best of luck.

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(Approach the marked area in Jademouth)

Paimon: Whoa, see that? That thing's shape is like a huge circle with a big mouth. Is that why it's called the "Jademouth"? It is pretty spectacular, don't you think?

Paimon: This is a good spot for our photo!

(Take the picture)

(Obtain Picture: Tranquil Jademouth ×1)

(Read Someone's Idle Musings, optional)

Someone's Idle Musings: "To carve beautiful jade is taboo, for the jade will first be consigned to dust."

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(Approach the marked area in Qiaoying Village)

Paimon: Look over there! There's a really weird bird. Aren't they called pelicans or something?

Paimon: If we could take a photo of both it and Qiaoying Village, it would make for a pretty cool picture!

(Approach Mingjing and the Redbill Pelican)

Paimon: Is this pelican here yours, kid? Could we photograph it alongside Qiaoying Village?

Mingjing: Hree hree! Hree hree anng anng hree hree!

Paimon: Eh? What are you saying?

Mingjing: It's pelican talk, which means "great, great!"

You speak pelican?

Mingjing: Only a little... because I noticed when they eat, they don't stop going "hree hree! Hree hree anng anng hree hree!"

Mingjing: I'm sure they're happily saying that it's "great, great"!

Mingjing: So I learned to call to them in that manner too. They come over as soon as they hear, probably because they think there's food.

Mingjing: If you wanna photograph one, then maybe you could try calling out to one yourself! It's too bad I gotta get home now, otherwise, I could teach you some more!

Paimon: No worries, kiddo! We'll try it ourselves! Thanks, and get home safely!

Paimon: (TravelerTravelerThe player's chosen name for the Traveler), let's give it a go over there! If we can attract a pelican, it'll increase our work's chances of success!

(Interact with the marked area)

Call for pelicans

"Anng anng! Hree hree anng anng hree hree!"

Paimon: That's not it! Paimon remembers it started with "Hree hree!" Hurry up and try again!

(Returns to selection and removes the dialogue option)

"Hree hree! Hree hree anng anng hree hree!"

Paimon: Wow, there's a pelican coming! Quick! Let's take a picture with it and Qiaoying Village!

(Finishes the dialogue)

"Quack quack, Paimon, quack quack."

Paimon: Ooh, is there anything tasty?

Paimon: ...Hey, stop messing around! Paimon remembers it starts with "Hree hree," now hurry up and try again!

(Returns to selection and removes the dialogue option)

(Take the picture)

(Obtain Picture: Guests of Qiaoying ×1)

(Read Someone's Idle Musings, optional)

Someone's Idle Musings: "Pelicans perched beside the pier, contemplating the anglers of Qiaoying."

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(Approach the marked area in Teatree Slope)

Paimon: This should be the Lotus Pond by the Ancient Teatree King? Whaddaya know — just like the guidebook said, there are monsters!

(Defeat the enemies)

Paimon: Hehe, Paimon just knew these monsters were no match for you, (TravelerTravelerThe player's chosen name for the Traveler)!

Paimon: Next, we need to find a good angle to take a photo of the Lotus Pond.

(Take the picture)

(Obtain Picture: Lotus Pond Beneath the Moon ×1)

(Read Someone's Idle Musings, optional)

Someone's Idle Musings: "A limpid dew drop falls from the autumn night, glistening on the lotus leaf."

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(Approach the marked area in Mt. Xuanlian)

Terrified Voice: Someone help me! Help!

Paimon: Huh? Looks like someone calling for help! Let's go have a look!

(After defeating the enemies)

Akai: Hang on! Don't come any closer! Are you... are you good people?

Paimon: Hey, we're the ones who saved you just now! Did you hit your head on something or...

Akai: Ah! You're right... I'm really sorry about that. My "Chenyu Vale Trek" has been nothing but dizzyingly bad luck... Thank... you...

So you're participating in the photography contest, too?

Akai: You are as well? What a coincidence! I'm just an ordinary tourist, though... So I couldn't do anything about those hilichurls.

Akai: I came across those louts on the road, and they captured and brought me back here without letting me get a word in lengthwise. Hilichurls don't also collect tolls, do they? Preposterous... Luckily, I ran into you guys.

Paimon: Ah... Today was a tough day for you indeed.

Akai: Not just today! Yesterday was terrible as well. I bought a rather expensive Kamera from a Fontaine merchant, but it broke after only a few uses. When I went back to find him, he was gone...

Akai: What a shady guy... Be sure to keep an eye on your wallet while you're out and about!

Akai: Ah, sorry. Got a little sidetracked there. Since you're also taking part in the competition, you must be here to photograph Mt. Xuanlian, correct?

Akai: What say I share the best photography spot that I found around here with you as thanks? Here, I'll mark it on your map for you.

Akai: You can see it from here. In fact, it's right over there!

Paimon: Eh? What about you then? Aren't you participating in the contest as well?

Akai: This area's rather dangerous, so it'd be best for me to switch things up. I remember the guide spoke of other locations... I think I should check out the Tea-Tasting Adeptus...

Akai: Yeah! That sounds good. Goodbye, you two! Hopefully, things start turning out well for me now!

(Approach the marked photography spot)

Paimon: Wow! This is a great angle.

Paimon: Time to take out the ol' Kamera!

(Take the picture)

(Obtain Picture: Mt. Xuanlian ×1)

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(After obtaining all pictures)

Paimon: Phew! Paimon took a look at the photos we've got: Qiaoying Village, the Lotus Pond, Jademouth, and Mt. Xuanlian! We've got 'em all!

Paimon: There won't be any other participants as hardworking as us, will there? If we don't win a prize after all this, it'll be a total travesty!

Step Description

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Hezhe Post seems to be organizing an interesting event named "Our Chenyu Vale Trek"...

(Talk to Fangju)

Fangju: Seeing how relaxed you look, I suppose you must be here to submit your photos. Just leave them with me.

Fangju: Hmm, not bad at all. You must've put in a lot of work to capture such beautiful scenes. Well done.

(Submit Picture: Tranquil Jademouth ×1, Picture: Guests of Qiaoying ×1, Picture: Lotus Pond Beneath the Moon ×1, Picture: Mt. Xuanlian ×1)

Fangju: Hmm... these photos...

Paimon: What's wrong? Are ours not good enough?

Fangju: It's quite the opposite... I've seen some excellent submissions these past few days, but your works are refreshing all the same.

Fangju: Let's take this shot of Qiaoying Village. The pelican adds a touch of liveliness to the tranquil village, contrasting stillness and movement... A one-of-a-kind approach, indeed.

Fangju: If it were just up to me, your works would certainly be selected for use.

Paimon: Wow! What a compliment! You're making Paimon blush a little.

Blush? You're not the one who took these photos.

Paimon: Paimon was just feeling flattered on your behalf! Paimon knows all about your modesty.

I'm starting to feel a little embarrassed now too.

Fangju: Well, in any case, our selection process will be completed before tomorrow morning.

Fangju: From eight in the morning until six at night, we will exhibit the selected works on the street outside Hezhe Post.

Fangju: Thank you for participating in the "Our Chenyu Vale Trek" scenic photography contest. Don't forget to come back around tomorrow!

Paimon: You bet! We're not gonna miss out on the final surprise!

(Talk to Fangju again, optional)

Fangju: From eight in the morning until six at night, we will exhibit the selected works on the street outside Hezhe Post. Don't forget to come back around tomorrow!

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(Wait until 8:00 to 18:00 the next day)

(Approach the marked area)

Fangju: Ah, you've made it.

Fangju: Have you seen the exhibited works? A total of eight works have been selected for this iteration of "Our Chenyu Vale Trek," and half of those are yours.

Fangju: Congratulations!

Paimon: Wow! That's awesome!

Paimon: See, (TravelerTravelerThe player's chosen name for the Traveler)? Paimon was right about getting four out of four! Paimon's math skills really are something!

It's four out of eight, actually.

Wow! Quite the mathematician, aren't we?

Fangju: Heh, the judges also showed great appreciation for your other two works, much like I said yesterday.

Fangju: And so, please take this limited edition "Our Chenyu Vale Trek" commemorative photo album. It features all of the contest's selected works. You have earned it.

Paimon: This was the surprise? Ooh, it looks amazing!

(Opens "Our Chenyu Vale Trek" Album)

Fangju: If it's alright with you, I also have some Mora for you. Please take it. I'd like to thank you again for participating, this time on a personal level.

Fangju: This is my hometown, and you have forever captured the beauty of this place. These works will surely cause more people to fall in love with it.

Fangju: Thank you.

(Obtain "Our Chenyu Vale Trek" Album ×1)

(Talk to Mali, optional)

Mali: Uh-oh! That dupe from Inazuma is here as well. I'd better pretend I didn't notice him... Luckily, there's someone in between us, so he probably doesn't see me.

Mali: Darn it, why are these scenery photos so captivating? I don't wanna leave this place yet...

(Talk to Zhuchun, optional)

Zhuchun: These photos were shot quite nicely. It's just a shame that the atmosphere around me seems rather off...

Zhuchun: Maybe I should pick a different spot from which to appreciate them...

(Talk to Akai, optional)

Akai: There he is! That shady Fontaine merchant! Has my luck really begun to turn around!?

Akai: I should just rush over and grab hold of him right now, but then I wouldn't be able to appreciate these charming photos of Chenyu Vale...

Akai: No... I would just suffer further loss that way. I'd be better off doing so after viewing them, especially for my selected work...

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