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

The confiscation of Lan Wentao's assets was being led by Lu Yunchen this time.

Since the case hadn't been completely concluded yet, more evidence needed to be gathered during the confiscation process.

There would also be matters to coordinate with the Governor of Yunwen Provincial Capital afterward, so Lu Yunchen was the best choice for the job.

Yang Ling didn't plan to get involved in that. He found an opportunity to speak privately with Xu Wuji about the Blazing Gold Mine.

"Director Yang, the importance of the Blazing Gold Mine goes without saying. After the Mining Guild discovered this mine, they immediately sent a letter to the Capital."

"When His Majesty received the letter, he believed that since the Mining Guild had Rong tribe spies some time ago, this Blazing Gold Mine should be placed under direct Capital control."

"On the issue of who should manage it, some disputes arose. Right now, the main contention is between the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince over jurisdiction of this Blazing Gold Mine."

Xu Wuji continued, "The Fourth Prince knows that you're from Yunwen Provincial Capital and serve as Director of the First Division of Public Security at the Changhe Prefectural Capital Ironclad Department."

"At the same time, you've worked in the mines early on. From the fact that you've used a pickaxe as a weapon, it's clear you have deep knowledge of mining operations."

Yang Ling nodded inwardly. He truly was the best candidate under the Fourth Prince.

After all, Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital was right next door to Changhe Prefectural Capital.

"Eunuch Xu, for this competition over the Blazing Gold Mine's management rights, what does this subordinate need to do?"

Yang Ling asked seriously.

"Mining the Blazing Gold Mine won't be easy. If ordinary miners are used, casualties would be extremely severe."

"His Majesty doesn't want to see that happen. After all, losing too many civilians to mining would invite criticism."

Xu Wuji smiled. "So what you need to do is both speed up mining and reduce casualties."

"The Third Prince has dispatched a monk named Juewang from the Bitter Awareness Temple. He's the Hall Master of the Martial Monk Hall, a Lower Sixth-Rank expert."

"In addition, the Mining Guild will also send a Lower Sixth-Rank expert to the Blazing Gold Mine, also working for the Third Prince."

"What you need to do is outperform them, even when they join forces."

"If you succeed, the benefits go without saying."

Yang Ling felt a chill in his heart. So Juewang was the Third Prince's man?

And he'd already accepted Juewang's Crimson Blood Vermilion Fruit.

Yang Ling answered honestly, "Some time ago, this subordinate met Juewang once. He was passing through Tingjiang City and gave me a three-hundred-year Crimson Blood Vermilion Fruit, saying it was to congratulate me on my recent promotion to Sixth-Rank."

"Furthermore, his implication was that he hoped I would go to Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital to help him mine the Blazing Gold Mine."

It wasn't that he wanted to hide this matter, but it was simply impossible to conceal.

If Juewang was the Third Prince's man, then this three-hundred-year Crimson Blood Vermilion Fruit he'd given carried a lot of weight.

Xu Wuji's expression shifted slightly, a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes:

"The Third Prince really moves fast. That three-hundred-year Crimson Blood Vermilion Fruit? Give it back to him."

Yang Ling gave an awkward smile. "This subordinate... already ate it..."

"..."

Xu Wuji was silent for a long time. "You really are quite greedy."

But thinking back to how this man had shoved things into his mouth during the Four Sects Grand Tournament, he could somewhat understand the behavior of the person before him.

"Never mind. Since he said it was a gift to congratulate you on your promotion to Sixth-Rank, just treat it as Juewang's congratulatory present."

"Just play dumb about it. After all, because of the Lan Wentao and Shen Shuyan cases, you're already a thorn in the Third Prince's side anyway."

"What harm is there in making him dislike you a little more?"

Xu Wuji said.

Yang Ling felt a wave of relief. As long as the Fourth Prince's faction didn't dislike him, that was fine.

When picking sides, you could only stand with one team. As long as he stood firm with this team, he would get the benefits he wanted.

"By the way, what preparations do you need for this mining operation? Tell me now."

Xu Wuji said.

Yang Ling's expression shifted. "This subordinate has some candidates who are suitable for mining. Can I bring them to the Blazing Gold Mine?"

"That would be perfect. Give them top-tier treatment!"

Xu Wuji nodded with a smile.

Yang Ling immediately began to formulate his plan.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three days, players like Chen Guoqing had traveled from various places to arrive at Changhe Prefectural Capital.

Yang Ling had rented out an entire inn for these players to stay in temporarily.

In the backyard of the inn, dozens of players of all kinds were now gathered—more than a hundred in total!

Most of these players had come from the Vermilion Gold Mine.

Yang Ling had specifically asked Wu Xiaochen and Chen Xu to select those hardworking players who were willing to endure hardship, eager to raise their levels, and determined to establish themselves in the Divine Realm.

To his surprise, his former online girlfriend Zhang Yan had also been chosen.

Taking a closer look, she seemed like a completely different person from when she'd first entered the game.

Clearly, during this time, she had been working hard at mining as well.

Her level had already reached 10, but she was stuck because she couldn't undergo a Class Change.

All the players were now looking at Yang Ling with anticipation.

This top-ranked expert must have gone through all this trouble to call them to the Prefectural Capital for something good!

Yang Ling briefly explained the situation with the Blazing Gold Mine.

"The Blazing Gold Mine will definitely give more Experience Points, but the risks are also greater than the Vermilion Gold Mine."

"Today, I'll have all of you join the Ironclad Department and change class to Constable, but I won't force any of you to come with me to Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital."

"Take half an hour to think it over."

Change class to Constable? All the players were excited. The Class Change they'd been waiting for had finally arrived!

But they could also tell from Yang Ling's words that the Blazing Gold Mine was extremely dangerous.

Some players had been at the Vermilion Gold Mine for so long that they'd grown accustomed to it. They felt that not only could they level up steadily there, but they could also generate stable income. They began to make their decisions.

When the half hour was up, only a little over twenty players remained out of the hundred or so.

The rest had obtained their Constable status, completed their Class Change, and then returned to the Vermilion Gold Mine.

Yang Ling selected one among them to temporarily serve as the Supervisor of the Vermilion Gold Mine.

"Brother Yang, I probably won't go to Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital either. Players appear in Green Mountain City from time to time, so I need to stay and watch over that place."

Chen Guoqing only voiced his thoughts after those other players had left.

Qin Mo and the others nodded thoughtfully. Green Mountain City really did need one of their own to guard it.

"Boss Yang, maybe I should stay in Green Mountain City too?"

Wei Ran said quietly. "With my current build, going to the Blazing Gold Mine... I'm afraid I'll die before I even get started."

"Old Fourth, then you and Guoqing can hold down Green Mountain City together. Turn it into a Newbie Guide City."

"Now that the Divine Realm Communication Channel is available, players can pass information around pretty easily."

"If there are any problems later, you can private chat me, or find Wen Kongxuan and the others in the Prefectural Capital to help solve them."

Yang Ling nodded with a smile.

In the end, a total of twenty people were confirmed to go with him to Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital.

Among them were veteran players like Chen Xu, Wu Xiaochen, Qin Mo, Li Tianye, and Wang Xudong.

There were also some newer players who had joined later, like Zhang Yan.

Just then, a bird call rang out from the sky.

Yang Ling looked up. It was Zhao Xun, riding his Golden Eagle!

At the same time, a surging, overwhelming icy sensation frantically poured into Yang Ling's body.

Yang Ling was slightly startled. Was this a deluge of Experience Points!?

"Could it be settling the Experience Points from Li Jun's case?"

He subconsciously glanced at Qin Mo, who also showed a hint of surprise on his face.

Then, ecstasy!

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