Reading the Room in Where Winds Meet is a simple yet charming exploration quest which occurs in Kaifeng City. It centers on resolving a misunderstanding between a local elder and a traveler who cannot speak the native language. By choosing the right dialogue options, you act as the interpreter who clears up the confusion and restores harmony between the two.

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Reading the Room quest rewards

  • x8 Echo Jade
  • x1000 Coin
  • x2 Oscillating Jade
  • x1000 Stored EXP
  • x5 Kaifeng Exploration
  • +15 Jade Fish

Reading the Room quest location

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The quest takes place in Kaifeng City in the northernmost corner of the Prosperity Haven.

Reading the Room quest walkthrough

Here is how you can complete the Reading the Room exploration quest in Where Winds Meet:

Step 1

Follow the marker to locate old man Deng Jin, who is standing beside a traveler named Sha Mohan. Sha Mohan is not from Kaifeng, so he cannot understand the local language.

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Step 2

Approach Sha Mohan and initiate a conversation to help interpret what he’s trying to say. Select the following dialogue in order to clear up the confusion: “I want to buy a painting.

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Step 3

Then select: “I want to buy a painting of beauties.

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Step 4

And lastly: “I’d like to see another beauty.” These specific choices allow you to understand Sha Mohan’s real request and explain it correctly to Deng Jin.

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Step 5

After selecting the final line, the misunderstanding is resolved and the quest Reading the Room completes immediately.

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Reading the Room is a quick, light-hearted quest that rewards careful attention to dialogue. By choosing the correct phrases for Sha Mohan, you bridge the language gap and resolve the misunderstanding instantly. It’s a simple quest, but a nice reminder that sometimes the right words are all it takes to bring clarity.


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