A Shift in the Wind continues the main storyline of Universal Furnace, advancing crucial political and emotional revelations surrounding the suffering in Kaifeng’s furnace district.
The quest uncovers hidden identities, corruption, and motivations behind Heaven’s Pier. Players must confront the truth behind Lord Shi and the resistance forming against injustice, setting the stage for major conflicts ahead.
Location & how to start
Start at the riverside at the Furnace Area and meet Big Zhao to start the quest.
Walkthrough
Here is how you can complete A Shift in the Wind main quest in Where Winds Meet:
Step 1: Check up on Big Zhao
Meet Big Zhao at the riverside in the Furnace Area of Kaifeng City. Reaching the location triggers a cutscene in which you see how the workers and the residents of the furnace area are living.
Step 2: Return to Granny's House
Granny's house in the middle of Foresaker Quarter. Talk to Yingying about the money exchange and her true identity as Ember of the East. Ask her about Lord Shi, the Antidote, and about Aunt Han.
Step 3: Rest the conversation
After knowing the secrets to Heaven's Pier and Lord Shi's involvement. Conclude the conversation, and it completes the quest.
Rewards
- Echo Jade × 20
- Kaifeng Experience × 10
- Coin × 3000
- Stored EXP × 3000
- Eternal Prosperity Look × 1
- Eternal Glory × 1
A Shift in the Wind serves as a major turning point in Where Winds Meet, revealing hidden motives, betrayal, and the foundation of future conflicts surrounding Heaven’s Pier. The truth about Lord Shi and Yingying reshapes the journey ahead, opening the path to new decisions and deeper storylines. With valuable rewards and crucial narrative revelations, this quest sets the stage for the intense events to come next.
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