Goth Grand Hotel.
The leader of the Fatui here stared grimly at his dead colleague.
To think that someone would bully us in our own home! We absolutely cannot forgive them!
The person in charge is named Xisuo'en.
Originally, the Doctor's men were stationed here, but because of the Fatui's previous actions, all of the Doctor's men were evacuated from Mondstadt. Those who remained here were mainly Snezhnaya spies and a few soldiers.
As the debt collector, he was already the highest-ranking official.
In addition, another Mirror Maiden, Saixiya, had already drawn the Favonius Sword that had killed the members of the Fatui and was examining it closely.
The other Fatui soldiers around them didn't dare to breathe, waiting for the two to finish their inspection.
Xisuo'en watched as Saixiya put down the Favonius Sword and spoke.
"So, can you determine who did it?"
Saixiya shook her head.
"No."
"This Favonius Sword is very well-preserved and has never seen blood before this use."
Xisuo'en's brow furrowed even more.
"Could it be that someone wants us to cause trouble for the Knights of Favonius, so they stole a Favonius Sword from Knights of Favonius to frame them?"
Saixiya glanced at Xisuo'en.
"More or less, but not entirely."
Xisuo'en looked at Saixiya, waiting for her to continue.
Saixiya raised the Favonius Sword.
"Didn't you understand? This is an open conspiracy, a blatant one."
"If it weren't for our Fatui discovering this place first, this open conspiracy would probably have been impossible to thwart."
" Xisuo'en, contact the Captain and have him send someone to meet us."
"Or, we could contact those guys who have made deals with the Lawrence Clan and ask them to bring more people to Mondstadt."
"We have no choice but to accept this open conspiracy."
Saixiya's eyes were cold. She planted the Favonius Sword on the table and left the hall.
Xisuo'en frowned and waved his hand.
"Go contact the Captain and ask them to send reinforcements."
"In any case, this Favonius Sword is a very good starting point."
"This time, we must make the Knights of Favonius pay a heavy price."
A cold glint flashed across Xisuo'en's face.
Since we can't find the person behind it all, let's just do as he says and take a bite out of the Knights of Favonius first!
Jiang Xiaofeng left Dawn Winery, leaving behind his father and two sons to catch up.
Inside the Lawrence Clan mansion.
"My lord, the Fatui have already contacted us..."
Jiang Xiaofeng sat in the main seat, listening to Lawrence's people report on the movements of the Fatui.
"Let them in, and tell them that the Fatui of the Goth Grand Hotel are ready and waiting for them."
Jiang Xiaofeng spoke calmly.
"Yes, sir!"
The man from Lawrence's clansman retreated with a fanatical expression.
"Etc."
Jiang Xiaofeng stood up and pulled the guy over.
The Void Power slowly flowed in.
After a scream, the Lawrence man lifted the Void Eye before him and stared at Jiang Xiaofeng with fanaticism.
"You're very perceptive. Tell me your name."
"My name is Ryan Lawrence, sir!"
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded.
"Very good, Ryan."
"This is the power I bestow upon you."
"Use this power to do what you want to do."
Jiang Xiaofeng patted Ryan on the shoulder.
"Yes, sir!"
Jiang Xiaofeng watched Ryan leave, pondering to himself.
The Lawrence Clan's submission is practically a foregone conclusion, and the Ragnvindr Clan will not intervene. The only exception is the Gunnhildr Clan...
Jiang Xiaofeng smiled.
As long as the Mondstadt twins are under control, there's no reason why the Gunnhildr Clan won't submit.
Jiang Xiaofeng spent the day wandering around Mondstadt City.
When Jiang Xiaofeng discovered that many Mondstadt residents did not truly believe in Barbatos, he understood.
Even in modern times, there are people who are just bored and have nothing better to do than criticize Elder Yuan. There's no reason why Mondstadt City wouldn't have such a self-satisfied individual.
Since I didn't experience that era myself, why should I share the same feelings about the Anemo Archon as everyone else?
He never helped me!
After reading the thoughts of many people using the Dream Nail, Jiang Xiaofeng confirmed one fact once again.
If the " Black Tide " were to strike again someday, Barbatos would definitely be the first to crash.
For no particular reason, it's simply because although Barbatos is the Anemo Archon, in terms of worship, only the majority of people in the Church of Favonius truly believe in Barbatos.
Even among the Knights of Favonius, few truly held the Anemo Archon God in high esteem.
"Tsk tsk tsk... Venti, you're really pitiful."
Even your own people don't trust you anymore.
"Is this the result you wanted after defeating the Decarabian?"
How similar is the fate of Barbatos today to that of Decarabian in the past?
However, the people of Decarabian no longer loved him, while the people of Mondstadt City still held Barbatos in the most basic respect.
But now... even this respect will fade away with the passage of time...
Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaofeng was suddenly teleported to the Angel's Share.
Venti was drunk and slumped over the table.
Jiang Xiaofeng casually hoisted Venti onto his shoulder, opened the door, and left the tavern.
Jiang Xiaofeng and Venti arrived at Starsnatch Cliff.
Seeing that Venti was still drunk, Jiang Xiaofeng grabbed his arm and stretched it over the edge of the cliff, then started swaying it.
"Hmm, where am I...? Hmm!"
After being swayed several times, Venti finally regained some consciousness. As soon as she opened her eyes, she realized that she was sitting on the ocean, and she was so frightened that she quickly scrambled upwards.
Jiang Xiaofeng looked at Venti, who was clinging tightly to his arm and not moving. "..."
"Get down."
"Hey, get down!"
Jiang Xiaofeng summoned Endora from his body and spat bubbles at Venti's face.
" Venti, come down quickly."
With great effort, Jiang Xiaofeng managed to shake Venti off him.
"Hey, it's you."
Venti rubbed her head, trying to get away with being cute.
"Alright, let's get down to business."
"I will take over Mondstadt and make it my kingdom."
" Barbatos, do you have any opinions?"
Jiang Xiaofeng looked at Venti and got straight to the point.
Venti fell silent.
After a long pause, Venti said helplessly, "This isn't the reunion scene I envisioned. Shall we start over?"
Jiang Xiaofeng shook his head, squatted down, and looked at Venti was slumped on the ground, and said:
"I said, I want to control Mondstadt and become Mondstadt new king."
"So, Barbatos, the Anemo Archon, are you going to fight me and get sealed away, or will you voluntarily give up your place and I'll imprison you in Mondstadt City?"
Venti fell silent.
After a while, Venti pitifully raised her head.
Is there really no room for compromise?
Jiang Xiaofeng shook his head.
"Ever since I regained my body, I've been plotting. I'm determined to take Mondstadt City."
"If I were to seclude myself a little longer and become a little stronger, I could even resurrect your best friend and have him serve as a referee for us, witnessing the changing of the guard between the old and new kings of Mondstadt."
"Unfortunately, I'm a bit pressed for time, so I had to come find you first."
Venti suddenly looked up.
"How much longer will it take you to revive him!"
Jiang Xiaofeng was taken aback. Looking at Venti's eager eyes, he thought for a moment and said, "If you have his body, I can resurrect him right now."
"If not, it will take me at least two more years to extract the memories of that period from the Ley Line and revive him."
Looking into Venti's eager eyes, Jiang Xiaofeng realized a bad possibility.
No way?
Does this mean they can't fight Venti?