That was already a departure from his original intention.
It would also give many of the sly and calculating locals the chance to exploit loopholes, throwing their weight around everywhere and, instead, harming the interests of the native mortals.
Therefore, he had disguised himself as his former self, the Foundation Establishment Executive of the Longevity Sect, Sang Tianrong, adopting an official demeanor of carrying out the Sect Leader's orders, to bring this group of Nanxun locals to settle down.
Even so, to bother the Sect Leader with such a direct order and to have a Foundation Establishment Executive personally oversee the transportation of people...
This display still left the Longevity disciples stationed within the city feeling uneasy, speculating about the origins of this group of mortals.
"These are all people from the Sect Leader's mortal hometown, but you all are aware that the Sect Leader never likes to mix public and private affairs to grant special treatment.