"Zhou Heng? A fine name." The Fated Angler reeled in the line, then cast it elegantly back into the Fated Black River. "Over these ten thousand years, you people have made this river murky and foul. Do you wish to purify the power of sorrow here?"
Zhou Heng nodded. "Yes, senior."
The Fated Angler chuckled. "To reach this place at your level, I imagine you haven't been playing games with those useless wretches afflicted by the Longevity Curse. In that case, I'll give you a quest. Complete it, and I can give you an item to help you purify the power of sorrow here and obtain some authority to open the Fated Black River. But this quest won't be easy. You could die. Will you accept?"
Zhou Heng's gaze sharpened, but he did not rush to respond. He was waiting for a Fate Hint. Just as he had guessed, fate would always offer him hints for a quest of this caliber.
``` [The Fated Angler is merely another one of those failures who haven't amounted to much.]
[Fate offers you hints.]
[Fate Hint One: Reject the Fated Angler. A piece of trash who failed and was relegated to a tributary like this has no right to guide you. However, you must also pay for your pride, greatly slowing your opportunity to obtain authority over the Fated Black River.]
[Fate Hint Two: The Fated Angler has fared so poorly that he is always looking for amusement. The quest he speaks of involves dealing with a member of the longevity-cursed species who followed you inside. His name is Zhou Ming, and he shares your surname. After your clash in the Great Elven King City, he guessed that your talent was luck-related and brought a specialized counter item, the Wailing Heart of Misfortune.