Silently the Butterfly Crosses the Valley

Silently the Butterfly Crosses the Valley is an World Quest in Lingshu Courtyard, Liyue.

Starting Location[]

Start the quest by entering a cave in Yaodie Valley.

Steps[]

Capture the butterflies
Chase the butterflies into the medicine jar (0/5)
Talk to the Sacred Simulacra
Investigate the ancient tree
Return to Adeptus's Repose
Look for the medicine jar mentioned by the Sacred Simalacrum
Explore the hidden vault

Gameplay Notes[]

Completing the quest grants the Wonders of the World achievement When Comes Spring or Autumn?
During step 2, talking to the Carefree Simulacrum will reveal hints for butterfly locations.
During step 4, an Investigate spot will appear in the water near the ancient tree. Interacting with it will teleport the player to Adeptus's Repose.

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

Yaodie Valley seems to conceal secrets unknown to all...

(Read "Ancient Notes" in Adeptus's Repose, optional): Ancient Notes: (The content is blurry and only a few incomplete sentences written in elegant handwriting are legible...); Ancient Notes: "As the vivid butterflies converge in the jar, the adeptal energy surges anew, akin to new life restored to a withered tree..."; Ancient Notes: "Go west and behold Lingshu Courtyard, and..."

(Enter Lingshu Courtyard): Carefree Simulacrum: Uh... Huh? Who art thou who disturb my beauty sleep...!; Paimon: Eh!? Wh—Who's that?; Carefree Simulacrum: Agh!; Paimon: Waaaah!!!; Carefree Simulacrum: Hahahahaha! Yes, yes! To fear me is only natural! Were I unconfined to this stone, you would already be in mine belly!; Paimon: What...? Ah! So you're just a talking stone statue... Paimon thought you were a monster of some sort!; Carefree Simulacrum: Hmph! What dost thou mean, "just a talking stone statue"!? Would not one such be frightening in itself?; Paimon: Uh, we've come across many statues like you before, is the thing...; Carefree Simulacrum: Wh—What!? *sigh* Fine. Seems like there's no scaring you guys...; Paimon: Why must you do that, anyway? Sheesh! You're just a stone statue!; Carefree Simulacrum: Hmph! Even if I was "just a stone statue," this place is still the Herblord's abode! When she was yet with us, she did not appreciate others disturbing her peace at their liberty!; Carefree Simulacrum: And that's why I scare all the pesky ones away! I shall continue to do so even if she isn't around anymore!; Carefree Simulacrum: Nevertheless, your presence does feel somewhat different from that of those ordinary mortals, and considering that I couldn't scare you either...; Carefree Simulacrum: May I please ask you for a favor?; Paimon: Huh? What can we help you with?; Carefree Simulacrum: Ahem. Take a look at these colorful butterflies! Ever since the abode's lord departed, these little things have scattered all over the place, flying about as they please...; Paimon: Shh... Hang on, there's one on your head! Just a moment. We'll help you get it...

(Talk to the Carefree Simulacrum again, optional): Carefree Simulacrum: Sorry? What were you saying just now...?

(Chase the butterfly into the jar)

Carefree Simulacrum: Phew... Yep, just like that!

(If the player did not interact with "Ancient Notes")

Carefree Simulacrum: The abode's Herblord previously used these colorful butterflies to adorn its door, but that mechanism was later destroyed. These colorful butterflies and the medicine jar were originally meant to nourish the adeptal tree.

(If the player interacted with "Ancient Notes")

Carefree Simulacrum: The abode's Herblord previously used these colorful butterflies to adorn its door, but said mechanism was later destroyed. These colorful butterflies and the medicine jar... were originally meant to nourish the adeptal tree.

Paimon: Adeptal tree?

Carefree Simulacrum: Heh, that's right! Back then, the Herblord planted this adeptal tree herself...

Carefree Simulacrum: It may be withered now, but the Herblord said that so long as the colorful butterflies haven't all dispersed, the tree can be revived!

Carefree Simulacrum: *sigh* She departed as soon as she lost the power to maintain her human form. I wonder how she's doing these days...

(If the player did not interact with "Ancient Notes")

So what am I supposed to do?

Carefree Simulacrum: Ah, my apologies. I got a little carried away reminiscing about my lord...

Carefree Simulacrum: Ahem! Listen carefully, humans! As long as those colorful butterflies get put back into the jar, we can then nourish the withered tree!

Carefree Simulacrum: Heh, this is the adeptal mechanism designed by the Herblord. Pretty amazing, huh?

Let me give it a try.

Carefree Simulacrum: Sure thing. I'm counting on you then, kind humans!

Why colorful butterflies?

Carefree Simulacrum: Eh? Yeah, why is that... Perhaps the Herblord was just really into colorful butterflies?

Carefree Simulacrum: Uh... Anyway, I'm counting on you to get them back into the jar, kind humans!

(If the player interacted with "Ancient Notes")

"As the vivid butterflies converge in the jar, new life shall be restored to the withered tree..."

Carefree Simulacrum: Yep, that's right! As long as... Wait, how did you know?

Carefree Simulacrum: Never mind. Anyway, that's about it! As long as those colorful butterflies get put back into the jar, we can then nourish that withered tree! I'm counting on you, kind humans!

(Talk to the Carefree Simulacrum again, optional): Carefree Simulacrum: Hmm...? Who art thou, to disturb mine... Ah, it's you, kind humans.; Carefree Simulacrum: I leave the matter of the butterflies to you. I'm rather sleepy right now, so... *yawn* Don't mind me for a bit...; Carefree Simulacrum: Zzz... Zzz...

(Talk to the Carefree Simulacrum again after finding a butterfly, optional)

Carefree Simulacrum: Hmm...? Who art thou, to disturb mine... Ah, it's you, kind humans.

Carefree Simulacrum: Butterflies... Can you not find them? Hm... Perhaps, if you look over there...

(Camera pans to a butterfly location)

Carefree Simulacrum: So if that's all, I'm rather sleepy right now, so... *yawn* Don't mind me for a bit...

Carefree Simulacrum: Zzz... Zzz...

(Pick up the Sacred Simulacrum in western Lingshu Courtyard): Sacred Simulacrum: ...I should be placed on the stone stand, like a butterfly alighting on a stalagmite...

(Place the Sacred Simulacrum in the wrong spot, optional): Sacred Simulacrum: ...This isn't my pedestal...

(Place the Sacred Simulacrum on the pedastal): Sacred Simulacrum: Hehe, let me let you in on a secret! As long as I'm like a butterfly, perched on a stalagmite...

(Place the Sacred Simulacrum on the pedastal after revealing the butterfly, optional): Sacred Simulacrum: ...The Sacred Simulacrum returns to the adeptal abode...

(Find all 5 butterflies): Paimon: Well, didn't we get all the butterflies to return? The adeptal tree still looks the same, though...; Paimon: Grr... That talking statue lied to us, didn't it? We gotta go back and grill it some more, (TravelerTraveler)!

(Talk to the Carefree Simulacrum): Paimon: Hey! You liar! We've already returned all the colorful butterflies to the jar, but the adeptal tree still looks the same to Paimon!; Carefree Simulacrum: Hmm...? Who art thou, to disturb mine... Ah, it's you, kind humans.; Carefree Simulacrum: Ooh! I never thought you'd actually be able to find all the colorful butterflies! I just said that on a whim...; Carefree Simulacrum: No, I meant... I felt the adeptal energies too! We just need to recite the formula that Herblord left us and we can revive the adeptal tree!; Carefree Simulacrum: Hold on, how did that formula go again...?; Carefree Simulacrum: "...Born in winter, thriving and withering through time. But I yearn for spring when beauty is regained..."; Carefree Simulacrum: Butterflies flutter... flutter... Uh, I don't remember what comes next, but it ends with all being revived!; Paimon: Whoa, it's changed completely!; Carefree Simulacrum: Since the Herblord entrusted the tree to me, I couldn't stand to see it continue to wither! Thank you, kind humans!; Paimon: You couldn't even remember the formula at all!; Carefree Simulacrum: Eh, don't sweat the small stuff!; Carefree Simulacrum: Oh, if you're interested, I can give you a secret tip! Break off a branch and put it in the broken jar outside the abode, and the stone gate will open...

(Interact with the tree): Paimon: Why don't we take a look around? This is the abode of an adeptus, after all, so there might be some kinda arcane array that'll let us cross vast distances in a jiffy!; Paimon: Of course, if you wanna walk, that's fine too!
(Obtain Ancient Tree Branch)

(Investigate the medicine jar)

(Submit the Ancient Tree Branch)

(Read Ancient Text (I)): Ancient Text (I): "...They say fish have a bad memory, and I'm starting to wonder if she is one. She won't stop telling me about that 'Motive Mainjade' business..."; Ancient Text (I): "...Even though it always fills me with the urge to interrupt her, seeing that look of joy on her face makes me decide against it... If anything, efficiency takes a hit when she isn't here to natter away..."; Ancient Text (I): "...I must keep this locked up. I can never let any person or fish see this. She might start jumping for joy otherwise..."

(Read Ancient Text (II), optional): Ancient Text (II): "...Why come crying to me? 'Please make me some slimming tea'... Hmph! Wild beasts never change, I see! Don't you know that a human form created by adeptal energy can never gain weight...?"; Ancient Text (II): "...And that fish, going along with the whole affair and begging me with a smile despite knowing the truth full well..."; Ancient Text (II): "...I agreed. I'll just make it. Who knows? One day, it may be useful for the mortals..."

(Read Ancient Text (III), optional): Ancient Text (III): "...I spoke to the master about certain matters. I have a bad feeling, although they are usually wrong. This kind of thing should be Fujin's specialty..."; Ancient Text (III): "...Still, I should take some precautions... I'll split some adeptal energy off and inject it into the butterflies... Their lifespan will extend greatly..."; Ancient Text (III): "...Then, even if something were to happen, the mortals of Chenyu Vale may be able to follow their guidance and find the formulae I left behind..."

Soundtracks[]

No.	Soundtrack Name	Album	Played In
Media:Unnamed Silently the Butterfly Crosses the Valley Soundtrack 1.ogg N/A	Unnamed Silently the Butterfly Crosses the Valley Soundtrack 1	N/A	Silently the Butterfly Crosses the Valley (cutscene)

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Silently the Butterfly Crosses the Valley	—
Chinese (Simplified)	彩蝶翩然过谷中
Chinese (Traditional)	彩蝶翩然過谷中
Japanese	谷間にひらり色彩蝶 Tanima ni Hirari Shikisai Chou
Korean	협곡을 건너는 오색 나비 Hyeopgogeul Geonneoneun Osaek Nabi
Spanish	Mariposas coloridas que atraviesan el valle	Colorful Butterflies That Cross the Valley
French	Traversée silencieuse du papillon dans la vallée	Silent Crossing of the Butterfly in the Valley
Russian	Бабочка, что тихо летит сквозь долину Babochka, chto tikho letit skvoz' dolinu	The Butterfly That Silently Flies Across the Valley
Thai	ผีเสื้อสีรุ้งบินผ่านกลางหุบเขา
Vietnamese	Đàn Bướm Bồng Bềnh Khắp Thung Lũng
German	Schmetterlinge schwingen sich flink durchs Tal ...	Butterflies Swing Nimbly Through the Valley ...
Indonesian	Kupu-Kupu Melintasi Lembah dalam Diam	The Butterfly Crosses the Valley in Silence
Portuguese	A Borboleta Cruza o Vale Silenciosamente
Turkish	Vadiyi Sessizce Geçen Kelebek
Italian	La farfalla attraversa silenziosa la valle

Change History[]

Released in Version 4.4

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