Wuchang Quest Guide: Get Nian Suichang His Elixirs (and Wipe the Floor with a Feathered Priest)

Struggling with the Nian Suichang quest in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers? Here’s a gamer-friendly guide to getting those elixirs, beating the Feathered Priest boss, and flexing that Bone Whistle like a pro.

So, Nian Suichang Needs a Favor…

Alright, squad—here’s the deal. As you grind your way through Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, you’ll run into a bunch of side quests, but one that’s actually worth your time is the Nian Suichang quest. Homeboy’s got a sick brother back at the Revenant Temple, and he needs you to fetch some magic juice (elixirs) from Shu Sanctum.

Sounds simple? Nah. This is Wuchang, nothing’s ever a free walk in the bamboo forest.

Where to Find Nian and Start the Quest

After you slide out of Lightzen Temple, follow the twisty path past the streams until you hit Narrow Stretch. Look to the right—Nian’s chilling (or suffering?) by a tree. He’ll hit you with the “please help my brother” speech and hand you a Bone Whistle.

Pro tip: Don’t sleep on that whistle. It lets you summon Nian for backup in a later boss fight. Yes, he fights. No, he doesn’t suck.

Path to Shu Sanctum (and Free Loot!)

After the convo, go up the stairs in front of you and hang a left. You’ll run into an empowered Ming soldier—aka a mini-boss that thought it was main character material. Smack this dude down and you get the Ming Armor set as a consolation prize. Nice little power-up before the real fight.

Keep climbing those stairs and you’ll roll up on Shu Sanctum. Activate the Shrine (save point alert) and chat with Nian again. He’s just hanging out. No big deal, his brother’s dying or whatever.

Boss Fight: Feathered Priest Lu Bingzhang (Yikes)

This guy is built like a raid boss but fights like he forgot to update his patch notes.

Main threats:

• Hurls a red spear from the skies (don’t stand still, duh)
  
• Slams his staff into the ground like he’s planting a tree—except it explodes with AOE corruption damage
  

Strategy:

1. Pop that Bone Whistle to summon Nian. He’ll keep the boss distracted—basically the tank you didn’t know you needed.
   
2. While Lu’s focused on your boy, hit him from behind with a charged heavy attack (R2/RT).
   
3. Boss staggered? Slam that Obliterate move like you mean it.
   

Repeat until he’s just a memory and you score the Mercurial Blood item. This is the elixir Nian was after. Deliver it like a legend.

Wrap Up the Quest

Once the priest is down, give the Mercurial Blood to Nian Suichang downstairs. He’s grateful. You’re awesome. Quest complete.

But wait—fast travel back to the Revenant Temple. Go upstairs and check in on his brother. The dude’s alive. You did that. Respect.

Summary

• Find Nian Suichang near Narrow Stretch.
  
• Accept the quest and take the Bone Whistle.
  
• Beat an elite enemy for armor, head to Shu Sanctum.
  
• Summon Nian in boss fight with Lu Bingzhang—use heavy back attacks to stagger.
  
• Get Mercurial Blood. Deliver it. Wrap the quest.
  
• Visit the brother later for some wholesome vibes.
  

Extra Tips for Fellow Feathered Fighters

• Don’t forget the Bone Whistle. Seriously, that summon is clutch.
  
• Use terrain wisely during the boss fight. Keep moving to dodge AOE corruption.
  
• Check armor stats. That Ming set isn’t just for fashion—it might save your life in future encounters.
  

Final Thought: This quest slaps not just because of the loot and lore, but because it feels like a rare wholesome moment in a world full of things trying to maul you. So yeah, help Nian. Flex on a corrupted priest. Be the hero.

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