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{{Infobox villager

{{Infobox villager

|portrait  = Mr. Qi.png

|portrait  = Mr. Qi.png

|birthday  = Unknown

|birthday  = Unknown

|location  = The Desert{{!}}The Calico Desert Ginger island{{!}} and Ginger Island

|location  = The Desert{{!}}The Calico Desert

|address  = [[Casino]] ([[The Desert|Desert]])

|address  = [[Casino]] ([[The Desert|Desert]])

[[Qi's Walnut Room]] ([[Ginger Island|Island]])

[[Qi's Walnut Room]] ([[Ginger Island|Island]])

|favorites = N/A

|favorites = N/A

}}{{Quote|I was born an ordinary boy, but I made a decision early in life that I would become extraordinary.|Mr. Qi}}

}}{{Quote|I was born an ordinary boy, but I made a decision early in life that I would become extraordinary.|Mr. Qi}}

'''Mr. Qi''' is a mysterious stranger who is first encountered when the player puts a battery pack into the lock-box in the tunnel. He is connected to the empty box at the train station.

'''Mr. Qi''' is a mysterious stranger who is first encountered when the player puts a [[Battery Pack]] into the lock-box in the tunnel. He is connected to the empty box at the train station.

He operates the [[Casino]] which is located behind [[Sandy]]'s store, the [[Oasis]], in [[The Desert|the Calico Desert]]. To gain access to the Casino players must complete the quest line "The Mysterious Qi". After the quest is complete the [[bouncer]] will move aside to allow the player to enter. He can be found inside the Casino whenever it is open.

He operates the [[Casino]] which is located behind [[Sandy]]'s store, the [[Oasis]], in [[The Desert|the Calico Desert]]. To gain access to the Casino players must complete the quest line "The Mysterious Qi". After the quest is complete the [[Bouncer]] will move aside to allow the player to enter. He can be found inside the Casino whenever it is open.

He also can be found on [[Ginger Island]] in [[Qi's Walnut Room|his walnut room]], once the player has obtained 100 [[Golden Walnut]]s. Here, he will give the player special [[Quests#List of Mr. Qi's Special Orders|Qi challenges]]. Upon completing these challenges, the player will be rewarded with [[Qi Gem]]s.

He also can be found on [[Ginger Island]] in [[Qi's Walnut Room|his walnut room]], once the player has obtained 100 [[Golden Walnut]]s. Here, he will give the player special [[Quests#List of Mr. Qi's Special Orders|Qi challenges]]. Upon completing these challenges, the player will be rewarded with [[Qi Gem]]s.

==Relationships==

==Relationships==

Mr. Qi operates the Casino. It is revealed when the player talks to him that he was the one who put the chests in [[The Mines]]. Players cannot give gifts to raise [[friendship]] points with Mr. Qi.

Players cannot give gifts to raise [[friendship]] points with Mr. Qi.

==Schedule==

==Schedule==

Mr. Qi can be found at the Casino during the Oasis' open hours and in his walnut room during the entire day.

Mr. Qi can always be found both at the [[Casino]] during the [[Oasis]]' open hours and in [[Qi's Walnut Room]] on [[Ginger Island]].

==Quotes==

==Quotes==

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{{Quote|It's good to finally meet ya, kid. Welcome to my exclusive clubhouse. You've got the 'spark'... that's why I singled you out. What spark? Ah... The conduit of mystery, of art... People like us have a responsiblity [sic] to keep the world alive, to give folks a taste of the extraordinary. You see, kid... The world's like a bowl of rice. It's got substance, but it ain't worth nothin' without a good, zesty sauce. That's where we come in. Didn't you ever wonder who put those treasure chests in the old mineshaft? I like to give people surprises. You'll understand someday. Just keep doing your best and never give up.}}

{{Quote|Keep it up, kid. I think you're gonna be a star. Just ask me if you need anything.}}

{{Quote|Keep it up, kid. I think you're gonna be a star. Just ask me if you need anything.}}

{{Quote|I knew you'd end up here someday. Of course, I had to make it a little difficult so you'd have an incentive to achieve excellence.}}

{{Quote|I knew you'd end up here someday. Of course, I had to make it a little difficult so you'd have an incentive to achieve excellence.}}

{{Quote|Stop by whenever you wanna relax.}}

{{Quote|Stop by whenever you wanna relax.}}

{{Quote|Keep working hard and maybe you'll end up like me someday.}}

{{Quote|Keep working hard and maybe you'll end up like me someday.}}

{{Quote|Wherever you go... I'm always behind the curtain, making sure the show is interesting. Hahaha... Or... am I?}}

{{Quote|Wherever you go... I'm always behind the curtain, making sure the show is interesting. Hahaha... Or... am I?}}

{{Quote|Set your eyes on the furthest star, and let that be your goal. It's always within your power to go one step further than you used to believe.}}

{{Quote|Set your eyes on the furthest star, and let that be your goal. It's always within your power to go one step further than you used to believe.}}

{{Quote|Some things transcend time and space, kid. It's a unique feeling in the heart... a whisper of things beyond.}}

{{Quote|Some things transcend time and space, kid. It's a unique feeling in the heart... a whisper of things beyond.}}

{{Quote|There's more to this world than meets the eye, kid. Some day, you might understand. For now, just keep striving for excellence in everything you do.}}

{{Quote|On the left, you'll find a board with my special challenges... custom-tailored for you, kid.On the right, a set of fantastic prizes for those who meet my challenge...Good luck, kid.}}

{{Quote|I got to where I am through the force of pure willpower, kid. You see... The mind is a very powerful tool. In fact, it's the most powerful tool in all of reality... and beyond.}}

 

{{Quote|It's good to finally meet ya, kid. Welcome to my exclusive clubhouse. You've got the 'spark'... that's why I singled you out. What spark? Ah... The conduit of mystery, of art... People like us have a responsiblity [sic] to keep the world alive, to give folks a taste of the extraordinary. You see, kid... The world's like a bowl of rice. It's got substance, but it ain't worth nothin' without a good, zesty sauce. That's where we come in. Didn't you ever wonder who put those treasure chests in the old mineshaft? I like to give people surprises. You'll understand someday. Just keep doing your best and never give up.}}

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==Special Orders==

==Special Orders==

''See: [[Quests#List of Mr. Qi's Special Orders|List of Mr. Qi's Special Orders]]''

''See: [[Quests#List of Mr. Qi's Special Orders|List of Mr. Qi's Special Orders]]''

==Portraits==

==Portraits==

==Secrets==

==Secrets==

* The player's [[Grandpa]] is revealed to be an acquaintance of Mr. Qi in [[The Summit#Cutscene|The Summit cutscene]].

* The player's [[Grandpa]] is revealed to be an acquaintance of Mr. Qi in [[The Summit#Cutscene|The Summit cutscene]].

* {{#lst:Skull Cavern|qiskullcavern}}

* {{#lst:Skull Cavern|qiskullcavern}}

{{History|1.3.27|Added encounter in Skull Cavern. Updated portrait.}}

{{History|1.3.27|Added encounter in Skull Cavern. Updated portrait.}}

{{History|1.5|Added Walnut Room and quests on Ginger Island. Relationship with the player's Grandpa is now revealed in the summit cutscene.}}

{{History|1.5|Added Walnut Room and quests on Ginger Island. Relationship with the player's Grandpa is now revealed in the summit cutscene.}}

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