Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Li Xueyan's words made everyone pause.

"Why are you so sure?" Kailin asked doubtfully.

"Because of these puppets," she said, holding the remains in her hand. "I can't fathom the Fallen Angel Troupe's thoughts, but I can be sure that these puppets are definitely not their creations. This technology has existed for thousands of years."

"A thousand years ago? Could it be that..." Karen lowered her head and suddenly realized.

"Santana's battle puppet," she said seriously.

"No way?"

Everyone was shocked.

"You're right. Once upon a time, the Santana people discovered the magic mine and used its power to make many combat puppets in batches, including me, of course." Li Xueyan said solemnly.

"But didn't you say that the Santana people were wiped out by Akano a thousand years ago?" Kailin asked.

At this time, Ye Lan replied: "Eradication does not mean complete extermination. Although the existence of the Santana people has been wiped off the map, there are still survivors living in other places."

"So, senior, you think that the Santana people who survived these years may have mastered this technology again?" Minghuang asked.

"That doesn't make sense. They took this technology with them when they escaped, but why didn't they take action until today? A thousand years is enough time for them to prepare," Keqing asked puzzledly.

"Well, from the perspective of universal rationality, this really doesn't make sense." Zhongli pondered.

After the words fell, Li Xueyan immediately said seriously: "No matter what, the Santana people's battle puppets have reappeared in the world. This is a fact. No matter what the reason is, we must take precautions."

As she spoke, she looked at Ye Lan and said, "Ye Lan, give the order. During this period of time, keep an eye on the city for anyone with unusual behavior. Dolls have no independent consciousness and no voice module that can speak like humans, so they are essentially easy to distinguish."

"Understood. I'll give the instructions later."

"Also." Li Xueyan added immediately after Ye Lan finished speaking, "During this period of time, you must always pay attention to whether there are outsiders entering the city, especially those dressed in strange clothes or behaving strangely."

"Does Your Excellency suspect that these people are the ones behind the manipulation of the puppets?" Ye Lan asked.

Li Xueyan nodded: "Yes, although the Santana people have always lived in seclusion, I think their behavior should be easy to identify."

"I understand. I will pay attention." Ye Lan nodded.

However, just as he finished speaking...

"No need to look for it, I think I should know who did it."

Suddenly, Tianlang walked into the basement, and Dongfang Lei came with him.

"Tianlang, you are here too?" Mo Yan asked in surprise.

Tianlang nodded: "Yes, I went over there when I heard the sound, but it was a little late."

He looked at Xueyan and continued, "Xueyan, regarding the outsider you mentioned, I just happened to meet him today."

"Ah, this can't be such a coincidence?" Karen was stunned.

Tianlang smiled and said, "It's really not that coincidental, because the other party took the initiative to find me."

"What's going on?" Li Xueyan asked seriously.

Tianlang looked at Mo Yan and explained, "Just as you were leaving, a guy named Deknor suddenly came over to share a table with me. He didn't look like a local, and his clothes were very strange. What's even stranger is that he actually left a note when he left."

As he spoke, he handed a folded piece of straw paper to Xueyan.

The straw paper was folded in four, with simple lines drawn on it, like a base map. The names of the Red Sky Palace and the Chaos Thunder Tomb were clearly written. The line led directly to the South City Gate, ending at a simple building circled in the drawing. Also on the back of the paper was a passage written in Santana language.

"God of Linglang, I am waiting for you here."

Li Xueyan read what was written on the note, and for a moment the atmosphere in the room became subtle again.

"This looks... like a map." Ye Lan pondered as she looked at the pattern on the paper.

"And it clearly stated that he wanted to see the adults..." Keqing was silent.

The atmosphere lasted for a few seconds.

"What is this, an invitation?" Karen suddenly said angrily.

"I think this is a trap," Mo Yan said.

"Do I need you to tell me? Isn't it obvious?" Kailin turned around and complained.

Li Xueyan continued to remain silent.

At this time, Ye Lan stepped forward and said, "Sir, the other party actually left a note, which means he is not afraid of our siege at all. I am afraid this matter needs to be carefully considered."

"That's right. Judging from the points marked on the map, this Deknor definitely didn't tell us the hiding places of all the puppets. If we act rashly and the other party has a backup plan, I'm afraid..." Minghuang said.

However, after hearing this, Li Xueyan still did not move. For a moment, a feeling of uneasiness suddenly surged in her heart.

"Wait a minute, you're not really going, are you?" Karen asked.

Li Xueyan nodded subconsciously: "Yes, I really want to meet this Deknor in person."

Kailin felt uncomfortable the moment she heard this: "Are you crazy? This is a trap. You're just going to the tiger mountain even though you know there's a tiger there."

Li Xueyan sighed softly, then folded her arms and said, "Oh, that's true, but I never said I had to solve it myself or follow his path."

"So, Miss Xueyan has already come up with an idea?" Zhongli said thoughtfully.

"Yes, but I still need your help."

……

"Later, I will follow the map and go to the appointment alone. I will then use special means to contact you without being detected. During this time, please guard the four gates and be prepared for any response."

At night, according to the location marked on the map, Li Xueyan arrived in front of an abandoned warehouse.

"Is this the place?" She raised her eyes and looked at the scene in front of her.

The warehouse door was half-closed, its rusty iron chain creaking softly in the night breeze. Moonlight filtered through the damaged roof, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

Li Xueyan's fingertips twitched slightly, and a ray of lightning quietly wrapped around her wrist, moving like a living thing. She slowly stepped into the warehouse, her boots making a slight creaking sound as they stepped over the rotten wooden boards.

"Deknor." Her voice echoed in the empty warehouse, "I'm coming!"

silence.

There was only the sound of the wind whimpering through the cracks.

Suddenly, there was a crisp sound from the ground, and then a passage leading underground appeared in front of her.

"There's actually a tunnel? But it's true. To raise so many combat dolls, there must be enough space." She folded her hands and shook her head.

At this moment, a soft and hoarse voice suddenly came from the surroundings.

"You just understand."

"Hmph, you're playing tricks. Since you knew I was coming, why didn't you show up as soon as possible? Do you really have to put on such a show?" Li Xueyan snorted coldly and looked up, but the voice never appeared again.