Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the fallout from the tomb incident, with Jiang Luoshen attempting to negotiate with Gu Changge after being forced into a corner. Gu Changge, revealing his manipulative nature, coerces Luoshen into servitude. Meanwhile, other characters like Jiang Chen are also dealing with the consequences of the incident, being scapegoated and forming an unlikely alliance, and suspicions arise regarding the true nature of Gu Changge. The chapter highlights the characters' desperate attempts to navigate the treacherous political landscape established.