Introduction
If you’ve spent time exploring the General’s Shrine in Where Winds Meet, you’ve probably noticed Fu Lushou lurking around. This traveling merchant is one of the most paranoid NPCs in the game—and that’s actually what makes him so interesting. Befriending him unlocks weekly gifts, but getting there requires patience and the right approach.
I learned this the hard way during my playthrough. My first few attempts to chat with Fu Lushou ended with him attacking me for saying the wrong thing. But once I discovered the actual method, it became surprisingly straightforward. Let me walk you through it.
Where to Find Fu Lushou in Where Winds Meet
The tricky part about finding Fu Lushou isn’t that he’s hidden—it’s that he’s not always approachable. He spends most of his time lying on a mat inside one of the huts at the General’s Shrine (the one next to where you can find Li Laizuo). When he’s relaxing inside, there’s no way to interact with him, so don’t waste your time trying.
To catch him when he’s talkative, change the time of day to the hour of Wu using the time-change mechanic. When you do, Fu Lushou will venture outside the General’s Shrine entrance to do what he does best: searching for treasure in the bushes. Walk up to him at this time and you’ll be able to initiate a conversation.
The Easiest Way to Befriend Fu Lushou
Here’s where most players struggle. The in-game dialogue hints suggest that talking about the treasure hidden in the General’s Shrine will win him over. On the surface, this makes sense—Fu Lushou is obsessed with finding it. But in practice, this approach is exhausting and error-prone. He’s so suspicious that he’ll turn hostile over minor wording differences.
The real shortcut? Mention that you’re friends with Fu Luwa, the dog he considers his older brother.
In my playthrough, I used this exact line: “I am friends with the dog Fu Luwa.”
His affection instantly jumped to maximum. No debates, no lengthy negotiations, just instant friendship.
Why This Works
Fu Lushou’s relationship with Fu Luwa is the one thing that makes him let his guard down. Since he trusts the dog (you can find Fu Luwa standing just behind the General’s Shrine), he’s willing to trust someone who’s connected to him. It’s a shortcut to his heart, and honestly, it’s much more elegant than trying to decode his treasure obsession through awkward dialogue trees.
You don’t even need to actually befriend Fu Luwa first—just saying you two are friends is enough. The game’s AI is smart enough to accept the claim at face value.
What If the Method Doesn’t Work?
Here’s the thing about Where Winds Meet’s AI chat system: it’s not always 100% consistent. Sometimes wording that works for one player doesn’t land the same way for another. If you try the Fu Luwa approach and Fu Lushou doesn’t respond positively, don’t panic.
Reset the conversation by clicking the recycle icon in the chatbot interface. This clears all previous interactions, giving you a fresh start. Then try again with slightly different phrasing—say something like “Fu Luwa is my friend” or “I know the dog Fu Luwa well.” The core message is the same, just delivered differently.
Usually, one of these variations will work within a couple of attempts.
What to Do If Fu Lushou Attacks
Despite your best efforts, there’s always a chance Fu Lushou will decide you said something he didn’t like and become hostile. When this happens, you have options:
Option 1 – Run Away: Simply leave the area or teleport to another location. His AI resets, and you can approach him again as if the fight never happened.
Option 2 – Fight Back: If you’re feeling brave, you can actually kill him. He’ll respawn after a short in-game time period, and you can talk to him again like nothing occurred. This is honestly kind of funny—Fu Lushou doesn’t hold grudges, he just respawns.
The takeaway: there’s no permanent failure state here, so feel free to experiment without worrying about breaking your game.
Bonus: Befriending Fu Lubao Using the Same Method
While we’re talking about suspicious merchants, Fu Lubao (the Grave Robber who hangs out near the fighting arena pit at the General’s Shrine) is cut from the same cloth. He’s also obsessed with treasure—specifically Meow Meow’s stash—and he also has a deep respect for Fu Luwa.
The exact same approach works for him: tell him you’re friends with Fu Luwa, and his affection maxes out immediately. If you’re farming these NPC relationships for their weekly gifts, you can knock out both of these mistrustful merchants with the same conversation strategy.
Related Guides & Resources
Want to maximize your relationships and rewards? Check out these other guides:
- Complete NPC Affection Guide – Learn how to raise affection with other NPCs
- Daily & Weekly Activities Checklist – Stay on top of your gift opportunities
- Home Base Guide – Set up your main hub and unlock benefits
- Best Early-Game Builds – Level up your combat while you’re meeting NPCs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I actually need to befriend Fu Luwa to befriend Fu Lushou?
A: No. You only need to tell Fu Lushou that you’re friends with the dog. You don’t need to have actually interacted with Fu Luwa beforehand. It’s purely conversational.
Q: Can Fu Lushou become permanently hostile?
A: No. Even if he attacks you, you can reset the conversation by leaving the area or teleporting away. If you kill him, he respawns after a short time and you can try again. There’s no permanent failure state.
Q: What time of day do I need to find Fu Lushou outside?
A: The hour of Wu. This is the critical timing window. If he’s inside the hut on his mat, he’s not available for conversation yet.
Q: Why does the treasure-related conversation approach not work as well?
A: While it’s technically possible to befriend Fu Lushou by discussing the General’s Shrine treasure, the AI is extremely finicky about dialogue choices. One wrong word and he becomes hostile. The Fu Luwa shortcut is much more reliable and much faster.
Ending With
Fu Lushou is one of the more memorable NPCs in Where Winds Meet precisely because he’s so difficult to win over. His paranoid personality makes the game world feel more lived-in and authentic. Once you know the trick (mentioning Fu Luwa), befriending him becomes almost trivial—but that first discovery moment of figuring it out? That’s the real reward.
If you’re looking to complete your NPC relationship collection and snag those weekly gifts, now you know the fastest path. Good luck, and don’t get too frustrated if he attacks you—it’s just part of his charm.
Where to Play Where Winds Meet
Ready to meet Fu Lushou yourself? Where Winds Meet is available on multiple platforms:
- Official Website: wherewindsmeetgame.com
- Steam: Available on Steam
- PlayStation: PlayStation Store
- Learn More: Wikipedia
