Mo Rong looked at Shang Lin apologetically and said, "I can only do this much for you with the official authorities in the human world, but our office can step in and ask the Flying Immortal Palace for some cultivation resources on behalf of your Yuntai Sect."

"What about my godfather?" Shang Lin was a little agitated. "That was a human life, and a gruesome one at that, where the soul was scattered to the winds."

"Shang Lin," Mo Rong advised in a deep voice, "I believe you can figure it out without me having to explain. Those seven people are inner disciples of the Flying Immortal Palace. It wouldn't be difficult for the Flying Immortal Palace to protect them. As long as they find someone to take the blame, the authorities won't be able to find anything."

Shang Lin subconsciously clenched his fist, but quickly relaxed it. He couldn't have too much emotional fluctuation. No, he couldn't have any emotional fluctuation at all now, otherwise something bad could easily happen.

Despite the pressure, Red Scorpion placed his hand on Shang Lin's back, using his spiritual power to channel the surging spiritual energy within him. Their sect leader should just remain a quiet, handsome young man.

Shang Lin took another deep breath before saying, "I understand, thank you, Director. However, let's forget about the Underworld Office asking the Flying Immortal Palace for cultivation resources." He didn't want to owe anyone any more favors.

Mo Rong looked at Shang Lin with a hint of sympathy. "I understand your thoughts, and I don't want to trouble you anymore. But don't feel guilty. I'm doing this to see if our office has any say among the cultivators in the mortal realm."

Shang Lin couldn't help but advise, "But the Flying Immortal Palace is, after all, a reclusive sect. Perhaps some of its members have successfully ascended to immortality long ago. Asking them for cultivation resources would probably be very troublesome. Besides, does the Director even know where the Flying Immortal Palace is?"

Mo Rong smiled slightly, "I really need to investigate the exact location of the Flying Immortal Palace, but as long as it is still in the human realm, I will definitely find it."

Upon hearing this, Shang Lin refused again, saying, "Since it's so troublesome, let's just forget about it. The compensation matter has already cost the director a lot of time and energy, so there's really no need to waste any more time and energy on it."

Mo Rong looked at Shang Lin with some doubt, "Are you willing to accept this?"

Shang Lin said frankly, "Of course I'm unwilling, but what can I do? The Flying Immortal Palace is powerful, so I can only give in for now."

A temporary concession?! Mo Rong looked at Shang Lin seriously; this meant there were other plans for the future!

Mo Rong compromised and said, "Alright then, I'll listen to you. But after this incident, you should be more careful in the future to avoid retaliation from the Flying Immortal Palace."

Shang Lin agreed wholeheartedly, “Yes, I understand. However, after this incident, the Flying Immortal Palace will have to be quiet for a while before they can cause me any trouble, since they already have a criminal record.”

Mo Rong paused, then smiled slightly, "As expected of Sect Master Shang, you know how to make good use of resources."

After saying that, he earnestly reminded her, "However, you can't be careless. What if the Flying Immortal Palace doesn't target you but instead targets your disciples? After all, great demons are rare, and they have special formations to target demons."

Shang Lin followed Mo Rong's gaze and looked at the Crimson Scorpion, who had just channeled spiritual energy into him and helped him regulate the flow of spiritual energy within his body. The scorpion had now retreated to the window. "Yes, I know."

Mo Rong withdrew his gaze from the Red Scorpion and looked at Shang Lin, saying, "Also, although the matter has been resolved, the compensation will take some time to arrive. But don't worry, I'll keep an eye on it for you."

Shang Lin sincerely thanked him, "Thank you, Director."