Potent signs of Potential
| "I would like to invest in the Martial Arts training of a talented individual. One of pure heart, patient fists, and discipline. Applicants should speak to Bao Louie. Do not waste my time!" |
Report In
The Journey Begins
| "Yes, you might do. You seem strong, focused, but there is anger in your eyes. Or perhaps confusion? Nevertheless, your path with me begins now. Before you can know the way of the Resolute Fist, you must first learn Martial Arts. Go! Visit the Shang Simla Academy and practice on the equipment there. Return to me once you have learned the skill." |
Just outside of the Imperial City you'll see the Phoenix Martial Arts Academy and that's just where you're headed. So head. In the back yard of the Academy you will find all sorts of things. What you want is the the wooden poles with arms. Practice on that. After you gain your first skill point. Report in.
Learning from the Master's Palm
| "Much like a child who has taken its first steps, you have entered a new phase in life. But also like the child you have so far to go. An acquaintance of mine, Xi Yuan, is a well-respected master of Martial Arts. There is much you can learn from Xi Yuan. Spar with Xi Yuan 2 times, then return to me to tell me of what you learned." |
Find her on the map and travel to her house. You may not be able to use her icon so just "Go To" her house. When you get there, give her a friendly introduction and then you should be allowed to spar with her. Do so twice.
The Sparring Report
| "I do not think that hurt too much. You learn quickly for someone so new to the way of the Resolute Fist. I understand now what Bao Louie sees in you. I have no more to teach you for now. Return to Bao Louie." |
Dunno why this had to be a seperate opportunity but do as it says.
Meditation is the Key
| "I hope this past lesson was not too painful. No... you seem to have escaped any bruising from the instruction. My dear pupil, the time has come for you to learn the finer points of meditation. Travel to the Scholar's Garden and meditate for 2 hours. I hope you find what you are seeking." |
This is actually a little misleading. Yes you need to meditate but just because that's what you are supposed to do, doesn't mean you can. More than likely, you won't be able to meditate just yet. So head over to the Garden (or the Academy) and practice on the board breaking stones or the sparring dummy until you reach level 5 of Martial Arts. Now you can meditate. Do so for two Sim hours. If you meditate for three hours you can then just Zeneport to Bao Louie if you like.
The Writings of Qin Shan Hu
| "You have had a most startling and unexpected vision. I knew you would see something. I did not know that you would see... this. It is the keystone to the Ancient Monk Retreat. Use this key to enter the tomb and retrieve an ancient Relic, one that contains the ancient writings of Qin Shan Hu. Bring this to me and I will reward you with Ancient Coins." |
The Monks Retreat is out of town past the Academy. Head there. The way in is at the very bottom of the long stairs outside. It's standing tile. Take the stairs to your right.
TOMB - The Ancient Monks Retreat
In the first room, look to the left to see two piles of rubble. One of them will have a hidey hole for you to inspect. Do so to find a chest. Then use the key stone to enter the tomb proper.
This room will have all sorts of training equipment and a couple of statues. The statue across the room to the left has a hidey hole behind it so pull that statue out a little. Use the hidey hole and then move the two statues onto the tiles that appear.
If you'd like you can detour through the door that was already unlocked before you moved the statues. There are five bedrooms with treasures. The middle room and the room furthest right have hidey holes and one of them opens a secret room to the far left in the hallway with a chest in it.
Detour or no, go through the door you just unlocked. Then go down the stairs and through the door at the end of the L shaped hallway. There's a well in this room which will be very helpful. Jump into the well and get soaked. Then go through the single door in the middle. Anywhere on the dark tile that you walk you will find a fire trap on the floor. You can, however click on the floor and inspect it to reveal the trap and then either try to disarm the trap or try to cross it (it's an option, if you just try to walk you'll get burned). If you set off a trap remember to go resoak yourself.
After you've gotten beyond the traps whether through perserverance or cleverness, Push, don't pull, the statue onto the gear tile in the middle to open the door at the back of the room. Go through the door and collect PART of your reward.
The rest isn't necessary for the opportunity. You can just Deliver the Writings if you want but the game won't consider the tomb finished.
If not you can go back to the well room, resoak, and then head through the left door. Just pick Attempt to Cross on all three traps.
Resoak and go right. In this hallway, use the hidey hole on the left to shut off the flames directly in front of you. You should now be able to take the left route. Use the hole at the end of the left path, then return to the split and reuse the one on the left and then use the one on the right. Now go down the long right path and you'll see two more holes in the wall. Use both and then turn around and take the short path to the next hole. Use that hole, then return then reuse the hole closest to the corner. You should now have a clear path to the door.
NOW you're done!
END TOMB
Just click the button to return the writings to Bao Louie. Claim your Reward.
