Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

After leaving the harbor, under the guidance of Tianlang, Kailin drove everyone towards Shaling, passing through a town on the way.

The place is full of retro charm. People wear clothes that reflect the times. Men wear long gowns and jackets or short cloth shirts and cloth shoes. Women wear cheongsams or short blouses with slanted collars and long skirts.

Street vendors use simple utensils. Candy figurines are made with a small stove, pot, and spoon, while paper-cutting artists use red paper and scissors to cut out designs.

The architecture is quite distinctive. The arcade pillars are thick and simply carved, and the walls are mottled, with traces of old advertising posters. Rickshaw drivers pull wooden-wheeled iron carts to solicit passengers.

In the distance, you can see the ancient clock tower in the center of the town. The walls are covered with moss, and the big clock emits a dull chime every hour.

"It looks quite lively here." Karen said as she looked around.

Tianlang smiled, put his hands on his hips, and said, "Of course. In the harbor, Haojiang can be said to be a paradise for entertainment for the people here, especially on weekends. It is always bustling with people and filled with laughter. You can see all kinds of performances, markets and food stalls, and many traditional craftsmen showcasing their skills. The whole town is filled with an ancient atmosphere, as if time has stopped here."

Tianlang's words piqued Kailin's curiosity, but at this moment, he shook his head: "But to be honest, this place is actually not as peaceful as you see it."

Kailin and Zhao Heng exchanged a glance, and then Zhao Heng asked, "What do you mean?"

Tianlang turned around and said, "You still remember what I discussed with Chiye in Wanmin Hall. At that time, I revealed it to you by using Xiangling's situation."

Zhao Heng nodded. "I remember you said there was a child who was envied by God for his talent. He was clearly a contractor, but because his father was a gambler, he..."

"That's right." Tianlang turned around and looked at the prosperous scene before him and said, "His name is Kaio. When he was young, he was noticed by Chiye because he could easily master elemental power. He originally valued this child very much, but the boy embarked on a path of no return due to family reasons."

"You already said this at the time, but what does it have to do with this place?" Karen asked.

"There is a village three miles away from this town. That is Kaio's hometown." Tianlang replied with a sigh.

Everyone was immediately shocked when they heard this.

"There were still underground gambling dens in this generation. As you all know, his father was addicted to gambling, and the family fortune was almost wiped out. Later, Kaio's mother worked several jobs to help the family make a living, and then she became seriously ill from the overwork."

Tianlang continued, "I heard that Kaio's neighbors raised money to help Kaio's mother with her illness. However, his father, for a moment of pleasure, spent the life-saving money..."

"You mean, his father used this life-saving money to gamble?" Karen widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

Tianlang nodded heavily. "Yes, his father lost everything in the gambling house. Not long after, Kaio's mother died. Since then, Kaio has become a different person. He began to hate this place and his father's actions."

Zhao Heng frowned and asked, "What happened next? What did Kaio do?"

"He killed his own father out of grief. Then, using his gift for controlling the wind, he sneaked into the gambling den his father frequented at night, where a horrific massacre ensued." Tianlang's voice was a little deep. "He went on a killing spree in the gambling den. The gamblers and the thugs guarding the gambling den had no time to react before they were all killed. He was like a vengeful demon, with only hatred and anger in his heart."

"Afterwards, he was wanted by the Linhui police and became a fugitive. To this day, no one knows whether he is dead or alive. The atmosphere here was also rectified after this incident. All the underground gambling houses were closed down, and gradually, it evolved into what you see today."

Hearing this, Zhao Heng sighed sadly: "I see, that's really a pity."

"Yes, if it weren't for what happened back then, Kaio would have been a member of the Linhui Army today." Tianlang said with a somewhat depressed look.

At this moment, Kailin put her hands on her hips and said angrily: "Sure enough, no matter when X gambles X really kills people!"

"Who said it wasn't?" Mo Yan spread his hands.

Tianlang shook his head and turned to the street ahead. "Well, it's getting late. Let's rest here for the night. If you're interested, you can wander around, but be restrained."

After hearing Tianlang's words, the crowd dispersed and wandered the streets. Though the town wasn't large, it was filled with novelties. Kailin was drawn to the traditional handicrafts, while Zhao Heng was intrigued by the structure of the ancient buildings.

Suddenly, on a street corner, a wanted poster caught everyone's attention. The poster depicted a young man with green hair and a youthful appearance. Although no one understood Teyvat's language, the year indicated that it must be Kaio's wanted poster. But didn't that look familiar?

Well, no matter what, God is jealous of talented people, and this has always happened since ancient times. I just wonder how he is doing now?

"What else can I do? It's been six years since the incident happened. I guess he's already died in a foreign land."

"Well, that's not the way to say it. After all, it's been so long, maybe he's already escaped overseas."

"Come on, with a young child who has no supplies and no family, it would be a miracle if it really took that long."

Passersby who were watching from the side said so, but no matter how they said it, it undoubtedly only added to the sadness.

At this time, Mo Yan sighed angrily: "Well, it's been so many years since the incident. Don't bring someone else's coffin to your home and cry about it, even though the incident is indeed sympathetic."

He shook his head, and suddenly, a figure passing by caught his attention.

The man was wearing a cloak and walked very quickly. Although he came to the wanted poster on his own, he just glanced at it briefly.

"It's him?"

"Ah, who is it?" Karen asked.

Mo Yan looked at the direction the figure was heading and replied, "The person just now looked like Kuang Dao."

"Are you talking about the Mad Blade of the Fallen Angel Brigade?" Kailin's eyes widened immediately when she heard it.

"What is he doing here?" Zi Xuan asked.

"It's definitely not good news." Zhao Heng replied, then he looked at Mo Yan and said, "Mo Yan, take Kailin and go ahead. Zixuan and I will notify Tianlang and then bring people over."

"Okay, I understand." Mo Yan nodded.

As soon as the words fell, the four of them began to act separately. Mo Yan and Kailin quietly followed Kuang Dao, crossed the busy streets, and came to a seemingly ordinary store.