Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy is the second part of Xingqiu's Story Quest Fabulae Textile Chapter: Act I - Bookworm Swordsman.
Steps[]
- Go to Gentry Maocai's residence and make inquiries.
- Talk to the guards and make inquiries.
- Go to Xinyue Kiosk and eavesdrop on Gentry Maocai.
- Inform Xingqiu of Gentry Maocai's plan.
- You will receive Letter.
Dialogue[]
Quest DescriptionThe store owner, Jifang, informs you that her store no longer stocks the book you are looking for, advising you to try your luck at Chang the Ninth's place in Qingce Village instead. Coincidentally, you come upon an attempt by Gentry Maocai's underlings to coerce Chang the Ninth into selling his Cor Lapis. Xingqiu reckons the situation to be unjust and intends to investigate Gentry Maocai.
- (Talk to the guards and make inquiries)
- Sturdy Wu: Who goes there?
A Mondstadt merchant here for a meeting with Gentry Maocai.
- Sturdy Wu: Really? He didn't mention anything about a meeting...
- I'm (Traveler), a VIP client of your boss'!
- Sturdy Wu: How strange, you're not on the guestlist...
- Sturdy Wu: The Master is dealing with some urgent business today. All prior appointments have been canceled.
- Paimon: Urgent business? ...What is it?
- Sturdy Wu: The Master has been working on a major business deal recently. He left early this morning to meet with a VIP client.
- Paimon: So where is he now?
- Sturdy Wu: I'm sorry, the Master has stressed that we must not disclose the information to just anyone...
"Just anyone"? Are you saying we are not his VIP clients?- Sturdy Wu: N—No! I mean yes, yes you are! Ah... I—I meant no offense, please believe me...
- Take me to Gentry Maocai or suffer the consequences!
- Would you like to explain these extra fees you are incurring to your boss, or shall I?
- Sturdy Wu: I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Master is currently in business negotiations at Xinyue Kiosk!
- Sturdy Wu: I beg for your mercy! Please, my master will show me no leniency if he finds out...
- Paimon: Well, MY master has much more important things to do than talking to rude guards like you.
- Paimon: Luckily for you, your bad attitude will be the last thing on our minds when my master's busy negotiating a big business deal with your boss!
- Sturdy Wu: Th—Thank you, thank you! May your business forever be blessed by the Lord of Geo!
- (Leaving Gentry Maocai's estate, you discuss matters in a low voice...)
- Paimon: Nice work, (Traveler)! Paimon never knew you were such a tough negotiator.
- I was just bluffing.
- Paimon: Is that so? Well then. Now Paimon knows not to let your wily ways get the better of her in the future!
- You did great too.
- Paimon: Tee-hee! Paimon loves compliments and all... but treating Paimon to some tasty snacks would show that you really mean it!
- Paimon: Anyway, seems like the VIP client in question must be one of the Fatui.
- I think you're right.
- This could work in our favor.
- Paimon: In that case, let's get ourselves over to the Xinyue Kiosk!
- (After earlier dialogue)
- Paimon: Seems business is booming at the Xinyue Kiosk. No one should notice if we blend in there.
- Paimon: But either way, if we wanna know what kinda shady business they're up to, we better be careful!
- (Talk to Sturdy Wu)
- I—I'm sorry if my mistake earlier caused any offence.
- (Go to Xinyue Kiosk and eavesdrop on Gentry Maocai)
- Gentry Maocai: I understand. I do. Please do not worry, you have my word that the order will be completed as promised.
- Agent: Hmm... The subordinate I sent was not quite so optimistic in his appraisal. Is somebody being uncooperative?
- Gentry Maocai: Ah... We just ran into a minor procurement problem is all. We haven't managed to purchase the Cor Lapis yet.
- Gentry Maocai: But it's nothing for you to worry about. If Chang the Ninth won't sell, I can buy from someone else.
- Agent: That would be most ideal. I remind you again that the Fatui care only about the result.
- Agent: We are willing to lend a certain degree of support to this transaction. But if it is not completed in time...
- Agent: You may suddenly find our good will comes at a price you cannot afford.
- Gentry Maocai: I understand... I am indebted to you for your protection. You know I would not dream of disappointing you, don't you?
- Agent: We shall see when the time comes.
- Gentry Maocai: *sigh* Darn that old man Chang!
- (You hear the voices of Gentry Maocai and the Agent through the divider screen, and you can't help but grow infuriated by what they are saying...)
- Paimon: So Mr. Gentry Maocai is colluding with the Fatui!
- Paimon: Who knows if Guhua Geek has made any progress. Should we go tell him?
- (Inform Xingqiu of Gentry Maocai's plan)
- Paimon: Hmph! You said that you had other things to look into, as if you're some sort of man of mystery...
- Paimon: When actually all you meant was you wanted somewhere new to park your backside while you read your book!
- We know what Gentry Maocai's up to now.
- You and Paimon tell Xingqiu about Gentry Maocai's deal.
- (You share with Xingqiu what you have learned about Gentry Maocai...)
- Xingqiu: I see. I guessed as much.
- Paimon: Did you really guess, or are you just saying that to sound clever?
- Xingqiu: The course of action we must take is now clear. To start with, please deliver this letter to the Feiyun Commerce Guild. They will know what to do.
- Xingqiu: My liege, for reasons that I cannot explain, I will be unable to join you.
- Xingqiu: There is no need for you to read the contents of the letter, when the time comes—
- Paimon: Whew, this writing is super hard to read! Paimon can't make heads or tails of it...
- It's in an ancient script, perhaps?
- A secret text that needs a cipher, perhaps?
- Xingqiu: Ugh...
- Xingqiu: Hence why I said there's no need for you to read it...
- Xingqiu: The Feiyun Commerce Guild will have someone who can understand it.
- Paimon: But why do you wanna get them involved? They're one of the bigwig commerce guilds in Liyue — why would they wanna help us?
- What is the Feiyun Commerce Guild?
- Paimon: Since we got to Liyue, Paimon keeps hearing people mention it. Seems they oversee a lot of business that goes on around here.
- Paimon: Having such big backing would be great and all... But are you sure they'd wanna help?
- Xingqiu: No need to worry about that. From what I know, they share my sense of chivalry.
- Xingqiu: Once they have read the carefully reasoned and passionately argued case I put forth in this letter, they will certainly be moved to action.
- How can you be sure?
- Why get them involved anyway?
- Xingqiu: Gentry Maocai must be taught a lesson he will never forget. This is something we cannot do on our own.
- Xingqiu: Also, I do not wish for anyone else to know of my involvement in this.
- Paimon: Why not? You're only doing this to try and help Chang the Ninth, right?
- Xingqiu: "To silently disappear at the matter's conclusion, concealing one's name and contribution," this is the chivalrous thing to do. To savor the memory is ample reward.
- Xingqiu: Each droplet of kindness I receive I am duty-bound to repay with a welling spring of gratitude. I seek neither praise nor reward.
- Paimon: That sounds very lovely. But be honest — you just want them to do it so you can carry on reading your book, don't you?
- Xingqiu: Thank you in advance for delivering this letter to the Feiyun Commerce Guild. Someone from the guild should be able to receive you near the Liuli Pavilion.
- Paimon: Hey! Stop ignoring Paimon!
- (Talk to Xingqiu again)
- Xingqiu: Apologies, my liege. I will be unable to join you.
- Xingqiu: So long as this letter makes it to the Feiyun Commerce Guild, they will be sure to take action.
Soundtracks[]
| No. | Soundtrack Name | Album | Played In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Silhouette and Silk Steps | City of Winds and Idylls | Cooking Appointment, Cooking Showdown, Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy, Legend of the Darknight Hero, A Flower Blooms in a Prison, Unexpected Encounter (following suspicious fellow), Venti's New Plan (stealth mission), Rite of Descension (stealth mission), Jnagarbha Day (Isak's quick time event), The Lone Isle Glimpsed Through Fog (Quest) (musket shooting challenge) Event Gameplay |
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 知己知彼定良策 Zhījǐzhībǐ Dìng Liángcè | Know Oneself and One's Opponent to Formulate Good Strategies |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 知己知彼定良策 Zhījǐzhībǐ Dìng Liángcè | |
| Japanese | 敵を知り策を決める Teki wo Shiri Saku wo Kimeru | Knowing Your Enemy, Deciding on a Plan |
| Korean | 지피지기 백전불태 Jipijigi Baekjeonbultae | If You Know Your Enemy and Yourself, You Can Win Every Battle |
| Spanish | Conoce a tu enemigo y te conocerás a ti mismo | Know Your Enemy and You Will Know Yourself |
| French | Connais tes ennemis | Know Your Enemies |
| Russian | Знай врага своего Znay vraga svoyego | Know Your Enemy |
| Thai | กลยุทธ์ที่ดีคือการรู้เขารู้เรา | |
| Vietnamese | Biết Mình Biết Ta Định Kế Sách | |
| German | Kenne dich selbst wie deinen Feind | Know Yourself Like Your Enemy |
| Indonesian | Mengenal diri sendiri artinya mengenal musuh | Knowing yourself means knowing your enemy |
| Portuguese | Conhecer bem o inimigo para fazer uma estratégia perfeita. | |
| Turkish | Kendini Tanı, Düşmanını Tanı | |
| Italian | Conosci il tuo nemico come te stesso |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.0