The zither can be played, or it can be burned.
Tacit understanding in exploitation does not equate to tacit approval of exploitative methods.
The side with the upper hand tends to be more conservative in strategy, such as Brother Luyi.
Honestly, Fu Qian does not believe that being a Demigod is necessarily his limit, but his assessment of the situation led him to make his current choice.
Seizing the initiative himself, he decided, as the true mastermind, to confront the facts and reason things out, gradually revealing his facade to the audience because true gold fears no fire.
The special guests were thus treated generously, even having the erosion they suffered resolved.
Meanwhile, his elevation to Demigod served to enhance his combat strength against potential direct threats, but more importantly, to complement his narrative.
After all, a person capable of orchestrating such a conspiracy but with too low a Ranking could easily undermine people's confidence.
