Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

"Then senior, what should I do?" Bai Lang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then asked.

Qi Yong came to Bai Lang and said, "It's simple. The most important thing for you right now is to close your eyes, breathe, and adjust your mindset. You were just filled with anger and resentment, and you won't be able to harness the elements to your advantage. You must learn to control your emotions and then calmly find a way to defeat the enemy."

Then, he looked at the rock pillar beside him and said, "Look, sit down first, then sink your qi into your dantian and readjust your breathing."

"Yeah." The white wolf nodded and then sat on the rock.

He followed Qi Yong's instructions, slowly closing his eyes and trying to calm himself. His breathing gradually became long and steady, and with each inhalation and exhalation, the surrounding noise seemed to fade away, leaving only the sound of his own heartbeat echoing in his ears.

After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes and said in a very natural manner: "Really, I feel much better now. Thank you, senior!"

"No need to thank me. I'm just giving you guidance as someone who has been through it. The rest of the homework depends on your own efforts." Qi Yong nodded lightly.

"Then can I try it now?" White Wolf stood up and asked.

"Not yet." Qi Yong shook his head, then folded his arms and said, "Your current state is generally equivalent to a last gasp of energy. If you work hard now, although you can reach the standard, it will cause irreversible consequences. The gain will not outweigh the loss. I told you, blood element is not something you can refine at your star level."

"Then what should I do?" asked White Wolf.

"You still need to adjust your breath. You must adjust your mindset and physical condition to the best possible level. It's like polishing a peerless sword; not even a single flaw can be tolerated." Qi Yong said seriously, "Although your breath has stabilized, it's not yet deep enough. It needs to continue to settle."

White Wolf sat back on the rock, feeling somewhat frustrated. He said, "Senior, how long will it take to finish this adjustment? I feel like I've been working very hard."

Qi Yong gently patted Bai Lang's shoulder and said, "Haste makes waste. When it comes to cultivation, impatience is the most important thing to avoid. Take the green trees in the desert for example. How many years do you think it took them to grow so lush without water? It's the same for you. You need time to accumulate and an opportunity."

Bai Lang nodded silently, then sat down again and closed his eyes. At this moment, Qi Yong suddenly put his hand on his shoulder to stop him.

"Senior?" Bai Lang asked in surprise.

"Kid, don't be so anxious. Look at the time now, it's almost noon." Qi Yong said, looking at the sun.

"Ah, noon?" The white wolf was stunned, then looked up at the sky.

The sun hung high in the center of the sky, radiating a dazzling light. The sky was a brilliant blue, without a single cloud to obscure it, like a pure blue gem. The sunlight poured down without reservation, scorching the earth.

"Really, I didn't even notice."

"That's why I told you not to be impatient. I understand your desire to become stronger, but no matter what, you have to fill your stomach first."

Then Qi Yong took out a few pancakes from his backpack and handed them to him.

"I'm just a country villager and I don't have much food on me. I'll just have to make do with what I have." After saying that, he picked up a pancake and sat next to the white wolf and started eating.

"It's okay, it's fine. Thank you, senior." White Wolf smiled, then sat on the rock and started lunch time.

After a simple meal, White Wolf's mind was completely calmed. He sat cross-legged on the rock, closed his eyes and began to meditate. Unconsciously...

In the evening, Qi Yong came to Bai Lang and watched him meditating quietly, and he naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Huh, this kid can really sleep." He came back, folded his hands and shook his head, then revealed a look of relief, "But he does look a bit like that kid when he was a kid."

Having said that, he once again showed a meaningful expression and fell silent.

"You selflessly sacrificed yourself to protect your homeland. You are truly worthy of being his contractor. Unfortunately, the world is never perfect. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for others, using your flesh and blood to protect the people from the wind and rain. But in the blink of an eye, they will ruthlessly trample on your achievements for their own benefit. In the end, there is nothing but endless chaos."

He shook his head, and suddenly a noise coming from afar brought him back to reality. He turned around and looked at the rocky ground not far away, only to hear the roar of a wild beast in the distance, followed by a sound of restlessness.

"Oh, why not at this time..." He sighed, then leaned over and called out to the white wolf, "Hey, little ghost, wake up."

Snapped!

With a crisp sound, he skillfully flicked the White Wolf's head. At this moment, the White Wolf only felt a pain and then quickly woke up.

"Ah! Who is disturbing me..." He covered his head and opened his eyes, only to see Qi Yong standing in front of him. At this moment, he suddenly woke up and scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Senior, you called me..."

Qi Yong sighed angrily: "Hey, little ghost, did you sleep well?"

"Ah this..." White Wolf stammered.

Qi Yong folded his arms and shook his head: "It's okay, it means you're relaxed enough. But we're in the wild here, so while you can relax, you should also be a little cautious."

"Well, senior, you are right. I will pay attention next time." White Wolf said embarrassedly, scratching his head.

Qi Yong shook his head helplessly: "Okay, how about it, now close your eyes and regulate your breathing, how do you feel?"

Bai Lang nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you, Senior. Now I am full of energy and feel much better!"

After saying that, he couldn't help but warm up and stretch.

Qi Yong nodded and said, "That's good. In that case, let's test the results of your training."

"Now? Great, I can't wait!" White Wolf said excitedly.

Anyway, when he stood in front of the rock again and was about to practice his skills, Qi Yong put his hand on his shoulder again and stopped him.

"I told you not to rush, otherwise you'll lose your composure and have to start over again."

"That's true, sorry..." White Wolf scratched his head.

Qi Yong shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter. However, stones are inanimate objects after all. I think it would be better to get some real combat experience to consolidate my experience."

"Actual combat?" White Wolf was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something and said, "If I were to fight with a senior, I think it would be a bit..."

"Who said we were going to have a real fight?" Qi Yong sighed and then gently floated towards the direction behind him.

Seeing this, White Wolf was quick-witted again: "This aura is from a demon!"

"That's right. Monsters aren't like stones that will just stand there and let you hit them, so using them as the next training targets is just right."