Burdenbeast Tales
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Brief
At Lifeng's request, you head to the industrial and agricultural production unit to join the Burdenbeast Care Workshop.
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1 Read the message from Lifeng
Story update
At Lifeng's request, you head to the industrial and agricultural production unit to join the Burdenbeast Care Workshop.
Group chat
Lifeng
Endmin, the industrial and agricultural production unit is holding a Burdenbeast Care Workshop. You should drop by if you can!
Lifeng
Hmm...
Lifeng
And if you do come, could you vote for my burdenbeast?
Lifeng
Her name is Shasha. She's super cute.
2 Find Lifeng at the industrial and agricultural production unit View on map
Dialogue
Y
Yan Ning
Amazing. The burdenbeasts really like this kid. If it were me, they would be chasing my butt out of the pens.
B
Bai Shuang
T-that's not true. Lifeng is just a bit more popular with the animals.
Lifeng
One at a time. There are enough snacks for everyone. Now listen up, we got a visiting VIP today to take a good look at you.
Lifeng
Endmin?
Lifeng
My... My apologies, I must've missed your arrival. Allow me to introduce all the burdenbeasts taking part in the Farmers' Meet.
Lifeng
Well... I think it's better if you take a look at everyone. We gotta make the voting fair, right?
Lifeng
But I'm pretty confident you'll be voting for her.
Y
Yan Ning
The elderly get respect. The youths get tender loving care. And those in between get the brutality of life.
Radio
Endministrator
Little Wu's burdenbeast might be here. I should scan the area and look for tracks.
3 Listen to the farmers share their experience View on map 1 View on map 2
Story update
The farmers at the industrial and agricultural production unit are all experts at raising burdenbeasts. Listen to their unique insights.
Dialogue
Lifeng
Endmin, this is Mr. Ouyang. Ace rancher of our industrial and agricultural production unit.
Lifeng
Hmm...
M
Mr. Ouyang the Freedom Lover
Greetings. Meet Lil' Tote. Raised him myself.
Lifeng
So, can you introduce your unique livestock raising approach?
M
Mr. Ouyang the Freedom Lover
"Flying" is my secret of burdenbeast raising. These creatures don't feel free when they're always stuck on the ground. Gets them depressed, you see.
M
Mr. Ouyang the Freedom Lover
Take a look. He's obviously much happier than the other burdenbeasts.
M
Mr. Ouyang the Freedom Lover
So, I installed magnetic levitators on my burdenbeast pens, and give Lil' Tote a bit of "air" time every day.
Radio
L
Little Wu
He's there!
Endministrator
This place is packed with farmers. Why didn't anyone send him back?
L
Little Wu
Burdenbeasts are well-loved in Wuling. Everyone lets them roam freely.
Endministrator
That explains why there are burdenbeast feed dispensers everywhere.
4 Listen to the farmers share their experience View on map
Story update
The farmers at the industrial and agricultural production unit are all experts at raising burdenbeasts. Listen to their unique insights.
Radio
Endministrator
I should look around the place Little Wu mentioned.
5 Find the missing Old Burdenbeast View on map 1 View on map 2 View on map 3
Story update
Little Wu, a herdsboy, comes seeking your help, hoping you can find his Old Burdenbeast.
Dialogue
Lifeng
This one here is Miss An. She's also really good at raising burdenbeasts. Next to her is Miaomiao.
M
Ms. An the Little-Stitious
Pleased to meet you, Endmin.
M
Ms. An the Little-Stitious
When Miaomiao came into this world, I acquired the Eight Characters of Birth. The readings showed that she lacked water in her life, so I gave her a name with six water characters.
M
Ms. An the Little-Stitious
Hold on. I'll need your Eight Characters of Birth as well. Gotta make sure that the two of you match.
M
Ms. An the Little-Stitious
When it comes to raising burdenbeasts, I focus on both the scientific approach as well as the metaphysics.
M
Ms. An the Little-Stitious
In addition to wholesome feed mixes and comfortable pens, I also pay great attention to their horoscopes.
M
Ms. An the Little-Stitious
I also painted over her entire pen with an aquatic blue.
Radio
Endministrator
He got here on his own? And I thought he was too tired to move.
6 Search the farm from the Old Burdenbeast's memories View on map
Story update
After finding the Old Burdenbeast, he asks you to help him find the farm he used to work in when he was young.
Dialogue
Lifeng
There's one more right here, Endmin.
Lifeng
Er, this one is Shasha, actually...
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???
Hey you! You the one called the Endmin?!
Lifeng
Alright, little one. You gotta be more polite than that. This one here is our VIP.
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???
Sorry... I really am... But something really bad happened and I'm super desperate.
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???
I'm Wu, the herdsboy in charge around here. I was cleaning the pens, then I noticed one of the burdenbeasts went missing.
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Little Wu
He's really old ... and sick... I couldn't find him anywhere...
L
Little Wu
Everyone says you're the best, Endmin! HELP ME! PUH-LEASE!
Lifeng
Then what about the Farmers' Meet...
Lifeng
Heheh... I'm not a Farmer by trade, so I'm not that professional...
Lifeng
Makes sense. We should find the missing burdenbeast quickly.
L
Little Wu
Somewhere near the farms over there. But it's got many farmhouses ... who knows where he ran off to.
7 Search the farm from the Old Burdenbeast's memories View on map
Story update
After finding the Old Burdenbeast, he asks you to help him find the farm he used to work in when he was young.
8 Collect water for the Old Burdenbeast No map marker available
Story update
Under the Old Burdenbeast's "pressure," you have no choice but to go to the main Xiranflow sluice to draw a pot of fresh water for him.
Dialogue
L
Little Wu
Hey! STOP! Stop raising your butt! You can't poop at this place!
L
Little Wu
So this is where you went! That's why I couldn't find you anywhere! TIME! TO! HEAD! BACK!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Take a break, kiddo... The world is my pasture. I go anywhere I want. No little kid is gonna order me around.
C
Confused Farmer
Checked the heights of the tomato plants? Group three seems shorter than the rest.
P
Puzzled Farmer
Substrate water content might be a little low. I found a small leak in the irrigation valves yesterday.
L
Little Wu
Ugh. Stop mooing nonsense! You're coming with me, whether you like it or not!
O
Old Burdenbeast
MOOVE ME?! NEVER!
L
Little Wu
JUST! GET! MOOOVING!
L
Little Wu
*Hoo*... *ffff*... I'm super pissed... FINE! Do whatever you like! I ... I'm not putting up with this nonsense anymore!
O
Old Burdenbeast
You. Why are you in my way? Are you also trying to get me penned?
O
Old Burdenbeast
Scabrous runt. I'm talking to you!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Back to my pen? Try and make me.
O
Old Burdenbeast
And I wasn't just missing. I was searching for the farm where I once toiled, back when I was young and strong.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Ahem. In any case, I feel happy when I'm at that special farm of mine. And I get grouchy when some little kid tries to keep me in a tiny pen.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Ugh. My eyes can't see that well no more, and my mind is getting slow. I don't think I know where the farm is...
O
Old Burdenbeast
Want me back in the pen? Sure. But you better find that farm for me. All I need is a good look at it and I'll agree to head back.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Do I look like someone who lies to young people? The Wuling farms are just nearby. Take me there.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Back then, I felt happiest when I pulled the plows. No. It's when the sprouts emerged... Not quite. I felt happiest during the bountiful harvest.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Is it...? Hmm. Feels familiar ... and foreign... Maybe I was here... Wait. Was I?
O
Old Burdenbeast
There is only one way to find out.
O
Old Burdenbeast
No... Not quite feeling it... We should check the next farm.
O
Old Burdenbeast
MOOOO —
Radio
L
Little Wu
He's been around for as long as I can remember. His back was my cradle and his moo was my lullaby.
L
Little Wu
Riding on his back, summer slipped by, and the seasons passed me before I even noticed.
L
Little Wu
Then he got too old to work ... couldn't even carry me no more. We've had plenty of vets, but they just shake their heads and say, "When your time comes, it comes."
Endministrator
Well... You should spend more time with him. Treasure every moment while he's still around.
L
Little Wu
That's what I'm doing. Built him a comfy pen with soft, warm hay. Fed him the best water and food, even. But he doesn't want any of that. I guess he only wants his farm.
L
Little Wu
I saw you gave him raw water... WAAAAARRGH! I always fed him fresh fruit punch! With my special blend for dispelling cold!
Endministrator
There, there. Please don't cry...
9 Talk to the Old Burdenbeast View on map
Story update
Talk to the Old Burdenbeast that mysteriously appeared at the main Xiranflow sluice.
Dialogue
O
Old Burdenbeast
Hngh... My damn legs... Hrruugggh... I'm out of breath. Gotta take a breather.
O
Old Burdenbeast
I can't move no more. My knees are creaking and my throat is parched. Just ... go and find me some water.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Hmm... Let me think. Not going along with your choice. Purified water from the main Xiranflow sluice. That's the only thing I drink.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Hrrrmmmph. If you refuse, I'll poop all over your shoes.
Radio
L
Little Wu
Hnnghg... That old boy would only lie around motionless back home. I thought he couldn't dance anymore.
L
Little Wu
Looks like he's having a good time. I don't want to interrupt.
10 Talk to Little Wu View on map
Story update
Comfort Little Wu.
Dialogue
Endministrator
Wait... Isn't that...?
Endministrator
Got enough water. Time to bring it back to that old burdenbeast... Oh?
11 Follow Little Wu and catch up to the Old Burdenbeast View on map
Story update
The Old Burdenbeast leaves angrily. You and Little Wu must quickly follow him.
Dialogue
O
Old Burdenbeast
I'm getting old. Hrrnnngh... There was a time when I remembered every map in the city.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Yeah. The city's changed. Nobody knew what Xiranflow was... And there was nothing but Blight Tides that swept everything aside. Killed plenty of fellow beasts. Good beasts, all of them...
O
Old Burdenbeast
Of course. We burdenbeasts could reach places and carry loads that the Tianshi couldn't even dream of.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Harrumph... I am now fully rested. Let us be off.
L
Little Wu
NOT ONE MORE STEP!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Were you...?
L
Little Wu
I WAS NOT! What are you talking about? I hate following you! And I'm NOT worried at all!
O
Old Burdenbeast
I don't think I said anything, kiddo... Stop giving everything away.
L
Little Wu
Stop making things hard for me! Head back! NOW!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Make things hard for you? Did I ever make things hard for anyone?!
L
Little Wu
I couldn't even finish my work today! And it's all your fault! You ran off, and I had to chase you down!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Oh, hoho. First time in my life! Some snotty brat thinks I'm making life difficult for them!
L
Little Wu
No! That's not what I meant...
O
Old Burdenbeast
I still got life in my legs, so I won't be troubling you anymore. I can look for that farm on my own, thank you very much! And quit tailing me!
O
Old Burdenbeast
And you're a real eyesore. Out of my way!
O
Old Burdenbeast
That's a very good question. Why am I even here... Someone probably led me here. Or was it a kite? I think I was super thirsty...
O
Old Burdenbeast
*Sigh* My memories are failing. I can't even remember what happened a second ago.
L
Little Wu
He's never been this upset... I just want him to head back and rest in the pen.
L
Little Wu
What if he refuses to be my friend anymore? I ... I can't just leave him wandering around like this... What should I do, Endmin?
L
Little Wu
Should we head in and look for him?
L
Little Wu
Ugh... I smell it too... Follow me.
L
Little Wu
Oh, dude... That old boy left a big pile for us!
L
Little Wu
Ugh. That's why he did all that loitering around the Academy entrance! He was looking for a place to dump his cake.
Radio
Endministrator
Did he just disappear...? How?
12 Locate the source of the smell View on map 1 View on map 2
Story update
You and Little Wu smell a strange scent left behind by the Old Burdenbeast. This might be a clue.
13 Go to the Citizen Square View on map
Story update
Go to the Citizen Square to find the Old Burdenbeast
14 Take a group photo View on map
Story update
At the Old Burdenbeast's request, you take a photo of the entire crowd in the Citizen Square.
Dialogue
O
Old Burdenbeast
Oh ho. Left, baby, left! Feel the shaka-laka. Move those hips. Right, baby, right! Work those shoulders... Ah one, two, three, four! One more round, people.
L
Little Wu
Hmph. Here you are. I thought you'd be off fuming in some secret place. Never expected you to be dancing around in the plaza.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Fuming? Ridiculous. I don't fume at kiddos. Not for too long, anyway.
L
Little Wu
Hmph. I brought some fruit punch. For someone.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Fresh fruit punch? Ugh. This is my outdoor getaway. Can't an old boy get something proper? Like BAM-BOOM Fizz soda?
L
Little Wu
No. You're too old to chug functional energy drinks all day!
O
Old Burdenbeast
We got metric tons of work back then... Needed all the functional energy drink we could to get things rolling.
L
Little Wu
That's because you refused to rest and kept working the farm. I tried to get you to stop, but you NEVER listen!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Enough with the blame game. I learned my lesson and did my workouts properly. Remember this jig? Used to do a routine every time I got back from the farm.
L
Little Wu
Of course I remember. They called you the Dancing Beast of Wuling. Every burdenbeast was trying to copy your move.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Let's not dwell on my legendary past. All I wanna say is true heroes would shine anywhere. What do you say? Think I still got my moves?
L
Little Wu
Yeeahhh... Smooth as ever, heartbreaker.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Hoooo... That's good to hear... I guess.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Oh, I see you have a camera. Wonder if you can take a photo of me right here. I don't know if I'd ever get another chance to dance again.
L
Little Wu
Endmin, can you take a few steps back? Get me in the picture as well.
O
Old Burdenbeast
I say you should back up all the way! Take a photo of the entire crowd in the plaza!
Radio
Endministrator
Little Wu, help me herd the burdenbeasts away from this area! I don't want to hurt them by accident.
L
Little Wu
No problem. Leave that to me.
15 Discuss the Old Burdenbeast's whereabouts with Wu View on map
Story update
The Old Burdenbeast suddenly disappears. Perhaps the photo you took can offer some clues.
16 Follow Little Wu to the city outskirts View on map
Story update
After the Old Burdenbeast disappears from the Citizen Square, you and Little Wu follow the footprints in the photo to the outskirts of the city.
Dialogue
L
Little Wu
SHOW ME!
L
Little Wu
From what I'm seeing ... he's headed for the city outskirts. Why? That's not where his farm is.
L
Little Wu
Are you trying to show me something?
L
Little Wu
What?! Where did that old boy go...? Did he just run off again...?
L
Little Wu
Ugghh... Where did he go? He didn't even leave footprints this time...
L
Little Wu
Experimental farms of the Science Station. Everything was abandoned after the accident ten years ago. Burdenbeasts usually go there to graze.
L
Little Wu
Maybe he got hungry... Ugh. We've gotta head over there right now — people saw waterlamps lurking around.
Radio
O
Old Burdenbeast
Is this ... the farm?
L
Little Wu
Yeah. A horti plot belonging to the Academy. With mini-plots for field testing too.
17 Defeat the waterlamps View on map
Story update
Clear waterlamps in the outskirts.
18 Find the Old Burdenbeast View on map 1 View on map 2
Story update
The Old Burdenbeast has blended in with the herd. Figure out a way to identify him.
Dialogue
L
Little Wu
We got really lucky... None of the burdenbeasts were hurt.
L
Little Wu
Uh...
Radio
L
Little Wu
Look at the prints. Why ... is he pacing around the Academy gates?
19 Go to the farm where the Old Burdenbeast once worked at View on map
Story update
Go to the farm where the Old Burdenbeast actually worked at.
Dialogue
C
Confused Burdenbeast
Moo?
Radio
Endministrator
This must be where Little Wu was talking about. Time to start searching.
20 Talk to Lifeng View on map
Story update
Awakening from a dream, you find only Lifeng before you.
Dialogue
C
Confused Burdenbeast
Moo...?
Radio
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???
Blight contamination is too severe for the old experimental farm. None of the burdenbeast breeds could work there.
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???
Fortunately, the higher-ups got me a new plot. They're going to set it up in the Academy itself...
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???
I hope this is the start of something beautiful. If Wuling is going to become a city, it's going to need my technology.
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???
The city needs me.
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......
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???
Something weird is happening. Zhao keeps showing up at my lab.
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???
Kept asking me out for lunches. Even got me a gift... Hmm. Is she ... thinking about...
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???
...that new algorithmic model I just came up with?
21 Locate the source of the smell
Story update
You and Little Wu smell a strange scent left behind by the Old Burdenbeast. This might be a clue.
Other dialogue
64 Game scripting dialogue not tied to a specific quest step.
C
Courtship-Interrupted Burdenbeast
MOOOO —
O
Old Burdenbeast
This isn't appropriate, young bro! I'm too old for this!
C
Courtship-Interrupted Burdenbeast
MOO! MOOOO!
C
Courtship-Interrupted Burdenbeast
MOO!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Not a step closer, kiddo! Listen to this old pooper. You can't force love!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Hey! YOU TWO! Stop gawking and shoo this pesky little calf away!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Ugh. That young blood finally agreed to give up. It was on me the instant I arrived... Hmph. Go ahead and laugh your butts off. It's unhealthy to pent it up inside.
L
Little Wu
Hah. Never knew someone like you could get a mate.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Whatchu mean by that? I was the hottest thing around back then. Got a massive queue of bulls and heifers stretching across the city just to get a piece of me! If not for the farm, I would have... I would...
L
Little Wu
...Stop worrying already. You'll find new farms, till new fields, and see new crops grow.
O
Old Burdenbeast
So ... what happened to that farm...?
O
Old Burdenbeast
I just wanna know if it's doing alright. Imagine if I actually got there... I'll just end up making trouble for everyone...
L
Little Wu
No. Everyone will be super happy if you show up... I really need one more favor, Endmin.
L
Little Wu
Help me take this old boy to his farm.
L
Little Wu
You would not end up all alone in a cozy pen, with a snotty brat as your only friend.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Romance is overrated anyway. Rather spend time on the farm with my two-legged rascal. Roses? Fffft. Golden heads of grain. That's what I wanna see.
L
Little Wu
Yeah, yeah, whatever. We got no idea why someone went running to burdenbeast matchmaking central without warning...
L
Little Wu
Do you know how worried I was when you suddenly disappeared again?
O
Old Burdenbeast
That's because ... I suddenly remembered something back at the plaza. I gotta get over to this place before my memories fail again.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Nothing but a blur... I think I saw the Blight washing over my farm... I was right next to it... Couldn't do anything...
L
Little Wu
Getting ready for the harvest, that's what.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Good... Very good... We should head back now.
L
Little Wu
That's not true. Everyone misses you.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Hrrrrgh. I'm useless and grouchy. Can't do nothing for the people no more.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Little Wu, you didn't agree to let me come here ... because you knew... The farm's ... already gone, right?
O
Old Burdenbeast
Goes without asking. Burdo-muck. Best fertilizer ever.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Just let me lie for a while. I'll get better soon.
L
Little Wu
I'm sorry...
O
Old Burdenbeast
Stupid brat getting emo again. What's there to apologize for?
L
Little Wu
I kept ignoring you and kept you in the pen...
O
Old Burdenbeast
Ugh. Sod off. Got no ears for sniveling nonsense. We should try to piss each other off again. That's what I like.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Boy, think of it this way. This tiny farm is a fount of life. Plenty of seeds will grow out of it. And people will plant those seeds in places further away.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Boy... Someone's tending to the farm and the crops. But what about you? Who's gonna carry you around when I shuffle off this mortal pen?
L
Little Wu
I ... I'll be okay... I'm tall and strong now. I can reach faraway places without riding... Like, really faraway places.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Okay. That's good to hear. Very good.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Don't be picky with food. Have your meals on time. And work out, dammit. That's the secret to being big and tall.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Mmmhmm... Sweet, sweet release!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Suck it all up, my tender little plants! Grow faster, taller, and fruitier... That's right!
O
Old Burdenbeast
Hooo... Oh my goodness. All this bowel action is really exhausting.
L
Little Wu
You gave your life to this little farm. And you're still caring about it after retirement. I just...
L
Little Wu
I just ... it's really not worth your while. You've done more than enough. It's time to move on...
O
Old Burdenbeast
Those tiny seeds have explored the world outside the farm already. They did it for me.
O
Old Burdenbeast
And when I saw this farm, the crops, and their beautiful ears, I should have no regrets.
L
Little Wu
Is there something you still want to do?
O
Old Burdenbeast
Another burden off this beast.
L
Little Wu
Hmm...
O
Old Burdenbeast
Good boy... Oh, by the way...
L
Little Wu
Yes?
O
Old Burdenbeast
Stop adding ginger to the fresh fruit juice... It's disgusting.
L
Little Wu
......
O
Old Burdenbeast
Take good care of yourself...
L
Little Wu
Absolutely! This is the old boy's farm.
O
Old Burdenbeast
Ah, yeeees, this is it... AHHHH... I remember everything.
L
Little Wu
CAN'T BELIEVE THIS! First thing you do at the place you missed the most ... is to poop on it?
Lifeng
Why are you sleeping on the lawn? You'll catch a cold!
Lifeng
Academy? I guess you're still blurry from your nap. This is the industrial and agricultural production unit.
Lifeng
You probably dreamed it all up. We got a pro taking care of the burdenbeasts and keeping them safe here.
Lifeng
That Old Burdenbeast in your dream... You probably saw him in real life. Describe him to me. I know all the burdenbeasts here. Maybe I'll find him for you.
Lifeng
That's a little too vague for me. I can't start my search with that...
Lifeng
So...
Lifeng
The Farmers' Meet actually ended early. Shuang and Yan Ning have already left.
Lifeng
An old Tianshi of the Academy suddenly passed away. Shuang and Yan Ning went to pay their last respects.
???
Endmin! Wake up! Come on!
Lifeng
They say ... the old man was still very much attached to his experimental farm.