If you’re stuck on the “Search for Little Shou” objective during the Unbound Cavern / Accident storyline in Where Winds Meet, you’re not alone.
The game throws a lot at you at once: sewer runs, Ash Pit infiltration, the Unbound Cavern “Lost Chapter” dungeon, and then a hide-and-seek with three kids in Ghostlight Market.
This guide gives you:
- The exact location of Little Shou
- How to unlock Unbound Cavern and reach this part of the story
- A step–by–step walkthrough of the Unbound Cavern campaign
- A clean breakdown of the Find the Sisters segment (Little Fu, Little Shou, Little Lu)
- Fixes if Little Shou doesn’t appear or your marker bugs out
Quick Answer: Where Is Little Shou?
- Region: Kaifeng City
- Questline: Main Story – Chapter 2: Universal Furnace, quest “Accident”
- Quest segment: After finishing much of Unbound Cavern and reaching the “Find the Sisters” objective
- Location: Ghostlight Market in Kaifeng City
- Exact spot: Inside a small shop along the main market street, hiding behind the counter.
You must first progress to the Ghostlight Market part of the Accident quest (after dealing with the Ash Pit and Unbound Cavern sequence). If you rush to Kaifeng too early or skip objectives, Little Shou won’t be there.
How “Search for Little Shou” Fits Into the Story
To understand why Little Shou is where she is, it helps to see the whole chain:
- Chapter 2: Universal Furnace main story starts.
- You receive the quest “Accident.”
- During Accident, you are led to the Ash Pit in Kaifeng.
- Investigating the Ash Pit kicks off the Unbound Cavern Campaign, a “Lost Chapter” dungeon.
- After progressing through Unbound Cavern and the related story, Accident moves you to Ghostlight Market with objectives like:
- Find Little Fu in Unbound Cavern / Ghostlight Market
- Find Little Shou
- Find Little Lu
- Only then does the “Search for Little Shou” objective become active, and she can spawn in the correct shop.
So if you’re wondering “Why can’t I find Little Shou?”, often it’s because the Accident quest or Unbound Cavern campaign isn’t far enough along.
How to Unlock Unbound Cavern (Prerequisites)
You can’t really skip to “Search for Little Shou” until you’ve touched these conditions:
- Reach Kaifeng City
Kaifeng and its city hub unlock naturally through the main story. Once you arrive, you’ll notice new city-specific campaigns and locations like Unbound Cavern and Ghostlight Market on your map. - Start the Main Quest “Accident”
Accident is part of Chapter 2: Universal Furnace. Accept it as you progress through the main questline. - Investigate the Ash Pit
The quest leads you to the Ash Pit on the edge of Kaifeng. This area is crucial:- From the Ash Pit boundary, you can eavesdrop on government soldiers.
- Then you’re instructed to hop into the pit and follow footprints.
- This sequence directly triggers the Unbound Cavern Campaign.
Once Unbound Cavern is unlocked, you can also select it from the Campaign menu as a dungeon scenario, but story progression is most important here.
Unbound Cavern Quest Walkthrough (Short Version)
You don’t need every micro-detail, but here’s the condensed flow so your Little Shou objective properly unlocks:
- Enter the Ash Pit & Follow Footprints
- Drop into the Ash Pit.
- Investigate footprints to trace Little Fu’s trail.
- Enter the sewer area and talk to the Bell Ringer NPC. Before leaving, don’t forget to loot any chests (one of them can contain an early weapon like an Old Mo Blade).
- Progress Through the Sewers / Cavern Interior
- Fight through enemies and follow the quest markers.
- Eventually, you’ll unlock Unbound Cavern as a teleport point after clearing out members of the local faction.
- Free the Nine Mortal Ways Disciple
- Deeper inside, you’ll encounter a Nine Mortal Ways disciple.
- Free them; they’ll give you information about Ghostlight Market and hand you a key that opens the next gate.
- Reach Ghostlight Market & Fight Further
- Follow red lanterns and the main path.
- Clear enemies and open gates as directed by the quest.
- This flow eventually leads toward Ghostlight Market, the boss arena for Dao Lord later in the chain.
- Boss & Rewards (Context)
- Completing Unbound Cavern and the subsequent fight against Dao Lord at Ghostlight Market grants you multiple rewards like gear sets, jade, coins, and EXP. Some guides also highlight that clearing Unbound Cavern and defeating Dao Lord is required to unlock the Rock Solid Inner Way later on.
After these story beats, the Accident quest sends you back into a more “investigative” mode involving Little Fu, Little Shou, and Little Lu—this is where your “Search for Little Shou” objective appears.
“Find the Sisters” – How Little Shou Fits In
Once Unbound Cavern is underway and the story beats connect, Accident will present a segment usually summarised as “Find the Sisters”:
You need to locate, in order:
- Little Fu
- Little Shou
- Little Lu
This all takes place around Ghostlight Market and its surrounding shops. Here’s the flow based on the in-game sequence:
Step 1 – Find Little Fu
- Head to the entrance of Ghostlight Market.
- You’ll see an objective marker near the entry.
- Check the footprints on the ground.
- Interact with a barrel near the entrance – Little Fu is hiding inside.
Once Little Fu is found, the marker will shift to your next target: Little Shou.
“Search for Little Shou” – Exact Location & Step-by-Step Path
Where Winds Meet – Little Shou Location Summary
- Area: Ghostlight Market, Kaifeng City
- Quest: Accident (Chapter 2: Universal Furnace)
- Quest Stage: After finding Little Fu, during “Find the Sisters”
- Position: Inside a shop along the main market street, hiding behind the counter.
Step-by-Step – How to Reach Little Shou
- Start From the Barrel Where You Found Little Fu
- Face the main alley of Ghostlight Market. The market is arranged like a central lane with shops on both sides.
- Follow the Objective Marker Down the Street
- Keep your quest HUD on; the marker will guide you along the main path.
- You’re looking for a small shop/building indicated by the marker, not a stall or open cart.
- Identify the Correct Shop
Typical features:- A front opening facing the market alley.
- Shelves, small goods, or a counter inside.
- The marker lands exactly on or just inside this shop’s doorway.
- Enter the Shop and Go Behind the Counter
- Walk through the doorway.
- Do not stop in front of the counter—Little Shou is not visible from the entrance.
- Move around the counter to the back side.
- When you get close enough, an interaction prompt will appear.
- Interact to Reveal Little Shou
- Press the interact key when prompted.
- Little Shou will be revealed hiding behind the counter, triggering dialogue and progressing the “Find the Sisters” objective.
Once this dialogue finishes, your next marker will shift to Little Lu, completing the trio.
After Little Shou – Finding Little Lu (For Completion)
Even though your focus is “Search for Little Shou,” Accident doesn’t end there.
According to the quest flow:
- After Little Shou, follow the marker again.
- You’ll be led up onto the roof of the shop to inspect more footprints.
- From there, drop down to another spot to find Little Lu under a shed.
- Regroup with all three sisters back inside the shop to continue the plot around the Gold-Making Vessel and then proceed to the docks.
This final step locks in your progress through Accident and keeps Chapter 2 moving.
Troubleshooting: Little Shou Not Appearing or Marker Missing
If you’re at Ghostlight Market and Little Shou doesn’t seem to exist, walk through these checks:
1. Check Your Current Objective Text
Open your quest log and confirm that your active goal says something like:
- “Find the Sisters” or
- “Find Little Shou” / “Search for Little Shou”
If your objective still says something earlier (like “Find Little Fu in Unbound Cavern” or “Go to the Ash Pit”), you haven’t progressed far enough.
2. Make Sure You Already Found Little Fu
Little Shou won’t spawn until:
- You’ve interacted with the barrel near Ghostlight Market’s entrance and found Little Fu.
- Once that interaction is complete, the marker properly moves to Little Shou’s shop.
3. Reset the Area
If the objective is correct but Shou still isn’t showing:
- Leave Ghostlight Market entirely (fast-travel or run out to Kaifeng’s broader map).
- Change the time of day via rest if possible.
- Re-enter Ghostlight Market and walk slowly toward the marker again.
4. Verify Unbound Cavern is Completed (or Far Enough)
For some players, certain Accident objectives may be tied to having cleared major parts of Unbound Cavern and talked to key NPCs like the Nine Mortal Ways disciple. If your Unbound Cavern progress is partial, go back and:
- Clear remaining enemies,
- Unlock the Unbound Cavern teleport, and
- Finish the campaign events leading toward Ghostlight Market.
Why Finishing Unbound Cavern & Accident Matters (Rewards & Benefits)
Completing the Unbound Cavern campaign and the Accident quest, including the Little Shou segment, is worth your time:
- High-value rewards like gear sets, jade, coins, and EXP from Unbound Cavern.
- Unlocks and progression toward powerful Inner Ways such as Rock Solid Inner Way, which is tied to finishing the Unbound Cavern campaign and defeating Dao Lord in Ghostlight Market.
- Story progression through Chapter 2: Universal Furnace, opening up more regions, side quests, and systems.
So even though searching for a hiding child in a shop might feel small, it’s actually attached to some of the most important early-mid game progression.
Quick Recap – “Search for Little Shou” Checklist
Before you tear your hair out, run this quick checklist:
- Reached Kaifeng City?
- Started Chapter 2’s main quest “Accident”?
- Investigated the Ash Pit and triggered Unbound Cavern?
- Progressed through Unbound Cavern (sewers, disciple, red lantern path, etc.)?
- Found Little Fu in the barrel at Ghostlight Market’s entrance?
- Followed the marker into the correct shop and walked behind the counter?
If all of that is “yes,” Little Shou should be waiting in that shop, ready to push your story forward.