Synopsis

The chapter focuses on a significant gathering at the Namgoong Clan estate, celebrating the Lightning Sword's birthday. The arrival of the Yang family and their potential marriage alliance with the Namgoong Clan creates tension. The protagonist observes these political machinations and notable individuals, like the intelligent Elin Yakbing, and identifies an opportunity related to the Salt Merchant Union, seeing how they'll rise to power. The protagonist also notes a confrontation when the Namgoong patriarch tries to investigate his energy core.