Pan Faxin is one of the more guarded NPCs in Where Winds Meet. He sits by the river in Mercyheart Town, quietly obsessing over Zhou Miaoxin and shutting down most strangers who try to talk to him. The AI Chat system, however, lets you nudge him out of that shell—if you approach him the right way.
Pan Faxin location in Where Winds Meet
Pan Faxin does not wander. When you are ready to talk to him, go to Mercyheart Town and head for the river. He can be found sitting on the stairs near the water. This fixed spot makes it easy to re-engage him if a conversation goes sideways and you need to try again.
How AI Chat works with Pan Faxin
The AI Chat system in Where Winds Meet lets you type freeform messages instead of picking from fixed dialogue options. Pan Faxin’s replies will shift based on what you say and how you frame it. His personality is defensive and suspicious at first, but he softens quickly if he senses you might help him with his worry about Zhou Miaoxin.
Raising his affection hinges on three ideas:
- Show concern first by acknowledging that he seems troubled.
- Establish a link to Zhou Miaoxin so he believes you can help.
- Offer advice and support so he feels understood rather than judged.
Opening the conversation: getting past Pan Faxin’s defenses
Pan Faxin’s default stance toward the Wanderer is dismissive. He wants to be left alone and reacts poorly to blunt questioning. The safest way to open is to sit beside him, show empathy, and only then dig into what is bothering him.
Good opening ideas:
- Start by referencing his mood, not Zhou Miaoxin directly.
- Use friendly, informal language so you sound like a peer rather than an interrogator.
- Be persistent but not aggressive when he pushes you away.
For example, if you see him muttering Zhou Miaoxin’s name and looking frustrated, you can begin with something along the lines of:
- “(sits beside him) You look deep in thought, friend. What’s troubling you?”
He will often respond with a brusque dismissal, such as telling you to go away. When that happens, don’t back off immediately. Instead, gently challenge his refusal:
- “I’m not leaving until you tell me who Zhou Miaoxin is.”
This keeps the focus on his problem without sounding hostile. The goal is to make it clear you see through his attempt to shut you out, but you are staying because you care, not because you want to pry.
Using Zhou Miaoxin to gain his trust
Pan Faxin’s weak point is his interest in Zhou Miaoxin. As soon as he realizes you might have a path to her, his posture changes from hostile to curious. That shift is where most of his affection gain comes from.
The key is to imply that you know people around Zhou Miaoxin, not that you are close to her yourself. He is more likely to believe that you can reach her through mutual acquaintances than accept a stranger who suddenly claims to be her friend.
Once he questions why he should talk to you, introduce that angle:
- “Let’s just say I know people who are friends with Zhou Miaoxin. Talking to them is easy for me, but if you’d rather I leave, I can.”
This does two things at once. It signals potential help and threatens to withdraw it, which prompts him to reconsider. He will often react with surprise followed by suspicion, asking if you really know people close to her. When he does, lean into the offer but keep the power balance in your favor:
- “Of course. The question is how I can help you if you’re so keen on pushing me away.”
By this point, Pan Faxin usually shifts from trying to dismiss you to asking what you want in return and how you could help. That pivot is your cue to move the conversation into coaching him rather than proving yourself.
Roleplaying advice to raise Pan Faxin’s affection
Once Pan Faxin admits he wants help, the AI is primed to reward supportive, confidence-building dialogue. You do not need to lay out a full dating strategy in detail. It is enough to stay in character as someone who talks him through his fears and gives him simple, believable tips.
Focus your replies on three themes:
- Reassurance that his feelings for Zhou Miaoxin are understandable, not foolish.
- Practical encouragement, such as telling him to start with a simple greeting instead of a grand confession.
- Respect for boundaries by reminding him you are advising, not forcing anything.
In practice, that can look like a long back-and-forth where you “roleplay” a coaching session. You might say things like:
- “You don’t need the perfect words. Start by saying hello and asking how her day went.”
- “Being honest is better than overthinking every sentence. She’ll see you’re sincere.”
- “If you want, I can share how my friends approached someone they liked. You’re not alone in this.”
The important part is that you stay on topic and act consistently as a supportive guide. The system can treat this extended “coaching” as you spending time investing in him, which strengthens his attachment. Even if you summarize the advice rather than typing out every possible detail, the AI still recognizes the pattern of you giving him tips and encouragement.
When this works well, Pan Faxin eventually calms down, reflects on what you said, and shows gratitude. At that moment, his affection can jump significantly, up to becoming Revered with a large increase, such as +100 affection in a single outcome.
Example conversation pattern that leads to Revered
The exact lines do not need to match verbatim, but the structure below mirrors a conversation flow that can push Pan Faxin from hostile to Revered in one session.
| Beat | Pan Faxin’s stance | Your role in AI Chat |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Opening | Annoyed, muttering Zhou Miaoxin’s name, wants you gone. | Sit beside him, comment on his troubled mood, refuse to leave until he opens up. |
| 2. First pushback | Tells you it’s none of your business. | Stay calm, ask who Zhou Miaoxin is, show that you already heard the name. |
| 3. Hook with connections | Doubts your motives and dismisses you as “just a wanderer”. | Hint that you know people close to Zhou Miaoxin and can talk to them easily, but offer to leave if he insists. |
| 4. Curiosity | Surprised and interested, but still skeptical. | Point out that you could help, but only if he stops pushing you away and explains what he wants. |
| 5. Confession | Admits he wants to approach Zhou Miaoxin but lacks courage. | Offer to give him tips and walk him through what to say, reassuring him he is not foolish for feeling this way. |
| 6. Coaching | Open, reflective, asks questions about what he should do. | Roleplay giving advice: simple greetings, honest feelings, not overthinking. Emphasize that practice will help. |
| 7. Gratitude | Thanks you and starts thinking deeply about your guidance. | Acknowledge his effort and tell him you believe he can do it. This is where affection can spike and he becomes Revered. |
Pan Faxin gifts and rewards
Pan Faxin can eventually give a Friend Gift, but details on what he provides are not specified. Treat his affection and story as the primary reward for now rather than aiming for a specific item. If you are collecting bonds across Mercyheart Town, reaching Revered with someone who began so defensive is valuable on its own.
Why Pan Faxin is worth the effort
Talking to Pan Faxin showcases what makes Where Winds Meet’s AI Chat feel different from traditional NPC dialogue. You are not picking from canned lines. You are nudging a shy, anxious man toward a conversation he is terrified to start, using your own words to gain his trust.
When it works, you watch his arc compress into a single riverside exchange: from muttered frustration, through suspicion and bargaining, to quiet gratitude and a newfound resolve. That shift, backed by a tangible jump in affection, makes him one of the more satisfying NPCs to befriend in Mercyheart Town.
