Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Zhou Jingyuan and Su Yuan visit Chen Hai at Jiquan Ridge, bringing numerous visiting cards from influential figures in Li Quan. Chen Hai, stripped of his former titles, feels overwhelmed by the changes and the importance of prioritizing whom to meet. Notably, Elder Sun Quanzong, a key figure in the Craftsmen's Guild, sends a card, indicating the Dong family's vigilance. Chen Hai expresses frustration over the stagnation in puppet mechanics despite gathering talented disciples. He decides to reject all meetings with the influential families, asserting his independence and plans to establish a collaborative space for craftsmen to innovate freely, away from sect constraints.

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