Although Shang Lin remained calm, he believed Chang Feng's words. Although Chang Feng had changed from a longsword to a short sword, the sword itself was not completely destroyed. The remaining half of the sword had simply been repaired by someone.

Even if the short sword didn't have a sword spirit back then, the weapon Mo Rong used couldn't have been ordinary, so Changfeng would remember him, remember his equally extraordinary master.

Shang Lin just couldn't understand why Mo Rong wouldn't acknowledge the longsword. Was it because the longsword had become a shortsword and was no longer a good match for him? Or was he worried about conflict with his new master, the longsword?

Changfeng pointed to the man sleeping on the sofa, "He wasn't seriously possessed by the evil spirit, and it was resolved quickly. It's just that the evil spirit amplified the evil thoughts in his heart, which is why he beat his wife. I wonder if he'll still beat his wife after he wakes up?"

What Changfeng really wanted to say was, "I can handle those little evil spirits, why make such a fuss?"

Shang Lin walked to the sofa and looked at the man. "Now that it's resolved, let's go back. How can outsiders possibly understand matters between husband and wife?"

"Sect Master Shang." Seeing Shang Lin about to leave, Mo Rong hurriedly said, "I mentioned our cooperation before. I wonder what your thoughts are? I brought the contract with me; would you like to take a look?"

Shang Lin, "..."

So you were waiting for me here?

However, Shang Lin smiled gently, "Cooperation is out of the question, but if the director needs help, Changfeng is at your disposal. As for the payment, just give him the money."

Changfeng, "..."

What do you mean? You're just selling me off like this? Or do you think he was my former master, and you're making me follow him back in this way?

But I didn't think about whether or not I should stay with my former master. I just felt that he might have been my former master. I've had many masters. If they all appeared in front of me, who would be the right one for me?

Mo Rong, “…”

This guy is really hard to deal with. I wonder how Situ Pojun manages to get along with him? Is it by getting an outcast's ID card? But I don't have that ability yet, and Shang Lin didn't mention it either!

To be fair, Mo Rong was rather unlucky. Although he arrived at a nice place, so many bats and evil spirits appeared right away that he could barely take care of anything else.

This "other" includes Situ Pojun's previous network of relationships. Although cross-border cooperation continues, Lan Xuan is the one who takes the lead because Mo Rong is too busy. When Lan Xuan takes the lead, the mortal realm naturally recognizes Lan Xuan directly.

Which person in the mortal world, having already met a business partner, would want to also get to know the head of the underworld's office? It would be more natural to avoid them like the plague, wouldn't it?

That's why Mo Rong wanted to keep targeting Shang Lin. If he had a wide network of connections like Situ Pojun before him, he wouldn't just be focusing on Yuntai Sect.

However, being able to secure a long-range weapon is a form of progress and cooperation, at least Shang Lin didn't outright refuse. So Mo Rong said to Shang Lin, "In that case, I won't stand on ceremony."

After saying that, Mo Rong said to Chang Feng, "Let's go, don't delay Sect Master Shang's homework time."

Changfeng glanced at Shang Lin subconsciously, clearly asking, "You really want me to go with him?"

Shang Lin nodded slightly, but then sent a telepathic message to Chang Feng, "Work hard, and don't forget to get some benefits for yourself."

Changfeng, "..."

I never expected you to be this kind of sect leader.

After Mo Rong and Chang Feng left, She Jinxing also took Shang Lin home. As soon as they entered, he asked, "Is the sect leader indirectly letting Chang Feng stay with his former master?"

Shang Lin smiled slightly, "I suppose so, but Changfeng has just joined our Yuntai Sect and doesn't have any ways to make money yet. Letting him follow Mo Rong is a good choice. After all, the Underworld Office is much richer than our Yuntai Sect, and its resources are more than enough."

She Jinxing, “…”

Why did he have the feeling that the sect leader had sold Changfeng out? Well, that's not quite right, because the sect leader said that all the rewards Changfeng received would belong to him personally.

So She Jinxing said, "Then Sect Master, you do your homework. I'm going back to Dragon Spirit Tower."

He wanted to see how Ah Chou's opening was going; he was somewhat curious.

Shang Lin hurriedly asked, "How is Xiaobai?"

"She's doing well and still asleep. The God is resting with her too."

The scene was incredibly harmonious, but I wonder if it will still be this harmonious after Xiaobai wakes up? After all, cubs are always a bit mischievous.

Xiao Bai wasn't very mischievous before because its injuries were severe. Now that its injuries have healed and it has even shed its skin, it is definitely full of energy and needs to vent it in various ways.

As soon as She Jinxing disappeared, Shang Lin started doing his homework. But before he could write more than a few words, Xing Tian came back. His explanation was, "I came to deliver a SIM card to Changfeng and also to see how Ah Chou's opening chapter is going."

Shang Lin, "..."

What a bad timing! All he could say was, "Changfeng just left with Director Mo, give me the SIM card first."

Xing Tian hurriedly handed the SIM card to Shang Lin, then looked at his book and asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"No, there's not much homework today. Go watch Ah Chou instead."

"Okay."

Xing Tian's current mood is similar to She Jinxing's; he is very curious about what Ah Chou has written. However, after he entered the Dragon Spirit Tower, She Jinxing had already been reading it.

Unfortunately, what She Jinxing was reading wasn't the opening of a novel at all, but rather a collection of materials compiled by A Chou, covering various aspects, such as those related to cultivation.

Starting from the Qi Refining stage, what is done at each stage, and how much lifespan is increased? The methods for overcoming tribulations and the elixirs to be consumed are described in great detail.

Such a comprehensive process amazed She Jinxing. In any case, Ah Chou had put in a lot of effort. But was the order he wrote according to the division of the human world?

After the Qi Refining stage comes the Foundation Establishment stage. Cultivators compress and condense the spiritual energy in their bodies to form a "spiritual foundation" in the dantian, building the foundation for cultivation and enabling them to bear and utilize more spiritual energy. During this stage, their strength is significantly improved, and their lifespan also increases.

Next comes the Golden Core stage, where spiritual energy is further condensed in the dantian to form a golden core. The golden core is the core of a cultivator's power; it can absorb and refine spiritual energy on its own, and can also briefly fly through the air, greatly extending lifespan.

In the subsequent Nascent Soul stage, after the Golden Core shatters, an infant-like spiritual body, the Nascent Soul, is formed within the dantian. The Nascent Soul can leave the body, manipulate magical artifacts to launch powerful attacks, and the cultivator's soul becomes even stronger, enabling them to unleash soul-based attack and defense spells.

Upon seeing this, Xing Tian snatched Ah Chou's phone, looking at him with disbelief, "This isn't the opening chapter you wrote! Why did you write so much random stuff?"