Something’s Wrong with This Game — I Became a God by Mining!

“A newly promoted Sixth-Rank!? Our Changhe Prefectural Capital has a Sixth-Rank!?”

“The last time Changhe Prefectural Capital produced a Sixth-Rank was thirteen years ago, right?”

“Yeah, it really was thirteen years ago.”

The three Directors of the Bandit Apprehension Division were now utterly stunned.

The looks they shot at Yang Ling carried a hint of bewilderment.

So young, was he truly a newly promoted Sixth-Rank?

They had lived long lives and served many years in the Bandit Apprehension Division, so they had encountered deeper insights than the lower-ranking Ironclad agents.

A Sixth-Rank Martial Artist seemed only one rank higher than Seventh-Rank.

But in reality, it was an entire lifetime of difference for an ordinary Martial Artist!

There were too many crucial factors involved; if even one condition couldn't be met, there was no chance for a promotion to Sixth-Rank.

The Chief Constables under their command, including those under Sun Biao, had all snapped back to reality by now. There was no trace of dissatisfaction left in their eyes.

A Sixth-Rank Expert—this level of cultivation wasn't just enough to serve as Director of the First Division, Public Security Department in Changhe Prefectural Capital.

He could be a top-tier existence in any prefectural capital!

With this kind of cultivation, he should logically be serving in a provincial capital, or even in one of the three Princely Capitals, or the national Capital itself—no problem at all!

They had already guessed what the higher-ups of the Ironclad Department were thinking.

“Cultivation! The higher-ups want to cultivate Yang Ling. He won't stay in Changhe Prefectural Capital for long. Once he has enough seniority and gets a bit older, he'll definitely be sent to the provincial capital, and then to the Capital...”

Many Ironclad agents had thought of this, and as the realization dawned, their eyes began to burn with fervor.

This was an incredibly rare opportunity!

If they could stick close to Director Yang's side during this period, their own futures would be limitless!

“You two, hand over the seals.”

Zhang Tie said with a smile.

Sun Biao and Shi Xin, seeing this, each took out the official seals of the Ironclad Department that represented their identities and handed them to Yang Ling.

At this moment, Yang Ling officially became the Director of the First Division, Public Security Department, Changhe Prefectural Capital Ironclad Department, concurrently serving as Director of the Third Division!

The Chief Constables present could only feel envy and longing in their hearts.

This guy had taken less than half a year to walk a path that they couldn't traverse even in over a decade.

The three Directors of the Bandit Apprehension Division were the first to clasp their fists and bow in congratulations.

Seeing this, the Ironclad agents present also bowed in unison, shouting, “Director Yang!”

As Lin Yan made his bow, his heart swelled with immense satisfaction. He felt he was the true master with the golden eyes who had seen through it all.

“If it weren't for me, Director Yang wouldn't have gotten to where he is today. So, my position should be moving up too.”

With that thought, Lin Yan couldn't help but let out a joyful laugh.

“If there's nothing else, everyone, please go about your business.”

Yang Ling smiled and returned the gesture with a cupped fist salute.

Soon, the courtyard returned to calm.

The Ironclad agents below dispersed, each going to handle their own duties.

Yang Ling kept the three Directors of the Bandit Apprehension Division, the two former Directors of the Public Security Department—Sun Biao and Shi Xin—and the three from the Inspection Department, including Zhang Tie.

“Director Yang, do you have something to instruct us about?”

Wen Kongxuan asked out of curiosity.

At the same time, his gaze drifted toward Yang Ling's waist. The pouch there was bulging, and thinking of the various rare exotic herbs and flowers in Water Qilin Cave, he quickly formed a guess.

“During this trip to Water Qilin Cave, we discovered a group of heretic cultists. These heretics have considerable skills and have already established a connection with the Heavenly Wolf Guard.”

Yang Ling immediately explained everything about the Immortal God Sect, including how the heretic cultist Yu Chunchun had used explosives to blow up the cave tunnel in Water Qilin Cave.

The Directors present were all professionals in this area. As soon as they heard this, their expressions turned serious.

The three from the Inspection Department, including Zhang Tie, had no authority to speak on such matters, so they just listened quietly.

The Director of the First Division, Bandit Apprehension Division, spoke with a grave expression:

“Director Yang, is the Immortal God Sect you mentioned growing strong within our Zhao State?”

“The Sect Leader should be with the Rong tribe, but there are also heretic cultists of the Immortal God Sect within Zhao State.”

Yang Ling said seriously, “Now that I'm serving as Director of the First Division, Public Security Department, Changhe Prefectural Capital, I have some ideas.

First, cracking down on Rong tribe spies remains an unchanged policy.

But this year, I plan to organize a special crackdown operation.”

The Directors present all wore solemn expressions, already guessing what was coming.

“The target of this special crackdown is the heretics of the Immortal God Sect. I hope all Directors can cooperate with this. Notify the Chief Constables below to work together in full coordination.”

“This year, our main effort will be focused on this one thing!”

The three Directors of the Bandit Apprehension Division exchanged glances, then immediately clasped their fists and bowed, accepting the task.

“Director Yun.”

Yang Ling turned to Yun Ruo:

“The Public Security Department also needs to cooperate with this matter. I'm putting you in command of the operation.”

“Put me in command? Then what will you do, Director Yang?”

Yun Ruo was somewhat surprised.

Sun Biao and Shi Xin exchanged a look, both curious. Did Yang Ling have other tasks?

Yang Ling said seriously, “I've offended the Heavenly Wolf Guard too deeply. It's best if I operate from the shadows and only show my face at critical moments.”

The others suddenly understood and felt it made sense.

“By the way, if I need to fill out some personnel and recruit more Ironclad Constables...”

Yang Ling looked at Sun Biao.

Seeing this, Sun Biao gestured with his chin toward Zhang Tie:

“You'll have to discuss that with the Inspection Department. Our funds are all under their control.”

Yang Ling was a bit surprised and instinctively looked at Zhang Tie.

Zhang Tie smiled calmly: “If you're planning to recruit more people, Director Yang, we can scrape together the resources here in Changhe Prefectural Capital.

I already calculated before coming. Recruiting another hundred Constables won't be a problem.

We can also hire a few more Chief Constables, but they'll need someone to sponsor and recommend them.”

“Sponsor and recommend? Does the Inspection Department need to apply to the provincial capital for that?”

Yang Ling asked curiously.

Zhang Tie chuckled: “Director Yang, when you first joined our Ironclad Department, Chief Constable Lin was your sponsor and recommender.

So, if you want to recruit people, you can be the sponsor and recommender yourself.”

The Directors present all chuckled lightly.

Shi Xin laughed: “When Lin Yan sponsored and recommended you back then, you were able to become a Ninth-Rank Ironclad. Later, when I sponsored and recommended you, you became the Chief Constable of Green Mountain City.

That's the rule of our Ironclad Department.

If you sponsor and recommend someone for induction into the Ironclad Department, it will save them a lot of trouble down the road and make their path to promotion much smoother.”

Yang Ling suddenly understood. So that's how it was. His current appointment as Director of the First Division, Public Security Department, was probably backed by the sponsorship and recommendation of Lu Yunchen, or even Zhao Xun.

If something happened to him in the future, or if he turned out to be a Rong tribe spy, those two would be in big trouble.

After a few more casual exchanges, the Directors all went their separate ways to handle their own affairs.

Yun Ruo had to prepare for the operation to eradicate the Immortal God Sect.

Sun Biao and Shi Xin went back to pack their belongings and tie up some loose ends.

Zhang Tie and his group also needed to return to fulfill their duties at the Inspection Department and calculate for Yang Ling just how many more Ironclad Constables Changhe Prefectural Capital could support.

The three Directors of the Bandit Apprehension Division also planned to reorganize their personnel to prepare for the upcoming special crackdown.

But Yang Ling kept Wen Kongxuan behind.

“Director Wen, this pouch is full of rare exotic herbs and flowers. I promised Senior Brother Dai back then that I'd give him first priority to sell them to the Pharmacy Guild.”

As he spoke, Yang Ling opened the pouch, revealing the piles of rare exotic herbs and flowers inside.

A flicker of emotion passed through Wen Kongxuan's eyes, and he clasped his fists: “Thank you, Director Yang, for remembering this. After Senior Brother Dai fell, the Pharmacy Guild sent another Supervisor to take over his affairs. If you have time today, Director Yang, shall I bring him to the Public Security Department to meet you?”

“I'd appreciate you making the trip, Director Wen.”

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!