The short answer

18 pickups across six sets. Return with Bastion for On Perfect Transcension petal III.

Locations and how to collect#

Scope: Crimson Forest · 6 sets / 18 pickup points

Maps were retouched and relabeled from the linked Chinese guide. Green bell labels use the names shown in the fast-travel menu. Match the numbered pins to the route notes. Some background details were reconstructed. Original guide images · @叭哩叭哩pia on Xiaohongshu

01

Crimson Forest starting point

Memory Flower Left by Inanis

1 Petals · +5% Maximum HP per completed set

YouTube · Jason’s Video Games Source · 1:19Memory Flower Left by InanisWatch the route
  1. 01
    Landmark · Crimson Forest

    Beside the Crimson Forest bell, after speaking with Inanis.

Memory Flower Left by Inanis1 petals · Max HP +5%
Memory Flower Left by Inanis · 1
  1. 1
    Crimson Forest

    Beside the bell as you enter Chapter 2.

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Memory Flower Left by Inanis

Memory Flower · 1/1 · Complete memory acquired · Max HP +5%

Some memories are meant to stay with us. Listen to what the flower has to say. It may help you on your journey.

02

Trail of Cages & Outlaw Trap

Fellow Disciples

3 Petals · +7% Maximum HP per completed set

Trail of Cages & Outlaw Trap · Map locationMap location
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Trail of Cages & Outlaw Trap · What to look forWhat to look for
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  1. 01
    Landmark · Hua Qianxiao

    On the way back to the main road after the Hua Qianxiao fight.

  2. 02
    Landmark · Quick Hand Zhang

    Inside the cave near the first encounter with Quick Hand Zhang.

  3. 03
    Landmark · Outlaw Trap

    Near Outlaw Trap, at the tunnel opening with the crank.

03

Thieves’ Camp & Cliffside Lodge

On Perfect Transcension

4 Petals · +7% Maximum HP per completed set

  1. I
    Landmark · Jing Ye

    Drop to the lower ledge after the Jing Ye fight.

  2. II
    Landmark · Thieves’ Camp

    Enter the cave below the Thieves’ Camp.

  3. IV
    Landmark · Cliffside Lodge

    Search the cellar of the Cliffside Lodge.

  4. III
    Landmark · Thieves’ Camp Dungeon

    Use the dungeon key, return with Bastion to pass the arrow traps, then follow the exit to the cliffside.

    Return with Bastion
On Perfect Transcension4 petals · Max HP +7%
On Perfect Transcension · 1, 2, 4
  1. 1
    Outlaw Trap

    Look on the lower ledge after Jing Ye.

  2. 2
    Thieves’ Camp

    Enter the cave below the camp.

  3. 4
    Cliffside Lodge

    Go down to the cellar and look in the low passage.

On Perfect Transcension4 petals · Max HP +7%
On Perfect Transcension · 3
  1. 3
    Thieves’ Camp

    Get Bastion from Zhuo Bi near Old Man Gen’s Hideout in Chapter 3. Return to the camp dungeon, cross the arrow trap and look at the cliff edge.

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Bastion · Lv. 1

Artifice Phantom Edge · Damage 226 · Guard Break 198

Zhuo Bi’s shield absorbs incoming attacks and turns their force into a counterattack. Hold the Phantom Edge control to raise it. Attack while guarding to shove enemies in front of you. Raising the shield and taking hits consume Sha-Chi. The guard breaks when Sha-Chi runs out.

Phantom Edge available · Bastion

Hunter’s Chain Sickle

The Hunter once used this pair of chain sickles to pursue his quarry.

On Perfect Transcension · III. A Newfound Power

Memory Flower Petal · 4/4 collected · Max HP +7%

Concerned Mandate disciple: Junior Sister, can’t you see what’s happening? You’ve grown more violent and short-tempered since you underwent Perfect Transcension.

Unraveling Mandate disciple: Quiet! You’re just jealous of the power I gained.

Unraveling Mandate disciple: You didn’t have the courage to go through with it. You’re in no position to call yourself my senior.

04

Mirrorwood Entrance

Stone Hand Iron Fever’s Memory Flower

2 Petals · +5% Maximum HP per completed set

  1. 01
    Landmark · Mirrorwood Entrance

    After the giant-monster cutscene, beside Mirrorwood Entrance.

  2. 02
    Landmark · Stone Hand Iron Fever

    After Iron Fever, check the cliffside overlooking the chasm and Sha-Chi Tower.

Stone Hand Iron Fever’s Memory Flower2 petals · Max HP +5%
Stone Hand Iron Fever’s Memory Flower · 1, 2
  1. 1
    Mirrorwood Entrance

    Collect after defeating Iron Fever.

  2. 2
    Mirrorwood Entrance

    Continue into the cave beyond the boss.

05

Burial Grounds & Mirrorwood

Inanis’ Memory Flower

6 Petals · +10% Maximum HP per completed set

  1. 01
    Landmark · Stone Hand Iron Fever

    At the tunnel fork after defeating Iron Fever.

  2. 02
    Landmark · Burial Grounds

    Near Burial Grounds, surrounded by enemies.

  3. 03
    Landmark · Banyan Tree

    In the foggy woods on the approach to the Banyan Tree.

  4. 04
    Landmark · Mirrorwood

    On the ledge above the shallow pond toward the Mirrorwood interior.

  5. 05
    Landmark · Mirrorwood Depths

    Directly in front of the Mirrorwood Depths bell.

  6. 06
    Landmark · Mirrorwood

    In the middle of the Mirrorwood maze and puzzle area.

Inanis’ Memory Flower6 petals · Max HP +10%
Inanis’ Memory Flower · 1, 2, 3
  1. 1
    Mirrorwood Lóng Pillar
  2. 2
    Burial Grounds
  3. 3
    Burial Grounds

    Look in the passage where the fog cleared.

Inanis’ Memory Flower6 petals · Max HP +10%
Inanis’ Memory Flower · 4, 5, 6
  1. 4
    Burial Grounds
  2. 5
    Mirrorwood Depths
  3. 6
    Mirrorwood Depths
06

Mirrorwood puzzle

Bai Chilian’s Memory Flower

2 Petals · +5% Maximum HP per completed set

  1. 01
    Landmark · Mirrorwood

    Look for the first petal while following the Mirrorwood puzzle portals.

  2. 02
    Landmark · Mirrorwood

    The second petal is also on the Mirrorwood puzzle route; collect both before leaving.

Bai Chilian’s Memory Flower2 petals · Max HP +5%
Bai Chilian’s Memory Flower · 1–2
  1. 1–2
    Mirrorwood Depths

    Both petals are in this part of Mirrorwood. Follow the puzzle portals to reach them.

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Bai Chilian’s Memory Flower · I. The Only Redemption

Memory Flower Petal · 1/2 · Complete the set for Max HP +5%

Bai Chilian: Poor little one… how long have we been trapped in this illusion?

A month? A year? Or… a lifetime?

Ah… of course. How would a snake know?

Space · Confirm

Bai Chilian’s Memory Flower · II. The Lady’s Admonition

Memory Flower Petal · 2/2 collected · Max HP +5%

Bai Chilian: No, this won’t do… The pipa is missing pieces. The Lady said I could be free again once I put it back together.

Ah… no… nothing! None of it is here!

I have to put the whole pipa back together… find the missing pieces…

Space · Confirm

Location illustrations: PowerPyx / ObsiEez. Original watermarks retained.

Return with Bastion

On Perfect Transcension III: A Newfound Power#

Beat Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper, in Chapter 3 to get Bastion. Backtrack to the Thieves’ Camp dungeon in Crimson Forest, block the crossbow bolts with the shield and follow the route to the cliff overlooking the lake. This is petal III in the collection even if you pick it up fourth.

Sources & verification [1, 2]

How the flowers increase maximum health#

The first flower next to the Crimson Forest bell grants +5% max HP on its own. For the remaining sets, collect every petal to receive the bonus shown on the set card.

Sources & verification [1, 2]

YouTube#

YouTube · Jason’s Video Games Source · 1:19Memory Flower Left by InanisWatch the route YouTube · Deltia’s Gaming · 1:55:00Snake’s Reflection · Crimson Forest walkthroughWatch the route

Chinese route videos · optional#

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Sources & verification

Facts are linked to primary sources. Advice is clearly separated from confirmed information.

  1. GameSpot via Yahoo · Memory Flower sets and health upgrades Checked
  2. PowerPyx · Crimson Forest collectibles and missable quests Checked
  3. Bilibili · Crimson Forest Memory Flowers (Chinese video index) Checked
  4. YouTube · Jason’s Video Games Source · First Memory Flower Checked
  5. YouTube · Deltia’s Gaming · Crimson Forest walkthrough Checked
  6. Xiaohongshu · Original illustrated Memory Flower routes (Chinese) Checked
  7. AllThingsHow · On Perfect Transcension petal numbering and route Checked
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