Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Chapter 343: Immortal in the Mist

The SUV slowly climbed the winding mountain road. The fog grew thicker, and visibility was less than ten meters. Kailin had to turn on the headlights, but the dim light seemed particularly weak in the milky white fog.

"Damn, why is the mountain fog so thick in broad daylight?" Karen couldn't help but swear.

Mo Yan shrugged helplessly upon hearing this: "Otherwise, why is it called Hidden Mist Mountain?"

"Uh... your explanation is a bit far-fetched," Kailin complained with a sour face. She increased the light of the searchlight, but when she saw the dead white fog ahead, she gradually collapsed. "No, there's no way to go forward if I can't see the road."

"How about we go by ourselves?" Zi Xuan said after thinking for a long time.

"That's all we can do." Kailin sighed angrily.

Five people got out of the car in the fog, and at this moment, a woman with bare legs, bare feet and dressed in simple clothes gradually came to them from the fog.

"Who?"

Zhao Heng and Mo Yan stood in front, picked up their weapons, and quickly got into battle preparations.

"Don't be nervous, I'm here to lead the way for you." The woman said softly, her voice as ethereal as a clear mountain spring.

"Lead the way?" Karen was stunned.

"Why should we trust you?"

"That's right. We don't know you at all. What if this is a trap?"

Zhao Heng and Zi Xuan both became alert.

The woman smiled softly: "Because you came at the wrong time."

"Not the right time?"

"Yes, Yinwu Mountain is contaminated with immortal energy because immortals have settled here. The surrounding fog is generated under the influence of the immortals. This situation happens every once in a while. Therefore, in order to prevent others from getting lost, I am here to guide you." The woman smiled.

"Wait, immortal? Are you an immortal?" Karen asked in surprise.

The woman nodded. "Yes, it seems you have all heard of immortals. That makes explaining it much easier."

"Ah, it's better to say that I heard it rather than that..." Karin fell into a brief silence.

In reality, many TV dramas contain some elements related to immortals and demons, so the existence of immortals is not unfamiliar.

Kailin glanced at Tianlang secretly and found that the boy was staring at the woman's bare feet. There were no footprints left on the wet soil under her jade feet.

"Miss Immortal," he began slowly, "Excuse me, do you know a woman named Guizhong?"

Guizhong? Wasn't that the name Zhongli had mentioned earlier? Mo Yan was stunned, but didn't ask. He just stood aside and watched quietly.

"Guizhong?" The woman was startled when she heard the name, but quickly recovered. "Are you here to look for her?"

"Oh no, just a casual question because a friend of ours mentioned it before, so I asked out of curiosity." Tianlang explained.

"I see. Guizhong... I do know him, but I can't reveal too much." The woman bowed slightly, mist swirling around her feet. "If you trust me, I'll show you the way immediately."

As soon as she finished speaking, the woman stretched out her hand and turned towards the fog. The next second, a green lotus lantern flew out from the fog.

"This is the fog light. Just follow it and you'll be able to leave here."

The lotus lantern floated in front of everyone, emitting a soft green light. The surrounding thick fog gradually dissipated in the light, forming a clearer path.

At this moment, everyone returned to the car and gradually left with the fog lights. Only the woman who claimed to be an immortal was still standing there, looking at the road where everyone had left.

"Are they the friends you mentioned before?" the woman spoke slowly. At this time, a black-haired man walked out of the fog behind her, and that man was Zhongli.

The woman turned around and said, "They know my name, and they're just passing by. So since they're not tourists coming here to pay homage to the immortal, then they must be acquaintances of yours."

Gui Zhong bent down and looked at Zhongli's silent face: "That was when you were in Sangang Bay..."

Zhongli remained silent as he looked in the direction where everyone was leaving in the fog.

Seeing this, Gui Zhong showed a hint of boredom: "Still so rigid, since we are acquaintances, shouldn't you say hello?"

Finally, Zhongli closed his eyes and sighed softly, "No need. There will be many opportunities in the future. Why rush now? For now, let's prioritize dealing with the monsters nearby."

Gui finally stood up and put her hands behind her back. She stood on tiptoe, her toes tapping the ground from time to time.

"That's right. I don't know why, but ever since 'Shagui' was taken away, there have been a lot more monsters around here. I'm afraid Lisa doesn't have time for entertainment anymore." Having said that, she turned around and looked at Zhongli again. "By the way, is it okay to let them go like this? What if they encounter those mutated monsters..."

Zhongli folded his arms and said, "Don't worry. With their strength, those monsters are no match for them. Even if something unexpected happens, there are people who will secretly help them."

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In the distance, guided by the fog lights, the crowd gradually left the valley. The fog in front of the car windows gradually dissipated, and a clear road gradually appeared.

"It really came out." Kailin said while holding the steering wheel.

Zi Xuan looked at the gradually dissipating mist in the rearview mirror, frowning slightly: "Do you think that woman who claims to be an immortal is a little strange?"

Zhao Heng nodded. "Indeed, especially when Tianlang asked about Guizhong, she clearly intended to conceal something."

"Guizhong...I think this name was mentioned when I was chatting with Mr. Zhongli in Sangang Bay before?" Kailin stopped the car and asked while rubbing her fingers on the steering wheel.

Tianlang spread his hands and smiled: "That's all I'm asking. Although I've come to Linglang, whether we can meet is another matter. I can't be so lucky."

"It's hard to say." Mo Yan folded his arms.

"Okay, matters concerning the immortals have nothing to do with us and are none of our business. The most important thing right now is to hurry on our way." Zhao Heng said, leaning back in his chair.

"That's right." Kailin nodded and stepped on the accelerator again.

The off-road vehicle finally passed the canyon. The fog surrounding them had completely dissipated. The car was running on the road and should have had a smooth journey. However, after a burst of wolf howls, Karen subconsciously stepped on the brakes.

Amidst the screeching sound of brakes, the SUV left a long trail on the dirt road. The front of the car shook violently, but no one cared to panic.

In front, three pitch-black demonic wolves were blocking the middle of the road. Their scarlet eyes were filled with thirst for blood, and the saliva dripping from their fangs gradually soaked the ground.

"Monsters? They actually appeared here?" Tianlang looked around. This area was connected to the mountains, and the slopes were covered in lush forests. It was normal for a few monsters to appear from time to time, but...

"These monsters are a little different." Zhao Heng said solemnly.

In front of us, there were three demon wolves, their bodies expanded in size, their eyes bloodthirsty, obviously different from ordinary demon wolves.