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

“Adding in the Vajra Bright King Technique’s dual-attribute 60-point boost.”

“The Wind God Vajra Legs’ dual-attribute 50-point boost.”

“Ethereal Steps’ 48-point Agility boost.”

“The Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique’s dual-attribute 15-point boost.”

“The Seventh-Rank Official Saber’s dual-attribute 10-point boost, the Seventh-Rank Qilin Boots’ 20-point Agility boost...”

“My Strength is roughly... 204 points!”

“My Agility is 256 points!”

Yang Ling was secretly stunned.

His base Agility was only 53 points, yet all the various boosts combined to give him an extra 203 points...

“Right now, both my attributes have broken 200, and my Agility is even higher. Against an ordinary Lower Sixth-Rank martial artist, I should outclass them in terms of raw stats.”

Yang Ling silently calculated in his mind.

Based on his guess, Zhao State’s assessment standard for Lower Sixth-Rank martial artists was likely both attributes breaking the 200-point threshold.

“Director Lu’s peak Strength is 241, and his Agility is 208.”

“In this regard, my stats are already comparable to his, even slightly higher.”

“My Vital Qi isn’t weak, my control is at the Micro-Management level, and my perception is extremely strong. When my stats increase and I fight martial artists like him, all of these will be advantages.”

Yang Ling was certain he could face an expert like Lu Yunchen with ease.

Even if he ran into a Mid Sixth-Rank, he wouldn’t back down. Even if he couldn’t match them in stats, his perception and Micro-Management-level control would keep him undefeated, at least enough to hold them off for a while.

Thinking this, he stood up and walked over to the Vermilion Gold Ore wall.

The entire wall was filled with Vermilion Gold Ore, and after mining it so many times, there was still no end in sight.

Yang Ling slowly circulated the Vajra Bright King Technique.

His right leg lashed out like lightning, smashing viciously into the Vermilion Gold Ore!

Skill: 2x Critical Hit!

Vital Qi Cost: 300 points!

With a loud crash, a very clear footprint appeared on the Vermilion Gold Ore.

Yang Ling stepped closer to examine it.

The footprint was roughly a cun deep. That was the attack power of his full-powered kick.

“A human head obviously isn’t as hard as Vermilion Gold Ore.”

“Not even a Sixth-Rank, or even a Fifth-Rank, could be. At most, they could use Vital Qi to boost their defense.”

“But with this kind of explosive force, even if the Vital Qi doesn’t break, the shockwave alone would be enough to leave someone dizzy and disoriented.”

Yang Ling was lost in thought.

He also had to account for the various ability boosts martial artists possessed.

For example, some external techniques, extremely high Strength stats, or wearing protective gear.

These were all extreme cases; an ordinary martial artist couldn’t withstand this kick.

“Fire Blade and Wind God Vajra Legs, both of these martial techniques focus on ferocity and power.”

“Whether it’s one-on-one combat or being surrounded, they’re more than enough.”

With this thought, Yang Ling continued mining.

The Vermilion Gold Ore he had mined over this period was already piled up to his waist.

He had a feeling that if he mined for another day or two, he could level up.

“At least I need to gain one level, then return to Tingjiang City and wait for Director Lu.”

Shen Shuyan quietly closed his eyes and continued circulating his energy to heal.

But inside, a storm was raging.

He had just seen a man leave a footprint in the Vermilion Gold Ore with a single kick!

“It must be about a cun deep. What kind of leg technique is that, so ferocious!?”

“He was indeed holding back against me before. Otherwise, that kick would have been enough to kill me.”

Thinking about how Yang Ling had kicked him dozens of times without killing him, Shen Shuyan couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat.

Time passed like this for five or six days.

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

“Level 51. It took about seven or eight days in total.”

Yang Ling roughly estimated the leveling progress, feeling a mix of emotions.

The Vermilion Gold Ore didn’t give as many Experience Points anymore.

The amount of Vermilion Gold Ore he had mined in these seven or eight days was more than what he had mined in several months combined.

And in the end, he had only gained one level.

Still, he could accept this pace.

“If I spent all my time mining, that would be four levels a month.”

“After a few months of mining, I’d be level 60. If I got two more Golden Treasure Chests, I could continue fusing.”

【Qin Mo (Private Chat): Brother Yang, I’ve met with Director Lu. We’re on our way to Tingjiang City together. Director Lu brought a Chief Constable and a hundred Ironclad Department constables.】

【Qin Mo (Private Chat): The system just said I sent too many characters. We’ll be taking the water route, so it should take about five days to reach Tingjiang City.】

【Yang Ling (Private Chat): Got it.】

Yang Ling casually added the Free Attribute Point to Strength, then stood up and said to Shen Shuyan:

“Your injuries are mostly healed again, right?”

“What are your plans?”

Shen Shuyan didn’t bother pretending anymore. He slowly sat up straight:

“A man of honor would rather die than be humiliated. My body is already permanently damaged. I’ll never have a chance to advance to Sixth-Rank in this life. I have nothing left to lose.”

He wasn’t lying.

The injuries he had sustained earlier had permanently damaged his bones and tendons.

This was something that could hardly be repaired, even by cultivating or consuming rare exotic herbs.

An irreversible outcome!

He had lost all ambition. He no longer fantasized about advancing to Sixth-Rank, let alone Fifth-Rank.

“If you can move, walk on your own.”

“Walk? Go where? You mean you’re actually letting me go!?”

Shen Shuyan was pleasantly surprised.

Yang Ling: “Return to Tingjiang City.”

Shen Shuyan’s expression changed:

“Going back to Tingjiang City is just asking for death! Aren’t you afraid of the Heavenly Wolf Guard’s Silver Generation!?”

“Listen to me. The experts of the Silver Generation are at least Sixth-Rank! And not just any ordinary Lower Sixth-Rank; they could at least rank among the top hundred of all Lower Sixth-Ranks in all of Zhao State!”

“An expert like that is not something a Newly Promoted Sixth-Rank can handle. You’re practicing a Second-Rate Internal Technique, right?”

“You’ll need another Second-Rate Internal Technique, then cultivate for a few years until you can circulate both at the same time.”

“That’s when you truly step into Sixth-Rank, not just be a Newly Promoted Sixth-Rank.”

“‘Newly Promoted’ doesn’t mean a beginner. It’s used to distinguish experts between Sixth-Rank and Seventh-Rank.”

“I know a few Newly Promoted Sixth-Ranks. The oldest among them is seventy years old, and he’s been stuck at the Newly Promoted Sixth-Rank stage for thirty years without being able to take that step!”

“Director Lu is coming.”

Yang Ling smiled. “He’ll arrive in Tingjiang City in five days.”

“How many moves can your Silver Generation experts last against him?”

Shen Shuyan’s expression flickered: “Lu Yunchen? He’s one of the top Lower Sixth-Ranks. From what I know, among all the Lower Sixth-Ranks in the entire Yunwen Provincial Capital, he can rank in the top three.”

“If he’s here, he might actually be able to hold off a Silver Generation expert.”

“So, let’s go.”

Yang Ling smiled.

...

In Tingjiang City, Liang Yue had already met up with Wen Kongxuan. They were drinking tea and chatting leisurely in the City Magistrate’s office.

Wei Ran and Cao Yifei had been tasked by Yang Ling to assist, and were currently in charge of pouring tea and washing fruit.

Besides Liang Yue, Yang Ling had also summoned two Lower Seventh-Rank experts.

Both were over sixty years old.

One was as plump as a landed gentleman.

The other was as thin and gaunt as a mountain woodcutter.

Listening to their conversation, Wei Ran and Cao Yifei were secretly astonished.

One of these three was the Sect Master of the Mountain and River Sect!

This was the leader of a Third-Rate sect!

He had mastery over many Internal Techniques and martial arts, and could even facilitate players’ Class Changes!

As for the other two, they were both veteran experts from Changhe Prefectural Capital!

Today, being able to stand here and pour tea, wash fruit, was a huge step forward in their lives!

“Director Wen, we arrived yesterday. It’s already today, and Director Yang still hasn’t shown his face?”

The gaunt old man put down his teacup with an expressionless face:

“We had no intention of dealing with your government. If Brother Liang hadn’t written to invite me, do you think I’d be here today? Isn’t this Director Yang a bit too full of himself?”

Wen Kongxuan forced a smile: “Old Wu, please don’t rush. Director Yang should be interrogating Shen Shuyan.”

Wang Shichang, seeing this, quickly nodded with a smile:

“Exactly, exactly. When Director Yang finishes his work, he’ll naturally come out to meet you.”

Old Wu shot a glance at Wang Shichang:

“I’m talking to Director Wen. What right does a mere Chief Constable like you have to interrupt?”

Wang Shichang’s smile instantly froze. He wanted to lash out, but didn’t dare.

Although the other party held no official position, he was a genuine Lower Seventh-Rank.

A powerhouse officially registered and recognized by the Yunwen Provincial Capital.

His status, strength, and position all far exceeded Wang Shichang’s.

Liang Yue silently lamented. He had reminded this old friend multiple times, but the man’s temper was still so explosive.

Just then, a figure suddenly walked out from behind the hall.

Wei Ran and Cao Yifei’s hearts leaped with joy when they saw him.

“Director Yang?”

Wen Kongxuan stood up, his expression one of surprise and uncertainty.

Hadn’t he said he wouldn’t be back for a while?

It had only been a few days?

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