"Any person's value to a faction is measured by their overall strength. Just look at the situation now. If not for my strength, would the Purgatory Sect have sent an elder to speak with me so courteously and promoted me to Gold-Robed Elder? No!"
Gu Jinlai said calmly, "Just as they chose half a year ago, they would have left me to fend for myself, too lazy to care whether I lived or died."
"He would obey orders, but not proclamations."
Gu Chaoyang suddenly understood.
As long as appearances were maintained, that was enough.
The Purgatory Sect was indeed a colossal force, with experts as numerous as clouds. But there were just as many cities requiring protection and factions needing to be kept in check. If it truly wanted to deal with Gu Jinlai, the forces it could mobilize were limited.
Just like now, to attack White River City, such a major city, they could mobilize only three elders, Gu Jinlai included.
As long as they continued to maintain this rapid growth in strength, what could the Purgatory Sect do to him from so far away?
"Compared with the Purgatory Sect, the local forces of Star Province are actually more threatening."
Gu Jinlai paused, then added, "They can mobilize more people at the first opportunity."
"Then what does Granduncle mean..."
"My position as town warden may have flown away, but I'm not angry in the slightest. Take one step back, and the sea and sky open wide. Why tear my face with the Falling Star Guard and fight until the blood runs like a river over such a trivial matter?"
Gu Jinlai sighed somewhat wistfully. "I still prefer this kind of peaceful, tranquil life."
Gu Chaoyang glanced at him and nodded. "Granduncle is right."
"I get the feeling you don't