The scorching sun of Natlan beat down on my back as I trudged along the dusty path. It had been months since I first set foot in this vibrant region, and yet it still managed to surprise me at every turn. Today was no different. What started as a simple exploration turned into one of the most peculiar quests I've encountered in my Teyvat travels.

The Mysterious Green-Edged Paper Slip

I was teleporting around Natlan, collecting materials as usual, when something caught my eye near the waypoint below 'Scions of the Canopy' on my map. A strange glimmer on a wooden crate beside the teleport point. My curiosity got the better of me—as it always does, honestly—and I approached it.

"What's this?" I muttered to myself as I picked up a Green-Edged Paper Slip. It seemed important, though I had no idea why at the time. Little did I know this unassuming piece of paper would lead me down a rabbit hole of adventure.

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I pocketed the slip and continued my journey, eventually making my way to the Tequemecan Valley waypoint. As soon as I arrived, I noticed a quest marker on my minimap. Intrigued, I followed it to a small cave where I met a worried-looking woman named Poca.

"Thank the archons someone has come!" she exclaimed upon seeing me. After explaining her situation, I learned her friend Tisoc had gone missing inside the cave. When I showed her the Green-Edged Paper Slip I'd found, her eyes widened.

"That's the key to entering the deeper parts of the cave! Please, can you check on my friend?"

How could I refuse? I'm a sucker for helping people in trouble. Plus, who doesn't love discovering a hidden teleport waypoint?

Into the Mysterious Cave

Armed with the paper slip, I ventured into the cave. The air grew heavier with each step, filled with the scent of earth and something sweet I couldn't quite place. Eventually, I spotted Tisoc passed out on a tree branch. After rousing him, he explained the problem—the fruits in the area weren't ripening properly, which was causing all sorts of issues.

"I need to figure out what's blocking the natural processes in this cave," I thought to myself. "But how?"

Following the path indicated during our conversation, I soon found myself in some hidden ruins. And of course—because why would anything ever be easy—the place was crawling with Yumkasaurs and Slimes.

After dispatching the enemies (and maybe showing off a bit with my elemental combos), I transformed into a Yumkasaur. Gotta say, being a dinosaur for a day? Not on my 2025 bingo card, but here we are!

Using my temporary dino-powers, I grappled up to a platform loaded with explosive fruits. The whole time I was thinking, "If my friends could see me now... a human-turned-dinosaur swinging across ancient ruins with explosive fruit. Just another Tuesday in Teyvat, I guess."

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Puzzle-Solving and Near-Death Experiences

I grabbed one of the explosive fruits and aimed it at a glowing red symbol on the wall. BOOM! The wall crumbled, revealing a passage deeper into the cave system.

The next area was more of the same—morph into a Yumkasaur, grapple across chasms, and shoot fruits at glowing spots. You know, normal everyday activities. After blasting two more glowing spots, I finally reached what seemed to be the heart of the problem.

I found a path to the right that led behind a wall that seemed to be the source of the blockage. Breaking it down was straightforward enough, but then—because of course there had to be a twist—lava started rising from below!

"Oh come ON!" I yelled, frantically looking for an escape route. Spotting a new grapple line, I made a running leap and swung away from the rising molten death just in time. My heart was pounding so hard I could hear it over the bubbling lava. That was WAY too close for comfort.

Resolution and Rewards

With the blockage removed and natural processes restored, I returned to Tisoc to share the good news. He was beyond grateful, explaining that now the fruits would ripen normally again. Mission accomplished!

But the adventure wasn't quite over. Following a hint from the locals, I found Poca again near a blue tree marked on my map. She rewarded me with some Mora for my troubles—not a fortune, but enough to make the near-death experience with lava somewhat worthwhile.

As I stood there, watching the sun set over Natlan, I couldn't help but smile. What had started with a simple shiny object on a crate had turned into an adventure involving dinosaur transformation, explosive fruit puzzles, and a race against rising lava.

Just another day in the life of a Teyvat traveler in 2025, I suppose. And honestly? I wouldn't have it any other way.

Tips for Fellow Adventurers

If you're planning to tackle this quest yourself, here's what you need to know:

  1. Finding the start point: Look for the Green-Edged Paper Slip near the waypoint below 'Scions of the Canopy'

  2. Cave navigation:

  3. Transform into Yumkasaur whenever possible

  4. Use explosive fruits to break down barriers

  5. Watch out for rising lava in the final section!

  6. Don't forget: Visit the blue tree afterward for your Mora reward

Happy adventuring, fellow travelers! And remember, sometimes the most interesting journeys begin with the smallest discoveries. 🌟