Lantern of the Wayfarer

Lantern of the Wayfarer is the eighth request in Part II of the Lantern Rite Tales event. It opens on the eighth day of the event.

Steps

Talk to Huangshan
Talk to Huangshan at the goods storage location
Escort the transport balloon to Francis
- Players get a 300-second (5 minutes) timer to escort the balloon
- Treasure Hoarders and Hilichurls will spawn and attack the balloon along the way
Talk to Francis
Head to the designated location to look for Huangshan

Dialogue

Quest Description

While most people from Liyue are enjoying the Lantern Rite, guard-for-hire Huangshan is currently in a bit of a fix...

(Talk to Huangshan)

Huangshan: How am I supposed to deliver this...

What's wrong?

Huangshan: You're a traveler, I'll wager. You're quite the lucky one, to have come to Liyue just as Lantern Rite is beginning. I, on the other hand, don't have much time for celebration...

Huangshan: We native of Liyue have a tradition of releasing Xiao Lanterns during the Lantern Rite. Every year, the amount of lantern-making materials making the rounds through the trade routes is massive.

Huangshan: And it might just be my imagination, but it feels like this year's got even more cargo than usual.

Huangshan: It's all a little too much for me right now, and what's more, that merchant keeps rushing me, without any consideration for the road conditions here in Liyue...

Huangshan: I'm of a mind to ask someone for help, but haven't been able to find anyone suitable. You up for an escort job?

No problem.

Huangshan: Great! I like straightforward people. If only the person we were escorting was more like you...

Huangshan: His name is Fran, uh... Francis. Ugh, I don't have a head for foreign names.

A merchant from Fontaine?

Huangshan: That's right. What was his name again... Fran... Francis? Ugh, foreign names are so hard to pronounce.

Huangshan: I don't know what he wants with such a large batch of goods either, but... Well, so long as he's paying.

Huangshan: Don't worry, you'll get your fair share once the work's done.

Huangshan: If you're helping out, meet me at the place where the stores are being kept.

Huangshan: I've marked that spot on your map. I'll be heading there first. Let's meet up in a bit.

(Talk to Huangshan at the goods storage): Huangshan: Well, this is where we store the goods. I do realize that I'm troubling you to help out, so you just need to escort this one Transport Balloon.; Huangshan: But let me just remind you, the cargo it carries is entirely made of fragile materials used in Xiao Lantern construction.; Huangshan: It won't do if they get damaged or burned, so you have to be careful while you're out there on the road.; Huangshan: Best be on your guard, monsters and Treasure Hoarders pass this way from time to time, too.; Huangshan: Well, I'll leave this run to you. Just make sure the goods get to Francis safe and sound, and we'll meet afterwards on the bridge southwest of Chihu Rock.

(While escorting): Paimon: Whoa, whoa, where did all this wind come from? Ah, look! There's a samachurl on that slope!; Paimon: Ugh, why are the hilichurls being such a pain? We can't let them destroy the cargo.

(Talk to Francis)

(Before the cargo arrives)

Francis: Where's that cargo... My stomach's growling already...

(After the cargo arrives)

Francis: These are... the goods I ordered. My word, they're finally here.

Francis: From your style of dress, friend, you must also not be a Liyue local. Am I right in saying so?

Francis: Ah, friend, I do not know if you have had the privilege of trying Liyue's delicacies, but they are lovely. Believe me, they are absolutely worth a try!

Francis: Alright, now that my cargo has arrived, I can return to eating in peace.

(Talk to Huangshan at the location)

Huangshan: I've been in contact with Francis. He's received that batch of goods — thanks a lot.

When did you do that?

Huangshan: Haha, oh, not to worry. Guards for hire like myself are quicker on our feet than most, and when it comes to handovers... We're pretty quick there, too.

Huangshan: It's thanks to your help that this run went smoothly. And just so you know, I'm a believer in reasonable pay for all. So give me a moment...

Not taking a break for the Lantern Rite?

Huangshan: In our line of business, you never know when there'll be work. Can't even be home for the Lantern Rite... But then again, it can't be helped.

Huangshan: If you're traveling the world, you should go to Liyue to experience the Rite — everyone should be releasing Xiao Lanterns at this time.

What about you?

Huangshan: Oh, I do work outside the city year in and year out. Never quite had the time to release a Xiao Lantern.

Have you released a Xiao Lantern yet?

Huangshan: Not yet. Traveling guards like us don't have time for that sort of thing.

Huangshan: If I had a ready-made one, it sure would be nice to release one for good luck, but I haven't the time to put a lantern together myself.

Huangshan: I'm missing out on that festive cheer for sure, but I guess it doesn't matter that much...

Why don't I make you one?

Oh, leave this to me.

Huangshan: Huh? You'll get one for me? You're... a pretty nice person, aren't you?

(After giving the Xiao Lantern)

Huangshan: Oh, this Xiao Lantern's pretty good. Thanks! Let me see, what should I write...

Huangshan: Ah, I don't think I can come up with anything good... Let's just go with "may everything go well," I guess.

Huangshan: As long as all things go as I expect them to, I'll be thankful to Rex Lapis already.

Huangshan: Oh yes, here's your compensation. Thanks so much for your help, and for that Xiao Lantern you gave me.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Lantern of the Wayfarer	—
Chinese (Simplified)	灯下未归人 Dēng xià wèiguī rén	Unreturned (Wayfarer) under the Light
Chinese (Traditional)	燈下未歸人 Dēng xià wèiguī rén	Unreturned (Wayfarer) under the Light
Japanese	灯下の未帰人 Touka no mikaeri bito	Unreturned (Wayfarer) under the Light
Korean	등불과 돌아오지 않는 사람 Deungbulgwa Doraoji Anneun Saram	Lantern and the Person Who Does Not Return
Spanish	La linterna de la escolta	The Guard's Lantern
French	La lanterne de l'étranger	The Lantern of the Stranger
Russian	Фонарь путника Fonar' putnika	Lantern of the Wayfarer
Thai	ใต้โคมจากผู้ลาไกล
Vietnamese	Người không về dưới ánh đèn
German	Laterne des Wanderers	Hiker's Lantern
Indonesian	Lentera Pengembara	Traveler's Lantern
Portuguese	Lanterna do Andarilho

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