Where Winds Meet Blind to the World is a major side quest in Where Winds Meet that many players have now fully documented. Here’s an updated, detailed, and factual guide — no fluff, no speculation — focused only on this quest.
Where the Quest Begins
In the Qinghe region, find an NPC standing next to a red-leaf tree on a hill near the lake by Moonveil Mountain. Talking with them triggers the Blind to the World quest.
Draining the Lake
Your first task is to drain the lake. Dive below the water and locate three submerged lever mechanisms attached to chains. Activate all three to lower the water level and expose the lakebed.
Interacting With the Blind-Girl Statue
Once the water recedes, a statue of a blindfolded girl becomes accessible. Stand on the central slab to start a puzzle. Then step on the outer plates in the order: north, east, south, west. Completing this opens a hidden doorway.
Navigating the Hidden Cave
Enter the cave beyond the statue. Inside, dangling cloth strips pose a fire risk. Use distant attacks to burn them safely. Advance further to find a broken drawbridge, then dive into an adjacent water tunnel to reach an underwater chamber.
Solving the Bell-Slab Puzzle
Inside the chamber, reach a stone gate with four bell targets. Climb up to a pedestal, trigger the bell mechanism, then bend your focus to the audio. Striking the bells in the correct order (3 → 4 → 1 → 2) opens the gate.
Meeting Li Zhenzhen, the Lunar Goddess
Behind the gate, you encounter Li Zhenzhen, the Lunar Goddess. After a brief cutscene, she gives you a mysterious ice jade box containing her eyes — but her story requires more than a simple return.
Final Offering: Flower or Blade
Descend a staircase behind the altar. There, you can find two special items: a Small Blade on a table, and a glowingly spectral Moonlit Flower. Offer either to Li Zhenzhen. Choosing the flower triggers her spiritual wish and drives a touching final scene.
Exiting the Shrine
Leave via a rocky crevice that leads to a hidden dock. A raft awaits. Use it to exit the underground lake and return to the surface.
Quest Rewards
Upon completion, you receive:
- A Mystic Skill called Blinding Mist, which clouds your enemies’ vision while causing damage
- Aesthetic Reward: a Dusty Wedding Dress for your character
- Resources: experience, region reputation, and unique shrine-related currency
Pro Tips & Strategy
- Use your Wind Sense when diving; it helps preserve breath and reveals hidden paths
- For the bell puzzle, turn your volume up: trust audio cues over visuals
- Avoid fire hazards: don’t rush through the cloth-littered corridor
- Free up your inventory before diving — you’ll need space for the Small Blade or Moonlit Flower
- Enjoy the cutscene: the ending speaks to themes of regret and redemption
Why This Quest Matters
“Blind to the World” stands out as a deeply emotional and symbolic journey. It ties together themes of vision, repentance, and quiet forgiveness. For players who love exploration, lore, or puzzle-solving, this quest offers both meaningful story and powerful rewards.
Share Your Experience
If you’ve completed where winds meet blind to the world, drop a comment about which part moved you the most — or how you solved the bell puzzle quickest.