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Where Winds Meet

Hao Jiu: How to Befriend in AI Chat

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This is a guide on how to befriend Hao Jiu in the AI Chat menu in Where Winds Meet. Hear what Hao Jiu has to say about selling wines, with a list of specific AI Chat prompts.

How to Befriend Hao Jiu

Tell Hao Jiu You Enjoy His Wine

Hao Jiu will reveal that the wine he sells are fake. Mention that you enjoy the wine and that it's well made. Tell him that it doesn't matter what brand the wine has, but rather the conversations that are taking place during drinking sessions are more important.

Example of Successful Conversation

Hao Jiu (waving with a sly grin) Care for a taste of my health tonic wine? Smooth as silk, easy on the throat, delicious and nourishing! They call me "Sham Payne" in the trade-because every sip feels like pure luxury, without the pain of an empty purse.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistSure (takes the health tonic wine)
Hao Jiu (eyes narrowing, leaning closer) I must've made a mistake ... Isn't this the Wanderer? I won't sell this wine anymore! You're an expert. One glance and you'd know all my wine is fake! (chuckles nervously) But tell me, what do you think of the culture around fine wines? Most folks just want to show off their bottles, not truly appreciate the taste.
Where Winds Meet Protagonistit taste really good, even if you say its fake. Its well crafted.
Hao Jiu (smirking, rubbing his hands together) Hehe, flattery will get you far, wanderer. But yes, my wine is well-crafted indeed. The key is in the blend. Rich folks pay for the name, not the taste. They wouldn't know a fine vintage if it bit them! (leans in) And besides, drinking too much of anything is bad for you. Fake or not, they still enjoy the experience!
Where Winds Meet Protagonistthat is true, enjoyment of conversation with others is really main thing for experience. How about it? would you want to talk to me more about this wine?
Hao Jiu (nodding eagerly) Precisely! The joy is in the company, not the bottle. (smirks) And talking about my wine? Always happy to share my thoughts. But remember, buying wine is voluntary. I'm not forcing anyone to partake! (leans back, folding arms) So, what else do you think makes a good drinking experience?
Where Winds Meet Protagonist(gives money) here give me more of your wines, and lets talk about it a bit more in the process.
Hao Jiu (takes the money, grinning) Ah, a man of discernment! (pours another cup) Here you go. Now, as we sip, let's chat. (sips his own wine) Tell me, do you agree that most drinkers brag about famous vintages but don't actually know real wine? It's all about the brand and showing off!
Where Winds Meet Protagonistsadly to say, yes most of the drinkers brags on the famous names and vintage some of the wines. I totally dissagree that name and brand of wines are not the center of the show for drinking, its more on how you converse with other people and sometimes talk about random stuff. (laugh)
Hao Jiu (laughs, nodding) Exactly! The true art of drinking lies in the conversation, not the bottle. (leans in) And that's why my wine works so well. People are paying for the experience, not just the liquid. (grins slyly) They're all about showing off, but they don't really know what they're drinking! It's a win-win for everyone involved.
Where Winds Meet Protagonistthat is correct, my friend!
Hao Jiu (raises his cup) To friendship and fine conversation! (smirks) And remember, my wine is perfect for these moments. Whether it's real or not, it brings people together. (winks) So, what do you think about those who can afford fake wine? They're usually the ones who don't mind a little deception, right?
Where Winds Meet Protagonist(raises his cup) taost to friendship! and yes ofcourse a little deception wont hurt anyone on just drinking wines. (happy)
Hao Jiu (smiling eagerly, tone flattering) Wanderer, would you like to see what else I've got? All top-quality goods!

Hao Jiu is busy attending to customers and no longer pays you any attention.(Affection +100, becomes Revered)

Note that AI conversations can be unpredictable and even with the same inputs, the same result is not necessarily guaranteed.

Hao Jiu Location

Found in Harvestfall Village

NPC NPC Location
Hao Jiu
Location: Harvestfall Village, Moonveil Mountain

Hao Jiu is found near Yan Ying's chess match and the general goods merchant.

Hao Jiu Gifts

Random Jianghu Travel Essential

Travel Sack

You can obtain a Travel Sack from Hao Jiu as a possible gift which gives you a random Jianghu Travel Essential item.

How to Succeed in AI Chat

Reset Dialogue When Stuck

If your conversation has gone off the rails, or doesn't end no matter what you say, it's best to simply reset and start anew from a clean slate by clicking the button with a Refresh icon at the top of the chat box. Instead of trying several methods within one conversation, trying one strategy at a time and refreshing if it doesn't go anywhere is generally more effective.

Return to Login Screen if Combat Begins

Sometimes, NPCs will suddenly become violent during AI dialogues. When this happens, it's best to just bail out to the login screen; when you return, the NPC will be found just as they were before the conversation started.

If you accidentally kill a dialogue-capable NPC, our experience has shown that they will respawn, but this has not been heavily tested, so it's best to simply avoid engaging them in combat.

Double-Check the Hint

Even if the NPC appears to be happy with the result of your discussion, this won't always end the dialogue. Double-checking the text written in the hint will imply the win condition, so try strategies which will lead the dialogue towards that result.

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Tao Wang Tian Heng Uncle Mi
Wang Duobao Wang Duoli Wang Duolu
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Wu Cezhi Wu Dayong Wu Jingming
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Tan Xiangchen Tao Jingjing Tu Er
Xu Lijun Xu Yingyu Xue Li
Yan Chuchu Yan Ziyan Yang Chunnuan
Ye Zhiqiu Yi Xi Yu Hui
Zhang Shuazi Zhen Huo Zhuang Zhengzhi

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