Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

At noon, Kailin parked the car on a rugged road and got out with everyone else.

She looked ahead and saw only a barren wasteland without any green grass. The surrounding mountains were rugged and intertwined, and there seemed to be hot steam rising from the top of the mountains.

"Is the sand ridge just beyond this area?" asked Kailin.

Tianlang nodded and replied, "Indeed, we are now at the junction of Sangangwan, Shaling, and Lingling. Beyond this mountainous area lies an endless sea of ​​sand. I guarantee that once you get there, you won't be able to endure the climate."

Kailin said with a disdainful look, "Can you please stop talking nonsense all the time? You've ruined my good mood."

Tianlang smiled and said, "Haha, I just want to lighten the mood of the journey. Don't you think this is humorous?"

"Humor you big head ghost!"

At this time, Zixuan and Zhao Heng stepped in to stop them.

Zixuan: "Okay, you two should stop arguing."

"That's right." Zhao Heng sighed, then looked at Tianlang and asked, "Tianlang, I see there seems to be an obstacle ahead. Is there a military stationed here?"

Tianlang nodded: "Yes, and you also know this general."

"We know each other?"

Tianlang lowered his head and thought for a moment before answering, "Well... specifically, it's a one-sided acquaintance between you two. Remember when the Fallen Angel Brigade caused a mudslide on the mountain outside Sangang Bay to attack the village in order to force Akano to hand over his guardian credentials? Bai Lie, who was carrying out a rescue mission at the foot of the mountain at the time, was the commander here."

"Bai Lie? Are you talking about that middle-aged man?" Kailin said.

"Yes, he is a veteran of the current era. In addition, there is a young general here named Bailang who is his nephew." Tianlang said with a smile.

"It's really rare for an uncle and nephew to serve together." Karin exclaimed.

"So, if we want to cross the pass, we must meet with them first?" Zhao Heng asked.

Tianlang nodded and smiled, "Just say hello. It won't do us any harm."

Kailin glanced at Mo Yan and then said, "But after all, we've never met each other, so we don't know each other's personalities."

"Don't worry, except when dealing with foreign enemies, the uncle and nephew are usually very friendly to others." Tianlang said with a smile.

Everyone followed Tianlang, half-believing and half-doubting, to the defense zone ahead. The scene here exuded a rustic military atmosphere. Several small bungalows were neatly arranged in this border area. They were built of ordinary stone and wood, the walls painted an off-white, and the tiles on the roofs shone faintly in the midday sun. Each bungalow had a heavy iron gate at the entrance. The rust on the gates seemed to show the signs of age, and in some places it was already mottled and peeling.

Many tents were pitched in the open space around them, their canvases of varying colors, some faded from the wind and sun. Simple clotheslines stretched between the tents, hanging the soldiers' clothing, swaying gently in the breeze.

Next to these buildings, there was a cleared area with some simple training equipment. Several soldiers were conducting their daily training. Their figures looked agile and energetic in the sunlight, and the occasional training slogans broke the silence.

The sand and gravel on the ground were compacted. Around the small bungalows and tents, you could see some low walls made of stones. Although they were not high, they divided the areas into different areas. Next to the low walls were some worn-out weapons and tools, as if telling about the daily military activities here.

To one side of the small bungalow stood a simple water tower, constructed from welded rusty iron plates. While crude, it could hold a considerable amount of water. Several thick water pipes snaked their way to different areas, some of them simply wrapped in hay, presumably to prevent them from freezing and cracking in the winter.

There are also several sand buckets filled with fine sand, which seem to be backup materials for extinguishing fires when water is insufficient.

"Wow, this place looks ordinary, but it's quite large." Karen exclaimed as she looked around.

"Of course. Bai Lie was sent here by Luo Hao when he grew older. In addition to cooperating with the troops' operations, he is also responsible for managing the firefighting in this area." Tianlang explained.

"Firefighting?" Mo Yan stopped and asked in confusion.

Tianlang nodded. "Yes, don't be fooled by the barrenness of this place. This is a famous volcanic area. Within this area of ​​dozens of miles, there are more than a dozen dormant volcanoes that have not yet erupted."

Hearing this, everyone's eyes were suddenly shocked.

"An army based in a volcanic area, isn't their situation very dangerous?" Karin asked in surprise.

"Who else do you think would risk their lives to monitor volcanic activity in this area?" Tianlang said, spreading his hands. "Alright, let's keep going. Baili might be waiting for us by now."

While listening to Tianlang's story, everyone walked deeper into the defense zone.

Suddenly, a burst of cursing came from the front. The voice sounded very hoarse and carried the vicissitudes of time, like the sound of an old bellows being pulled. It sounded like it belonged to General Bai Lie.

"You little bastard, you've grown wings, haven't you? I've only been away for a few days, where did you learn all these unorthodox tricks?"

Hearing the sound, everyone quickened their pace. After turning a corner, an army appeared before their eyes.

There was a middle-aged man in the army. He was a burly man, but the traces of time had left deep marks on his face and body. His hair was a little gray, and his face was covered with wrinkles. His eyes were stern as he glared at a young soldier.

Everyone stood behind and watched quietly, while Bai Lie hardly noticed them.

"It's Bai Lie. Why is he so angry?" Kailin said timidly.

"If you ask me, who should I ask?" Mo Yan replied.

"I didn't ask you."

At this moment, Tianlang looked at the scene in front of him and fell into deep thought: "The guy in front of him seems to be Bailang."

"Ah, he is the White Wolf?" Kailin exclaimed.

With white hair, scarlet pupils, and eyes full of rebelliousness, one can feel the murderous intent emanating from him just from a distance.

"Of course. Although we've never met, Bai Lie once mentioned that he had a rebellious nephew who gave him a lot of trouble. I think this must be him." Tianlang smiled and shook his head. "I've heard that there's a rift between them. Now it seems that seeing is believing."

"Don't sigh at this time, okay?" Kailin complained.