The Hexi update for Where Winds Meet is packed with lore-rich side quests — and The Final Retreat is one you absolutely shouldn’t skip. It not only restores a key village on the map but also unlocks a hilarious hidden quest involving cats. Here’s your complete, no-fluff guide.
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What Is “The Final Retreat”?
The Final Retreat is a Wandering Tale quest found in Squarewall Hold in Jade Gate Pass. In this tale, you talk to an NPC named Granny Pan and find gong fragments for her — completing it rewards you with Echo Jade, Hexi Exploration points, and Coins.
Quest Prerequisites
To start The Final Retreat, you must first complete the prerequisite Wandering Tale A Tassel and a Tale. At the end of that quest, talk to Granny Pan and Young Yichao to begin The Final Retreat in Squarewall Hold. Steam
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
| Step | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete A Tassel and a Tale first | Heroic Tomb, Jade Gate Pass |
| 2 | Talk to Granny Pan & Young Yichao | Squarewall Hold Ruins |
| 3 | Find all 3 Bronze Gong Fragments | Scattered around Squarewall Hold |
| 4 | Return fragments to Granny Pan | Tower SW of Boundary Stone |
| 5 | Ring the Retreat Gong | Top of the floating ruins |
Note that in this altered state of Squarewall Hold, some enemies are invisible — but you can complete the quest without fighting them.
Ringing the Gong
Use Cloud Steps to hop onto the floating rocks, then walk the silhouetted path leading to the gong at the very top. Wait for the wind to blow the sand — it will reveal the path’s shape. Be patient heading up, then strike the gong to trigger the final cutscene, restoring Squarewall Hold.
Rewards at a Glance
Completing The Final Retreat awards 40 Echo Jades, 10 Hexi Exploration, some Coins, and Character EXP.
Bonus Unlock: Cat Fever Quest
After your task with Granny Pan and Young Yichao is over, Squarewall Hold won’t be as hostile — and this unlocks the side quest Feline Fixation, which was locked before completing The Final Retreat. Wikipedia
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Want to understand the game’s deep wuxia world-building? Check out the Where Winds Meet Wikipedia page for full background lore.
FAQs
Q: Where do I find the three Gong Fragments in The Final Retreat?
The three Bronze Gong Fragments are scattered around Squarewall Hold. After collecting all fragments, return to Granny Pan and Young Yichao on the roof of a tower southwest of Squarewall Hold Boundary Stone. Steam
Q: What quest does The Final Retreat unlock after completion?
Completing The Final Retreat unlocks the hidden Cat Fever Encounter Quest — go southwest of the Boundary Stone in Squarewall Hold and pet the cat named Pawsie five times to trigger it.
