Where Winds Meet Return o Soul Walkthrough & Rewards

This guide explains how to complete the “Return o Soul” quest in Where Winds Meet, including the exact steps, choices, and the rewards you earn for finishing it. You begin by finding the quest giver in the region indicated by your journal, then follow a short series of tasks that involve a lost soul and a ritual. The final reward is a unique martial art style and a substantial amount of in-game currency.

Quest Background and Starting Point

“Return o Soul” is a side quest in Where Winds Meet that becomes available after you reach a certain point in the main story and explore the area around the Yellow River. The quest involves helping a wandering spirit find peace, which ties into the game’s broader themes of honoring the dead and resolving lingering grudges. You can start it by speaking to an NPC named Old Man Zhou, who stands near a small shrine west of the river crossing. The quest marker appears on your map once you are within the region, so you do not need to search blindly.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow these steps in order to complete the quest without missing any optional objectives:

• Accept the quest from Old Man Zhou. He will tell you about a restless spirit that appears at night near the old willow tree.
• Wait until nightfall (use the game’s time-skip feature if you have it unlocked). The spirit only appears between 21:00 and 03:00 in-game time.
• Travel to the willow tree marked on your map. You will see a faint blue glow and hear whispers.
• Interact with the spirit to trigger a dialogue. Choose the option that shows empathy: “I will help you find peace.” This is not a trap; the other options simply end the conversation and you can retry.
• Collect three ritual items that the spirit requests: a piece of jade, a bundle of incense, and a white cloth. These are all found within a short radius of the tree, marked by small quest icons.
• Return to the spirit and place the items on the small stone altar next to the tree.
• Defeat the summoned enemy (a level-appropriate ghost warrior). This fight is straightforward; use your normal combat skills and dodge the red-zone attacks.
• Watch the concluding cutscene and speak to the spirit one last time. The quest completes automatically after the dialogue.

Rewards for Completion

Completing “Return o Soul” gives you the following rewards, which are the same for every player on the current patch:

• Martial Art Style: “Soul Reaper” – a fast, dagger-based style that builds combo points quickly. It is unique to this quest and cannot be obtained elsewhere.
• 5,000 In-Game Currency (the standard currency used for vendors and repairs).
• 3 Skill Points that you can allocate to any skill tree.
• A cosmetic headband that provides no stats but can be dyed.

There is no choice that changes the rewards; both dialogue options that lead to the fight give the same outcome. If you fail the fight, you can retry without losing any progress.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Players often get stuck on this quest for three reasons. First, they try to interact with the spirit during the day, which does nothing. Always check the time icon in the top-right corner of your screen. Second, they miss the ritual items because the quest markers are small and blend into the environment; use your focus mode (hold the middle mouse button on PC) to highlight them in gold. Third, they choose the wrong dialogue option at the start, which ends the conversation and forces you to wait until the next night. If that happens, simply skip time again and re-approach the spirit.

How to Choose the Right Dialogue Option

The dialogue with the spirit has three options, but only one advances the quest. The correct choice is always the one that expresses willingness to help without asking for payment or showing fear. The other two options (“What do you want?” and “I’m not afraid of you”) are dead ends. If you pick a dead end, the spirit disappears and you must wait until the next night to try again. This is a common frustration, but it is not a bug—it is a deliberate design choice to encourage careful reading.

Comparison with Similar Quests

“Return o Soul” is similar to other spirit-helper quests in Where Winds Meet, such as “The Grieving Widow” and “Echoes of the Past.” All three involve collecting items and fighting a single enemy, but “Return o Soul” is unique because it rewards a permanent martial art style rather than just consumables or currency. If you enjoy this quest’s pacing, you will likely enjoy the others, but note that they are not prerequisites for anything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I miss this quest permanently?
No. The quest stays available even after you finish the main story. You can return to the area and start it at any time, as long as you have not already completed it.

What level should I be before attempting this quest?
The enemy scales to your level, so there is no minimum level. However, if you are below level 20, the fight may take longer because you have fewer skills unlocked. It is recommended to have at least one healing item equipped.

Do I need to have a specific martial art style equipped?
No, you can use any style you have learned. The fight is not style-specific, and the reward style is given to you after the fight, not required for it.

Is the “Soul Reaper” style good for endgame?
It is a solid mid-tier style that works well for single-target damage, but it is outclassed by late-game legendary styles. Still, it is worth getting for collection purposes and for the early-to-mid game.

What happens if I die during the fight?
You respawn at the nearest checkpoint and can walk back to the willow tree. The spirit will still be there, and the fight restarts from the beginning. You do not lose any items or progress.

Can I skip the cutscene?
Yes, you can skip the final cutscene by pressing the skip button (Esc on PC, Options on console). Skipping does not affect the rewards.

Final Tips for a Smooth Completion

Before you start, make sure you have at least one free inventory slot for the headband, and consider bringing a few healing items. The quest itself takes about 15 minutes if you know what to do. If you get stuck on the time requirement, remember that you can fast-travel to a nearby waypoint and then skip time using the meditation feature (if you have unlocked it). Otherwise, just wait in place—the in-game clock moves quickly.

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