"I think you've gotten yourself into quite the muddle. Since you've saved us, we can't just sit here idly. We will follow you there," said the Grand Elder of the Divine Forging Sect.
After all, they were still strangers in a foreign realm. If trouble befell them, they could not handle things so easily since they were not back in the Ethereal Realm.
All we have to do is follow Jacob there and help him sort out his affairs. Jacob can then open the portal and send us back to the Ethereal Realm. It's not a bad idea!
The rescued prisoners nodded in agreement. They were also willing to accompany Jacob there since they did not have the capability to open a portal to the Ethereal Realm either.
"Well, that's not a bad idea. When I've sorted out my affairs, I'll send you all back."