Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

At the Thunder Mound, a figure stood in front of the remains of the Thunderbird. He looked at the wreckage in front of him with a playful smile on his face.

"I found you, the original human puppet."

……

A week after the Linglang lightning disaster, the construction workers started working early in the morning.

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"Everyone, work harder!"

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People sweat in the early morning, adding a bit of color to the scenery before them.

Zhongli was walking around the construction site wearing a safety helmet. After a period of repairs, the city's facilities had basically returned to their pre-disaster state.

"Everyone has worked hard, come over and take a break first." Gui Zhong and Perissa pushed the food cart to the open space on the side.

Seeing this, everyone finished their work and lined up one after another.

"Lord Guizhong, what is for breakfast today?" one of them asked.

Gui finally lifted the white cloth from the dining cart, revealing golden corn tortillas and fragrant broth amidst the steam. "Today, merchants from the North have brought in some rock sheep meat, and we've specially made some mutton soup for you all. Come and try it while it's hot."

"Okay, hurry up, we can't wait!" Everyone's eyes lit up and they held their bowls in anticipation.

Seeing this, Gui Zhong chuckled and said, "Don't worry, everyone has a share. Let's take a break after breakfast and then start working."

The aroma of broth filled the construction site, and workers squatted by with bowls in their hands, chatting and laughing.

Zhongli took the ceramic bowl handed to him by Guizhong and tasted it carefully. The green wild onions floating on the surface of the soup trembled slightly with the heat.

"How does it taste?" Gui Zhong asked with a smile, his hands behind his back.

"Very good." Zhongli nodded and finished the drink in a short while.

"Really? I'm glad you like it. Then... do you need me to serve you another bowl?"

"No need," Zhongli said, folding his arms and lowering his head. "My duty is merely to inspect. Such nutritious food should be left to others. We've all put in a lot of effort rebuilding our home these past few days."

"Oh, okay then." Gui finally stood up. Because she was barefoot, the sand under her feet had covered her feet.

She was about to pack up her stall when Perissa suddenly pointed to a place not far away.

"Sister Guizhong, something seems to be moving there." She tugged at the hem of Guizhong's skirt.

Hearing this, the two of them immediately looked in the direction she pointed. At this time, they saw a strange figure standing not far away. The other party did not move, which made them alert.

……

At the same time, under the shed of a street stall, Mo Yan and others were sitting around a simple dining table enjoying breakfast.

"It's amazing! It's only been a week and the place has already been restored to its original state." Karen said as she looked around.

Along the streets, the skeletons of houses have been rebuilt, and some have even been completed. Compared with the devastated scene in the city a week ago, it is completely different.

People stepped on the wooden frames, hammering and clacking at the mortise and tenon joints. Mo Yan took a bite of a pickled vegetable pancake and glanced at the team moving stone in the distance. "Indeed, Miss Xueyan's words were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people."

It is heartening to see that they were crying because they lost their homes not long ago, but now they are united and working together.

"As I said before, her 'kingly way' is absolutely not something the world can see clearly." Zhao Heng said with his arms folded.

But upon hearing this, Mo Yan was unhappy: "That being said, we also stayed here for a week."

"Yes, we haven't obtained Lei Zun's credentials yet. If this continues, I'm afraid we will stay here forever." Zi Xuan said.

"What can we do?" Kailin said helplessly, spreading her hands. "Don't forget, the guardian certificate is Miss Xueyan's heart. If we take the certificate, what's the difference between that and killing her?"

"Although, we can't stay like this forever." Mo Yan shook his head and then leaned on the table with one hand.

At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly broke everyone's anxiety.

"You're so worried, is there something bothering you?" Ye Lan came to the side of the group as she finished speaking. She leaned over, supporting herself on the table with one hand and smiling.

"Sister Yelan, how did you get here?" Kailin exclaimed.

"What? Don't you want me to come?" Ye Lan smiled as she sat on the stool.

Kailin was stunned and immediately changed her words: "Oh, that's not the case. It's just that your army is very busy. How did you find time to come to us?"

"I missed you and came to see you." She smiled.

"Is this true?" Mo Yan asked doubtfully, folding his hands.

"Of course it's true, but there are other reasons as well." She put down her hand and sat up.

"I'm telling you, you're not that kind-hearted?" Mo Yan said coldly.

Tianlang beside him smiled awkwardly and asked casually, "So what's going on?"

"It's Lady Xueyan's business."

"Ms. Xueyan?" Kailin immediately asked in confusion.

Ye Lan nodded: "Yes, the lady asked me to inform you that she is waiting for you in the Red Sky Palace. As for the reason, the lady did not say, but I guess it is not a bad thing."

"Oh, okay, let's go there together after we finish our meal." Karen nodded.

"Yeah." Ye Lan smiled, and then said, "Oh, by the way, there is one more thing. The Lord said that you don't have to attend the meeting with Lord Tianlang this time."

"Ah?" Tianlang was stunned.

"Why is that?" Karen asked.

"My lady didn't say anything. I think she must have her own ideas. Anyway, that's all I have to say. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

After saying that, Ye Lan left the shop and walked away, leaving Mo Yan and the others standing there, somewhat bewildered.

"So are we going or not?" asked Karen.

"Let's go and take a look. We have nothing else to do anyway. But Tianlang..." Zixuan looked aside and paused.

At this moment, Tianlang smiled and said, "It's okay. Since Xueyan specifically asked to see you, I won't interfere."

After the words fell, everyone fell silent. The atmosphere seemed to be still for a moment. The four of them looked at each other and then reacted differently.

"Okay then, the boss will pay!" Karen shouted.

……

Separated from Tianlang, Kailin used the power of the Moon's credential to open a teleportation path to the Scarlet Sky Palace. After passing through the rift, everyone was surprised to find that the peak, which should have been shrouded in thunderclouds, was now brightly sunny and eerily comfortable.

"Wait a minute, is this still the Chixiao Palace I know?" Kailin asked in surprise.

Mo Yan pushed her shoulder and said, "Let's go. Don't keep me waiting."

After opening the door of the hall, there were still no servants in the store. Everyone walked into the hall and followed the path they remembered to the VIP room again.

The moment the door opened, Li Xueyan had been waiting in the house for a long time.

"Oh, you came faster than expected." Li Xueyan put down the teacup and stood up quickly. Compared with the previous meeting, she was smiling and gentler at this moment.