Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Tianlang picked up the mushroom soup and took a sip. Suddenly, a crackling sensation exploded on his taste buds, followed by a tingling sensation. If he hadn't been told that this was a slime dish, he would have thought he had drunk poisonous mushrooms.

"The taste of this soup is really unique." Tianlang said with an awkward smile.

"Right." Master Mao smiled. "Then please enjoy your meal and call me when you're done."

After saying that, he returned to the kitchen. Only Mo Yan, Tian Lang, Chi Ye and others were left in the living room enjoying dinner.

"To be honest, the recommended dishes of Wan Ming Tang are really unique." Kailin sighed angrily.

Mo Yan nodded. "Well, who would have thought that even slime could be made into a dish?"

At this point, Chiye smiled slightly and said, "Actually, people here didn't eat everything in the beginning. Thousands of years ago, order collapsed, wars broke out, and many people were displaced. Even daily hunger became a problem, and eating anything they could when hungry became the norm. Therefore, it's not just slimes. Even today, you can still see a lot of strange and bizarre foods."

"Really? It seems your world was once full of hardships." Karin sighed.

"Isn't it obvious? No matter where people are, they have come step by step from an environment of scarce resources." Tianlang replied, then turned his gaze to Chiye beside him, "Let's get back to the point. Now you should be able to explain when you accepted this disciple?"

Akano smiled softly: "Does it matter?"

Tianlang folded his arms and said, "It's not very important, but just consider it as satisfying my curiosity. After all, when I came to see you last month, I didn't know you had such a contractor."

"Really? Okay then." Akano smiled. "If we want to trace this matter back, it probably started two years ago."

"Two years ago?" Tianlang asked in surprise, "It's been so long, and you didn't even introduce me to him."

"I just didn't take care of it," Chiye said with a chuckle. "It seemed to be summer that year. I returned to town after completing my mission with the mercenary group. It was noon. Because of the monsters, I stayed in the mountains with everyone else for two days. I was a little hungry, and just then, I smelled the aroma of food and found this place."

Chiye vaguely remembered that Wanmintang was just a small roadside stall back then, having only recently expanded. That day, when he arrived, Xiangling and her father were so welcoming and hospitable that it piqued his appetite. So, on their recommendation, he ordered a plate of stir-fried slime with Jueyun peppers.

At this moment, a few thugs who bullied the weak and collected protection fees came to the store. Seeing that they were going to cause trouble for the father and daughter, he stood up alone and protected Xiangling and her daughter behind him.

Several thugs were ignorant of the world and provoked Chi Ye crazily, but Chi Ye ignored them and sent them to the police station with a few punches and kicks. Afterwards, Chi Ye became friends with Master Mao and also became a regular customer of the father and daughter's store.

During a conversation, Akano revealed the identity of the person he was protecting. Master Mao was surprised and ecstatic, while Xiangling hoped that she could become independent and immediately begged to sign a contract with Akano.

"After that, I accepted this apprentice as my master. Even though it's only been two years, don't look at her as she's only fifteen or sixteen years old. If she really fights, she can at least fight against monsters like the Beast Realm Hound." Chi Ye said.

"So that means he's the same strength as Kami?" Tianlang said without hesitation. "But you're a bit too kindhearted. Not only do you help people, but you even sign an unconditional contract with them, just like Kaio before. Aren't you afraid that everyone will become like him, turning from an ordinary genius into a killer who takes pleasure in revenge?"

"Kaio? Who is that?" Kailin asked.

"He was a talented kid who was envied by God. He was originally a good seedling, but because of his father's gambling addiction, he went on the road of no return." Tianlang replied.

"Is that so? That's a pity."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. After you've eaten and drunk your fill, go and take a rest. I'll be staying in the city for a while recently. You can decide what to do. Of course, I'll pay for all the expenses in Wanmin Hall for the next two days." Akano said with his arms folded.

In a blink of an eye, everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and under Akano's arrangement, they stayed in a more luxurious hotel. The next day, everyone walked down the street feeling sleepy.

Kailin yawned. "Ha~ I didn't expect Chiye to be so hospitable. He spent more in one night than we did in three days."

"Someone treated you for free, but you're still not satisfied?" Tianlang replied with a smile.

Kailin paused and replied, "No, it's mainly because your friend is too enthusiastic. I'm a little uncomfortable with that."

"Really? I heard from Zixuan that you slept quite soundly in the hotel at night." Mo Yan jokingly folded his arms.

"Hey, Xuanxuan, why do you tell this guy everything?" Kailin said with her hands on her hips, blushing slightly. "But instead of that, let's think about how to get the certificate from Chiye."

At this point, she sighed angrily, "Oh, I never thought that one day we would actually be involved in the Fallen Angel Troupe."

Tianlang smiled and said, "It's okay. We all understand your difficulties. But last night, Chiye took the initiative to say that he would stay here for a few days. I think this might be to test whether you are worthy of trust."

"Huh?" Hearing this, Karen was stunned.

"I don't know the specifics. But since Akano said so, he must have his reasons, so please be patient and wait."

Kailin sighed angrily, "Well, it's been a while since I last saw it. I just hope it doesn't get snatched away by the Fallen Angel Troupe."

"Can you please stop being such a pessimist?" Mo Yan said disdainfully, folding his hands.

"Hey, I've told you so many times, we only accept Flame Coins here!"

Suddenly, a quarrel was heard from the stall in front. A stall owner was impatiently driving away the man in front of him. At first, everyone thought it was just an ordinary business dispute and did not pay attention to it. But when Mo Yan accidentally saw the golden coins in the man's hand, he suddenly felt uncomfortable.

"What is that?" He stood there in a daze.

"What's wrong, Mo Yan?" Kailin asked.

Mo Yan pointed at the man in front of him and said, "What he's holding seems to be Mora Coin."

"What?" Everyone asked in surprise at the same time.

"Mora Coin? Is it what you called the trading item in the game before?" Tianlang asked.

Mo Yan nodded. At this time, Kailin asked in confusion, "But isn't Mora Coin not circulated here? Could it be that?"

"No matter what, let's go over and take a look first." Zhao Heng said.

"Yeah!" Everyone nodded in unison.