【Mondstadt citizens: Shameless, this is truly shameless! Where is your family honor? Where is your usual arrogance towards Mondstadt people? Why are you bowing and scraping now?】
【Kazuha: This reminds me of an old saying in Liyue: 'The West is superior'.】
【Ningguang: As expected of a thousand-year-old family, they know how to adapt to the situation and seize opportunities!】
【Keqing: This old man truly grasped Mo Li's heart. He's going to Liyue soon and can't bring too many people. After all, the Knights of Favonius still have many of the Grand Master's direct descendants. So, this group of people from the Lawrence clan is especially important now!】
【Yae Miko: Maybe they'll even get credit for being early adopters! Sometimes, choices are more important than effort.】
At this moment, almost everyone was shocked by the Lawrence clan's cunning move.
Everyone thought they would resist to the last, but it turned out that if they couldn't win, they would join.
Moreover, this old man's attitude was unbelievably humble.
What about the aristocratic spirit?
It can only be said that the more servants one has, the better they know how to play the role of a servant.
But this old man's posture did indeed impress Mo Li.
Mo Li: 'Who is loyal and who is treacherous, I can still discern...'
"Hahaha, just a joke!"
Mo Li laughed and waved his hand, motioning for the old man to get up.
But the old man remained kneeling, his face full of servility.
This made the Mondstadt people in front of the screen angry to the point that their mouths twitched.
Okay, okay, so all the big families are learning these things, huh?
You are good at climbing the ladder.
Who said that the old nobility had no good qualities?
Isn't this all the essence?
"Even so, I, cough! This one, cannot forgive you on behalf of the Mondstadt people!"
"After all, an explanation must be given to the people of Mondstadt!"
Mo Li's expression returned to normal.
This was true. The news had already been spread. If he didn't give the Lawrence clan a severe punishment, the people of Mondstadt would definitely not let it go.
By then, his reputation would be damaged.
"My Lord, you don't need to test me!"
"This old servant has absolutely no ulterior motives!"
Seeing this scene, many people were truly alarmed.
Wow, is this the background of the old nobility?
Why does it feel like they really served the emperor before?
【Ningguang: Confirmed, this is the kind who's a traitor even after the country's established!】
【Keqing: It's okay, Mo Li should have seen through them. He probably won't use them much in the future.】
【Hu Tao: So, you're now assuming he's the emperor?】
【Yelan: Liyue is not like Mondstadt! It's not that easy to infiltrate! I feel that if Mo Li comes, he'll probably return in defeat!】
【Keqing: That's right, the Geo Archon won't just sit idly by!】
【Liyue citizens: Humph, of course! If you dare to invade, we'll ensure you're defeated!】
【Mondstadt citizens: Okay, okay, remember your words! We'll see you crying in Liyue!】
On the screen, Liyue and Mondstadt started arguing loudly.
Of course, most of the arguments were between ordinary citizens.
At this time, the old man presented a jade pendant.
He presented it respectfully.
"My Lord! The Lawrence clan has raised 372 elite death warriors over the years!"
"They are all from the Lawrence clan's bloodline, and they are the elite of the elite!"
"From now on, they all pledge allegiance to you!"
Hearing the old man's words, all the members of the Knights of Favonius in front of the screen gasped.
What does it mean to be like a centipede, even when dead, it still struggles?
The Lawrence clan, who seemed to be completely dead on the surface, actually still had this kind of life force hidden within them.
Although there weren't many people, if they launched a sneak attack at a critical moment, it would definitely be a fatal blow!
At this moment, the Lawrence clan in front of the screen was completely drenched in sweat.
They didn't know if the one inside would be executed, but the one outside would definitely be executed.
What a sin! Was it easy to gather such a small group of people?
Mo Li calmly received the jade pendant, his eyes slightly contemplative.
"Go down!"
The old man respectfully retreated, while Mo Li seemed lost in thought.
The next day.
Almost all the people of Mondstadt had gathered in front of the Statue of the Seven in the center of the city.
This was a day that would be recorded in history.
Not only them, but everyone else also wanted to know what Mo Li's judgment would be.
After all, the Lawrence clan now belonged to his own forces.
【Yae Miko: You think Mo Li will show favoritism?】
【Yanfei: He won't dare to. He's ruining his own reputation if he shows favoritism now!】
【Arataki Itto: Then the Lawrence clan is going to be betrayed?】
【Ningguang: How can this be called betrayal? It seems like they've handed over a group of living forces, but in reality, they've left a group of seeds behind. Now, even if Mo Li kills all the Lawrence clan, the family will be able to continue!】
Many people nodded in agreement.
The old man's approach was truly wise.
No matter what, they had a guarantee. If one day Mo Li really became successful, their status would also rise.
After all, this is the original stock!
Back on the screen, almost all the people of Mondstadt were waiting for judgment.
In the expectation of everyone, Mo Li finally walked out slowly.
Eula was nervous in the crowd below, not knowing what kind of judgment she would face.
But at this moment, she inexplicably felt a sense of relief.
"Regarding the Lawrence clan, I don't want to talk too much about it!"
"I know everyone has resentment in their hearts and it's hard to forgive them!"
"So, I won't say much. The current goal is to make them atone for their sins!"
"To earn everyone's forgiveness!"
...
The crowd fell silent below. However, when they heard the word "forgiveness," some Mondstadt citizens showed a ferocious expression.
"From now on, the entire Lawrence clan will be exiled to the Dragonspine!"
"Apart from the most basic necessities, all their mining income will be turned over to Mondstadt!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire square erupted in an uproar.
This punishment was truly cruel.
What kind of place is Dragonspine?? Can people even live there?
Every year, countless people freeze to death.
Now it's the whole clan exiled, wouldn't that mean they'd never be able to turn their lives around...?
All the members of the Lawrence family below were ashen-faced. It was over! They had no chance of survival this time.
"My Lord! How long will they be exiled for?"
At this moment, a young man suddenly asked loudly, his face seeming indignant.
"They will be exiled forever. They are atoning. They can only return to Mondstadt when all the people of Mondstadt forgive them."
The faces of the Lawrence clan members became even paler. But the Mondstadt man seemed even more excited.
"Forgiveness... how can they be forgiven?"
"Does your Lordship mean they still have a chance to return to Mondstadt?"
The man's sharp questioning immediately made the crowd wary.
However, Mo Li looked straight at him calmly.
"Of course, they have a chance to return!"
"As long as all the people of Mondstadt forgive them..."
The man burst out laughing. Now he understood clearly that the Divine Messenger was protecting the Lawrence clan.
"Forgive them? How can we forgive them? My ancestors were enslaved by them for generations!"
"How can I, on behalf of them, forgive the Lawrence clan?"
"It's not just me... my children and grandchildren, our ancestors will never forgive them!"
The man's excited appearance pushed the rhythm to its peak.
However, Mo Li merely glanced at him coldly and muttered:
"Then, fine!"
"Then let the Lawrence clan, their children and grandchildren, their ancestors, all dig snow in Dragonspine!"
"Dig until you forgive them!"