What Are Lingering Melodies?
If you’ve started diving into Where Winds Meet’s gacha system, you’ve probably noticed there are multiple currencies floating around. Lingering Melodies sit at the top of that hierarchy. Think of them as the premium banner tickets in other gacha games—they’re significantly more valuable than the standard gacha currency and much harder to earn.
Here’s the reality: Lingering Melodies are expensive to acquire compared to similar systems in other popular gacha titles. But don’t worry—there are actually quite a few ways to grab them without spending real money. It just takes a bit more grinding and planning than you might expect from a typical gacha game.
The Free Ways to Get Lingering Melodies
Jianghu Treasure Shop (Most Reliable Free Source)
Your most dependable way to earn free Lingering Melodies is through the Jianghu Treasure Shop. Head to your in-game shop, find the Items section, and you’ll spot this menu. Each Lingering Melody costs 200 Echo Jades, and you can grab up to 2 per week.
This is honestly the bread and butter of free Lingering Melody farming. If you’re doing your daily activities, Echo Jades accumulate pretty naturally. Mark this shop reset on your calendar—it’s one of those reliable weekly rewards you don’t want to miss.
Seasonal Shop (1 Per Week)
The Seasonal Shop works similarly to the Jianghu Treasure Shop, but with a twist. You can only buy 1 Lingering Melody here per week, and it also costs 200 Echo Jades.
To access it, open your menu (Escape/Start), then select the Season option. Before you can actually make the purchase, you’ll need to farm 20,000 Jade Fish by doing activities around the world. It’s an extra step, but combined with the Jianghu shop, this gives you a solid weekly income of Lingering Melodies if you stay consistent.
Quick tip: Check your daily and weekly activities checklist to ensure you’re hitting all the best Jade Fish farming spots.
Essence of Heaven and Earth Shops (Variable)
Every time you pull on Where Winds Meet’s gacha banners, you’ll accumulate either Essences of Earth or Essences of Heaven. These come from two different banners:
- Essences of Earth → Obtained from the Solemn Echo banner
- Essences of Heaven → Obtained from the Celestial Echo banner
Here’s the catch: while you can technically buy unlimited Lingering Melodies from their respective shops, this method isn’t reliable for free-to-play players. You need to actually spend gacha pulls to get the currency in the first place, which defeats the purpose for most people. That said, if you’re already pulling on banners regularly, don’t skip these shops—they’re a nice bonus for your gacha spending.
Meow Meow Temple Shops (2 Per Shop)
There are Meow Meow Temple Shops in both Qinghe and Kaifeng, and both shops let you buy 2 Lingering Melodies each. The currency here is Bells, which you earn by completing Meow Meow challenges scattered throughout the realm.
How to find these challenges: As you travel around, look for red swords stuck in the ground. Interact with one, complete the challenge that pops up, and you’ll earn Bells. It’s a fun alternative to traditional currency grinding, and having access to two separate shops (4 Lingering Melodies total) makes this a pretty solid source.
Pro tip: These challenges often have level requirements, so make sure your gear is properly upgraded before tackling the tougher ones.
Martial Fellowship Duels (1 Per Win)
Want to earn your Lingering Melodies through combat? Where Winds Meet has a Martial Fellowship system where you can challenge specific martial artists to friendly duels. Win a duel, and you’ll earn 1 Lingering Melody along with other rewards.
Finding these martial artists is straightforward: open your map and look for swordsman-shaped icons. These mark the locations of available fighters. You’ll need to meet their individual level requirements to challenge them, but assuming you’re geared appropriately, this becomes a reliable (if combat-intensive) source of Lingering Melodies.
Zhao Feiyan’s Warehouse (1 Available)
In the Kaifeng region, far to the north of Kaifeng City, you’ll find an NPC named Zhao Feiyan who sells a Lingering Melody. Before he’ll do business with you, though, you need to complete a quest for him first. It’s a small time investment for a single Melody, but if you’re questing in the area anyway, it’s worth picking up.
The Quick (But Paid) Methods
Echo Beads & Direct Purchase
If patience isn’t your strong suit, Where Winds Meet lets you buy Lingering Melodies directly using Echo Beads, the game’s premium currency. It costs 160 Echo Beads per Lingering Melody—which is pretty steep if you’re buying premium currency at face value.
The math makes sense only if you’re already spending money on the game anyway. For most free-to-play players, this route isn’t practical.
Monthly Fund Subscription
Here’s where things get interesting for players willing to spend a bit. Where Winds Meet offers a Monthly Fund subscription that gives you:
- 300 Echo Beads upfront
- 100 Echo Jades every single day for a month
- 1 Lingering Melody on the 20th day of your subscription
The daily Echo Jade income alone is substantial—that’s 3,000 Echo Jades per month from just this subscription. Combined with the free sources mentioned above, a Monthly Fund subscription makes a real dent in your Lingering Melody acquisition, especially if you’re strategic about using those Echo Jades in the Jianghu and Seasonal shops.
Optimizing Your Lingering Melody Farm
So you want to maximize your Lingering Melody intake without going broke? Here’s a realistic strategy:
Weekly targets: Hit the Jianghu Treasure Shop (2), Seasonal Shop (1), and both Meow Meow temples (4) for a minimum of 7 Lingering Melodies per week if you stay on top of your activities.
Monthly goals: Add in regular Martial Fellowship duels and occasional Zhao Feiyan purchases, and you’re looking at 30+ Lingering Melodies per month using only free methods.
Gacha optimization: If you’re pulling regularly anyway, don’t ignore the Essence shops. That’s free currency conversion sitting on the table.
The key is treating Lingering Melody farming like a daily habit rather than a sprint. Consistency beats intensity in this system.
Related Guides & Resources
Want to make the most of your currency? Check out these guides:
- Complete Gacha System Explained – Understand the full picture
- Daily & Weekly Activities Checklist – Stay on top of your farming
- Best Early Builds & Weapon Combos – Gear up for Martial Fellowship duels
- Meow Meow Challenges Guide – Find all the red sword challenges
- Fu Lushou Befriend Guide – Build relationships for additional rewards
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the difference between Lingering Melodies and Echo Jades?
A: Echo Jades are the standard gacha currency (like Primogems in Genshin), while Lingering Melodies are premium banner tickets. Melodies are much rarer and more valuable. You use Echo Jades in multiple shops and activities, but Lingering Melodies go directly toward gacha pulls on premium banners.
Q: Can I get Lingering Melodies without doing gacha pulls?
A: Absolutely. The free methods (shops, duels, challenges) don’t require any gacha pulls whatsoever. The Essence shops are the only method tied to pulling, and those are entirely optional.
Q: How many Lingering Melodies should I expect to earn per week as a free-to-play player?
A: Realistically, 7-10 per week if you’re consistent with shop purchases and activities. The exact number depends on how many Martial Fellowship duels you win and whether you’re doing side content like Meow Meow challenges.
Q: Is the Monthly Fund subscription worth it?
A: That depends on your spending habits. If you’re already planning to spend money, the 100 daily Echo Jades make it one of the better value purchases. If you’re strictly free-to-play, it’s not necessary to enjoy the game.
Q: Do these shops reset on the same day?
A: The Jianghu and Seasonal shops reset weekly, but they may reset on different days. Check your game calendar to avoid missing resets.
Ending Note
Lingering Melodies might feel scarce at first, but Where Winds Meet actually gives you quite a few legitimate paths to earning them without spending money. The system rewards consistency and planning—the kind of player who logs in daily and hits their weekly shops will accumulate a healthy supply over time.
Don’t get discouraged by the cost or scarcity. Instead, treat Lingering Melody farming as part of your weekly routine, and you’ll have plenty for the banners you actually care about.
Where to Play Where Winds Meet
Ready to start farming? Where Winds Meet is available on multiple platforms:
- Official Website: wherewindsmeetgame.com
- Steam: Available on Steam
- PlayStation: PlayStation Store
- Learn More: Wikipedia
