Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Tianlang and Zixuan followed Mo Yan and Kailin out of the cave.

"So, can you tell me what happened?" Tianlang asked, turning around.

Mo Yan and Kailin looked at each other, nodded, and then told the other two everything they had seen and heard on the way, especially the fact that Bai Lie had sacrificed himself to repair the earth veins and isolated them outside the cave.

"Dedication inheritance? I see. I never thought that after so many years, Bai Lie would follow in Bai Chen's footsteps." Tianlang shook his head and said regretfully.

"Bai Chen?" Kailin asked doubtfully.

"It's the Bai family's ancestor," Tianlang continued. "Two hundred years ago, during the Sangyang Rebellion, we defended and repaired the damaged earth veins, devoting ourselves to the cause. In fact, it wasn't just Bai Chen; many heroes and martyrs also sacrificed their lives to protect the land during the disaster. They dedicated themselves to the rise and fall of the nation and fought for the dignity of their territory. Even though they might have achieved nothing at times, they resolutely chose to give. Perhaps they are all gone now, but their spirits will live on!"

Hearing this, the three of them placed one hand on their chest, slowly closed their eyes, and observed a moment of silence for Bai Lie.

After a moment, to ease the heavy atmosphere, Zi Xuan slowly asked, "By the way, I just heard you say that besides the Fallen Angel Troupe, you also met someone else this time?"

Mo Yan nodded: "Yes, and you know this person. He is the hunter we met in Xuefeng Ridge."

"Are you talking about Qi Yong?" Zi Xuan recalled and then said in surprise.

Mo Yan nodded again. At this point, Kailin beside him seemed to remember something and looked around.

"By the way, where is that guy? I haven't seen him since he came out of the cave just now."

After hearing what Kailin said, Mo Yan's eyes widened.

"No way, I remember when I brought the White Wolf out, he was still with us."

He quickly looked around, but Qi Yong was nowhere to be seen. Only then did he realize that Qi Yong had left since he came out of the cave.

Damn it, I was so confident that I thought I had more people and he wouldn’t leave so quickly, so I didn’t ask him the previous questions immediately. Now that I want to ask, I don’t know who to ask.

Mo Yan slapped his forehead. When he thought about this, he felt like going crazy.

At this moment, footsteps were heard again in the cave behind them. Several people gradually turned around. At this moment, Zhao Heng walked out of the cave with Bai Lang.

At this moment, two tear marks were running down White Wolf's face, and his eyes were red and swollen. His eyelashes were soaked with tears, and his red nose would twitch from time to time.

Kailin gently walked over to Zhao Heng and asked in a low voice, "Is Bailang okay?"

Zhao Heng nodded gently: "Don't worry, I've been watching him from the side. Maybe he can't get over his grief yet, but I believe he will be strong."

As soon as the words fell, everyone looked at the white wolf at the same time. They saw him standing at the entrance of the cave and looking at the sky. The night sky was much dimmer under the impact of the firelight.

He said nothing, but his eyes grew more resolute. He slowly lowered his clenched fist, his fingers turning pale from the force, before slowly returning to color.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you all." He spoke slowly and calmly, then turned back to the entrance they came from. "It's getting late, let's go back first."

After saying this, he slowly walked out of the camp. At this moment, everyone looked at each other and followed him silently.

However, after leaving the Fallen Angel Brigade's camp, Kailin came to the White Wolf in one stride.

"Well, this place is quite far from the foot of the mountain. Why don't you take my car back?" she said.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you." White Wolf nodded lightly.

Kailin smiled, then turned around, took out her ring, and summoned her off-road vehicle. Although White Wolf was startled, he was already used to it after what he had seen along the way.

In this way, everyone got on the bus and left this place full of sadness and farewell.

At the same time, a figure slowly poked his head out from the tent next to him. It was Qi Yong. He watched the car of the crowd gradually go away, then walked out with peace of mind.

He came to the entrance of the camp and looked at the smoke and dust as people left in the distance without saying a word.

"It's really rare that you would personally help them." At this time, a man came behind him and said, and he was Juechen.

At this moment, Qi Yong turned around and looked at Juechen with his hands folded. He said, "So you're here too. How come you, even in the underworld, can't sit still one day?"

"It's all because of someone. Right now, the underground is bustling with activity." He folded his arms and said, "Excuse me, but with your abilities, you could easily resolve this crisis. Why did you insist on letting him, an innocent man, sacrifice himself? Is this what you call order?"

Qi Yong sighed: "That's right."

"Don't you feel ashamed?" Juechen frowned, his tone clearly targeted.

Qi Yong, however, looked up at the sky and said calmly, "Perhaps, but as I said, people must get rid of, replace, and establish a new order. Only in this way can it last, even though the reality is cruel."

"Oh, really? You really have changed, and become unreasonable!"

Qi Yong lowered his head and smiled slightly: "Maybe, but I don't regret it, even though my actions have been questioned and not recognized."

"Really? Since there's no point in saying more, then I wish you good luck! My Lord Saint!" After saying that, Juechen turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute." Qi Yong shouted again.

"Why, is there anything else?"

Qi Yong nodded gently: "He is a hero. After all, he suffered this disaster because of me. I just hope, no, I just ask that you treat him well."

Juechen sighed angrily: "Oh, you still have some conscience. Don't worry, I will."

……

At the foot of the mountain, after more than ten minutes of driving, Kailin drove the off-road vehicle and quickly returned to the military camp. At this moment, the soldiers were on alert because of the previous noise. They didn't feel relieved until they saw Bai Lang returning to the camp. However, the bad news about Bai Lie made them feel suddenly difficult to accept.

The soldiers' gazes turned to him, their expressions filled with both joy at his return and grief over Bai Lie's sacrifice. Bai Lang could sense the complex emotions in those glances, and his steps grew heavier.

In this way, he returned to his and his uncle's residence in front of everyone. However, when he opened the door, the festive scene before him really surprised him.

Candles were lit in the simple room, and the walls were hung with homemade colorful cloth strips, gently swaying in the dim candlelight. On the table were cooled fruits and vegetables, among which the carefully roasted red-foot lizard and cactus were particularly eye-catching.

"This is?"

"Oh, this is what Uncle Bai and I prepared for you. We originally wanted to wait for you to come back so that you and Uncle Bai can ease the relationship. But now it seems that this family gathering cannot be held." Karen said disappointedly.

"So that's how it is. Sorry to trouble you all." White Wolf turned around and said.

"No, no, I just know that you like roasted red-footed lizards and cactus juice. We spent a lot of effort to find these things." Karen said, scratching her head.

Hearing this, White Wolf was stunned. "Roasted red-footed lizard and cactus juice? So I like to eat these things?"

"Ah?" Everyone was stunned.

White Wolf shook his head and said, "It's true. I like rabbit meat. Barefoot lizard meat is tough and difficult to chew, and the juice squeezed from the cactus is refreshing and refreshing, but it's very bitter. If this place wasn't so desolate and there wasn't anything to eat, who would eat these things to satisfy their hunger?"

"But, Uncle Bai said..."

"You mean my uncle? No wonder." He turned to look at the dining table again. At this moment, he shook his head helplessly, "Ah, he thought so since my father was alive. He always said that he understood me, but now, he doesn't even know what I like or dislike. This is really..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked to the dining table, picked up a bunch of red-footed lizards, put them in his mouth and started chewing.

I have to say, the smell of dry firewood really suits my current mood.

(Contract Mission: Interlude, Chapter of Fiery Flame, End)