The Shadows in Bloom quest is one of the many side chapters you can complete while exploring Kaifeng in Where Winds Meet. Young Heroes need to sneak inside the Hero Assembly to witness a breathtaking scene, and then gather clues from all around them to figure out the Jiangnan Envoy's location. Here's where to find all Hero Assembly clues, like Hua Jieyu's location in WWM.
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How To Trigger Shadows In Bloom Quest In WWM - Where Winds Meet
To trigger the Shadows in Bloom quest, simply head to the Velvet Shade in Kaifeng and approach the crowd by the water. After a small cutscene, follow the Nine Mortal Ways Disciple across the roof and stop him from getting into another trouble.
Upon agreeing to help the Disciple, players will automatically change into Master Jiang Yi's disguise and attempt to sneak into the Hero Assembly.
Speak with the Revelry Hall Manager only to be interrupted by Songstress Bai Rong. Follow the latter to start a tuning test and choose easy mode so she tells you the tunes. Approach the drums and hit them in the following order: Zhi, Yu, Gong, Jue, Shang.
Once the tuning is complete, interact with the nearby boat to reach the Hero Assembly.
How To Gather Clues At The Heroic Assembly In WWM - Where Winds Meet
Upon arriving at the Hero Assembly, players can start collecting clues after cutscene.
Clue #1 - Hua Jieyu (First Floor)
From the entrance, go left to reach Hua Jieyu's location among the crowd in WWM. Win a match of Pitch Pot against her to get a clue.
Clue #2 - Liu Rui (First Floor)
Go back to the entrance and approach the right side where Liu Rui is standing near the white board. Talk to her after reading the board to receive a clue.
Clue #3 - Ling Yuming (First Floor)
Proceed left to have a Graceful Melodies match with Ling Yuming and obtain the third clue.
Clue #4 - Jia Wenqu (Second Floor)
Climb to the second floor and head into the crowded room to find Jia Wenqu. Win a mini-game of Gift of Gab in WWM to deduce a clue.
Clue #5 - Fu Rong (Second Floor)
Go around the floor near the stairs to see Fu Rong talking to one of the sisters. Use Celestial Seize and take the Gift Book as a clue.
Clue #6 - Wen Zixuan (Third Floor)
Head to the third floor and dance with Wen Zixuan to get the next clue.
Clue #7 - Ren Jiayu (Third Floor)
Approach Ren Jiayu waiting in front of Sister Qiang room and talk to her to receive the final clue.
How To Piece The Clues Together In WWM - Where Winds Meet
Before attempting to piece the clues together, Young Heroes are interrupted by an accident and they must investigate. Go to the scene and use the balcony to access the restricted area to gather more clues. After investigating thoroughly, it's time to piece the clues together in Where Winds Meet. Combine the following clues to get new ones.
What Does The Jiangnan Envoy Favor?
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First Clue |
Second Clue |
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Many guests in Jinling came to see the Shimmer. |
A rich guest purchased a guqin for a huge sum of money. |
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New Clue |
The Jinling Envoy loved the guqin. |
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Who Does The Jiangnan Envoy Admire?
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First Clue |
Second Clue |
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The Jinling Envoy loved the guqin. |
The notes were about her longing. |
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New Clue |
The Jinling Envoy also admired Ruolan. |
Where Did The Jiangnan Envoy Go?
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First Clue |
Second Clue |
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The Jinling Envoy also admired Ruolan. |
Ruolan played the guqin in Yunhua Tower. |
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New Clue |
The Jiangnan Envoy has gone to Nimbus Tower. |
How To Complete The Shadows In Bloom Quest In WWM - Where Winds Meet
After answering all the questions, follow the quest mark in WWM to reach Nimbus Tower. Head up only to be ambushed by an enemy. Take care of him and investigate the area to find the Yin-Inscribed Booklet.
After a cutscene where players faint and wake up, speak with Qin Ruolan to watch the firework show together.
This completes the Shadows in Bloom quest.
Where Winds Meet
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 73 /100 Critics Rec: 50%
- Released
- November 14, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen / Use of Alcohol, Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Everstone Studios
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase, Inc.
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Wuxia, Open-World
