The Writings of Jhong Mi

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The Writings of Jhong Mi
Required Level:	40
Type:	Solo
Starts With:	Te Ven
Starts At:	South Yanshi Outpost
Repeat:	6 Days

Overview

• Differs from Retail: The timer for the Writings (from the Deserted Ruin) is 6 days, rather than 20 hours. The timer for the town stamp is the correct 20 hours.

A quest to retrieve the remaining three of the four Writings of Jhong Mi. The missing part (part 3) is found by completing the previous Yanshi Starter Quest: Lou Ei's Stolen Bracelet.

This quest rewards a stamp that is used in the Exploration Society Letters quest to gain useful equipment.

Walkthrough & Notes

Part 1 of the Writings of Jhong Mi (40+)

1. Once you have obtained Te Ven's Key from Te Ven (15.7S, 46.4E) run to the nearby Deserted Ruin at 16.0S, 47.2E.
2. Inside the dungeon take a right at the split and then keep left until you reach a locked door use the key and loot the first of Jhong Mi's Writings from the chest. Yanshi Town Stamp is also in the chest.
3. Return the writings to Dai Ya the Scholar in Yanshi (12.0S, 42.6E) for your rewards.

Parts 2 and 4 of the Writings of Jhong Mi (Starter Quest - Optional)

These two quest turn-ins are for very little XP, and are not required to complete the high xp/exploration society quest, The Deserted Ruin

1. Head to Old Yanshi and go to the Yanshi Tunnels just a few clicks away at 12.1S, 45.6E.
2. Take all lefts until you reach an open room with furniture and food on the floor, in the corner near the beds is a chest which contains the second of Jhong Mi's Writings.
3. Go back to the start and use the surface portal, when outside head east to the ReedShark Lair at 12.2S, 48.3E.
4. Make your way through the hall ignoring the first few side rooms, you will be in an open room with a bridge above you.
5. From here head west past the bridge and up the ramp to the third of Jhong Mi's Writings stored in a chest.
6. Return both of the writings to Dai Ya the Scholar in Yanshi (12.0S, 42.6E) for your rewards.

Dungeons & Maps

Dungeon	Coordinates	Wiki Map	ACmaps
Deserted Ruin	16.0S, 47.2E	--	0166
Yanshi Tunnels	12.1S, 45.6E	--	01D0
ReedShark Lair	12.2S, 48.3E	--	01FC

Rewards

Items

Give Writings (Deserted Ruin) to Dai Ya the Scholar
Experience:	4,500,000 (85% up to level 50)
Items:
Health Tonic (x2) Yanshi Town Stamp Mid-Stakes Gambling Token Isparian Arms (Text) Pragmatic Guide to Atlan Weapons

Give Writings (Yanshi Tunnels) to Dai Ya the Scholar
Experience:	3,750 (Fixed)
Items:
Potion of Healing (x2) 200 Pyreals

Give Writings (ReedShark Lair) to Dai Ya the Scholar
Experience:	3,750 (Fixed)
Items:
Potion of Healing (x2) 200 Pyreals

Images

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  Writings (Deserted Ruin)

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  Writings (Yanshi Tunnels)

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  Writings (ReedShark Lair)

Dialog

Opening Dialog

Te Ven tells you, "Greetings."

Te Ven tells you, "Nearby, hidden amidst the swamp trees to the east, is the deserted ruin where some lived before Yanshi was founded. Follow the gaze of the statues."

Te Ven tells you, "Unless you have lockpicking or a friend who has the skill, you will need this key once inside. If you recover one of the writings of Jhong Mi and take it to Scholar Dai Ya in Yanshi, he will reward you and give you more information."

Te Ven gives you Te Ven's Key.

Handing in Writings from Deserted Ruin to Dai Ya the Scholar

You give Dai Ya the Scholar Writings.

Dai Ya the Scholar tells you, "Ah, Thank you. A fine example of Jhong Mi's writing. There are others in the dungeons near Yanshi too."

You've earned 4,500,000 experience.

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you Mid-Stakes Gambling Token.

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you 2 Health Tonics.

Dai Ya the Scholar tells you, "You may find the Atlan and Isparian weapons are powerful tools in combat."

Dai Ya the Scholar tells you, "If you wish to, read these books on how to obtain them."

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you Pragmatic Guide to Atlan Weapons.

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you Isparian Arms.

Handing in Writings from Yanshi Tunnels to Dai Ya the Scholar

You give Dai Ya the Scholar Writings.

Dai Ya the Scholar tells you, "An early work, but an important one."

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you 200 Pyreals.

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you 2 Potions of Healing.

You've earned 3,750 experience.

Handing in Writings from ReedShark Lair to Dai Ya the Scholar

You give Dai Ya the Scholar Writings.

Dai Ya the Scholar tells you, "A work that shows Jhong Mi's dissatisfaction. Fascinating."

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you 200 Pyreals.

Dai Ya the Scholar gives you 2 Potions of Healing.

You've earned 3,750 experience.

Update History

Release Quest introduced. Learning From Experience XP reward for each of the writings increased from 2,500 to 3,750. The Risen Princess Deserted Ruin updated. XP for Deserted Ruin writings increased from 3,750 to 4,500,000. Item reward for Deserted Ruin writings changed from Potion of Healing x2 to Health Tonic x2, Mid-Stakes Gambling Token, Pragmatic Guide to Atlan Weapons and Isparian Arms. The Quest for Freedom Quest timer for Deserted Ruin Writings changed from 6 days to 20 hours.