Yu Xia Questline

Yu Xia is a key NPC in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers who, along with her imposing guard Qianhu, provides a questline that unfolds almost entirely at the central hub of Reverent Temple. The quest progresses as the player reaches major story milestones throughout the game and culminates in a significant choice in Chapter 4 that determines the final reward.

Questline at a Glance

This table summarizes each step of Yu Xia’s quest, including the trigger for her appearance and the associated actions and rewards.

Step	Triggering Event	Location	Player Action	Reward(s)
1	Start of the game	Reverent Temple	Speak to her on the bottom floor.	Dialogue, pointed towards Shu Sanctum.
2	Obtain Bloodstained Letter	Reverent Temple (outside)	Give her the letter.	Luduan Pendant.
3	Defeat Chapter 1 final boss	Reverent Temple	Speak with her as she’s praying.	Dialogue, new task.
4	Complete Chapter 2 events	Reverent Temple	Speak with her on the bottom floor.	Two Soulgrass.
5	Reach Chapter 4	Reverent Temple	Speak with her for the final time.	Triggers the final choice.
6	Final Choice	Reverent Temple	Offer an item or refuse.	Radiant Feather or a negative reaction.

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Detailed Quest Walkthrough

Unlike other NPCs, all encounters with Yu Xia take place at Reverent Temple. Her availability is tied to your main story progression.

Step 1: First Encounter

• Trigger: At the beginning of the adventure, after speaking with Xuanyangzi.
• Location: The bottom floor of Reverent Temple.
• Action: Speak with Yu Xia and Qianhu. Yu Xia will offer some advice and direct you towards Shu Sanctum.

Step 2: The Bloodstained Letter

• Trigger: Find the Bloodstained Letter at the top of Shu Sanctum, just before the boss area.
• Location: Outside the entrance of Reverent Temple.
• Action: Give the Bloodstained Letter to Yu Xia.
• Reward: She will give you the Luduan Pendant in return.

Step 3: After the Tang Emperor’s Palace

• Trigger: Defeat the final boss of Chapter 1.
• Location: The bottom floor of Reverent Temple, where she will be praying.
• Action: Speak with her. She will mention Zhang Xianzhong and ask you to keep an eye out for information during your travels.

Step 4: After the Shaft

• Trigger: Complete the main story events of Chapter 2 (in the Shaft area).
• Location: Her usual spot on the bottom floor of Reverent Temple.
• Action: Speak with her. She will thank you for your actions concerning Hong.
• Reward: Two Soulgrass.

Step 5: The Final Meeting

• Trigger: Progress the main story into Chapter 4 and return to the hub.
• Location: The bottom floor of Reverent Temple.
• Action: Speak with her one last time. After some dialogue about your recent deeds, she will present you with an important choice.

Final Choice and Outcomes

Yu Xia will ask if you will “take up your mantle.” Your answer depends on specific items you may have acquired. The dialogue options will only appear if you have the corresponding item in your inventory.

Outcome 1: Give the Imperial Guard Token

• Required Item: Imperial Guard Token.
• How to Obtain: This token is found at Bai Mansion, an area accessed by taking the Boatman’s boat from Overlook Ferry in Mt. Zhenwu (Chapter 3). Towards the end of the mansion, inspect a note on a wall to your left to acquire the token.
• Result: Yu Xia will be proud of your decision and express her gratitude.
• Reward: A Radiant Feather.

Outcome 2: Give the Lovely Brocade Bag

• Required Item: Lovely Brocade Bag.
• How to Obtain: This item is a reward for defeating the challenging boss at the end of the Palace Pass area, which is accessible in Chapter 4.
• Result: Offering this bag to Yu Xia will cause her to become distraught, and she will have nothing more to say to you.
• Reward: None.

Outcome 3: Refuse the Invitation

• Required Item: None.
• Result: If you do not have either item or simply choose to refuse, the conversation will end, concluding the questline without a special reward.

Recommended Outcome

From a reward perspective, giving Yu Xia the Imperial Guard Token is the most beneficial choice, as it is the only option that grants the Radiant Feather and provides a positive conclusion to her story.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I can’t find Yu Xia. Where is she?

Unlike most NPCs, Yu Xia’s entire questline is located at Reverent Temple. If you cannot find her, it means you have not yet completed the necessary main story milestone to trigger her next appearance. Progress further in the main quest and then return to check on her.

Why don’t I have the option to give Yu Xia an item at the end?

The dialogue options to give her the Imperial Guard Token or the Lovely Brocade Bag will only appear if you have the specific item in your inventory. If you haven’t found these items yet, you will only be able to refuse her offer.

Is there any benefit to giving her the Lovely Brocade Bag?

From a gameplay reward standpoint, no. This choice leads to a purely narrative outcome where Yu Xia is displeased, and you receive no item. The Imperial Guard Token path is the one that provides a tangible reward.