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

At the courtyard entrance stood an elderly man.

He was none other than Eunuch Xu Wuji from the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs, the one serving the Fourth Prince—a Fifth-Rank powerhouse!

Qin Mo’s eyes bulged wide.

Lu Yunchen couldn’t help but burst into loud laughter, but then it pulled at his wound, and he started coughing violently.

Mingxin immediately dashed in the opposite direction.

His speed was both swift and nimble!

In the blink of an eye, as far as the crowd could see, he was already about to leap over the courtyard wall!

Yang Ling only sensed a flash before his eyes, and Xu Wuji, who had been at the gate, was now standing atop the wall, slapping his palm down on the crown of Mingxin’s skull.

The strike seemed soft and feeble at first glance, devoid of strength, yet its speed was astonishingly ferocious.

Yang Ling’s hair stood on end, and a chill ran down his spine.

Back when this man had dealt with Gu Weizhou, he hadn’t really been able to grasp the nuances.

With a simple grab, Gu Weizhou had been yanked back and immediately begged for mercy, without any hint of resistance.

Now he understood why.

“Eunuch Xu’s movement technique is the Wandering Dragon Transformation, a Second-Rate movement technique, honed to the Transcendent level.”

“And that palm strike was the Bone-Melting Palm, also a Second-Rate palm technique, likewise at the Transcendent level.”

“But... Eunuch Xu has only cultivated one internal technique—the Tai Yin Heart Technique—yet he still possesses Fifth-Rank strength. That means he’s put in far more effort than ordinary martial artists...”

This was what truly horrified Yang Ling.

Having learned the amplification effects of simultaneously circulating two internal techniques.

Xu Wuji, with just one internal technique, could achieve Fifth-Rank combat power and effortlessly take down Mingxin.

This was clearly tied to his high base attributes and the realm of his martial techniques.

“Eunuch Xu has probably consumed quite a few good things too, giving him high base attributes. If he were to cultivate another Second-Rate internal technique on top of that, his combat power could jump up another huge notch...”

At this moment, the courtyard fell into dead silence.

One Ironclad Constable after another stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they were seeing.

After several volleys of arrows and joint attacks from two Directors, Mingxin—whom they couldn’t bring down—was now floored just like that?

Lin Qin and Liang Yue gasped sharply. They had lived long lives, and though their strength wasn’t high, their discernment was sharp!

This was undoubtedly a Fifth-Rank powerhouse! Even if it was only lower Fifth-Rank, it was a height they could never hope to reach!

Wang Shichang and Sun Tiejun and their ilk stood dumbfounded. In all their years, this was the first time they had ever witnessed such a battle!

“So strong, really so strong...”

Qin Mo muttered to himself.

At that moment, Lu Yunchen asked him to help him walk over to Xu Wuji along with Yang Ling.

Wen Kongxuan and the others immediately stepped forward as well.

“We pay our respects to Eunuch Xu!”

Yang Ling and Lu Yunchen led the group in offering their greetings.

Both of their gazes unconsciously landed on Mingxin.

His breathing was still steady, but his eyes were shut tight—clearly, he had been knocked out cold.

Xu Wuji smiled genially at Yang Ling:

“Director Yang, I am here this time on the orders of the Fourth Prince to ask for your assistance with a matter. I didn’t expect to stumble into this affair by chance—what a coincidence.”

Yang Ling was a bit surprised. He had thought Lu Yunchen had sent word ahead to invite Eunuch Xu.

Lu Yunchen’s eyes held a trace of bewilderment:

“Eunuch Xu, what favor does the Fourth Prince need from Yang Ling that requires you to make the trip personally?”

“A Blazing Gold mine was discovered in Yunwen Provincial Capital, Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital. Are you aware of this news?”

Lin Qin and Liang Yue exchanged odd looks. Was the Fourth Prince eyeing this mine too?

Lu Yunchen had clearly heard of this matter as well and nodded thoughtfully.

“The Fourth Prince knows that Director Yang has some talent and insight in mine development. Back in the Water Qilin Cave, Director Yang managed to dig up quite a bit of Kylin Iron.”

Xu Wuji smiled. “This time, the Fourth Prince sent me here in hopes that I can assist Director Yang in getting this Blazing Gold mine operational.

At the very least, we need to start before the Third Prince’s people do, so that His Majesty will decide to entrust the mine’s management to the Fourth Prince.”

Liang Yue and Lin Qin were secretly astounded.

So it seemed that two major powers were fighting over this Blazing Gold mine, and the Mining Guild could only hope for scraps.

“Eunuch Xu is actually here to help me open the Blazing Gold mine?”

A surge of joy welled up in Yang Ling’s heart.

This was practically a match made in heaven!

He completely overlooked the Third Prince mentioned in there.

What did it matter if he offended the Third Prince? As long as he clung tightly to the Fourth Prince’s thigh, that was more than enough!

He was going to use this opportunity to level up like crazy!

That way, next time he ran into an Upper Sixth-Rank like Mingxin, he wouldn’t get beaten black and blue again.

“We’ll discuss the specifics in private. Handle this case first for now.”

“This Mingxin is a Rong tribe spy, correct?”

Xu Wuji looked down at Mingxin at his feet and said with a faint smile.

Seeing this, Lu Yunchen immediately laid out the details of this case on the spot.

From Shen Shuyan to Lan Wentao, and then revealing Mingxin’s identity as Silver Ten.

“Shen Shuyan impersonated Xu Zijing? I’ve heard that Shen Shuyan once studied under Gu Weizhou for a few years...”

Xu Wuji murmured to himself:

“This Lan Wentao is from the Lan clan, and the Lan clan has produced a few provincial governors in the court. One of the Third Prince’s consorts is also surnamed Lan...”

A look of horror spread across everyone’s eyes.

If that were the case, this matter had far-reaching implications!

“Director Lu, Director Yang, this case must be handled thoroughly. I’ll stay with you to finalize it, and then these folks can be sent directly to the Capital.”

“I’ll send a message ahead first.”

With that, Xu Wuji had someone bring paper and brush, wrote a quick note, then gently raised his hand. A massive bird descended from the sky, took the letter placed inside a bamboo tube in its beak, and shot off into the air.

Yang Ling felt a twinge of envy. It seemed that Little White could fly too, just not very far. He wondered if, at higher levels, it could soar through the sky like this bird.

Then he might be able to hitch a ride and try the feeling of flying.

The next steps were quite simple.

In just half an hour, the Tingjiang City Magistrate Manor returned to its usual quiet.

Or rather, it was even quieter than before.

Even Sun Tiejun and Wang Shichang had been taken to Changhe Prefectural Capital.

When the massive entourage arrived at Changhe Prefectural Capital, Yun Ruo was already there at the city gate with the Director of the First Division of Bandit Apprehension, the Director of the Second Division, and Directors like Zhang Tie from the Inspection Department to welcome them.

After a brief exchange, they headed to the Prefectural Capital’s government office.

After all, this case involved a Prefectural Governor like Lan Wentao, so it was more convenient to handle it at the prefectural office.

At the prefectural government hall, Lan Yue, Lan Jinshui, Shen Shuyan, and Mingxin were all kneeling on the ground.

Only Lan Wentao was lying down.

Lan Jiao, Director of the Second Division of Bandit Apprehension, was also present among the jury.

Watching the scene before him, he tried his best to remain calm, not daring to show the slightest emotional fluctuation, though a trace of persistent anxiety lurked deep in his eyes.

“Eunuch Xu, please take the seat of honor.”

Yang Ling didn’t sit in the main seat. Instead, he cupped his hands and bowed, inviting Xu Wuji to take it.

Xu Wuji smiled and waved his hand, pulling Lu Yunchen to sit beside him instead:

“You little rascal, this is Changhe Prefectural Capital, and you are the Director of the First Division of the Public Security Department at the Changhe Prefectural Capital Ironclad Department. What do you mean by offering me the seat of honor? Just sit down and preside over the trial!”

Lu Yunchen also chuckled: “Eunuch Xu is right. Director Yang, hurry up and try the case. I still need to get back early to recover from my injuries.”

Seeing this, Yang Ling bowed once more to the two of them before finally taking the main seat.

This was the very seat Lan Wentao had once occupied.

“Shen Shuyan, you are Copper Two of the Heavenly Wolf Guard. Confess everything you can.”

Yang Ling said calmly.

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