"Why?!"
At Gu Chenfeng's answer, the Dragon Emperor and the other two all looked puzzled.
Gu Chenfeng said gravely, "The three of you, I am the City Lord of Black Iron City, appointed directly by the Great Jin Divine Dynasty. The Governor of Xilin Commandery has issued an absolute order.
Any official of any main city who abandons their post will face severe punishment, which may even implicate their lower plane.
The Seven Star Continent is still sealed off and already in great danger. Once I leave Black Iron City and the charge of desertion is established, the consequences will be unpredictable."
Their expressions shifted slightly at his words.
Gu Chenfeng continued, "Besides, the Dragon-Controlling Guard is an army directly under the Great Jin Divine Dynasty. All three of you are officers in the Dragon-Controlling Guard. Although you came in a private capacity,
if you help me escape and those above investigate, you will likely be implicated too. That is a price we cannot afford."
After a brief silence.
"What you said is true, but we are not entirely without options."
Taiching Daoist looked at Gu Chenfeng and said gravely, "What if you 'died in the line of duty'?"
Gu Chenfeng's gaze flickered. "You mean..."
"You could muster a force and bring along the people you want to relocate, leaving Black Iron City with us under the pretext of suppressing bandits.
Then you could find an opportunity to move elsewhere, leaving the Feather Transformation Marquisate, or even the Great Jin Divine Dynasty altogether.
We would create the illusion that you had 'fallen in battle.' That way, the Seven Star Continent would not be implicated, and your safety would be assured."
The Dragon Emperor and the Barbarian God nodded as well.
"Worthy Brother, staying alive comes first. The Seven Star Continent