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

Qin Mo stood by, utterly dumbfounded. Although he had spent some time in the Yunwen Provincial Capital, no one had ever gone into such detail about this matter with him.

"How many garrison troops does the Prefectural Governor of a prefectural capital have under his command? And if they have one-third equipped with crossbows, how many garrison troops and crossbows does the Provincial Governor of a provincial capital have?"

Just imagining it made Qin Mo's heart pound wildly.

With such a configuration, even if facing a charging force of a hundred experts at the Ninth-Rank, Eighth-Rank, or even Seventh-Rank level...

After a few volleys of crossbow fire, that force would be practically shattered.

"Right now, in the Changhe Prefectural Capital, aside from Brother Yang and Director Yun Ruo, the remaining Directors are all at Eighth-Rank. They also have a portion of Ninth-Rank under them, but most are just ordinary constables who haven't even reached the Ranked Level standard."

"Even if the Bandit Apprehension Division, the Public Security Division, and the Inspection Division combined could scrape together seven or eight hundred people, it would still be difficult for them to face this kind of garrison troop deployment."

As Qin Mo thought of this, Yang Ling also arrived at the same conclusion.

"Director Yun, are you saying there's no way for us to investigate that Blue Moon?"

"We have no jurisdiction over them."

Yun Ruo's expression was grave:

"To investigate a prefectural capital, we'd need the Ironclad Department of the provincial capital to act, and we'd also need the provincial government office to cooperate and issue a permit letter."

"Then let's make a trip to the Yunwen Provincial Capital and ask Director Lu to step in."

Yang Ling said.

Yun Ruo gently shook her head: "Even if my uncle intervenes, it won't help. The Provincial Governors of each province and the Prefectural Governors of each prefectural capital all actually despise us, the Ironclad Department.

The two sides have been at odds for years. The Provincial Governor of Yunwen Provincial Capital would never cooperate with our Ironclad Department in a full investigation of the Changhe Prefectural Capital's Prefectural Governor.

It's highly likely he would file a counter-accusation and submit a memorial to the Capital, causing trouble for my uncle as well."

"So there's no solution then."

Qin Mo mused.

"Not without a solution."

A sharp glint flashed in Yun Ruo's eyes: "Our Ironclad Department has special authority to deal with Rong Tribe spies.

This authority takes precedence over everything. If Blue Moon is the Branch Leader of the Immortal God Sect in Changhe Prefectural Capital...

Is it possible that he first became a Rong Tribe spy?"

Yang Ling's eyes lit up: "Director Yun, I understand what you mean. If this Blue Moon is a Rong Tribe spy, then our Ironclad Department has the right to act!"

Qin Mo suddenly understood.

Yun Ruo said gravely, "We need to make sure the evidence is solid. Otherwise, things will still go wrong. After all, his identity is too special."

She paused, "I've also heard... Blue Moon has connections with some nobles and young masters from the Capital.

If we move against him without sufficient evidence, I'm afraid even Zhao Xun, Lord Zhao, might not be able to protect you from the subsequent backlash."

"We need to find out whether Blue Moon is connected to the Immortal God Sect, and whether he's a Rong Tribe spy."

"This matter cannot be entrusted to the Bandit Apprehension Division, nor can we let the Inspection Division know—they would definitely step in to stop us."

"Besides, the Director of the Second Division of the Bandit Apprehension Division is a distant relative of the Prefectural Governor."

Yun Ruo pondered, "Director Yang, you take charge of the Public Security Division and handle the Immortal God Sect case. I'll personally investigate Blue Moon."

Yang Ling thought for a moment, then shook his head:

"You handle the Immortal God Sect case. Have Qin Mo assist you as well.

As for the Blue Moon matter, leave it to me."

Yun Ruo immediately thought of Yang Ling's investigative abilities, and her eyes sparkled.

After they settled the arrangements, Yang Ling found a set of civilian clothes and put them on over his Seventh-Rank Ironclad uniform.

At the same time, he left his Seventh-Rank Official Saber, the Jiaogu Saber, and the Centenary Refined Vermilion Gold Pickaxe with Yun Ruo.

He only brought a belt of flying daggers with him when he went out, which would make things much more convenient.

About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea later, Yang Ling was seated in a teahouse.

Looking out the window, he could see the Changhe Prefectural Capital Government Office in the distance, even more imposing than the Ironclad Department.

Occasionally, clerks would enter and exit, and he could also see garrison troops stationed around the government office.

These garrison troops were organized in squads of ten, each with a saber at their waist.

Among them, three were even equipped with crossbows.

Yang Ling took a glance at their Status Panels.

Their attributes were generally quite ordinary, with only Strength or Agility exceeding 10 points in a single category.

Clearly, they had trained in martial arts, but they were far from reaching the Ranked Level standard.

Only the squad leader, resembling a garrison troop captain, had attributes close to the Ninth-Rank level.

Yang Ling slowly closed his eyes, extending his perception.

All the surrounding sounds converged and poured into his ears.

He automatically filtered out the noise, only picking up useful information.

"With He Dongfeng's failure this time, our people within the Mining Guild don't dare to act rashly. The people back home are already pushing for things to resume operations as soon as possible. We're in dire need of ore."

"With those hounds from the Ironclad Department watching so closely right now, I can't guarantee anything. At the same time, I hope you can deliver the Second-Rate Internal Technique you promised me within this month."

"Otherwise, I can't guarantee whether I'll continue cooperating with you."

"A Second-Rate Internal Technique is extremely precious. Just transporting it is very troublesome, requiring a great deal of manpower and resources. If there's a mistake in any intermediate link, it will cause enormous problems. You need to give us some time."

"And also, the Heavenly Wolf Guard suffered heavy losses this time. The Ironclad agent who caused this outcome is named Yang Ling."

"He is now the Director of the First Division, Public Security Department, of the Changhe Prefectural Capital Ironclad Department, and also concurrently holds the position of Director of the Third Division. You must find a way to eliminate him."

"Eliminate Yang Ling... He has already passed the assessment and is a newly promoted Sixth-Rank. Dealing with him won't be easy, unless your side sends an expert of the Silver Generation."

"The experts of the Silver Generation all have their own tasks. They can't easily make a move, otherwise the Ironclad Department will definitely notice."

"Then what do you suggest?"

"Mobilize the garrison troops to surround and kill him."

"Impossible!"

"Why impossible? They've been investigating the Immortal God Sect recently. If I deliberately leave some clues and lure him into the mountains, then your side can mobilize the garrison troops under the pretext of suppressing the Immortal God Sect and kill him in the process."

"Blue Moon, you were acting as the temporary Branch Leader of the Immortal God Sect for me before. They'll eventually follow the clues and come knocking on your door.

Now might be the time to burn your bridges. Use the Immortal God Sect as bait. It'll solve the problem of Yang Ling, and also resolve the trouble you're about to face."

"Why not do it?"

"Let me think about it..."

...

Yang Ling opened his eyes, and the various sounds gradually returned to his ears—the chatter of tea guests, the shouts of street vendors, the laughter of children playing—filled with the warmth of everyday life.

"So Blue Moon is only collaborating with the Rong Tribe. The Immortal God Sect Branch Leader is someone else. He was just acting as the temporary Branch Leader, helping the other party develop the Immortal God Sect."

"That voice sounds a bit familiar."

Just then, a figure walked out of the government office. He swept his gaze around and then quickly hurried away.

Although this person was dressed in civilian clothes, Yang Ling recognized him at a glance—he was the Director of the Second Division, Bandit Apprehension Division.

Yang Ling watched his retreating figure and opened his Status Panel:

Character: Lan Jiao

Profession: Martial Artist

Strength: 61

Agility: 40

Spirit: 13

Martial Arts: Ironclad Heart Technique (Skilled)

Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique (Skilled)

Cloud-Treading Step (Third-Rate, Skilled)

Affiliation: Ironclad Department

"From the Status Panel alone, there's absolutely nothing to indicate any connection to the Rong Tribe or the Heavenly Wolf Guard."

"It seems he is the real Branch Leader of the Immortal God Sect in Changhe Prefectural Capital. Probably a decision he made on the spur of the moment after the Immortal God Sect started gaining momentum."

Yang Ling immediately had a plan in mind.

As long as he captured this man, he would obtain the evidence of Blue Moon colluding with the Rong Tribe.

"Oh? Lord Yang, what brings you here to enjoy some tea?"

A figure came close, looking at Yang Ling in pleasant surprise.

Yang Ling glanced at him—it was Chu Huatian.

The Young Master of the Chu Family Medicinal Shop.

"Lord Yang, I got some news. I heard that one of the medicinal shops has obtained a rare exotic herb and flower—a millennium Fire Ginseng!"

"Fire Ginseng of this age is extremely rare. I'd say its effects could rival those of the Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines."

Chu Huatian sat down and lowered his voice.

Yang Ling perked up immediately. A millennium Fire Ginseng that could rival the Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines!?

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