Bing'ge has been scorched for his work recently. He needs someone who can help.
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This is my analysis. Hmm... It lacks adequate theoretical support and empirical validation, but I am resolved to... maintain my stance.
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Save it, please. This is art. Creation. It defies the cold logic of mere numbers!
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Anyways, what's your choice?
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Corn!
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Egg!
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...?
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What is this about?
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Ah... it's {PlayerName}! You have perfect timing. We were just discussing which foods taste better when cooked in hot spring water.
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Trust me, I've been around. When it comes to cooking things in a hot spring, your first thought would be an egg, right?
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I beg to differ. An egg has a shell! Boiling it in a hot spring is no different than boiling it in regular water.
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Corn, however, can really absorb all the good stuff from the hot spring. But eggs? ZERO ABSORPTION!
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...Like I said, cuisine is an art, not a science!
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Who likes plain old boiled eggs anyway?!
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This is what you're arguing about?
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We're at a stalemate here, so it's up to you—yes, you! Which food do you think tastes better when cooked in a hot spring?
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Eggs?
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Corn?
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Look, even {PlayerName} agrees. Eggs boiled in hot springs are the best! That's what I call art!
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Hmph, just as I expected. {PlayerName} always makes judgments with wisdom and reason.
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(Jump:15)
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At this moment, an elderly man shuffles over unsteadily.
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I could hear you quarreling from a mile away... Cough, none of you are from Hongzhen, are you?
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This spring's barely warmer than body heat. It's not even good for a hot bath, let alone boiling food in it.
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Is... is that so?
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How embarrassing... We should have inspected the hot spring first before our discussion...
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If it's spring fare you're after, make your way to Spring's Taste.
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They've got a spring nearly boiling over—perfect for cooking up local specialties. It's a well-known delight in Hongzhen.
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That water’s hot enough to perfectly steam a chicken, let alone eggs or corn.
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I see...
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My mouth is already beginning to water!
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In that case, should we go take a look later?
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(End)
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Fish... There are fish in the hot spring!
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The water is so hot. Wouldn't it cook the fish?
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Oh! I get it! They are jumping out of the water because it's too hot!
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Hey, do you know what's happening here?
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These fish are Airsailers. They can handle the heat.
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Uh... I guess... what you said is right!
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Oh... so that's the reason. Awesome! Thanks for teaching me this!
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Ha! So the teacher was right! When in doubt, think it out.
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(Jump:7)
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These fish... Oh, I just know the teacher will be thrilled if I write about them! Yep, it’s diary time!
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Hongzhen is full of fun things to do... Where should I go next?
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Look at that! Finally, an unguarded hot spring!
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We traveled so far and endured so much, all... all for this moment.
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Boss...
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You feel it, don't you? Our hard work paid off! Ah, and that faint scent of sulfur... Just standing here is already washing away all the exhaustion.
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Um... It's not that. Boss, I'm trying to say...
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Hm?
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Does that person over there... look familiar?
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Ah... it's that... What were they calling her?
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Rover?
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Yes! They were with that little monk outside Jinzhou! How did she manage to follow us here... Oh no, did they find out what we did in Jinzhou...
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That seems a bit much, doesn't it? Just lifted a few fish... from the cages, no less! And we did replace them with worms later, didn't we?
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Wait, that monk... She isn't here, right?
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I don’t see her. Looks like the Rover is alone.
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Alone...? She's thumbing her nose at us.
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This is our chance. Grab your weapon, boy! Time for revenge.
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Spare us, please! We surrender, we surrender!
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How was that even possible? We had the numbers...
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Are you here for the hot springs?
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Of course. We pulled off a mission just days ago, now today we need to—
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—That's right! We heard that the hot springs in Hongzhen were the best, so we left Jinzhou looking for them. We've been behaving ourselves perfectly all the way, I swear!
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Forgive us, we didn't know you were in charge of this hot spring. It's just, we weren't allowed in Hongzhen, so we had to—
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"Pull off a mission"?
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No, no! That’s not it, you see, what I meant was... We couldn't pay the admission! Yes, we couldn't pay the admission fee to the hot spring!
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Really...?
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Really. Ever since the day when you and that monk showed us a better way, we've been reforming our ways. We even helped Lollo Logistics to deliver goods the other day!
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Ha... Well, this was all just a misunderstanding. Let's skedaddle, shall we?
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Don't let me catch you a third time.
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You got it. From here on out, we'll be model citizens, contributing positively to society.
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The exiles leave in a hurry.
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Oh, you're back. Did everything go well?
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Time for a little inspection... Hmm, color checks out. And the smell... all good.
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Now, onto the taste... Mmm... Yup, spot on.
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The zesty bitterness hits the spot. Seems like these hot springs are clean. Whew, I can finally breathe easy.
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By the way, happen to see anything interesting along the way?
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Flying fish in a hot spring?
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Two people arguing about eggs and corn?
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Exiles hoping for a soak?
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What in the world... Ha, that's got to be one heck of a story!
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You can say that again.
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But I'm on duty now. Ugh, should've skipped work to see it myself. This endless grind is driving me crazy!
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Anyway, thanks for the help, {PlayerName}. Until next time!
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