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

"At the Blazing Gold Mine, every time we come up from the mine shaft, a dedicated team inspects the Blazing Gold on each person."

"During this period, although Eunuch Xu hasn't interfered, he's been keeping a close watch."

"I know full well how serious a crime stealing Blazing Gold is, and the Third Prince's claim that I knowingly broke the law is completely unfounded."

Yang Ling spread his hands directly:

"I just came up from the mine shaft, would you like to check whether I have any Blazing Gold on me?"

Zhou Zheng, watching from not far away, felt a hint of admiration.

He was certain this Director Yang had pocketed a good amount of Blazing Gold, but it had definitely all been given to the Fourth Prince.

Zhao Fu suddenly smiled: "Eunuch Cao, then you should personally inspect Director Yang."

Cao Yunlong came before Yang Ling without a second word.

"Eunuch Xu, let this Eunuch Cao check to his heart's content.

Otherwise, even after I leave this place, I'd still be carrying the stigma of a crime I didn't commit."

Seeing this, Xu Wuji stopped blocking.

Cao Yunlong finished his inspection quickly and gave Zhao Fu a slight shake of his head.

Zhao Fu smiled: "Director Yang, don't take offense. The Blazing Gold Mine is extraordinarily valuable, it's only natural that it stirs greed in people's hearts.

I just wanted to make sure Director Yang could walk out of the Blazing Gold Mine with a clean name."

"Third Brother is quite considerate."

Zhao Zheng snorted coldly, then said to Yang Ling:

"Let's go. This time, not only was Kong Xinghu killed, but the Divine Soul Great Restoration Pills and Grand Derivation Vital Qi Pills on him have also disappeared.

Those were given to him by His Majesty through the Inner Treasury, specifically for rewarding those with merit in mining."

Yang Ling was slightly stunned. It seemed he hadn't found any Divine Soul Great Restoration Pills or Grand Derivation Vital Qi Pills on Kong Xinghu either?

"Fourth Prince, how many Divine Soul Great Restoration Pills and Grand Derivation Vital Qi Pills was Director Kong carrying?"

Yang Ling asked.

"Five of each. That's why Kong Xinghu's death in Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital has infuriated my father."

"My father believes that some villain has already dared to set their sights on imperial officials, this is tantamount to rebellion!"

Zhao Zheng's gaze grew more solemn:

"If this case isn't investigated to the bottom, the Zhao State will lose all face!"

"Enough, Fourth Brother, you needn't worry about that. Didn't Father say the Capital Ironclad Department would dispatch Director Xu Wenjun of the Third Division, Command Division to oversee this case?"

"Although Director Yang has considerable skill, he's still far behind Director Xu."

"You're not actually hoping Director Yang will solve this case for you so you can earn favor in front of Father, are you?"

Zhao Fu suddenly let out a light laugh.

Director Xu Wenjun of the Third Division, Command Division at the Capital Ironclad Department was coming?

Yang Ling's mind stirred.

Zhao Zheng couldn't be bothered to deal with Zhao Fu and urged Yang Ling to move again.

Yang Ling didn't have much to bring. Little White could be summoned at any time, and everything else valuable was in the Green Dragon Ring.

As he left, he sent a private message to Lin Caiyi and the others, telling them to keep grinding levels at the Blazing Gold Mine for now.

He would always find a chance to come back and mine.

"Investigating Kong Xinghu's case might also give me a chance to look into Luo Kai."

"Xu Wenjun is from the capital. He should know Luo Kai, the Star Observation Academy head's youngest disciple, right?"

...

This time, it wasn't just Yang Ling leaving. Xu Wuji also had to leave with Zhao Zheng, and Zhang Wei naturally had to follow along.

"There are some details about this case I need to tell you in advance."

"When Kong Xinghu's body was found, there was another corpse with him, the Blood Hand Scholar, ranked twenty-third on the Black List."

"This detail hasn't been made public for now. If word got out that Kong Xinghu, a proper Fifth-Rank official, died alongside a wanted criminal from the Black List, the Imperial Court would lose even more face."

"Also, asking you to investigate is my own idea. My father's intention is for this case to be handled entirely by Xu Wenjun."

"Once we reach Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital, if you have leads, follow them. If you truly have nothing to go on, you can also leave it alone. We'll play it by ear."

Zhao Zheng said.

Yang Ling nodded slightly, indicating he understood.

Soon, everyone returned to Xiangfeng Prefectural Capital.

Zhao Zheng: "Director Yang, Eunuch Xu and I are returning to the capital. Do your best!"

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Yang Ling was bewildered: "Fourth Prince, you're returning to the capital?"

"Yeah, I can't get involved in a case like this, I wouldn't be of much help."

"Rather than staying here, I might as well return to the capital and report this matter to Father in person."

Zhao Zheng nodded, a trace of worry flickering deep in his eyes.

Yang Ling understood. The fact that neither of them had gotten their hands on the Blazing Gold Mine this time was certainly because Kong Xinghu's death had infuriated His Majesty.

"Zhao Zheng is clearly afraid, that's why he wants to rush back to the capital to explain himself in person."

"Don't worry, this case has blown up so big that the Yunwen Provincial Capital naturally can't pretend it didn't happen. Lu Yunchen will come too. Just stick with him when the time comes."

With that, Zhao Zheng took Xu Wuji and Zhang Wei to bid farewell to Yang Ling, then headed toward the wharf.

[Zhang Wei (private chat): I'll keep in contact with you after I enter the capital. If I find any leads on the Immortal God Sect, I'll let you know]

[Yang Ling (private chat): The capital is no ordinary place, and the palace is even more complicated. Eunuch Xu is a good man, make sure to consult him often when problems arise]

Zhang Wei didn't reply, clearly reluctant to part with that tael of silver.

Yang Ling watched their figures disappear before heading toward the Ironclad Department.

Just as he reached the entrance of the Ironclad Department, a large group of riders came thundering toward him.

These people rode tall horses and wore ironclad uniforms, but the style was different from the local ones.

Every piece of ironclad was exquisite.

The man at the lead looked to be around middle-aged, with a fair, beardless face. One could tell he had been quite handsome in his youth.

By now, Yang Ling was wearing his Sixth-Rank Ironclad, with the Centenary Refined Kylin Pickaxe and Sixth-Rank Official Saber fastened at his side.

When the middle-aged man saw Yang Ling, he immediately reined in his horse and looked down at him with an appraising gaze.

Yang Ling was sizing him up as well.

Character: Xu Wenjun

Class: Martial Artist

Strength: 399

Agility: 399

Spirit: 110

Martial Arts: Ironclad Divine Armor Sutra (Transcendent)

Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique (Transcendent Beyond)

Ethereal Steps (Transcendent)

Faction: Ironclad Department

Yang Ling's face remained impassive, but a storm raged within his heart.

This is a rich kid!?

Since when does a rich kid have dual attributes of 399 points each?

Since when does a rich kid have Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique broken through to Transcendent Beyond?

"He's already unlocked Transcendent Beyond. That realm requires at least ten million proficiency points. How many rare exotic herbs and flowers has he consumed? The Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines!?"

"And a First-Class martial arts technique like Ethereal Steps... also at Transcendent..."

"So this is the pinnacle Lesser Master of Upper Fifth-Rank. At this rate, he's not far from the Fourth-Rank Grandmaster realm..."

"No wonder he's the son of a Third-Rank Grandmaster Supreme. His resources must be unimaginable to ordinary people!"

At that moment, Xu Wenjun spoke slowly:

"Are you Yang Ling, Director of First Division, Public Security Department at the Changhe Prefectural Capital Ironclad Department?"

"I am indeed Yang Ling. May I ask who you are, sir?"

Yang Ling clasped his fists and gave a cupped fist salute.

Xu Wenjun snorted coldly, ignoring him, and rode straight into the Ironclad Department with his men...

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