Mu Wanjun's reply was not beyond Chen Ping'an's expectations.
"Transfer?"
Chen Ping'an drained his tea and placed the cup on the table.
"Exactly, a transfer! Right now, since the Fang Family is exerting pressure, without the support of a Family, we definitely aren't their match if we go head-to-head! As long as you're in Nancheng Prison, all problems discovered in Nancheng Prison, no matter what, will be related to you.
No matter how much you argue, you won't be able to clear your name!
But what if... you were transferred away?"
Mu Wanjun's eyes sparkled, and she said with delight, "As long as you're transferred away, you can escape from the pit that is Nancheng Prison.
Even if problems are found, you'll have sufficient reasons to escape.
Firstly, you haven't been the warden for long, so it's difficult to trace previous issues back to you.
Secondly, you're no longer the warden of Nancheng Prison, so even if there's anything that needs rectification, it won't concern you.
Furthermore, coupled with your Inner Qi Realm martial arts strength, even if the Outer Town Envoyship were to mete out punishment, they would likely handle it lightly!"
"Well said!"
Chen Ping'an agreed.
"It's indeed a good idea."
"Normally, a transfer isn't an easy matter.
Generally, to be transferred, one needs to meet several conditions.
Firstly, you need to be qualified; secondly, you need a suitable opportunity; and thirdly, you need connections to make it happen!
But now that you've broken through to the Inner Qi Realm, and you have the battle record of suppressing a master of the same Realm, you meet the first condition!
Someone who can suppress an Inner Qi Realm existence being the warden of Nancheng Prison is an underutilization of talent!
And as for the second point, there just happens to be a suitable opportunity right in front of you."
"A suitable opportunity, you mean...?"
Chen Ping'an's expression rippled slightly.
He looked at Mu Wanjun's expression and roughly knew what she wanted to say.
Mu Wanjun nodded and said, "That's right, a few days ago, the Baishi City Garrison Command Deputy Commander died inexplicably at home.
His position just opened up."
"But... it's been so long, hasn't the superior decided on a candidate yet?"
It had been some time since the death of the Baishi City Garrison Command Deputy Commander.
Logically, a candidate should have been decided long ago!
"The situation in Baishi City is a bit complex.
Qualified people are unwilling to go, fearing they might follow in the footsteps of the previous incumbent.
And those who want to go don't meet the qualifications.
A Zhenfu Division Deputy Commander of a city, without Inner Qi Realm strength, would likely struggle to command obedience.
So, after much discussion, no candidate was finalized! And this, Ping'an... is precisely your opportunity."
Mu Wanjun looked expectant and stood up.
"With your current martial arts Realm, serving as a Deputy Commander of a city under the jurisdiction of the county seat is more than sufficient!
Although your merits and seniority are still a bit short, your battle record of suppressing those of the same Realm speaks for itself.
If you're willing, the superiors would probably be eager for you to go! After all, the position of Deputy Commander has been vacant for a long time, and it's time to resolve it!"
"As for the third point, connections, you can rest assured.
I've been stationed at the Nancheng Suppression Office for many years, and I have some connections higher up.
Even if the Family doesn't intervene, I have an eighty to ninety percent chance of smoothing things over!"
"The right time, the right place, and the right people are all in your hands! Ping'an, as long as you're willing to transfer to Baishi City, the current predicament can be easily resolved!
However...
Ping'an, you need to think carefully.
From what I understand, the situation in Baishi City is a bit complex, not that simple!
If you go, you might face considerable risks."
The idea of a transfer certainly appealed to Chen Ping'an.
While he didn't care much about the current situation, the continuous targeting by the Fang Family would severely affect his life later on.
Eventually, it might even expose more of his secrets.
Moreover, last night's assassination had truly touched his bottom line.
Fang Rui, in his eyes, was already a dead man!
But if he remained in Nancheng Prison, there would be some restrictions.
It wouldn't be easy to act and clear himself of involvement.
However, if he could transfer to Baishi City, then this matter would have great potential!
Also, Baishi City was different from Weishui County City, where masters were as numerous as clouds.
If he went to Baishi City, it would be like a fish leaping in the vast sea, a bird soaring in the high sky.
Being a local tyrant, lording over others, would naturally be better than staying here.
Many people wanted to transfer to the county seat, or even higher places, because they needed too many resources that could only be obtained from the county seat or even higher places.
The higher their position, the more people they interacted with, and the smoother their path would be.
But Chen Ping'an was different; he had the Golden Finger panel, and no matter where he was, he could steadily advance without any Bottleneck.
For him, being able to transfer to Baishi City was indeed an excellent choice!
However, Chen Ping'an was somewhat curious about the risks Mu Wanjun mentioned.
Compared to Mu Wanjun, his position was undoubtedly lower, and he knew less information.
Therefore, it was very necessary to understand the situation from Mu Wanjun now.
Mu Wanjun did not hide her response to Chen Ping'an's doubts: "Baishi City has a special geographical advantage; compared to other small cities, it is extremely close to the entrance of the Long'an Trade Route.
The major and minor forces within the city were more or less involved in the opening of the Long'an Trade Route; the top brass got the meat, and they got the soup, all occupying a certain share of the profits.
The Baishi City Garrison Command's role in the city is to represent Weishui County City in overseeing the overall situation, and what it represents behind it is the interests of Weishui County City.
But there's only so much profit in total; if you get more, they get less.
Therefore, for some forces within the city, the existence of the Zhenfu Division blocked their path to wealth.
Where there are interests, there are disputes!
Coupled with the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's covert stirring, that place is not peaceful!
Since the opening of the Long'an Trade Route, the number of Commanders and Deputy Commanders who have died is not just one or two!"
Mu Wanjun explained very clearly, meticulously detailing some key matters to Chen Ping'an.
By the time she finished, Chen Ping'an had a clearer understanding of Baishi City.
"I am willing to transfer to Baishi City; please help me, Wanjun!"
Chen Ping'an stood up and cupped his hands in a bow towards Mu Wanjun.
"Ping'an, you and I are comrades who have faced life and death together; there's no need for such formality!
Furthermore, the origin of this matter lies with my Mu Family, so it is only right that I should be the one to resolve it!"
Mu Wanjun helped Chen Ping'an up, her face solemn.
Chen Ping'an looked at Mu Wanjun, saying nothing more, and firmly etched this matter into his heart.
The Baishi City Deputy Commander, a position of high authority and power!
Although there were various unfavorable factors, successfully orchestrating it was by no means as easy as Mu Wanjun made it sound.
The connections required were far beyond what an outsider could imagine.
Chen Ping'an would remember this favor from Mu Wanjun!