A Cure for Hollow Joy Wandering Tale Walkthrough

Cure for Hollow Joy blends exploration, combat, and item collection as you work with Xiao the Healer to cure a strange condition affecting a laughing man. This walkthrough explains where to begin, how to collect all required vials, and the rewards you receive for completing the story.

Location – Crimson Cliff

Begin the Wandering Tale by heading to Crimson Cliff in Moonveil Mountain, Qinghe, where you’ll encounter the mysterious Laughing Man and soon after meet Xiao the Healer, who requests your help.

How to complete A Cure for Hollow Joy

Here is how you can complete A Cure for Hollow Joy Wandering Tale in Where Winds Meet:

Step 1: Find Xiao the Healer on Crimson Cliff and talk to him

Speak to Xiao, who explains the condition and asks you to gather three special vials needed for a remedy.

Step 2: Find the Fragrant Vial

Travel to the Aureate Swordsmen base in Crimson Cliff.
Defeat the enemies in the camp and collect the Fragrant Vial dropped in the area.

Step 3: Find the Sour Vial near the cliff

Search along the cliffside paths of Crimson Cliff to locate the Sour Vial, usually found near rocky ledges. Landmark - a bird nest with three eggs, drop down near this cliff to collect Sour Vial.

Step 4: Fight the Giant Bear and obtain the Smelly Vial

Head deeper into the Crimson Cliff wilderness and encounter a Giant Bear.
Defeat it to acquire the Smelly Vial.

Step 5: Return to Xiao and give him all three vials

Bring the Fragrant, Sour, and Smelly vials back to Xiao so he can craft the cure.

Step 6: Talk to him to complete the tale

After receiving the ingredients, Xiao prepares the remedy. Speak with him again to finish the Wandering Tale.

Rewards

Completing A Cure for Hollow Joy grants:

Echo Jade ×40
Qinghe Exploration ×10
Coins ×5000
Stored EXP ×5000

A Cure for Hollow Joy is a lively tale that mixes humor, exploration, and action across Crimson Cliff. Help Xiao gather the strange vials, cure the laughing man’s ailment, and claim the generous rewards awaiting you.