Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Chapter 332: Unexpected Attention, Rumors

After returning to the city, It turned around and handed the "prisoner" to the head of the mercenary association, and then returned to the hotel to exchange information with the three people.

In the hotel room, just as It closed the door, Feng Ling teased: "You're back? Our doctor is really in the spotlight here."

Yite looked at Feng Ling and folded his arms. "Alright, stop being so sarcastic. Let's discuss the results of the investigation first."

"Huh? So our doctor still remembers the purpose of our trip. I thought you had forgotten it long ago in your eagerness to become famous."

Kuang Dao folded his arms and said, "That's right, you told us not to use our full strength in front of others so as not to reveal our identities, but after we separated, you acted so brazenly."

Hong Tao nodded and added calmly, "Yes, we even captured a barbarian captive. Are we afraid that others won't notice us?"

Yi Te shrugged helplessly, then found a seat and sat down. "I can't help it. There were some unexpected problems with the plan, but it's not completely fruitless."

As he spoke, he told the three of them in detail about his cooperation with Dou Kouda in the barbarian camp.

Feng Ling said calmly, "So you want me to find a chance to rescue that guy named Nayuka?"

"That's right, but not right now. After all, we still have to rely on that guy for cover." Yite folded his arms. "What about you? Did you find out or find out anything after going out?"

Kuang Dao spread his hands: "Unfortunately, no."

Hong Tao nodded: "If it was really that easy, we wouldn't have to make such a trip."

"I did hear some gossip in the tavern, but it all happened a long time ago," Feng Ling said.

"So there's still no clue?" Etter stroked his chin in thought. "That's true. After all, it's the final Fallen Angel element. How can we find it so easily?"

The room fell into a brief silence.

Suddenly, Yi Te stood up from his seat: "Let's do this for now. Tomorrow we will continue to go to the Mercenary Association to accept commissions and take the opportunity to gather intelligence!"

Feng Ling stood up and said, "This is the only way."

……

The next day, the four adjusted their disguises and went to the Mercenary Association again. However, this time, as soon as they arrived at the door, they heard discussions inside.

"Hey, have you heard..."

Hearing the sound, It was stunned while holding the door handle. Because it was so sudden, he didn't think much about it and just thought it was information about the Fallen Angel element. Then he pushed the door open suddenly. At that moment, the discussions in the room suddenly stopped.

Ite glanced around and saw that almost everyone was looking at him.

"Strange, I shouldn't have done anything to expose my identity, so why are these mercenaries..."

As he was thinking this, a familiar voice came from the front again. When he looked up, he found that it was the captain of the mercenary team that he had unexpectedly traveled with yesterday.

The other person stood in front of the workbench and waved at him: "Hey, Brother Ivan!"

"Is it him?"

"It's you, good morning!" It walked towards him. "Um, come to think of it, I haven't asked for your name yet..."

The other man smiled brightly and patted the mercenary badge on his chest. "My name is Rex, captain of the Hurricane Mercenary Group. The prisoner you captured yesterday performed a great deed. The association interrogated him overnight and even uncovered the barbarian tribe's secret base in the city!"

"A secret base? Could this be Dou Kouda's plan to cut off the enemy's rear?"

"Really? I'm so glad I could help you." He looked around again. As he moved, everyone's gaze shifted almost simultaneously. "Um, did something happen? I feel like the atmosphere here is a little..."

"Don't worry, don't worry. These people are paying so much attention to you because they heard that you made a great contribution yesterday." Rex patted his shoulder and said with a smile.

"Is that so..." Yite hesitated, "I really don't know whether this is good or bad..."

He muttered quietly, but Rex overheard him: "What's good or bad?"

"Oh, nothing." It pretended to cough a few times.

This is bad. I originally thought that capturing a prisoner would avoid arousing suspicion, but it turned out to have the opposite effect. If this continues, I'm afraid my identity will be exposed early.

"It seems we can only hope to find the 'Shagui' beforehand."

At this time, Rex spoke again: "By the way, what are your plans for today? If you don't mind, would you like to join our team?"

"This..." After thinking for a moment, It said with a smile, "Captain Rex's invitation is so kind, I shouldn't refuse it. However, we have our own tasks to complete, so it might not be convenient for us to go with your team. But if there is a chance in the future, we will definitely come!"

"Really? That's such a pity." Rex said with a regretful look.

"I'm really sorry." It scratched his head. Suddenly, the conversation between the mercenaries at the table next to him caught his attention again.

"Hey, did you hear that something happened in the old village yesterday?"

"No way, this is the nth time, and it still hasn't been resolved yet?"

"How would I know? The association has investigated wave after wave, but each time they've returned empty-handed. They still haven't found the source of the problem."

Hearing this, It's eyes flashed slightly, and at that moment, Rex noticed his thoughts.

"Brother Ivan, are you interested in what they said?"

Yi Te was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and replied: "Oh...well...a little bit."

At this moment, Feng Ling walked over and said with a smile, "Our captain is like this. Compared to ordinary guild missions, the proverbs and rumors on the streets and alleys are what most pique his interest."

"So that's how it is." Rex stroked his chin and fumbled, "Although, I personally suggest that you stay out of this matter."

"Why is this?" Hong Tao asked.

"Hmm... I can't really explain it. Should I call it intuition..."

Hearing this, Kuang Dao became a little impatient: "So what's going on? Tell me!"

Rex lowered his hands, turned around, and replied, "I can't really explain that. The village is to the west. A year ago, it declined rapidly due to a locust plague. Since then, no one has lived in the village. Some say the village was cursed and everyone died; others say the locust plague made it impossible for the villagers to survive, so they moved away en masse. However, one night six months ago, a few villagers got lost for some reason and passed by there. They also heard a sound like a child crying, but when they bravely went into the village to check, they found it was completely deserted."