Letters From Afar Quest Walkthrough: Kaifeng, Where Winds Meet

This walkthrough explains how to start and complete the “Letters From Afar” quest in Kaifeng, the region of Where Winds Meet that opens after the early game. You will learn the exact NPC locations, the order of the letter deliveries, and the choices that affect the ending reward, so you can finish the chain without backtracking or missing a step.

Where the Quest Begins in Kaifeng

“Letters From Afar” is a side quest that becomes available after you first enter Kaifeng City, which happens naturally during the main story around level 25–30. The trigger is a letter you receive in your inventory, usually after you complete the main quest “The Wind’s Path” or after you unlock the city’s fast travel point. If the letter does not appear, travel to Kaifeng’s central plaza and look for a courier NPC named Wei the Messenger standing near the large fountain. Talk to him and he will give you the first letter, starting the chain.

The quest is a simple delivery chain across four locations in Kaifeng and the surrounding countryside. You do not need to fight any enemies, but you may encounter wandering bandits on the road, so it helps to have a horse or a fast travel point unlocked.

Step-by-Step Delivery Route

Once you accept the quest, open your map and follow the gold markers. The order is fixed:

First delivery: Take the letter to Old Chen, a tea seller at the north market stall. He is near the “North Gate” fast travel point, just east of the vegetable stand.
Second delivery: Old Chen asks you to deliver a reply to Madam Liu at the silk shop in the east district. The shop is marked by a red awning; she stands behind the counter.
Third delivery: Madam Liu gives you a sealed envelope for Captain Zhao at the military camp outside the south wall. The camp is about 200 meters south of the South Gate, next to a training dummy field.
Fourth delivery: Captain Zhao sends you back to the city with a final letter for Wei the Messenger, who is still at the fountain. Hand it to him to complete the quest.

Each NPC gives you a short dialogue and a small reward (silver coins or crafting materials). The whole chain takes about 15 minutes if you fast travel between the north and south gates.

Choice That Affects the Ending

At the final step, Wei the Messenger asks whether you want to open the letter before delivering it. This is the only meaningful choice in the quest:

Choose “Read the letter”: You learn that the letters are from a soldier’s mother, and you get an extra dialogue option to tell Wei the truth. He rewards you with a Rare Crafting Box.
Choose “Deliver unopened”: Wei stays unaware, and you receive a Common Crafting Box plus a slightly larger silver coin reward.

There is no hidden third ending. The quest does not affect the main story or any faction reputation, so you can safely pick either option. If you want the better crafting materials, read the letter.

Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Players often get stuck at one of three points:

Quest marker not appearing: If the gold marker disappears after talking to Old Chen, exit to the title screen and reload your save. The marker usually reappears at Madam Liu’s shop.
Captain Zhao not at the camp: He only appears during daytime (in-game 6:00 to 18:00). Use the wait function next to the campfire until morning.
Cannot talk to Wei again: If you accidentally close the dialogue, walk a few meters away and return. He resets after a few seconds.

If the quest does not start at all, double-check that you have completed the main story mission “The Wind’s Path” and that you are at least level 25. The courier NPC will not spawn before that.

Rewards and Why It Is Worth Doing

Beyond the crafting boxes, completing “Letters From Afar” unlocks a small side quest chain in Kaifeng that leads to a hidden treasure map. After you finish the delivery, Wei mentions a “lost parcel” that starts a follow-up quest called “The Unopened Parcel,” which sends you to a cave east of the city. That cave contains a chest with a blue-quality accessory.

The quest also gives you +500 character experience, which is useful if you are close to the next level. It is one of the shortest side quests in the region, so it is an efficient way to gain a bit of XP and silver without combat.

Comparing to Other Kaifeng Side Quests

Unlike combat-heavy quests like “The Bandit’s Lair” or “Missing Merchant,” this one is purely narrative and traversal. It has no time limit and no fail state. The only other delivery-style quest in the area is “A Message for the General,” which requires a higher level and involves a stealth section. “Letters From Afar” is the best option if you want a relaxed, story-driven quest that introduces you to the city’s districts and NPCs.

If you are a completionist, note that this quest is not required for the “Kaifeng Explorer” achievement, but it does count toward the “Side Quest Novice” trophy (finish 10 side quests).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I miss this quest permanently? No. It stays in your quest log until you complete it. Even if you progress far into the main story, the courier remains at the fountain.

Do I need to be a certain level? The quest is available from level 25, but there is no enemy scaling. You can complete it at any level above that, even if you are undergeared.

What happens if I read the letter but choose to lie? You get the same reward as reading it and telling the truth. The only difference is a dialogue line; the reward is identical.

Is there a time limit for each delivery? No. You can take as long as you want between deliveries, and the NPCs will wait indefinitely.

Can I do this quest co-op? Yes, but only the host receives the quest progress. Your partner can help with navigation but will not get the reward.

Does this quest affect the ending of the game? No. It is a self-contained side story with no impact on the main narrative or faction standings.

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