The Hidden Ugliness stands as one of Where Winds Meet’s most emotionally charged side quests, weaving a tragic tale of cruelty, compassion, and societal rejection. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate every step of this heart-wrenching encounter in the Flower Expanse.
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Where Winds Meet Quest Overview
| Quest Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | The Hidden Ugliness |
| Type | Encounter (Side Quest) |
| Location | Flower Expanse, Qinghe Region |
| Starting Point | Lady Ugly’s house (near children) |
| Rewards | 3,520 Mora, 200 Erudition, 60 Primogems, Equipment |
| Choice Impact | Dialogue only (identical rewards) |
How to Start The Hidden Ugliness
Travel to Flower Expanse in the Qinghe region and locate a cluster of small houses. Listen for children singing outside Lady Ugly’s house—getting close enough triggers the quest automatically. This encounter-type quest has a timer, but completing one objective stops the countdown.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1. Take a Walk with Lady Ugly
After triggering the quest, Lady Ugly invites you for a peaceful stroll through the fields. Stay beside her as she moves slowly—she’ll eventually stop to admire a bright red flower. Remember this exact location, as it becomes crucial later in the quest.
2. Find and Read the Water Lady’s Letter
Return to Lady Ugly’s house and check the table near the front window. The Water Lady’s letter contains symbolic riddles about capturing Mutant Golden Mantises. Read carefully and note the keywords.
3. Capture Three Mutant Golden Mantises
Exit and speak with the children who reluctantly point you toward the mantises. Follow quest markers to three locations. Here’s the tricky part:
Pro Capture Tips:
- Press interact to observe each mantis first
- Immediately sprint after observation to close the gap
- Keep your camera centered and steady
- Rapidly tap capture while the mantis is airborne
- If it lands before capture, it resets—return to the observation spot
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4. Return and Share Flower Cakes
Bring your findings back to Lady Ugly. She invites you and the children inside for flower cakes. After eating, your character mysteriously collapses. When you wake, the house is empty.
5. Discover the Hidden Cave
Head to the nearby waterfall and locate a vine-blocked entrance on the far side. Equip flaming arrows and shoot the vines until they burn away. Enter the cave for a lengthy, story-driven cutscene revealing Lady Ugly’s tragic past.
6. Speak with Yao Yaoyao at Evercare Clinic
The scene ends at Evercare Clinic. Talk to Yao Yaoyao and choose dialogue related to The Hidden Ugliness. She directs you to Harvestfall Village for family interviews that complete the narrative.
7. Final Choice at Lady Ugly’s Grave
Return to Flower Expanse and find Lady Ugly’s grave beside the red flower from your earlier walk. Pick up the Disguise Balm and interact again to make your final choice about the children’s future.
According to Game8, both choices grant identical rewards—choose based on your moral perspective.
FAQs
Q: Does my choice at Lady Ugly’s grave affect rewards in The Hidden Ugliness?
A: No, both choices—sharing the Disguise Balm with children or keeping it as a memorial—grant identical rewards: 3,520 Mora, 200 Erudition, 60 Primogems, and equipment. Choose based on your character’s moral compass.
Q: What’s the best strategy for catching Mutant Golden Mantises?
A: Immediately sprint after observing each mantis while keeping your camera centered. Rapidly tap the capture button while it’s airborne—waiting until it lands causes a reset. The mantises follow predictable patterns, so memorize their routes if you fail.
