In the past, when reading novels or watching anime, Ye Feng absolutely hated plots where the protagonist was manipulated behind the scenes while being forced to helplessly watch themselves step into traps and suffer at the hands of others.
Even knowing that the protagonist would eventually rise up, turn the tables, and ultimately storm the villain's stronghold, reading through those parts still felt frustrating and deeply annoying.
However, if the protagonist already knew about the conspiracy and decided to play along just to trap the plotters in return, that felt much more satisfying.
Chapter 421