Meet Big Zhao at the Forsaken Quarter the next morning, then arrange passage with the Ferryman.
Wait Until Next Day at Chen Hour
Go to the Forsaken Quarter
Ask Big Zhao for Clues
Open Main menu → Time and advance to Chen hour, 7–9 a.m., on the next day. Travel to the Forsaken Quarter in southeast Kaifeng and speak with Big Zhao at the entrance. Read the Ferryman Guide he gives you.
Find the Little Beggar
Ask Little Beggar for Clues
The beggar is sitting near the quarter's entrance. Speak with her to receive the Ferryman's location. The conversation handles the guide's 99-coin offering and contact instructions.
Go to the Ferryman's Location
Follow the new marker to his door. The contact sequence uses three knocks and the phrase “Raise the coffin, deliver the goods.” Speak with him to receive the map showing his requested payment.
Go to the Marked Location
Travel to the location on the payment map.
Use Celestial Seize to obtain the Requested Item
Aim Celestial Seize (opens in a new tab) at Hong Si's Scroll and take it from a position where you remain undetected. The next story sequence begins after the theft.