大侠立志传：碧血丹心 News

Hello to everyone:

Following the last update , we encountered some new bugs that impacted your gaming experience. Our dev team spent their weekend diligently addressing these issues. We're aiming to roll out a patch later today to fix these problems. For the specifics, you can find the detailed patch notes at the end of this post.

In the wake of Saturday's early-morning update, a few unexpected bugs emerged, momentarily impacting everyone's gameplay. Throughout the weekend, our dedicated team members burned the midnight oil to swiftly address these issues. Yesterday, members of our team attended the IndiePlay 2023 offline award ceremony, where we had a brief but delightful encounter with players and friends from diverse corners, all thanks to IndiePlay's gracious invitation.



With heartfelt thanks to the judges and players, we not only secured a nomination for "Best Design" but also proudly walked away with the "Best Game" award during the ceremony.

This unexpected recognition has truly left us pleasantly surprised. Our game has just embarked on its 1.0 journey, and, like any new endeavor, there are areas that demand refinement. Fear not! We are committed to maintaining a frequent cadence of updates, striving to meet and exceed the expectations you have placed in us. A special thanks to the friends who have supported us on this journey, offering encouragement that has propelled us to this point. Rest assured, our dedication to delivering the best possible experience remains unwavering.

To express our gratitude, we're extending the initial release discount until November 29th, coinciding with the conclusion of the Steam Autumn Sale. Should you encounter any issues during your gameplay, feel free to reach out to us in our official Discord for support.

Thank you, everyone, for being part of this incredible adventure!



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[h3]V1.0.1120b51 Version Log[/h3]
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Adjustment:

1. Required quantity for achievements "Big Toleration", "Never Said No", and "Drinking God" adjusted to 20.
   

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Fixes:

1. Fixed the crafting materials error for Tai Xu Robe and Immortal Robe.
   
2. Fixed the positioning error of the Tiger Guard character in old save files.
   
3. Fixed the problem where, under specific circumstances, the well investigation event in Lin'an City wouldn't trigger.
   
4. Fixed the issue of Daoxuan Sect's morning class being dismissed under certain conditions.
   
5. Fixed the incorrect travel time issue from Wuyue Ferry to Jiujiang Water Camp in certain situations.
   
6. Fixed the problem where players couldn't gather clues about Chu Kuangsheng in certain circumstances in the Ice Prison.
   
7. Fixed the error of the Northern Expedition mission incorrectly triggers after players joined the Ye Family Battalion through certain endings.
   
8. Fixed the issue where the spirit beast Sichen couldn't be fed normally.
   
9. Fixed the issue where custom-difficulty saves could not be loaded.
   
10. Fixed the issue where the Dragon Sword seal conditions were met but the seals weren’t triggered.
    
11. Fixed the incorrect progress bonus description in the homestead.
    
12. Optimized the conditions for triggering Yi Zhihua's backstab event, making it possible to trigger it after completing the Enlighten Tower event or joining the Ye Family Battalion.
    
13. Optimized the achievement list sorting.
    
14. Optimized the Fengyun event in the Dali Temple: added a branching plot for players not in the Ye Family Battalion.
    
15. After Tong Daofu joins the party, the departure location will be forcefully updated to the Palace Hall position.
    
16. After the Treasure Competition ends, if Shen Wuqi is not in the party, will no longer participate in disputes between players and the Nine Factions Sect.
    
17. Optimized the Han Hongyu event: added a way for players to learn about the whereabouts of the leader of Tiger Escort.
    
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Future updates, and the Faction Bounties, Addressing frequently mentioned issues

Hello, dear adventurers! We are expecting an update later today to address the Blacksmith Wang Dachui disappearance and some known bugs. Also, issues like getting stuck in the martial arts arena have been fixed in yesterday's patch. Players experiencing these problems can try again after updating the game.

Given that the game has just been released, there may be some issues. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to join our official Discord to provide feedback. We will promptly address the feedback we receive. Thank you all for your understanding.

Today's update primarily involves adjustments to the widely discussed Homestead system, providing an opportunity to discuss the changes in Homestead's burden reduction.

The original intention of Homestead design was to offer a space in the vast Jianghu that belongs to each player. With this in mind, we implemented a multipath shared inheritance mechanic, and the attribute benefits were quite generous. The goal was to provide a sense of growth that transcends playthroughs. Although we simplified the process of upgrading your Homestead, the process still made players feel like it was "slowing down my path to dominance in the martial world."



In this update, we've optimized the Homestead system by introducing a new mechanic that allows continuous harvesting of materials in the back mountains, and adding more sources for obtaining Homestead materials. This aims to free players from the heavy construction work.

Future plans: Still moving forward, no time to rest.

During this release period, we will maintain a high frequency of updates, addressing newly discovered issues, and polishing existing systems and gameplay. As mentioned in previous posts, the V1.0 version is not the goal for Hero’s Adventure. Content that wasn’t added in the current version, such as the sects in the southwest region, Wanshou Villa, Miao Yin Square, companion NPC story completion, and the unlit desert area on the map, will be released as major updates, similar to the major updates we did during the Early Access period.



As for some of the assets that were discovered through unpacking and cheats, many of them are from the early stages of development. Whether to abandon or utilize them has not been decided. We hope everyone can view this rationally, and we believe that we will soon be able to announce these plans. For now, our focus remains on perfecting and fixing the existing version. Rest assured, we are still the proactive and responsive Half Amateur Studio.

Regarding plot and character script issues: As mentioned in your feedback, the framework is well-structured, but the actual conveyance of words has not met expectations. We understand the charm of martial arts games better than anyone. Currently, the plot work is supported by a game designer due to a lack of suitable candidates. Facing the ever-expanding events and character plots is indeed a bit too strenuous. This has been a source of concern for the project team for a long time. We had considered collaborating with player-authors, but coordinating with their schedules proved challenging for our high-frequency development work.

We will continue to seek solutions. Here, we openly share our thoughts. If anyone is interested or has ideas and suggestions, feel free to join the official Discord and let us know.

[h3]New Version patch note[/h3]

V1.0.1117b50 Patchnote
New Feature:

1. After establishing the homestead, there is a chance to obtain additional materials required for upgrading the homestead by gathering any trees or ores. The higher the grade of the gathering point, the higher the extra drop.
   
2. After unlocking the mountain behind the homestead, placing companions on the mountain can assist the protagonist in obtaining homestead materials. The higher the companion's arm strength and the longer the actual placement time, the more materials can be obtained.
   
3. When the Yan Gexing storyline reaches the stage of returning to the Nameless Village, you can choose to leave the Yan Gexing sect. The process is the same as leaving other sects.
   

Adjustments:

1. Significantly reduce the enemy strength on Casual and Normal difficulty.
   
2. Modify the conditions for upgrading the homestead, removing the requirement for a specific NPC to be in the party during homestead upgrades.
   
3. Killing the prison guards in the three main city prisons will no longer decrease their faction relationship, making it easier to complete certain sect daily events.
   
4. Reduce the final event enemy NPC strength for the Crime Investigation Bureau.
   
5. Lower the number of required attempts for the Western Region Jewelry event and increase event rewards.
   
6. Change the mining event in Langya Sword Pavilion's daily events from Wang Dachui to Ouyeheng.
   
7. Add a few plot hints to the Crime Investigation Bureau event, guiding the protagonist to rest to trigger further events.
   
8. Adjust Yan Rurui's negative status to a positive one.
   
9. Modify Yan Rurui's affinity status effect, renamed to "Harmony in Marriage."
   
10. Modify Yi Zhihua's status effect "Joyful Mood."
    
11. Change the English version's time wheel in the upper right corner to pinyin display to match the in-game dialogues (temporary adjustment, we are working on a better time display for the EN version).
    

Fixes:

1. Fixed the issue of Wang Dachui disappearing in old saves.
   
2. Fixed the black screen issue when continuing the game after manually deleting all saves.
   
3. Fixed the inability to skip the gambling den participation.
   
4. Fixed the issue where entering the Matchmaker's Shrine after forming an affinity with Yi Zhihua would trigger a decrease in favorability events.
   
5. Fixed the text error in the daily tasks of the Nest of Swallow.
   
6. Optimized the hints and rewards for Han Hongyu's escort event.
   
7. Optimized events related to Wan Yanshaoning.
   
8. Optimized the trigger prompt for the Confucius Temple's Sage Monument.
   
9. Optimized the English version's character attribute interface: Abbreviated attributes now display full names in detailed tips.
   

Fixed issues in the patches before:

Adjustments:

1. The "Yi Zhihua Life-and-Death Situation" event has been adjusted. The protagonist can now participate in the life-and-death situation once reaching level 50. Qin Yanluo's character level requirement is also adjusted to 50, and the equipment requirement is set to Grade B.
   
2. Due to adjustments in synthesis recipes, certain recipes that can no longer be crafted have had their production methods canceled.
   
3. Qu Wangyou has gained the feature "Skillful and Compassionate."
   
4. Pao Chunqiu's preferred item type has been changed to food.
   
5. The giveaway of stone and wood materials upon opening the homestead has been canceled.
   

Fixes:

1. Fixed the issue of getting stuck during martial arts arena battles.
   
2. Fixed the problem of Wang Dachui disappearing after entering Langya Sword Pavilion through him.
   
3. Fixed the issue of abnormal disappearance of characters from the New Nine Schools.
   
4. Fixed the tracking error in the Ministry of Justice event quest.
   
5. Fixed the problem of certain Class C logging points in the homestead's back mountain not yielding wood.
   
6. Fixed the issue where negative values were displayed when consuming martial arts experience to upgrade skills after unlocking "San Hua Ju Ding" for Ling Mengdie.
   
7. Fixed the problem of certain characters equipping items against their designated conditions.
   
8. Fixed the issue of the New Nine Schools event causing the Yange Gang to withdraw.
   
9. Fixed the issue of the weapon type selection box exceeding boundaries in the character creation interface.
   
10. Fixed the problem of skill slots showing levels in pet battles.
    

Additionally, we've compiled some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address issues raised by many players.

Q: I'm a new player who joined the guidance of "Yan Gexing." Can I switch to another school later?
A: Poisoning and killing are both considered automatic quitting. After today's update, we've also added a more direct way to leave. When the Yan Gexing event reaches the stage of returning to the Nameless Village, players can choose to leave the Yan Gexing sect.

Although Master Yan warned everyone during the initiation that he has a quirky temperament and won't tolerate disciples leaving, there's always a workaround. Imagine if the master is gone, can the sect still exist?

Q: How do I unlock the homestead?
A: Once your reputation reaches "Rising Star" (level 4), you will receive a pigeon letter from the Wind Whisper Tower, informing you that due to your growing reputation, you have become a distinguished guest of the Glittering Artifact House in Daliang City. By assisting the host in resolving a series of events, you will receive the host's unreclaimed manor as a gift, unlocking the homestead gameplay.

Of course, in old saves where the host has been killed, the event cannot be triggered. We recommend players who have killed the host to start a new playthrough to trigger the event.

Q: What happened to the faction's bounty mission board? Where can I now do daily tasks?
A: Patrol missions can be obtained at the faction leader's location, and evil-extermination missions can be obtained at the faction's partner's location.

Some returning players find it a bit unfamiliar with the changes to faction missions. In fact, back in the Shifa Temple & Confucius Temple introduction phase, we already revamped the faction missions. The previous setup of issuing faction tasks through bulletin boards was limited in quantity and format. Currently, we've shifted the distribution of faction tasks to faction NPCs, removing the daily acceptance limit and eliminating the hassle of multiple deliveries. We'll promptly update and fix any unprocessed mission guides to prevent misleading new players.



If you encountered any issue in the game, feel free to join the official Discord to send them to us!

V1.0.1116b49 Patch Note

Adjustments:

1. The Yi Zhihua event trigger has been adjusted to level 50. Qin Yanluo's character level has also been set to 50, and the equipment has been adjusted to Epic rarity.
   
2. Due to changes in crafting recipes, we deleted certain recipes that can no longer be crafted.
   

Fixes:

1. Fixed the issue of Wang Dachui disappearing after entering Langya Sword Pavilion through his event.
   
2. Fixed new Nine Factions Sect characters disappearing issue.
   
3. Fixed the tracking error in the Dali Temple event quests.
   

[h3]V1.0.1116b48 update[/h3]

Adjustments:
1. Qu Wangyou now possesses the trait "Medical expert."
2. Pao Chunqiu's preferred item type has been changed to food.
3. Canceled the stone and wood material gifts upon opening the homestead.

Fixes:
1. Fixed the issue causing a freeze when participating in an arena battles.
2. Fixed the problem in certain rare Lumbering spots in the backmountain of the homestead not producing wood.
3. Addressed the bug where after Ling Meng Dier unlocking the Three flowers converge trait, a negative value is displayed when upgrading martial arts using Jianghu Experience.
4. Fixed the issue where some of the characters could equip items that didn't meet the required conditions.
5. Fixed the issue where, after the new Nine Factions Sect event, killing Yan Gexing would cause the player to quit the faction.
6. Rectified the out of bound selection box issue in the character creation interface for weapon types.
7. Fixed the problem where empty skill slots were displaying levels in combat.

Fellow adventurers,

It’s an honor to share that…
The full 1.0 experience of Hero’s Adventure: Road to Passion is live now!

From now through November 29th, you can get Hero’s Adventure with an 18% off launch discount. This is the best time to embark on your adventure in the wuxia wonder!



The journey of Hero's Adventure doesn't conclude with the 1.0 release. We're excited to share that a new content expansion is on the horizon, expected to come out before the Lunar New Year. So, rest assured, the adventure goes on!

[h3]What’s coming in 1.0?[/h3]

• New romanceable female characters, increasing the total roster to 18
  
• A Homestead system to better manage your recruited characters, inherit your Martial Art and weapons to another playthrough
  
• 200+ new narrative encounters, and adjusted 400+ of the existing encounters
  
• New Jianghu Event system ensures your adventure doesn’t end prematurely with major events
  
• Added duel option against high-rank NPCs for a test of mettle.
  
• Enhanced customization and upgrades for team characters.
  
• Early supporters will discover a special accessory as a token of gratitude.
  
• Controller and steam deck support.
  
• Steam Workshop 2.0
  

We appreciate all the questions about transitioning from Early Access to the full 1.0 release, and would like to confirm that progress from Early Access will indeed carry over to 1.0. However, it’s important to note that each player’s experience may vary slightly with the new update. For instance, if key characters involved in new events were defeated or killed in your earlier playthroughs, it could impact your ability to engage with these new events.

We hope these updates add a meaningful layer to your ongoing adventures. With an array of new standalone events, romanceable characters, and hidden Easter egg storylines, starting afresh in 1.0 is recommended for a more comprehensive experience of the Hero’s Adventure.

With heartfelt thanks for your incredible contributions, our Steam Workshop community is thriving. Now, in Workshop 2.0, alongside tweaking configurations in 1.0, you can dive into the "Event Editor." Craft your own events, quests, and storylines with editing capabilities approaching our developers'. We eagerly anticipate witnessing what you would add to the adventure!

For more details on the 1.0 update, take a look at the posts below; we’ve also included detailed patch notes at the end of the post.

More details about the giveaways in our latest Steam post:

• "Let's Chat About the V1.0 Update" #2
• "Let's Chat About the V1.0 Update" #3

[h3]Thank you for 9 months of support and beyond[/h3]
It’s been a remarkable 9-month journey since we first launched Hero’s Adventure into Early Access, and as we hit the ‘launch’ button for 1.0 today, we want to take a moment and really acknowledge the incredible support from our amazing community.

Connecting with fellow wuxia enthusiasts worldwide has been a truly rewarding experience for us. Some of us started with developing wuxia games in 1996 using Flash, and we’re genuinely thankful for the opportunity to continue sharing our passion with such an engaged community. Your support has been invaluable in bringing us to this point.

Throughout Early Access, we’ve implemented a number of changes and introduced new content to Hero’s Adventure, guided every step of the way by your feedback. Below are some of our key efforts and changes, as well as a glimpse into what’s to come:



If you’d like to learn more about the changes since Early Access, or are looking to re-familiarize yourself with the Jianghu before resuming your adventure, check out this post:
"Celebrating Changes in the Game" - #1

[h3]A special nod to our community translators[/h3]

We owe tremendous thanks to the members of our community who stepped up to help translate the game into English. Their efforts have been pivotal in bringing the English version of Hero’s Adventure to life. Translating over 700,000 words of the original script would have been an impossible feat for a team of our size without their support and dedication.

Now with the full English translation in 1.0, we hope to offer a more coherent and immersive experience. Of course, the continuous improvement of Hero’s Adventure in English remains a priority. Join us on Discord and share your feedback and suggestions to help us get better?



1.0 alliances: united for release

To mark the release of 1.0, we’ve had the good fortune to be connected with noble members from the gaming and wuxia communities:

Baby Boomer Gamer has been sharing his playthrough of Hero’s Adventure on YouTube since our Early Access, and will be handing out some game keys on his channel. Be sure to keep an eye out for more details on the giveaway and new episodes!

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Wuxiaworld, a renowned platform for translating wuxia novels into English, is offering to give away 10 game keys in their forum. You can find more information on how to enter on this post.

Wuxiaworld offers an expansive collection of novels ranging from classic Wuxia to contemporary Xianxia, serving as the premier destination that invites readers on a unique literary journey where stories come to life in English. Dive in, explore, read, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of novels on wuxiaworld.com.



In the spirit of the Jianghu, we’re always eager for new alliances. Who else would you like to see us collaborate with?

[h3]Join us on Discord[/h3]

If you have any thoughts or ideas about the official release version, feel free to join the official Discord to discuss them with us!



[h3]V1.0 patchnote[/h3]

[New content]

1. New Homestead system and related maps
To access: Achieve reputation level 4 (Rising Star). Unlock by completing relevant events at the Opulent Tower in Daliang City.

2. New joinable faction "Jiujiang Water Camp" and related events

3. Introduced "Fame Events" that are triggered by leveling up your reputation

4. Numerous new and adjusted events

5. New NPC duel feature
Unlocks with an NPC relationship level of 40. First-time victory grants reputation and Jianghu experience.

6. New Jianghu experience allocation system:
Acquire Jianghu experience points by completing Jianghu events, town bounties, and duels.

7. New counterattack mechanics

8. Four new bondable characters: "Man Tuoluo", "Wanyan Zhaoning", "Yi Zhihua", "Han Hongyu"

9. New Martial Arts Additional Effects

10. New traits: attribute buffs unlocked at 25 Points in all five attributes:

• Robust Vitality: Activates when Constitution >= 25, increases base defense by 10%.
  
• Exceptional Insight: Activates when Intelligence >= 25, upgrades all abilities' efficiency by 50%. [Mathematical Formula]
  
• Fortunate Soul: Activates when Luck >= 25, increases combo rate by 15%, counterattack rate by 15%.
  
• Graceful as a Swan: Activates when Agility >= 25, successful evasion, accumulates 150 Qi.
  
• Mighty Strength: Activates when Strength >= 25, increases base attack power by 10%.
  

11. Six new Ultimate Moves

12. New Batch of Accessories

13. New Crafting Items: craft high-rarity gifts through multiple low-rarity gifts

14. Added Pet Encyclopedia

15. 8 new achievements, and 2 new True Endings

16. New equipment acquisition method: chance of dropping equipment after victory in world map battles. (special icon)

17. Entering battle and killing NPCs will have a chance to obtain the NPC’s high-rarity loot.

18. Opening cut scene now available in Traditional Chinese and English

19. Added Xbox controller compatibility

20. Added Steam Deck compatibility

[h3][Adjustments][/h3]

1. Adjustments to some Martial Arts Additional Effects

2. Adjustments to some traits aptitude buff effects:
Robust: changed to increase current maximum health by 10%.
Lucky: changed to 50% chance of triggering additional drops upon killing enemies.
Brutal: changed to 15% increase in critical damage.

3. Adjustments to low-quality weapon and armor additional effects: introducing dynamic attributes and different special techniques.

4. Adjustments to Some Accessories Additional Effects

5. Adjustment to hidden weapons

6. Optimized main menu

7. The protagonist will no longer consume stamina when moving on the map while riding a pet.

8. Adjustments to companion equipment management requirements: Requires a Relationship Level of 40 or higher.

9. Combat ability display relocated to the top left corner, shown in icon form.
In combat, for every 10 points difference in combat capabilities, gain a 1% damage boost

10. Adjustments to some item crafting materials

11. Adjustments to material spots and distribution rate

12. "Yin" Martial Arts basic attribute changed to counterattack, adjustments to specific martial arts special effects.

• Caught Off Guard ("Fearless charge"): Temporarily increases this attack's combo rate by 2.5% for each point the protagonist's agility exceeds the enemy's highest agility.
  
• Resilient: Reduces final damage received by 1.5% for each point of constitution.
  
• Strong arm: Adds 1.5% final damage for each point of strength.
  
• Collateral damage: Deals splash damage equivalent to 25% of the protagonist's attack to enemies on the edge of the damage range.
  
• Out of the Blue ("Ghostly shadow"): After successfully triggering a counterattack, the attacker's Qi regeneration speed decreases by 20% until their next action.
  
• Flexibility: After triggering a counterattack, gain an additional 10 combat intent and 150 Qi.
  
• Lightning fast: Each time hit, temporarily stacks 5% counterattack rate until a counterattack is triggered or the battle ends, at which point the stack is cleared.
  

13. Adjustments to how the main five Attributes influence Attack, Defense, Health, Critical, Evasion, Block, and Counterattack

14. Adjustments to some buff effects:

• Courteous: When meeting a non-hostile character for the first time, additional relationship points. If reputation level is lower than the target, +2 relationship; for every level higher, an additional +2 relationship. For example, with a reputation level of 2 and the target at level 1, the initial meeting relationship is +4.
  
• Royal son in law: If reputation is below level 6, treat it as level 6 for calculating the effectiveness of gift-giving to the opposite sex (decreased by 90%). Upon first meeting with an NPC lower than your reputation level, gain 20 relationship points . Gain 2 copper coins daily.
  
• Jianghu Master: Initial reputation level is 10, and the initial relationship with the six major sects is 60 (the effect of the original 60 relationships with the six major sect leaders is canceled, and the initial relationship with sects is changed from 40 to 60).
  

15. Adjusted attribute increase spread for important characters

16. All Boss characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Hard Difficulty; Characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Asura Difficulty; Boss Characters receive an additional 2 points in all five attributes

17. Max spirit increased from 200 to 250

18. Event-Related Adjustments:

• Reducing the times of training event with Fu Yao Qin at the Immortality Spring to 5 times.
  
• Sea Serpent Gang event provides the Jade Seal synthesis formula when learning about it.
  
• Automatically trigger a relationship reward with the Lord upon becoming the royal son-in-law, eliminating the need to visit the Yuelao Temple.
  
• Removed the promotion and conferment of titles after rescuing the Emperor Xuanhe; after Lord Kang ascends the throne, triggering a scenario to confer the title of Duke upon merit.
  
• Inviting Shen Wuqi Conditions: Participating in the Night Demon Pavilion auction reduced from 20 times to 5 times.
  
• Peak Enlightenment Event Trigger Conditions: Require a reputation level of 8, attain the top position, and win a one-on-one duel against any of the three sect leaders.
  
• Yuan Zhixiang quest type change: Shifted from main quest to side quest type.
  
• Removal of Sect Bulletin Board: Sect characters now post daily tasks instead. Completing tasks from other sects improves sect relationships, while completing tasks within the sect rewards additional sect contributions.
  
• Added supplementary facial expressions for female characters for selected events.
  
• Jianghu Events Reward Adjustment: Added rewards for Jianghu experience.
  
• Changed the trigger of Fashi Pill Event: Changed the trigger of the Poisoning event of Du Yapuo.
  

19. Beast Rings adjustment:
Changed the auction prices and is now non-tradable.

20. Yangexing Event Enhancement:
Progress to a certain extent and you can exchange high-rarity items using sect contributions at Yangexing.

21. Different levels of material gathering spots now have different assets.

[h3][Fixes and Optimizations][/h3]

1. Fixed the issue with the Dancing Garment Sutra lacking related dialogue descriptions

2. Fixed the problem with Crime Investigation Bureau disciples having incorrect appearances after joining the Ye Family Battalion and getting kicked out

3. Fixed the issue where Eldest Brother dies after ringing the bell ten times and cannot turn in the task

4. Fixed the description of pet low satiety

5. Fixed the issue of weapons having lower-than-expected random attributes during forging

6. Optimized the slow pathfinding of Fu Yaoqin and the issue of not stopping at the Fountain of Youth

7. Streamlined the display of key attributes in the character interface in the English version

8. Fixed the out of bound issue of item tips text in the English version

9. Fixed a coin exploit in Relic House