[X] You are in the rare position of being the center of this whole gathering, being the sellers of this auctions lots, perhaps it is better to only lightly mingle and instead see who comes to you. It may be more revealing than making advances yourself.
I think trying to be unbias and play the role we are to be playing here seems more safe an option then imidietly going to our only contact here. On the other hand going to greet the most powerfull here (golden field, Luo...) would be the right choice, if this was somewhat real gathering, this would be the right choice. But we are in Cultivator land so who knows.
I would say 3. is the socialy safe option, 1. is the play your hand option, 2. is the try to play the game option.
Also since we go the sincirity, in our socialyzing strategy, playing our whole hand right away could be actualy good. So..
[x] Your eyes in the city itself are still woefully undeveloped, find your new 'friend' among the Court clans to have a conversation and perhaps receive a few more introductions. It can't hurt to build up an important contact more.