Letters & notes

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• Blue Brocade BagFind the Dao Lord of the Nine Mortal Ways in Kaifeng, nicknamed the "King of the Black Market." His people are buying grain at the Wheatwind Bazaar…
• Beard Guang's EulogyUpon hearing of your passing, I poured wine in your memory and wrote down these words of tribute: Oh, my brother, how remarkable you were—brilliant…
• Yellow Brocade PouchBuy grain from a foreign merchant outside the Wheatwind Grain Shop, who is selling grain far below market price. Then sell the grain at a high price…
• Ni LaoshanYoung ones, the Nine Mortal Ways is in peril—heed our timeless counsel well: Companions first, loyalty foremost. Return harm with justice, for heaven…
• Dragon-Transforming Elixir Recipe:Combine six taels each of Aconite, Arsenic, and Buddha's Heart Flower. Pierce the bone and embed this mixture into an egg to birth the Colossus…
• Unknown Note - IZhu YuPierce the bone and embed this mixture into an egg to birth the Colossus. After three grueling months, scales and blood peel away in torment; only…
• Zhu Yu's Final NoteZhu YuThe potion's power fades in fifteen years, and the Colossus's mind will descend into madness and chaos. Left unchecked, it will surely cause a…
• Zhu Yu's NoteRiver Master Yuanfeng 2nd YearUndercurrents choke the river's flow, and floodwaters linger stagnant... Beneath the currents of the Yellow River swims a strange creature that feeds…
• Mohist Hill Mechanical Beast:The magpie of Mohist Hill was crafted as a "flowing water" contraption.
• Old Books—The Tribute of YuThe Yellow River winds for a long distance... Yu was granted the dark jade scepter, a symbol declaring his triumph over the floods.
• Old Books—Ritual to the RiverThe Emperor declared to the river gods... You who unify the sources and guide all life, nurturing the scaled creatures; refreshing every creature and…
• Old Books—Water Administration CodeIf any watermill blocks the flow, causes silt to build, or fails to clear debris in time—leading to floods, damaged canals, and harm to public or…
• On the Hanging Blade IWei DaojiBy the number of swords cast, Daoji, on behalf of the Emperor, forges a solemn pact with all heroes: Let it be the "Sword Above," granted by the…
• On the Hanging Blade IIA vision spanning thirty years for lasting peace and prosperity: First, to unify the realm, so the people live free from war and exile; Second, to…
• Journey to the North IWei DaojiI accompanied Chai Rong on his journey north and witnessed firsthand the grim reality in the region. Since the enemy's defeat, their deeds have only…
• Journey to the North IIWhen Chai Rong became the emperor, he established the Palace of Annals. Here, heroes from across the land gathered to discuss great matters and…
• Northern Journey IIIDalong led us all northward. He was gone for a long, long time. People said he had never truly left, but still, they left, one by one. Where did…
• From Wei, to Jiang WulangSince you retreated to Heaven's Pier, you've cut ties with worldly affairs—I know you mean to leave the past behind. Yet my disciple Tian Ying…
• A special featherThis feather is unlike any other—its brilliance belongs only to the mythical Peng bird.
• The Ancient Bronze BirdIn the Kingdom of Zhongshan, the mountain was believed to be sacred, and perhaps the bird was worshipped as its spirit. Why a bird, though? Perhaps…
• Send a message by carrier bird.Zhang Cuo Kaifeng PrefectureYoung Wanderer, Head to Heavenfall at once. The River Master has returned from Khitan, and I fear he may flood Kaifeng with the power of the "Ocean…
• Maintenance LogMM/DD/YYYY A legacy of a thousand years—is Skyward City doomed at last? We cannot accept defeat. Not now... MM/DD/YYYY Whispers say our sect master…
• Enigmatic LetterMiss Halcyon is devoted to the country, but having lost an arm, she can no longer give full play to her martial skills—a deep sorrow indeed…
• Mohist Hill Disciple's Final NoteA legacy of a thousand years... I will not surrender... I will not... She is to blame. It was she who doomed the Skyward City. She is... the traitor.
• On the God of MoneyAfter Shennong's time, the Yellow Emperor, Yao, and Shun taught the people to farm and weave, with cloth and silk serving as early currency. Later…
• Burned PaperA scrap of paper: "Master of... the Xuanlin Division... killed... rewarded with a thousand."
• Celadon EwerA sky‑blue celadon ewer from the Yaozhou kilns, finely carved, with a single character "Official" engraved on its base.
• Old Dice CupA plain wooden dice cup, humble and worn. Inside, the dice have long since crumbled to dust.
• Strange CarvingThat Imperial Service—those (Kaifeng curses)...
• Shizhou Green TeaA premium steamed green tea, now gone cold, releasing a faint, distant fragrance like chilled seaweed.
• Gambler's NotesA timeworn notebook, pages yellowed and slanted, each one scrawled over and over with the same words: "Trust your luck."
• Gambler's Tattered Straw SandalsHidden beneath the bed—frayed straw sandals, probably irrelevant... probably.
• Crumpled Debt NoteSix doses of medicine for a child's malaria, totaling 126 wen. Paid: 100 wen from the Zhou family. Outstanding: 26 wen.
• Letter from Granny's SonMother, I hope this letter finds you well. Thanks to General Du, I am safe. The Khitans retreat step by step. With the Sixteen Prefectures soon…
• Yingying's Brocade PouchGold-Making Vessel returns. Tonight, wealth shall be bestowed. Those who seek fortune, sing the Song of Mercy. When the court shows mercy, the basin…
• Grey PouchA small, dust-covered pouch containing a jade horse and an unsigned note: "I've borrowed a horse for three years, and now I return a matched pair…
• Ferryman's RulesThe red‑faced beggar, ninety‑nine coins—where yang reaches its height and turns to yin, the Ghost Gate opens. (Master Pu's note: Find the ferryman's…
• Heroes Assembly Guest RegistryA carefully transcribed register lists the names and backgrounds of all the guests attending the Heroes Assembly. Most people think it's simply how…
• TokenIt's clear the owner is the "Jiangnan Envoy."
• Xie Yuanting's NotesLayue, the Third Year of the Qianyou Era After Governor Guo Liushou entered the city, Kaifeng fell into chaos. Shen Yiren led all of us into the…
• Hong Si's Scroll: Tang Coin in the CapitalI told you not to accept Tang coins as taxes! But you idiots just ignored me, and the higher-ups keep collecting Tang coins. Anyone with any sense…
• Farmer's AshesA precious keepsake, heavy with sorrow, meant to be trusted to those who hold him dear. Half of his final wish has been granted—his spirit has found…
• Strategy Officer's NoteMarch 1 The master of Crimson Serpent Hall wounded my people, stole our supplies, mocked our master, and defaced our banner—they've gone way too far!…
• Makeup BoxA weathered, timeworn makeup box, its powders long dried and caked into hardened clumps.
• Rope DartA set of rope darts, seemingly crafted by Nine Mortal Ways. Faded in color and rough to the touch, their surfaces bear the marks of many battles and…
• LetterThe Hidden Swallow's plan, though noble in intent, clashes with human feelings. My junior sister fears it deeply, and I'm afraid she might have…
• Courtesan's NoteWhen we first met, old bonds still lingered. This place, this moment—I carry it forever in my heart. Whether north or south of the river, I pray that…
• DiaryHe said that once we're grown, he'd propose—what a silly guy. Who would want to spend their life with someone that clueless? But— I told him if he's…