Qinghe is the starting region of the main story in Where Winds Meet. This map alone features over 50 Encounters scattered across various locations. Below is a list of prominent encounters, complete with activation conditions, locations, and rewards to ensure you don't miss a single event.
1. Wine with a Soulmate · Part 1
Introduction
At the Shentian Crossing Tavern, a solitary stranger drinks alone, completely detached from the bustling surroundings. Perhaps he is waiting for someone destined to cross his path…
Activation Conditions
- Unlock the Shentian Crossing map waypoint.
- Go to the Shentian Crossing tavern and speak with the solitary drinker.
- Select the dialogue choice: “Offer fine wine to the senior”.
Rewards
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
- Other rewards
Location
Qinghe – Shentian Crossing Tavern
2. Wine with a Soulmate · Part 2
Introduction
You once made a promise to Qiu Pingsheng to visit his house for drinks again. When you honor your word and arrive at his residence, you discover that he has passed away. Fulfill his unfinished final wish to complete this encounter.
Activation Conditions
- Complete Wine with a Soulmate · Part 1.
- Exploration attribute Capacity > 17.
Rewards
- Avatar: Grow Old Together
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Lianhua Zen Monastery Waypoint
3. Tale of Mushroom Seeking
Introduction
At Lu Shi Forest, you meet the wandering young girl Shi Yimo, who is wading through a swamp in search of "treasure." Join her treasure-hunting crew and help resolve the troubles that follow.
Activation Conditions
- Complete the cooking quest “Taste of Peppermint”.
- After unlocking the Yinyue Mountain map, head to the base of the mountain near this area (use Listen to the Wind skill to locate Shi Yimo).
Rewards
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Lu Shi Forest Waypoint
4. A Sound to See Buddha
Introduction
Near Fo Jia Village, a Buddhist monk notices the wicked behavior of the locals and decides to deliver all living beings from suffering. Assist him in resolving the issue to complete this encounter.
Activation Conditions
- Learn and equip Mystic Skill · Lion's Roar: Righteous Voice (must be learned by exploring and striking bells).
- Unlock the Shan Miao State map.
- Near Fo Jia Village, eavesdrop on the conversation between two bandits.
Rewards
- Book: Three Thousand Questions of Buddhism
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Fo Jia Village Waypoint
5. Faceless Sea of Flowers
Introduction
In the sea of flowers at Bu Xian, stands a lonely house. Recently, children often gather outside singing nursery rhymes whose lyrics seem to conceal something unusual.
Activation Conditions
- Unlock the Shan Miao State map.
- During the day, there is a chance to trigger by approaching the solitary house in the flower field and eavesdropping on the children's conversation.
Rewards
- Accessory: Singing Autumn Wind
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Bu Xian Waypoint
6. Sever to Heal Completely
Introduction
Bizarre incidents have been occurring continuously near Shentian Crossing, with some locals claiming to have encountered ghosts. Villager Qian Feifei is one of them, and you decide to investigate the truth.
Activation Conditions
- Complete Chivalric Traces – Volume 7: Thousand Buddhas Ruins (and have experienced the Guang Huzi borrowing wine event in the main plot).
- Pre-learn Gold Jade Hand.
- Head to the quest location during the hours of Hai – Chou (9 PM – 3 AM).
Rewards
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Western Shentian Crossing Waypoint
7. What is Jiu Liu
Introduction
Disciples of the Jiu Liu Sect have appeared in Qinghe, impersonating others to scam relief funds from Tian Quan and tricking many wandering heroes. Zhang Yihao, the reception disciple of Tian Quan, is furious.
Activation Conditions
- Complete the quest “A Life Free of Hunger”.
- Unlock the Yinyue Mountain map, then talk to Zhang Yihao.
Rewards
- Grand Method of Resistance – Full Volume
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Healing Clinic Waypoint
8. Seeking Fragrant Noodles
Introduction
Near the Healing Clinic lives a perfumer named Aunt Shi, who still has an unfulfilled wish. Help her achieve her heart's desire to end the encounter.
Activation Conditions
- Complete the Ruoshui Shore stage.
- Unlock the Bu Xian map, then speak with Aunt Shi.
Rewards
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Healing Clinic Waypoint
Note: The location is on ground level; do not confuse it with the Ruoshui Shore boss teleport point.
9. Big Hammer – Small Hammer
Introduction
Wang Tiechui sells hammers, and with every hammer comes a dramatic, overly sensational story. But just as the plot reaches its climax, he forces you to… buy another hammer.
Activation Conditions
- Exploration attribute Capacity > 30.
- Unlock the Yinyue Mountain map; there is a chance to trigger by talking to Wang Tiechui near Lu Shi Forest.
Rewards
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Lu Shi Forest Waypoint
10. The Hero and The Beauty
Introduction
A group of foreign travelers has arrived at Bu Xian, searching for bodyguards to protect their young mistress. Follow the instructions to fulfill their requests and finish the encounter.
Activation Conditions
- Complete a stronghold quest at Lianhua Zen Monastery (learning Hundred Ghosts Acupoint Striking Hand beforehand reduces difficulty).
- Obtain the achievement “Goose Hater”.
- Unlock the Bu Xian map; there is a chance to trigger while watching the servants promote their recruitment at Bu Xian.
Rewards
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Bu Xian Waypoint
11. Child Elder of Yinyue Mountain
Introduction
At Shentian Crossing, you encounter Tong Xiaoyun, who claims to be the Child Elder of Yinyue Mountain. She wants to test your capabilities through a series of challenges.
Activation Conditions
- Unlock the Yinyue Mountain map.
- Learn Star Stealing Moon Shifting, then steal food from Yuan Tiantian and Yuan Chengcheng.
- Approach their food stall.
- Higher character levels make this easier to trigger (you can jump onto the roof of the Shentian Crossing tavern to talk to her).
Rewards
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Shentian Crossing Waypoint
12. Red Thread Dream
Introduction
Shentian Crossing is no longer what it used to be. Midst the changing scenery, you find an unnamed treasure map – to which forgotten hero did this treasure once belong?
Activation Conditions
- Complete Main Chapter 1 – Shentian Crossing Unreachable.
- Find the treasure map inside the Shentian Crossing Brewery.
Rewards
- Cosmetic: A Piece of Red Thread
- Changming Jade
- Qinghe Exploration Progress
Location
Near Backyard Music Workshop Waypoint
