The future is still unknown, and the past remains buried beneath the waves…

Rover, going about their day, receives a message from Yangyang. It hints that a Black Shores Bloom Bearer might be stationed at the Port City of Guixu. A perfect opportunity to ask more.

Hurrying to the location, Rover encounters Yangyang and a new face having a chat…

**???: “**Well, well! Look who I bumped into—a Midnight Ranger!”

**Yangyang: “**Ah! Rover, you're finally here...”

**???: “**So you're the Rover, huh? Delighted to make your acquaintance.”

**Yangyang: “**This is Youhu from Jinzhou. Like Mr. Chenpi, she's an expert in antiques.”

**Youhu: “**That's me!”

Rover: “What brings an antiques expert here?”

**Youhu: “**To uncover clues about hidden antiques, of course! Since Mt. Firmament reopened, Master and I noticed artifacts from there popping up in the market. Aside from Court of Savantae gadgets, there are still plenty of mystery items that don't exactly scream Mt. Firmament, ya know? So...”

Rover: “So...”

**Youhu: “**So I'm betting they're from the Port City of Guixu!”

Somewhat satisfied with the answer, Rover offers their own reason in return:

Rover: “I received a message from Yangyang.”

**Yangyang: “**Yes, I remember you mentioned wanting to learn more about your past ties to the Black Shores. The battle in Norfall Barrens is over, and the Black Shores should be withdrawing... but they've asked the Midnight Rangers to monitor the area around the Port City of Guixu. I thought this might be your chance to gather more information about them...”

Rover: “I'm touched you remember what I said.”

**Yangyang: “**Ah!? You, er, brought it up before.”

**Youhu: “**Aw, Yangyang's got a soft spot for you, huh? Are you her SPECIAL someone?”