Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

After the snowstorm ended, Kailin drove Chiye back down the mountain. On the way, Chiye kept looking out the window in surprise. Just like Tianlang and Li Xueqi, he was full of curiosity and joy about his first experience, though he was a little boisterous.

"Wow, Sirius, did you ride this on the way here? I have to say, this is quite similar to the mechanical gadgets in the abyss."

"Mr. Akano, please don't move while riding in the car." Zixuan said.

"Yeah, okay." Akano nodded, and finally calmed down immediately, like a child.

Kailin was driving and looking at the rearview mirror, she couldn't help but sigh angrily: "Tianlang, your friend is a little too lively."

"Well, just like you, he doesn't look like a guardian at all." Zhao Heng said.

"Everyone says so." Akano smiled, "Also, you don't have to be so polite, just call me by my name."

Everyone nodded in response, and then Tianlang asked, "Chiye, are you really okay?"

Akano turned around and hesitated before answering, "Don't worry, I was only forced to stay in the ice for three days. Thanks to your emergency rations, I'm fine now."

"Is that so?" Tianlang asked with his arms folded.

"You, I've already told you it's okay. Instead of this, shouldn't you introduce your friends to me now?" Akano said with a smile.

"Ah, that's right."

Tianlang reacted quickly, and then he told Chiye about his encounter with Mo Yan and others, as well as various things that happened on the way, and he also emphasized the matter of guarding the certificate.

After hearing this, Chi Ye nodded in confusion: "I see, you came from a world beyond this world. In order to find a way home, you have no choice but to follow the Saint's method to collect the credentials of our eight guardians to open the road to Dream Heaven."

"Yeah, to be honest, you Saints are really good at sending people. If you really want to, why not just send us back?" Kailin complained, then looked at Chiye in the rearview mirror and said, "But then again, since we've met, do you think you can..."

"That won't do." Akano replied.

"No, are all your guards like this?" Karen said speechlessly. She was no longer surprised by the continuous rejections.

Akano folded his arms and said, "Thank you for helping me, but this shouldn't be confused with the other side. Guarding the certificate is not only a symbol, but also represents our responsibility. If someone gives the certificate away for free just to save face, then there must be something wrong with their brain."

After the words fell, everyone fell silent. Because Chiye was talking about none other than Li Xueqi from Chicheng. In the beginning, Li Xueqi had given the certificate to Kailin because of Tianlang. Chiye didn't know that. If he knew, he would definitely not dare to say so.

Kailin sneered and said in a very low voice: "If Sister Xueqi heard this, it's hard to imagine what he would become."

"Just focus on driving your car." Mo Yan said calmly with his arms folded.

"Oh, okay." Kailin nodded.

"However, although I cannot agree to give you the certificate for the time being, I can treat you all to a big meal in return." Akano said with a smile.

"Ah? You sent us away with just one meal." Karen complained.

"What else do you want? We didn't help much in the first place." Mo Yan said with his arms folded.

Zixuan nodded, then looked at the snowy scene outside the car window and said, "But even if the snow monster is defeated, will this place still continue?"

Tianlang sighed, "There's nothing we can do. Even though the Yeti is dead, the scars left by the disaster will take time to heal, just like the Sangyang Rebellion a hundred years ago. Even now, many scars still remain."

The atmosphere became heavy for a moment. Akano looked around and shook his head.

"Okay, let's not talk about these unhappy things. I know there's a restaurant in the harbor. It's not very famous, but the quality is very good. If you're willing, I can show you the way."

"That's great." Kailin smiled. "What's the name of that store?"

"The Hall of All Peoples."

"Okay, hold on tight, I'm going to speed up now!"

"Be careful." Mo Yan said.

"Don't worry, the speed is steady."

Kailin gently stepped on the accelerator and gradually accelerated. After driving for more than two hours, she finally returned to the harbor at nightfall. By then, most of the shops on the road had already closed...

Kailin parked the car on the side of the street, got out and looked around.

"Oh, I didn't expect that after going around in circles, I would come back again." She sighed angrily, then put the car back into the ring.

"It's so late, are you sure that store is still open?" Kailin looked at Chiye and asked.

"It should still be open. Although Wanmintang isn't very famous, it doesn't close until ten o'clock." Chiye lowered his head in thought, "Let's go check it out first. If it's really closed, we can find a place to stay and go back tomorrow. Don't worry, I'll pay."

Following Akano's lead, we walked for about five or six minutes before finally seeing the Wanmintang sign. The wooden sign had faded ink, and the edges were delicately carved but frayed, giving it a rustic feel.

As you walk through the door, the warm breeze fills you with the old-world atmosphere. The tiled floor, walls covered with old photos, heavy solid wood tables and chairs, and traditional patterned tablecloths exude a vintage feel.

A glass chandelier casts a soft glow, while retro ornaments and accessories in the corners draw attention. A bear sculpture stands in front of the counter, its eyes radiating a simple and innocent expression, like a well-behaved mascot.

Suddenly, a young woman emerged from the shop. Her hair, black and shiny, was tied in twin ponytails, swaying gently as she walked. Her large eyes shone with a lively curiosity, as if she were filled with an interest in everything in the world. She wore a distinctive apron, stained with traces of cooking, a sign that she often cooked.

"Ah! Master Akano!" When the girl saw Akano, she showed a happy expression and ran over quickly.

"Hey, Xiangling, how are you these days?" Chi Ye looked at the girl and smiled.

The girl nodded: "Well, Master Akano, you haven't been here for a few days! Are these friends of the master?"

Xiangling looked at Mo Yan and the other four. Chiye nodded and smiled, "Yes, they're new friends I've made recently. I've been a bit busy these days and haven't been able to spare time, but I'm grateful for their help."

"Oh, I see." Xiangling stood there, smiling cheerfully at everyone. "Hello everyone, my name is Mao Xiangling. I'm the current head chef at Wanmintang and also a disciple of Master Akano."

"Disciple?" Tianlang looked at Chiye beside him in confusion, "When did you accept a disciple? How come I didn't know?"

"Well, it's a long story. Let's sit down and talk." Chiye replied, then turned to look at Xiangling and said, "Xiangling, let's follow the old rules and use a bigger fire."