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

For the next few days, Yang Ling did not return to the Vermilion Gold Mine.

Shi Xin temporarily took over Lin Yan's duties.

Under his leadership, through Lin Mu and Zhang San, a series of personnel involved in Wu Que's smuggling of Fire Crystal Rock were apprehended.

This not only implicated some small-time vendors and porters in Green Mountain City, but even included some of the city garrison soldiers.

In total, nearly a hundred people were rooted out!

Whenever Yang Ling occasionally saw Shi Xin, he could see a smile on his face.

These past few days, he could gain 15 experience points for the Vajra Bright King Technique each day.

The remaining time was all used to practice the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique.

His proficiency increased wildly at a rate of sixty to seventy points per day.

He was not far from the next stage, Comprehensive Mastery.

On this day, Yang Ling was practicing the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique in the courtyard.

Several constables stood not far away, watching intently, their eyes revealing a trace of admiration.

"Old Zhao, I was wrong before. I thought Yang Ling was here to collect a salary without working. I never imagined our boss really recruited a prodigy!"

One constable said with deep emotion.

These past few days, he had followed Shi Xin on assignments and also earned quite a bit of credit.

One could imagine that once this mission was over, the bonus alone could amount to over ten taels of silver.

And all of this was thanks to Wu Man's death.

Furthermore, he had personally witnessed Yang Ling practicing saber techniques day and night without rest. This level of diligence truly made them feel ashamed.

"Yeah, practicing saber day and night... I feel Yang Ling's Thief-Capturing Saber Technique might already be above mine..."

Old Zhao sighed with emotion.

"He practices saber day and night?"

A voice sounded.

Old Zhao nodded slightly.

"Every time we come over, whether it's night or day, Yang Ling is practicing saber. He hardly rests at all."

He paused, then continued, "I also heard that if Yang Ling goes down the mine, it's the same—day and night. His energy is truly abundant."

"This is what's called an 'obsession'."

"The Ironclad Department official once told me that if you can achieve an 'obsession', you can succeed at anything you do."

"The Ironclad Department official told you that? You are... Oh my, Constable Shi!"

Only then did Old Zhao and the several constables realize the newcomers were actually Shi Xin and Lin Yan. They quickly clasped their hands and bowed.

Shi Xin, his face full of smiles, completely different from when he first arrived, waved his hand dismissively and slowly walked towards Yang Ling.

Suddenly, he drew his saber and attacked!

Lin Yan and the others were slightly startled but immediately understood and stood to the side to watch.

Yang Ling was completely absorbed in his practice. Seeing danger approach, he didn't have time to think. He immediately slashed at the attacker!

Clang! Clang! Clang!—

Several consecutive blows shook his hand, making his tiger's mouth ache!

Moreover, the opponent's saber moves were extremely fast. Within just seven or eight moves, the saber was pressed against his neck.

"Constable Shi?"

Only then did Yang Ling clearly see who it was. He immediately sheathed his saber, feeling shocked at the same time.

Although he hadn't been circulating his energy, the opponent obviously hadn't either. The speed of those saber strikes just now was truly as fast as lightning.

Remembering Shi Xin's 28 Agility and his Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique being at the Skilled level, such skill wasn't surprising.

"Your Thief-Capturing Saber Technique seems to have improved again. Very good."

Shi Xin smiled as he sheathed his official saber.

"The Wu Que case is almost concluded. I'm also preparing to return to the capital to personally report this matter to the officials of the Ironclad Department. The credit from this is greater than I imagined."

He paused, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.

"Thanks to you, I most likely have a chance to be promoted to the seventh rank. So, I also want to give you something as a token of my gratitude."

"Sir, you are too kind. How dare I accept something from you!"

Yang Ling clasped his fists, speaking with a serious expression.

"Consider it a reward given in advance. Based on my experience, the Ironclad Department will probably award me 5 Spirit Nurturing Pills."

Shi Xin smiled.

"However, my martial arts techniques have long been at the Skilled level. Five Spirit Nurturing Pills won't have much effect on me. Rather than selling them to others, it's better to give them to you."

With that, Shi Xin took out a porcelain vial and handed it to Yang Ling.

"There are 5 Spirit Nurturing Pills inside. Consider them my advance gift to you."

"What!? You're giving me a full 5 Spirit Nurturing Pills!?"

Yang Ling was stunned. A look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

He originally thought the benefits he had gained from this were already plenty.

He never imagined the biggest benefit was yet to come!

Yang Ling's heart pounded wildly. Not daring to be polite now, he immediately received the vial with both hands.

"Yang Ling thanks Sir for your kindness and guidance!"

Lin Yan was dumbfounded.

Old Zhao and the others inwardly gasped in shock.

Spirit Nurturing Pills?

That legendary pill that can increase martial arts proficiency, said to sell for 600 taels each on the black market!

A full 5 pills, that's 3000 taels of fine silver!

"Hiss—"

When they looked at Yang Ling again, their eyes were filled with envy and jealousy.

"I'm leaving today. Until we meet again."

Shi Xin patted Yang Ling's shoulder with a smile, then turned and left.

"Sir, let me see you off."

Yang Ling quickly followed.

At the entrance of the government office was a grand procession.

Shi Xin had already summoned a group of constables from various places to handle the escort duties.

Yang Ling and Lin Yan watched as Shi Xin's large procession gradually moved into the distance. Then they looked at each other and both let out a long sigh of relief.

"Yang Ling, Constable Shi didn't say to let you take over my position in Green Mountain City. That means he has other plans for you."

Lin Yan's tone was full of envy.

"When you become successful in the future, don't forget about me."

"Boss, please don't say that. Whatever I have achieved today is all thanks to your guidance!"

Yang Ling said seriously.

"Good, hehe."

Lin Yan couldn't help but grin widely.

This time, the crisis was averted without disaster, and there might even be some small surprises later, which satisfied him greatly.

...

At the Vermilion Gold Mine, after Yang Ling returned, the first thing he did was find Chen Xu and Chen Guoqing to ask about the situation over the past few days.

He received some good news.

Because of the incident with Fang Qingyang, the other eleven supervisors had become very obedient these past few days.

They were all urging the miners under them to dig ore as quickly as possible.

The daily output skyrocketed from sixty to seventy catties of Vermilion Gold Ore to over a hundred catties!

Such an increase was astonishing.

If Yang Ling started leading teams down the mine again, the monthly target of three thousand five hundred catties could easily be met, even exceeded!

"Brother Yang, when are we going down the mine? Everyone's hands are itching to go."

Chen Xu asked quietly.

These past few days, not being able to go down into the mine shafts and only digging on the surface was really unsatisfying.

"It's noon now. How about this, gather at Mine Shaft No. 1 in the evening."

Yang Ling said with a faint smile.

Chen Xu was slightly delighted and immediately went with Chen Guoqing to notify the other players.

After he left, Yang Ling finally took out one Spirit Nurturing Pill and swallowed it.

「Please select the martial arts proficiency to increase」

"Thief-Capturing Saber Technique!"

In an instant, a warm current surged into Yang Ling's body.

Fierce waves of energy came one after another, as if he had practiced the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique intensely for over ten days in one go!

He personally witnessed the proficiency of the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique skyrocket.

600!

700!

800!

900!

1000!

「Congratulations, Thief-Capturing Saber Technique has been promoted to Comprehensive Mastery」

Boom—

Yang Ling felt his head buzzing, as if a little person was constantly practicing saber in his memory.

Finally, this memory deeply merged with him, becoming inseparable.

Yang Ling immediately drew his official saber and slashed out, creating a whooshing sound through the air!

"Finally reached Comprehensive Mastery. Agility can also be increased by 6 points now."

"Shi Xin told me to cultivate the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique to Flawless Proficiency, clearly hinting that I should prepare for the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique."

Yang Ling's eyes were full of smiles.

Now, he had two martial arts techniques at Comprehensive Mastery and one cultivation technique at Beginner's Insight.

Yang Ling opened his Status Panel:

Character: Yang Ling

Profession: Constable (Beast Tamer)

Level: 18

Strength: 11

Agility: 5

Spirit: 30

Exclusive Skill: Insight x2

Martial Arts: Vajra Bright King Technique (Beginner's Insight)

Experience Points: 303/1000

Boulder Crushing Fist (Comprehensive Mastery)

Proficiency: 102/10000

Thief-Capturing Saber Technique (Comprehensive Mastery)

Proficiency: 0/10000

HP: 310 (100)

"There are still 4 Spirit Nurturing Pills. Taking them all can still increase proficiency by two thousand points."

"The remaining eight thousand points, calculated at sixty per day, means I could sprint for about four months to promote the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique to Flawless Proficiency."

"However... time is not enough. Leveling up should still be the main priority. Everything else comes second."

Yang Ling thought for a moment, then immediately took out the remaining Spirit Nurturing Pills and consumed them one after another.

After finishing them, the proficiency of the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique increased by another two thousand.

Equivalent to the amount gained from over a month of hard practice.

After doing all this, he finally patted the Vermilion Gold Pickaxe at his waist and headed towards Mine Shaft No. 1.

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