Feast of Leaves Volume 1 in Where Winds Meet is a story-driven investigation set in the bustling streets of Kaifeng City. What begins as a simple inquiry into a burning signboard soon evolves into a full mystery involving curses, conspiracies, and a staged tragedy. This guide walks you through every requirement—from reconnaissance and clue gathering to exposing the truth in front of the townspeople.

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Feast of Leaves Volume 1 quest rewards

  • Echo Jade ×30
  • Coins ×10,000
  • Stored EXP ×10,000
  • Kaifeng Exploration ×10
  • Jade Fish ×30

Feast of Leaves Volume 1 quest location

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Kaifeng City, near the Hopewell Academy and the South Gate Avenue.

Feast of Leaves Volume 1 quest walkthrough

Follow the steps below to complete the quest:

Step 1

Reach the South Gate Avenue and head to the burning house to begin your investigation into the fire.

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Step 2

Witness tense conversations around the cursed signboard through the fighting couple.

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Step 3

Engage with locals and neighbors to learn about the signboard’s alleged curse and the requirement for a sacrificial life to break it.

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Step 4

Eavesdrop on the conversation of two men.

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Step 5

Go to the strange man and ask for a job.

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Step 6

Head to the Tianjing Dock at noon to start the work.

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Step 7

Set the time to Wu Hour (noon).

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Step 8

Walk toward the foreman as he assigns the work.

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Step 9

Follow the workers and engage in a conversation with them.

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Step 10

Observe as townspeople cry and wail in front of a shopkeeper. A cutscene will play.

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Step 11

When the story scene ends, investigate the food basket outside the shop.

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Step 12

Go inside the shop and inspect the cooking area.

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Step 13

Go outside and examine the corpse.

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Step 14

Use your Wind Sense and follow the paper trail.

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Step 14

They will lead you to the Vigilance Garden. You will find men having a conversation inside.

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Step 15

Eavesdrop on their conversation, and you will get to know the truth about the killer signboard.

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Step 16

After hearing the truth, approach them directly and confront them.

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Step 17

Engage in a fight with them and defeat them.

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Step 18

Mount your horse with Lu San’er tied on the back and parade through the area while encouraging him to shout the truth publicly so the townspeople hear what truly happened.

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Step 19

Return to Zhang Ankang and tell him about your findings.

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Step 20

Drag Lu San'er to Zhang Ankang and link two clues for every question in order to find a new clue.

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Step 21

Link the clues for the second question as well.

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Step 22

Do the same for the third link.

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Step 23

As well as the fourth link.

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Step 24

After the fourth, you're down to two clues, link them.

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Step 25

After discovering the last clue, submit all the clues.

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Step 26

Ask Zhang Ankang about the origin of the feast. A story flashback plays, revealing the real history of the feast. Completing the quest unlocks Tale of Gold Leaves, and you get your rewards.

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Feast of Leaves Volume 1 ends with the truth finally exposed, clearing the rumors and revealing the scheme behind the cursed signboard. Your investigation protects the people of Kaifeng and unlocks the origins of the feast, setting the stage for the deeper tale that follows.


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