“The Journey Home” is given by Old Man Gen next to the Old Man Gen’s Hideout bell, in the Village of Lu. Clear the smugglers’ tunnel, talk to him again before entering Pangzhen, find his house in Pangzhen, take the Viejo peine de madera polvoriento and bring it to him. It gives the trophy Together Till the End and, afterward, Gen waits for you at the Frozen Lake Dock (Meigu Lake) with the War Wagon Edge. It is lost if you enter Pangzhen without accepting his request.
Where does The Journey Home start?
- Region: Village of Lu, chapter Heartless Remnants.
- Nearest bell: Old Man Gen’s Hideout. Climb the ladder to Gen’s right to activate it.
- NPC: Old Man Gen, the coachman from the prologue. You rescue him from the puppets when you reach the village and he waits for you on a terrace.
- Requirement: none to accept it.
Step by step
- Talk to GenAt his hideout, next to the bell.
- Clear the smugglers’ tunnelAdvance to the Smuggler’s Tunnel Entrance bell, defeat Bi Hai of Kuye Temple (according to Fextralife) and open the tunnel door at the end of Heartless Remnants.
- Go back to Gen before crossingOpen the map: the marker takes you to Gen, in the east of the village. Talk to him and accept his request. Do it before going through to Pangzhen.
- Open the way to his houseIn Pangzhen, Gen gives you the Llave de latón del viejo Gen. You need Flaming Mane to burn the branches on the path that goes from the Pond of Fading Song to the Pangzhen Slums.
- Take the combReach the Old Man Gen’s House bell, go in and interact with the person in the bed. You get the Viejo peine de madera polvoriento.
- Bring it to GenGo back to the marker in the Village of Lu (KeenGamer places it at the village gate). The tale and the trophy are completed.
- Collect the War WagonAt Meigu Lake, sail northwest to the Frozen Lake Dock bell. There Gen gives you the Edge. How to get the boat: how to reach Meigu Lake.
Rewards
| Reward | When |
|---|---|
| Together Till the End trophy | When you give Gen the comb (missable trophies) |
| War Wagon | Afterward, at the Frozen Lake Dock (destruction Edges) |
Accept Gen’s request before entering Pangzhen: after opening the tunnel, go back to him before crossing. If you do not, the tale closes, and with it the War Wagon and the trophy. Also finish it before climbing the stairs behind the Green Serpent House. See points of no return.
Why is it not progressing?
- I cannot reach Old Man Gen’s House: the path is blocked by branches that can only be burned with Flaming Mane.
- Gen does not give me the War Wagon: he does not give it to you in the village. Look for him at the Frozen Lake Dock, at Meigu Lake, with the boat.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Old Man Gen’s house?
In Pangzhen, next to the Slums. You get there from the Pond of Fading Song by burning the branches with Flaming Mane.
How do I get the War Wagon?
Complete “The Journey Home” and take the boat to the Frozen Lake Dock bell, at Meigu Lake. Gen gives it to you there.
When is The Journey Home lost?
If you enter Pangzhen without having talked to Gen again after opening the smugglers’ tunnel.
