[Ah, such youthful energy! It warmed Shen Yuan's heart, even as he felt a pang of concern as he wondered how the young man would cope with ennui that had gradually been sinking its fangs into them all...]

A most worthy endeavor, though I must caution you that many people have been trying to wringe answers from this place with little success so far. I would advise you to pace yourself, and to remember to rest and refresh your mind frequently. It's good that you arrived with a friend of yours. [He smiles sadly, recalled how poor Xiao Xingchen was left at loose ends by the sudden disappearance of Nie Huaisang.] Those ties are more important in this place than nearly everywhere else.

But you also shouldn't be afraid to make new friends, or ask for assistance when needed. Have you been having any troubles since you arrived? Do you know how to access the network?