Special thanks to Rheavilia for posting the full quest originally and to Sierradane for posting the quiz answers and total cost.

Quest Name: Silk Road
Store Used: Asian Shop
Two Endings? Yes.
Job? No.
Room? Yes - Mongolia (left 7A ending) and/or China + new theme (right 7B ending)
Talent? No.
Total cost: 250 $$$ + 150 Fee'z

Step 1: The adventure begins

The year is 1271. My name is (YourName) Polo and I'm aboard this merchant ship with my older brother Marco, and our father.
We are traveling all the way to Jerusalem to take the silk road and I've brought my travel diary to remember everything on this adventure.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$
         

Gifts:


Cost so far: 5 $$$

Bonus 1:
Question - Which century did Marco Polo live in?
Answer - 13th century

Gift:



Step 2: Back to the future

The year is 1298. I've been back in Venice for three years now. I'm married, and carrying my second child, life is nice and peaceful here. But I miss China! All those adventures, the missions the Great Khan sent us on! It's time for me to tell those tales.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$
                     
- one of the following for 10 $$$
               

Gifts:
     

Cost so far: 20 $$$

Bonus 2:
Question - By which name is Marco Polo's book "The Travels of Marco Polo" also known?
Answer - Le livre des merveilles (The book of wonders)

Gift:



Step 3: Sandstorm

We've been back on solid ground for months now, and we've been traveling across an endless desert for weeks. A few nomads living in yurts have kindly taken us in and allowed us to rest. Then we get back on the road and now we're in the middle of a desert mountain range.
- Oh no! My drawing just flew away in the wind!
- Hurry up, we need to get to shelter! - said Marco in a hurry.
I turn around and see a sandstorm coming straight towards us!

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$
       
- one of the following for 5 $$$
       
- one of the following for 12 $$$
       

Gifts:
         

Cost so far: 42 $$$

Bonus 3:
Question - Which large desert is located in Mongolia?
Answer - The Gobi desert

Gift:



Step 4: In the Great Khan's court

We arrive in Cambulac, the Mongolian capital, at the beginning of winter.
The Great Khan's palace is as majestuous as Kublai Khan himself. That said, he is wary of strangers like us and forbids us from leaving the fortress. We have no other choice but to familiarize ourselves with the local customs. So, we learn music and hobbies and start feeling a bit at home.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$
                 
- one of the following for 15 $$$
                 
- one of the following for 5 $$$
           

Gifts:
                   

Cost so far: 67 $$$

Bonus 4:
Question - Which Mongolian emperor did Marco Polo work for?
Answer - Kublai Khan

Gift:



Step 5: Explorer's journal

Spring has come and we are finally allowed to explore the city and beyond. Marco has gotten closer to the Khan and I have been able to find friendship with Empress Chabi, who is fond of my drawings and stories, and the fact that I am a woman adventurer.
And now Kublai has given us a business mission. We get back on the silk road.

You need:
- one of the following for 8 $$$
                 
- one of the following for 8 $$$
         
- one of the following for 8 $$$
               
- one of the following for 8 $$$
           

Gifts:
                               

Cost so far: 99 $$$

Bonus 5:
Question - What was the silk road?
Answer - An ancient network of trade routes between Asia and Europe

Gift:



Step 6: The Kung fu spirit

Back from our mission, we hear about the conflicts that are now dividing the Mongol empire. Even worse, the prime minister of the Song dynasty of southern China won't budge an inch to Kublai's desires of conquering. We need to prepare for an inevitable battle, and maybe even war. So, I work hard learning martial arts with the palace's kung fu master. Think kung fu, act kung fu, eat kung fu, be kung fu!

You need:
- one of the following for 16 $$$
             
- one of the following for 8 $$$
         
- one of the following for 8 $$$
             
- one of the following for 15 $$$
       

Gifts:
                                         

Cost so far: 146 $$$

Bonus 6:
Question - Kung fu is a term that envelops:
Answer - Chinese martial arts

Gift:



Step 7A (left): Preparations

I have trust in Marco that he will be able to negotiate with the Song minister.
I like watching the children play by the stables. They have no idea what might be coming all because one man is a bit of a megalomaniac and his enemy is a bit too sly. But enough daydreaming, I need to help get the Emperor and Empresses things.
A few years later, I catch sight of a familiar lagoon. I'm back home.

You need:
- one of the following for 15 $$$
         
- one of the following for 14 $$$
         
- one of the following for 10 $$$
         
- one of the following for 13 $$$
         

Gifts:
                                                               

Cost so far: 198 $$$


Step 7B (right): Negotiations

At the last moment, I decide to leave with Marco because I'm afraid for his safety.
We ride on horseback all the way to the Chinese emperor's tent. The prime minister respectfully accommodates us and introduces us to the emperor, who is still only a child. I wonder if we'll be able to make a deal, and more importantly, if we'll make it out of here alive.
A few years later, I catch sight of a familiar lagoon. I'm back home.

You need:
- one of the following for 8 $$$
               
- one of the following for 15 $$$
         
- one of the following for 9 $$$
       
- one of the following for 13 $$$
         
- one of the following for 7 $$$
         

Gifts:
                                                                                                        

Total cost: 250 $$$ + 150 Fee'z