Ch. 381Refusing to show respect
Tang Wen gained influence and resources by securing promotions, opening academies and a mall, and preparing to retake Peacock Island, while Chu Tiangong plotted to undermine him. The Sun Kingdom’s Sky-Teng Pavilion also planned a trap for Tang Wen at Peacock Island, with Miyata Miko seeking Chu Qiyang’s help.
- Tang Wen persuaded Chu Cong and Shen Gongyang to become his disciples, demonstrated his power, and helped them reach their desired posts as deputy branch master and deputy hall master.
- Tang Wen’s system indexes rose, and the Ridge-Sea Academy scandal was closed with several officials sacrificed while the upper academy escaped blame.
- Ten days later, Tang Wen opened the Tang Clan academies and mall, advertised affordable education and modern facilities, and drew large crowds and congratulatory visitors.
- Chu Tiangong snubbed Tang Wen’s invitation, then privately disparaged him and planned to provoke him while blocking his control over the troops.
- Sky-Teng Pavilion devised a ruse to lure Tang Wen into attacking Peacock Island, and Miyata Miko volunteered to lead the trap while requesting Chu Qiyang’s support.