Access to Gen’s neighborhood is restricted
After helping Gen leave the cursed puppet village in Phantom Blade Zero, the player is asked to check on Gen’s wife in Pangzhen. However, reaching Gen’s neighborhood is not straightforward due to access restrictions.A key is needed to enter
To enter Gen’s neighborhood, players typically need a key. However, an alternative route exists that allows players to bypass the locked area without the key.Bypassing the locked area
According to one report, players can bypass the locked area by using the Crinière flamboyante to open a passage near the Étang du Chant mourant (south). This provides an alternate way to reach Gen’s neighborhood.Navigating the rooftops
Once the passage is open, players can proceed via the rooftops and climb a large ladder to reach the neighborhood. Along the way, a chest containing a crank to access a secret basement in the courtyard is found.Completing the "Le Chemin du Retour" quest
The "Le Chemin du Retour" quest concludes when the player reports back to Gen. There is no continuation to the quest, but assisting Gen may reward the player with an additional spectral weapon.Additional reward conditions
To obtain the spectral weapon reward, players must also complete the "Les secrets du Cœur du lac" quest related to the Lac Meigu.
