Instructions
Read the story about the Traveler and Paimon's adventure in Liyue Harbor. After reading, use the information from the story to answer the questions that follow. Good luck, Traveler!
Part 1: The Liyue Cook-Off Caper
The delicious aroma of spices and sizzling meat filled the air in Liyue Harbor. But at the famous Wanmin Restaurant, the mood was frantic! Xiangling, Liyue's top chef, was in a panic.
"Paimon can't believe it! It's gone!" cried Paimon, floating in anxious circles.
"The Great Liyue Cook-Off is tomorrow!" Xiangling said, wringing her hands. "My culinary masterpiece, the 'Sunsettia-Stuffed Silk Flower,' needs one final, special ingredient. And it's vanished!"
The Traveler gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Xiangling. We'll help you find it. Was there anything left behind?"
"Yes," Xiangling sighed. "Just this strange note." She handed the Traveler a small slip of paper. It read:
Clue #1: "If you want your treat, follow the path that smells of salt and where big ships meet."
"A clue!" Paimon chirped. "This sounds like a treasure hunt! Let's go!"
The trio rushed to the bustling docks of Liyue Harbor. Amid the shouting merchants and creaking boats, they found another note tucked into a coil of rope. It said:
Clue #2: "Your next hint is with one who speaks, of ancient gods and heroic feats."
"Paimon knows!" said Paimon. "That must be the storyteller, Liu Su, at the Heyu Tea House! He's always telling stories about Rex Lapis."
They hurried to the teahouse, where Liu Su was telling a grand tale. Taped to the leg of his stool was the final clue:
Clue #3: "The prize you seek is not far now, hidden behind a stall with a glittering brow. Look for gems and rocks that shine, in a woven basket, it's a happy sign!"
The Traveler smiled. They knew exactly where the missing ingredient was hidden.
Part 2: Comprehension Check
Answer the following questions based on the story.
- Who needed help finding a missing ingredient?
- What was the name of the special dish Xiangling was making?
- Where did the very first clue tell them to go?
- Who did Paimon think the second clue was talking about?
Part 3: Word Wise
Match the bolded words from the story to their correct definitions. Write the letter of the definition on the line next to the word.
Aroma _________
Frantic _________
Masterpiece _________
Reassuring _________
Bustling _________
A. Full of busy activity.
B. A person's greatest piece of work.
C. Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
D. A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
E. Making someone feel less anxious or doubtful.
Part 4: Follow the Clues!
The final clue leads the Traveler to the missing ingredient. Based on Clue #3, where in Liyue Harbor do you think it was hidden? Explain your reasoning.
Clue #3: "The prize you seek is not far now, hidden behind a stall with a glittering brow. Look for gems and rocks that shine, in a woven basket, it's a happy sign!"
Where was it hidden? ____________________________________________________________________
Why do you think so? _____________________________________________________________________
Answer Key
Part 2: Comprehension Check
- Xiangling
- Sunsettia-Stuffed Silk Flower
- The docks / The harbor
- The storyteller, Liu Su
Part 3: Word Wise
Aroma ___D___
Frantic ___C___
Masterpiece ___B___
Reassuring ___E___
Bustling ___A___
Part 4: Follow the Clues!
Where was it hidden? At a jewelry or ore stall (like Mingxing Jewelry).
Why do you think so? The clue mentions a "glittering brow" and "gems and rocks that shine," which describes a stall that sells jewelry, gems, or ore. It was hidden in a basket behind the stall.