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

"What a bunch of fucking lunatics. Luo Kai, Luo Kai, you think you can use this tactic to squeeze me?"

"Don't tell me you actually thought… I was some honorable man?"

Yang Ling muttered to himself.

Seeing that last anonymous message, he was now certain his earlier guess was correct.

Luo Kai was Li Fengxian, and Li Fengxian was Luo Kai.

That bastard had two accounts!

"Earlier, he was looking for Li Jun because he was afraid Li Jun's existence would expose his identity."

"If Li Jun is in his hands, he's either been imprisoned already, or he's… dead."

With that thought, Yang Ling calmly reopened his panel and sent Qin Mo a private message, telling him to notify Shi Xin to hurry back to the prefectural capital.

[Li Fengxian (Private Chat): Yang Ling, last time you outmaneuvered me, and now I've returned the favor. How do you plan to deal with this?]

Yang Ling thought for a moment, then simply closed the panel. He had no intention of replying to Li Fengxian.

The other party wanted nothing more than to see him furious and flustered, but Yang Ling was determined not to give him the satisfaction.

"Yu Jing, how many days have you been in the game? Half a month yet?"

Yang Ling asked casually.

Yu Jing replied instinctively, "I've only been in for seven or eight days."

He paused, then said with some surprise:

"How do you know my name?"

"I'm the Director of the Public Security Division of the Ironclad Department. Your information is all on file. I've seen your records."

Yang Ling said casually.

Yu Jing was half-convinced. He double-checked that he had just sent the message anonymously, which calmed him down a bit.

"Yang Ling, what are you going to do about this? Have you offended the Immortal God Sect? They're a bunch of lunatics. Maybe you should just talk to them and try to settle things?"

Yu Jing said in a low voice.

"I have my own plans. You're in danger right now, so stick close to me for the time being."

By now, the sea of flames had been completely extinguished, leaving only wisps of white smoke and the faint, acrid smell of burning in the air.

Yang Ling walked toward the scene, and Yu Jing quickly followed.

Zhao Chonghong frowned as he looked at the nearly a hundred charred corpses at the scene.

Even though these were likely all Vagrants, this incident had happened within his jurisdiction, and he would inevitably have to give an explanation to the Capital.

If his enemies used this to attack him, he might even face punishment.

"There's the smell of Fire Oil."

Zhao Zheng looked at Yang Ling, who had just walked over:

"Director Yang, Fire Oil like this…"

"Is usually kept under strict guard in the Ironclad Department."

Yang Ling said.

Zhao Qing whipped his head toward Yang Ling:

"What are you trying to say!?"

Yang Ling glanced at Zhao Qing and cast an Insight Technique.

[Zhao Qing, illegally sold 100 catties of Fire Oil to the Black-Listed fugitive, Blood Hand Scholar Xu Ying, half a month ago, for an illegal income of 5,000 taels.]

Kong Xinghu and the others didn't say a word, but they were still confused.

Why was there Fire Oil here?

Fire Oil itself wasn't cheap.

Who would use expensive Fire Oil to burn Vagrants to death?

Wasn't that a waste?

"Have the Directors of your Inspection Department go back and check the Fire Oil reserves. That will determine if this batch came from the local Ironclad Department."

"I'm not targeting you, Director Zhao. I just need to rule out the source of the Fire Oil."

Yang Ling said casually.

"Director Yang, this is Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital. It's best to leave this matter to Director Zhao."

Zhao Fu said with a faint smile.

Zhao Qing glared at Yang Ling, then exchanged a few words with those Directors of the Inspection Department. The Directors left one person behind, while the other two took their men and left in a hurry.

At that moment, the Garrison Troops Leader under Zhao Chonghong walked over with a few of his men, shaking his head gravely:

"Sir, we didn't find any useful clues. Everyone said they heard a sound first, and then saw the fire start here."

He paused, then added, "Though, some people in the streets are saying it was a heavenly fire sent down by the Immortal God Sect…"

The Immortal God Sect? Zhao Zheng looked at Yang Ling, his eyes seeking confirmation.

"Your Highness, this should be the work of the Immortal God Sect."

Yang Ling said.

"The Immortal God Sect? I've heard a bit about it recently."

Everyone present was well-informed, and they had all heard something about the Immortal God Sect.

Especially since the Changhe Prefectural Capital was currently cracking down hard on the Immortal God Sect.

In places like Green Mountain City and Tingjiang City, many Heretic Cultists of the Immortal God Sect had been arrested.

"Director Yang, tell me about the Immortal God Sect."

Zhao Chonghong looked at Yang Ling, his expression serious.

Yang Ling cleared his throat and laid out all the information about the Immortal God Sect.

He emphasized, in particular, that the Immortal God Sect possessed explosives.

And that the Immortal God Sect had colluded with the Rong tribe.

"We haven't even started investigating yet, and you can be sure it was the Immortal God Sect? What the hell is this Immortal God Sect? I've never heard of it before!"

"Don't just spout nonsense here just to claim credit."

Zhao Qing said coldly.

"Director Zhao, you really are out of touch. His Highness the Fourth Prince and I have both seen the methods of the Immortal God Sect in the Water Qilin Cave."

Yang Ling said flatly.

Zhao Zheng nodded: "Director Yang's speculation is reasonable. This method is indeed most likely related to the Immortal God Sect."

"I think Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital should also thoroughly investigate the Immortal God Sect and drag out every last one of these bastards."

"There might even be Rong tribe spies among them."

Everyone fell into thought, and even Zhao Fu didn't bother to refute him.

Yu Jing looked at Yang Ling with a dark, complex gaze.

"Director Yang, you've dealt with the Immortal God Sect before. Can you tell me why they would slaughter these Vagrants here?"

Zhao Chonghong spoke slowly.

Zhao Qing sneered, "Yeah, why? Why would the Immortal God Sect kill these worthless Vagrants?"

Yang Ling replied, "Does a heretic cult need a reason to kill? Perhaps it was to intimidate the local yamen and Ironclad Department, to let them act with even more audacity."

"Intimidate? Ridiculous!"

Zhao Qing let out another cold laugh, but just as he was about to continue, Zhao Chonghong suddenly said:

"Director Yang, you have experience with the Immortal God Sect. Why don't you do me a favor and investigate the cause of this matter?"

"I want to know why they killed this group of Vagrants."

"Do these Vagrants have some special identity?"

"Director Zhao, what do you mean by that!? I am the Director of the Second Division of the Public Security Department of the Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital Ironclad Department!"

"By all logic, this case should be mine to investigate."

Zhao Qing said, frowning.

Zhao Chonghong didn't say anything; he just glanced at Zhao Fu.

Zhao Fu mused, "I think Director Zhao's words make some sense as well. Director Yang does have experience with this, so it wouldn't hurt to have him help investigate."

"However, you should still take the lead on this matter. If Director Yang finds any clues, he can just report them directly to you."

Seeing Zhao Fu speak up, Zhao Qing reluctantly nodded:

"Fine, let Director Yang come over and lend a hand, then."

...

Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital, Ironclad Department.

Shi Xin had already rushed back from the Blazing Gold Mine.

After learning what had happened here, he immediately summoned the Chief Constables and Constables of the First Division of the Public Security Department.

"Director Yang, should we go and arrest the members of the Immortal God Sect right now?"

Shi Xin looked at Yang Ling, seeking his opinion.

"Yeah, that's a starting point. Let's secure all the members of the Immortal God Sect in the prefectural capital first."

"Director Shi, I'll need you to lead the team personally."

Yang Ling nodded.

Upon hearing this, Shi Xin immediately led his men out of the courtyard.

"Yang Ling, aren't you afraid of the Immortal God Sect?"

Yu Jing looked worried:

"What if they get desperate and use the same method to kill players again… Director Yang, what are you doing?"

He asked, somewhat alarmed, watching Yang Ling simply take some of the Silver from his person.

"Do you have any more Silver on you?"

Yang Ling asked casually. "I need it."

"I do have some…"

Yu Jing thought for a moment, then pulled a silver note from his boot, though it was only for 10 taels.

Yang Ling nodded. After using his perception to confirm that Yu Jing had no more money on him, he grabbed Yu Jing by the neck and slapped him dozens of times across the face.

He controlled his strength perfectly – enough to hurt, but not enough to be lethal.

"Yang Ling, what are you…"

Yu Jing was terrified.

"Don't rush."

Yang Ling casually snapped both of his arms, then gently shattered both of his kneecaps.

Yu Jing let out a blood-curdling scream as he collapsed to the ground like a pile of mud.

Yang Ling asked, "Zeng Mao, where is Zhuang Xu?"

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