Yanqing/Dialogue

Visitor Verification

After completing Companion Mission Frosty Blade's Trial, Yanqing will periodically appear in the Astral Express' Parlor Car or Party Car.

Being surrounded by the universe...

(Idle quote): Yanqing: The universe is so miraculous...

(Initial interaction): ▶ Yanqing: Being surrounded by the universe feels... amazing. The Luofu feels like a small corner of something much, much bigger.; Enjoying the view so far?; ▶ Yanqing: Yeah! All the challenges of everyday life seem to disappear when you gaze out into the universe.; You should totally visit the Express more often. It's a great place to have even greater fun.; ▶ Yanqing: Alright! Then I'll be here to bother you more often in the future.; ▶ Yanqing: I bet there are so many opponents out there in the universe just waiting for me to find them...
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×10)

(Subsequent interactions): ▶ Yanqing: I bet there are so many opponents out there in the universe just waiting for me to find them...

I was just talking to Mr. Yang...

(Idle quote, the Astral Express must be parked outside of the Xianzhou Luofu): Yanqing: Have you heard of Star Bane?

(Initial interaction): ▶ Yanqing: I was just talking to Mr. Yang — he told me some fascinating stories.; I'm all ears.; ▶ Yanqing: He mentioned a 120-foot sword called Star Bane that only a giant robot could wield.; ▶ Yanqing: Of course, I know I'd never be able to wield such a sword, but I'd still love to see it...; He's probably talking about a cartoon or something...; ▶ Yanqing: Cartoon? So it's not a real sword!? But it could be real, right?; ▶ Yanqing: Star Bane... Hmm, once I get back I'll talk to the general about it. Perhaps he'd be willing to get the Artisanship Commission involved?; ▶ Yanqing: A 120-foot sword! Just thinking about it makes me excited.; ▶ Yanqing: Speaking of which, I noticed something recently!; Pray tell, what caught your eye?; ▶ Yanqing: Look outside — don't you think the Luofu looks like a giant flying sword? So that would mean I'm flying around on a huge sword every day!

(Subsequent interactions): ▶ Yanqing: Look outside — don't you think the Luofu looks like a giant flying sword? So that would mean I'm flying around on a huge sword every day!

I was just talking with Dan Heng...

(Idle quote): Yanqing: Master Dan Heng isn't fond of talking...

(Initial interaction)

▶ Yanqing: I was just talking with Dan Heng, but... he never seems very interested in chatting.

▶ Yanqing: Do you know any topics he'd be interested in?

The data bank.

▶ Yanqing: Funnily enough, that was a part of our conversation...

▶ Yanqing: I asked Dan Heng where he was off to, and he said he was going to the data bank to look up some material. Then he walked straight into the Archives.

▶ Yanqing: I did want to ask him a few more questions, but...

Me, (Trailblazer).

▶ Yanqing: Well, I did ask him where you were just now — that's how I knew you were in the Parlor Car.

▶ Yanqing: I did want to ask him a few more questions, but...

The Express.

▶ Yanqing: That's exactly what I asked him about!

▶ Yanqing: I asked all about what the Express was made of, but his answers were super short.

▶ Yanqing: So if the topics I chose interest him... why is he still like that?

He's just a bit reserved.

He's good at keeping things brief.

▶ Yanqing: Oh, okay — I feel a bit better then. I was worried I spoke out of turn or upset him.

▶ Yanqing: I'll keep talking to him — maybe I can eventually unlock his chattier side!

(Subsequent interactions): ▶ Yanqing: I feel a bit better then. I was worried I spoke out of turn or upset him.; ▶ Yanqing: I'll keep talking to him — maybe I can eventually unlock his chattier side!

Where did the Express's conductor...

(Idle quote): Yanqing: What's so special about Pom-Pom?

(Initial interaction): ▶ Yanqing: Where did the Express' conductor come from?; Too bad I don't know either...; ▶ Yanqing: At first, I thought Pom-Pom was like the pet the general used to keep — Snowmoon. Y'know, a cute mascot who's also a member of the family...? Anyway, I soon realized that wasn't the case — Pom-Pom has a strong presence on the Express.; Is that so? Really!?; ▶ Yanqing: Really! You don't use a sword, so I guess you wouldn't feel the presence of a swordsman in front of you... but after one look at Pom-Pom, I knew they weren't someone to be trifled with. I think they may be more masterful than myself.; ▶ Yanqing: I should go and ask Pom-Pom about it — maybe I could pick up a few tricks!

(Subsequent interactions): ▶ Yanqing: You don't use a sword, so I guess you wouldn't feel the presence of a swordsman in front of you... but after one look at Pom-Pom, I knew they weren't someone to be trifled with. I think they may be more masterful than myself.; ▶ Yanqing: I should go and ask Pom-Pom about it — maybe I could pick up a few tricks!

I just saw the Astral Express's...

(Idle quote): Yanqing: There are many strong adversaries in the data bank.

(Initial interaction): ▶ Yanqing: I just saw the Astral Express' data bank... What a shock!; So, what caught your attention?; ▶ Yanqing: Well, I knew the universe had countless opponents waiting for me to challenge them... but I saw some information in the data bank that astounded me.; ▶ Yanqing: That city — Belobog — it seems like such a lonely place and yet it's full of masterful fighters. When I get time, I want to take a look there.; Well, I can take you there right now, if you're up for it.; ▶ Yanqing: Now's not the time — there's still more to learn. If I lose to someone on the Luofu, it doesn't matter, but if I lose to an outsider, it would disgrace the general.; ▶ Yanqing: I want to spend some time honing my skills... Then, when the time's right, you can take me down, and we'll see what the masters of this snowy planet can do.; ▶ Yanqing: Haha, just the thought of it gets my blood pumping!

(Subsequent interactions): ▶ Yanqing: I want to spend some time honing my skills... Then, when the time's right, you can take me down, and we'll see what the masters of this snowy planet can do.; ▶ Yanqing: Haha, just the thought of it gets my blood pumping!

The general is always telling me...

(Idle quote): Yanqing: The general said one should show proper etiquette...

(Initial interaction): ▶ Yanqing: The general is always telling me that a drop of water should be repaid with a spring, and that even among friends, etiquette prevails.; ▶ Yanqing: You're a good friend, but I can't think of any "spring" to repay you with...; ▶ Yanqing: Still, when I was clearing out the rear courtyard recently, I found these beautiful stones buried in the pen where Snowmoon used to live... I guess Snowmoon must've buried them there.; ▶ Yanqing: I don't know if they're worth anything, but they look pretty. Here, I think they'd make a nice gift for you.; ▶ Yanqing: I think I'll be coming to the Express more often in the future... The next time I'm here, I want to have more conversations, watch the universe, and eat some good food together with all of you!
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×10)

(Subsequent interactions): ▶ Yanqing: I think I'll be coming to the Express more often in the future... The next time I'm here, I want to have more conversations, watch the universe, and eat some good food together with all of you!

Open-World

After completing Trailblaze Mission Obsequies Performed, A Long Road Ahead, Yanqing will appear in the Seat of Divine Foresight:

Voice Lines

(Version 1)

▶ "I heard you're not a bad fighter. Can you teach me some moves?"

(Version 2)

▶ "Do let me know if you come across any rare swords."

Dialogue

Yanqing: (Trailblazer), is there something important you want to discuss with me?

(If Companion Mission Frosty Blade's Trial has been completed)‍^{[verification needed]}

About the blindfolded lady you met...

Yanqing: It's hard to believe that lady is Jingliu, the previous Sword Champion of the Xianzhou Luofu and the general's teacher in martial arts...

Yanqing: Life can really be funny sometimes. I've never suffered such a loss in sword fighting before, but lately I've been getting beaten left and right. It's almost like I'm making up for lost time all at once, haha.

Yanqing: Of course, I know that being young and inexperienced means taking some losses is inevitable... but I just can't accept it if I don't come out on top.

Yanqing: The general told me it was good to feel defeated, as it could motivate me to keep honing my skills. I'm sure I'll become a better swordsman the next time we meet!

Not really. I just want to have a chat with you.

Yanqing: Have a chat with me? Sure, I can do that, since I'm not working on anything at the moment. What would you like to talk about?

Do you feel stressed out at work?

Yanqing: My job is to protect the general. Does that sound stressful to you?

Yanqing: But sometimes, I do feel the pressure. The general sees the potential in me and teaches me swordsmanship and military strategies. I always hope to have some achievements under my belt to return his favor.

Yanqing: However, after sparring with the general for some time, I think my skills have plateaued. You know how that is.

Yanqing: I can't see the general as my enemy, so I can't feel the sense of danger that one would have on an actual battlefield. This is definitely going to impede my progress in swordsmanship.

Yanqing: Besides, from the recent trial I've gone through, I've learned that there's always a wider world out there with more powerful swordfighters than me. And my sword will eventually have to face enemies from beyond the Luofu... So I must be prepared.

Have you bought any nice swords lately?

Yanqing: Swords... I haven't bought any recently... Or rather, I had to temporarily cut down on my sword purchases. *sigh*

Does the general not allow you to buy them?

Have you used up all your pocket money?

Yanqing: Nah, that's not it. It's just that I've always been so obsessed with buying so many swords until one day I suddenly realized that my room was full of them, and I had barely enough space to walk around inside my own room...

Yanqing: Having pestered the general every now and then to allow me to buy swords, I can't ask the general to arrange another room for me now, can I? Surprisingly, what stands in the way of my hobby is nothing but the size of my room...

Yanqing: The general suggests that I can sell some of my swords to get back the money, but they are my prized possessions! I just can't do it!

Yanqing: Well, for now I just gotta hold back and resist the urge to spend recklessly... Yep, definitely can't give in to impulse buys anymore... *sigh* This is gonna be so hard for me! I know I'll inevitably come across tempting swords that will test my self-control in the future.

I've got to go.

Yanqing: Take care! I look forward to sparring with you one day.

(If Companion Mission Letter from a Strange Woman has been completed, available once)‍^{[verification needed]}

Sorry for getting in your way when you were going after Kafka.

Yanqing: ...What are you talking about? Wasn't that just a communication error? You didn't mean it. I don't mind.

(Trailblazer): (Kafka used Spirit Whisper to implant suggestions into him. He doesn't remember anymore.)