While Shenmue III has a lot to offer players, most of them cost money. You are going to need yuan to buy a lot of things, like Snake Power and that garlic to make you happy. And it doesn't come easily - you'll have to work for it here.
Fortunately, there are several ways you can generate serious Yuan and get everything you need… even if you only play a few coins in the arcade. Let's take a look at the different ways to clean up cash without getting too carried away.
Start in the village of Bailu
Starting in the village of Bailu, you can find a few places that will pay you for a simple job. The first of these places is the Tao Get store, which you will come across just after the Verdant Bridge.
It is here that you will meet Tao Guanzhong, who will invite you to chop wood. It's a fairly easy activity, but it pays relatively little. However, you have to start somewhere. Do this a few times and you should be able to accumulate around 560 yuan (which is more than enough).
From there you will have the opportunity to play. You will find these games again when you pass in front of The cows park. You can spend 300 yuan to get around 3 tokens, which you can then use for The games. But save some for a bit later.
If you'd rather make a living more appropriately, head to the Panda Market until you reach a sign, then turn left. This will take you to Sunset Hill. You will locate a store with a yin and yang sign. A fortune teller by the name of Zhu Tianwen will be waiting.
Have him read your makeshift color. Once you're done, head to the play area on the far right. You will see a game called "Flower, Bird, Wind and Moon".
Take part in the game and bet 1 chips, the maximum. Remember the color the fortune teller gave you. Bet on it when it becomes available. Here's a quick guide:
- Green = bird
- Yellow = moon
- Blue = wind
- Red = flower
The odds are usually stacked against you, but play a few times and you'll win four times the chips. Just remember that color effects only last a few hours in total. If you lose three times in a row, you will have to start over with the psychic.
Build up to 20 tokens then go to the Panda Market. You'll find a price swap here, including a few gems. Once you are done buying things, go to the nearby pawnshop and sell what you have. You will earn more yuan than you started with.
The trips can take a bit of time, but you'll have some serious cash for later.
Building on your fortune in Niaowu
Once you are done in the village you will go here next. Go up Main Street and you will see a sign that says "GAME". Walk past it, hang on to the right and take the stairs. You will come across an alley with another fortune teller.
Once you're done talking with them, head back down the stairs and hang onto the left. You will meet New Paradise, with the Golden Goose inside. Buy a few tokens (if you don't already have one) and play “Flower, Bird, Wind and Moon” again. The same rules apply as before.
Once you're done and some tokens have been created, head to the Prize Exchange, located in the Prize Cafe. Buy a storm, mainly Gems. It's at the end of the catwalk. Once you're done, go back down and find the pawnshop, repeat the process, and you get your money back.
It's a simple process worth repeating. Not to mention a good time if you are a betting player.
(Kudos to PS4 Kid for tips!)
Shenmue III is available now for PlayStation 4 and PC.
