After speaking, Hong Daya paid Gu Yuanlei no mind and hurried outside after Gu Yuanjin. Gu Yuantu, Xie Ruyi, and the others followed close behind.
The moment they stepped onto the main road, they saw government officials pointing broadswords at them. They quickly raised their hands. "Brother Chai, we were pushed in by the crowd! We really mean no harm. We're willing to leave the city immediately."
Gu Yuanjin's approach seemed to work. The officials nodded in satisfaction. "You've got some sense, at least. We'll have someone escort you all out in a bit. Don't try to pull any tricks."
"We won't, we won't," the group said in unison, shaking their heads.
As they followed the government officials, more familiar faces slowly joined their group. These were all people who still had family outside the city. With every household now behind tightly barred doors, there was nowhere to hide. Left with no other choice, they could only grit their teeth and come out into the open.
