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

Yang Ling entered the mine and asked a few familiar miners, confirming that Zhang Wei's words were true.

Hui Neng and the others had indeed left.

"Even so, I still can't let my guard down."

"Vajra Bright King Technique is a first-rate technique. Losing it just like that... the Bitter Awareness Temple surely won't let it rest."

"But no matter what, they won't trace it to me, as long as I don't expose the technique I'm cultivating."

Yang Ling thought for a moment and then began looking for an opportunity to head to Mine Shaft No. 2.

Seeing that no one was around, Yang Ling darted into Mine Shaft No. 2 in a flash.

"However, I can't stay in the mine shaft for four or five days straight anymore."

Unlike before, he now needed to find time to go back and cultivate the Vajra Bright King Technique and Boulder Crushing Fist.

So, once he had mined enough, he would have to leave.

After he reached the Beginner's Insight stage in Vajra Bright King Technique, he might choose a period to focus on leveling up and adding more attribute points.

Opening the map, Yang Ling chose a route and slowly ventured deeper.

He didn't encounter any large chunks of Fire Crystal Rock along the way.

He wasn't in a hurry.

While paying attention to any movements, checking for Ore Thieves or Mine Insects, he steadily progressed deeper.

Arriving at a fork, Yang Ling checked the map and chose one of the entrances.

Not long after walking further, the space ahead suddenly opened up.

It was a natural limestone cave.

Lighting the Fire Starter and looking around, he saw many signs of excavation here as well.

"This is the spot."

Yang Ling began digging and stopping in various places, searching for Fire Crystal Rock ore.

His strength was sufficient; a few swings of his pickaxe could probe about a meter deep.

Repeating this for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he located a piece of Fire Crystal Rock and immediately got to work.

In the pitch-black, deep darkness, only the continuous sound of Yang Ling's digging remained.

Thud, thud, thud!

Each mining strike sent sparks flying and scattered some slag.

Streams of experience poured into Yang Ling's body, alleviating muscle fatigue and soreness, boosting his endurance.

He was like a machine that never tired, digging with all his might.

He didn't know how much time had passed before the crisp sound of leveling up rang out again.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, you have leveled up. You have gained 1 Free Attribute Point."

Level 10!

A wave of emotion surged in Yang Ling's heart.

He allocated the attribute point to Spirit and glanced at his Status Panel:

Character: Yang Ling

Profession: Martial Artist

Level: 10

Strength: 11

Agility: 5

Spirit: 12

Martial Arts: Vajra Bright King Technique (First-rate Technique, Novice)

Experience Points: 60/100

Boulder Crushing Fist (Beginner's Insight)

Proficiency: 87/1000

HP: 110

「Congratulations, Player Yang Ling, for being among the first thirty players to reach Level 10. Reward: One Random Treasure Chest.」

"What!? There's such a good thing!?"

Yang Ling was stunned. A flash of white light shimmered, eventually coalescing in front of him into the form of a treasure chest.

"This scene finally feels like a game, finally has a bit of that game flavor."

Yang Ling looked at the shimmering white treasure chest, feeling somewhat excited.

"You're here. I've been looking all over for you."

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out.

Xu Qing walked in. He held a torch, its flame clearly illuminating Yang Ling's astonished face.

"You..."

Yang Ling's muscles slowly tensed.

What to do?!

The other person saw the treasure chest!

How should he explain this thing!?

If the other person got greedy upon seeing wealth, he was no match for Xu Qing!

Hui Neng was gone, Wang Jing was gone, why was Xu Qing still here?

"Are you that surprised to see me?"

Xu Qing said helplessly.

Then he walked over, seemingly unable to see the treasure chest on the ground.

Can he not see the chest?

Yang Ling's mind raced.

"You suddenly appeared, gave me a fright. I thought you were an Ore Thief."

Yang Ling forced a hint of displeasure onto his face.

"If I were an Ore Thief, you'd still be alive? But honestly, even if an Ore Thief came for you, one swing of your pickaxe would probably finish them off."

"You've honed your strength quite well, almost on par with the guards outside, haven't you?"

Xu Qing laughed.

"Not bad, just some brute strength."

Yang Ling smiled.

"Here's the thing, I'm preparing to return to the Mountain and River Sect."

Xu Qing said with a faint smile, "Don't be surprised. I am a Martial Artist from the Mountain and River Sect, and my status is higher than Wang Jing's."

"I disguised myself as a miner this time to see if that Buddhist scripture from the Bitter Awareness Temple was really in our mine vein or not."

"Clearly, such a good thing isn't here. The Bitter Awareness Temple has also given up searching here further, focusing their target on Green Mountain City."

"They believe it's more likely the Butcher of Prisoners hid the scripture in Green Mountain City."

"Everything they did afterward was just to throw people off the scent."

"You..."

Yang Ling's face showed shock, then he respectfully said,

"So, Your Excellency is a high-ranking figure from the Mountain and River Sect."

"I preferred your previous attitude, but this is normal too."

Xu Qing laughed, "You're very dedicated to mining, very dedicated to making money. It shows you're an ambitious person."

"Interested in working for me?"

"Hiss!"

Yang Ling inwardly gasped.

Was the class change opportunity here already?

He said with utmost respect, "This humble one is willing to join the Mountain and River Sect!"

"Nonsense!"

Xu Qing laughed and scolded, "What qualifications do you have to join the Mountain and River Sect?"

"To enter, you either need background, money, or talent."

"Which one do you have?"

"Then what does Your Excellency mean?"

Yang Ling was taken aback.

"The Sect Leader plans to allocate a Vermilion Gold mine vein to me, so I'm very short on manpower."

"I hope to have a reliable subordinate who has some knowledge of mining to help me oversee things there."

"Just like Wu Que, who helps Wang Jing oversee the Fire Crystal Rock mine."

Xu Qing said with a faint smile.

"Like Supervisor Wu?"

Yang Ling hesitated, "I'm more familiar with Fire Crystal Rock, and I haven't mined other ores..."

He wasn't sure if the Vermilion Gold mine gave as many Experience Points as Fire Crystal Rock.

Ultimately, right now he just wanted to level up a few more times.

Xu Qing said, "Here, you can only earn some petty profits. Do you know how much Wu Que earns?"

"His monthly salary is one hundred taels of silver. You couldn't earn that even if you dug until your pickaxe smoked."

"Besides that, there's the biggest benefit."

A faint smile appeared on Xu Qing's face,

"Don't you want to become a Martial Artist?"

"Although you're not qualified to join the Mountain and River Sect."

"Our Mountain and River Sect does have a portion of martial arts that can be taught to outsiders."

"I happen to be qualified to teach you one martial art technique."

He paused, then continued, "Also, Vermilion Gold ore is more valuable than Fire Crystal Rock and is more valued by the sect."

"If you have the ability to increase mineral output and achieve some merit there."

"It's not impossible for you to be exceptionally admitted as an outer sect disciple."

"You're younger than Wu Que, so you have more potential than him."

Vermilion Gold ore is more valuable than Fire Crystal Rock?

And there's a chance to learn a martial art?

Yang Ling, with a grave expression, clasped his hands and said,

"If my lord does not find me unworthy, from now on, I, Yang Ling, will be your vanguard!"

"Good, very good."

Xu Qing smiled slightly, "Having your word is enough. The Vermilion Gold mine matter will still take some time before it's handed over to me."

"When the time comes, I will come to pick you up."

"Before that, stay here quietly and don't leak any news to outsiders."

"Understood!"

Yang Ling nodded heavily.

Xu Qing left.

Yang Ling stood still, lost in thought for a moment.

Mainly, he was listening for breathing sounds.

Checking if Xu Qing had really left.

After confirming he was gone, he finally looked at the white treasure chest on the ground.

"What could be inside..."

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