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

When Yang Ling uttered the three words "Ironclad Department," the hearts of the elders present trembled slightly.

Only then did they remember that although this person was the Supervisor invited by Xu Qing, he was also affiliated with the Ironclad Department, a ranked Constable.

Liang Yue, the Sect Master of the Mountain and River Sect, stroked his beard and smiled.

"Yang Ling, I am Liang Yue, the Sect Master of the Mountain and River Sect."

"Yang Ling pays his respects to Sect Master Liang!"

Yang Ling saluted, neither humble nor arrogant.

This person's strength was clearly a whole tier higher than Shi Xin's.

Yang Ling suspected that the other party was likely a Seventh-Rank Martial Artist.

"I ask you, are you currently in charge of the Vermilion Gold Mine?"

Yang Ling replied, "Yes."

Liang Yue asked, "The previous monthly output of the Vermilion Gold Mine was only a little over two thousand catties. How did it reach over three thousand seven hundred catties this month?"

"Previously, a Supervisor at the Vermilion Gold Mine was deliberately causing trouble, creating panic, which led to the miners being unwilling to go down into the mine."

Yang Ling explained with a smile, "After resolving this matter, the output of the Vermilion Gold Mine naturally increased."

"A Supervisor was deliberately causing trouble?"

Liang Yue seemed thoughtful and glanced at Yang Zhiwen.

Yang Zhiwen still kept his head bowed and remained silent.

But his master spoke up sternly.

"The Supervisors at the Vermilion Gold Mine are all people from our Mountain and River Sect. How could they deliberately cause trouble?"

"Supervisor Fang Qingyang ordered people to place Vermilion Gold Ore Essence in the mine shafts to attract Vermilion Gold Mantises. Then, using pig's blood as bait, he caused numerous miner injuries and ten deaths."

Yang Ling spoke unhurriedly.

"This case has already been transferred to Chief Constable Lin of Green Mountain City. The news was suppressed before to avoid bringing criticism upon the Mountain and River Sect.

To prevent outsiders from saying that the Mountain and River Sect can't even manage its own Supervisors properly, only doing things that betray the sect from within."

As soon as these words were spoken, the beautiful woman and other second-generation disciples of the Mountain and River Sect all showed shock and anger on their faces.

The middle-aged man was momentarily speechless, filled with surprise and doubt.

Liang Yue's tone remained calm. After asking about the matter in detail, he looked at the middle-aged man.

"He Qiubai, that Fang Qingyang seems to be your distant relative, right?"

He Qiubai's face turned pale and then flushed, and he slowly nodded.

"Yes."

"Be more discerning in the future."

Liang Yue said calmly.

He Qiubai did not dare to argue and slowly nodded again.

"Yes."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat subtle.

Liang Yue chuckled lightly and looked at the beautiful woman.

"Hongying, your disciple Xu Qing is quite good. Being able to find a young talent like Yang Ling to manage the Vermilion Gold Mine is a blessing for our Mountain and River Sect."

"Sect Master, you flatter him too much. Xu Qing was just lucky."

Hongying replied with a slight smile.

"There's one more thing."

Liang Yue turned his gaze back to Yang Ling.

"Little Brother Yang, I heard that on the road, you encountered retaliation from the Giant Spirit Sect, and you alone fought over a dozen bandits, beheading them one by one?"

Everyone's expressions shifted. They had just been distracted by the three thousand seven hundred catties of Vermilion Gold Ore and had almost forgotten about this incident.

Xu Qing and the other third-generation disciples present now looked at Yang Ling with astonishment and a strange expression.

He Qiubai, Hongying, and several other second-generation disciples were also thoughtful, a peculiar glint flashing in their eyes.

Yang Zhiwen finally raised his head, staring intently at Yang Ling without looking away.

After encountering Wu Man and Shi Xin, Yang Ling had a rough idea of why Yang Zhiwen held the position of top disciple among the third generation in the Mountain and River Sect.

The other party's attributes were a notch higher than even Wu Man's: Strength was 1 point higher, Agility was 13 points higher, and Spirit was 3 points higher.

It could be said that Yang Zhiwen's attributes were actually close to Shi Xin's.

His Mountain and River Heart Method was also at the Comprehensive Mastery level.

If he circulated his energy, his attribute points would undoubtedly receive a significant boost.

Yang Ling suspected that even if he faced Yang Zhiwen, it would be at best a fifty-fifty chance, and he would be at a considerable disadvantage in terms of Strength.

"The martial arts of those Giant Spirit Sect disciples were not practiced to a high level. They were only slightly stronger than ordinary Mine Guards, nothing worth mentioning."

Yang Ling said, cupping his hands in salute.

"No matter how weak they were, they were still Martial Artists of the Giant Spirit Sect. This time, if not for you, our Mountain and River Sect's Vermilion Gold Mine would have suffered another loss. If that batch of Vermilion Gold Ore had been transported to the Rong tribe and discovered by the Ironclad Department during the process, we would have had a hard time explaining ourselves."

Liang Yue said solemnly, "Our Mountain and River Sect has always been clear in rewarding and punishing. However, you already hold an official position, so I cannot recruit you into the sect.

Otherwise, with your talent, it would be more than sufficient for you to become my disciple."

He Qiubai and the others were slightly startled.

Yang Ling felt somewhat conflicted.

Becoming the disciple of a powerful figure like Liang Yue would naturally bring great benefits.

However, if he hadn't first joined the Ironclad Department, he would never have been able to change his class, and the subsequent events wouldn't have happened either.

"Let's do this. Some time ago, I used a three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng to exchange for five Foundation Consolidation Pills from Apothecary Zhang of the Changhe Prefectural Capital."

Liang Yue said with a smile, "I have already consumed four of them, and one remains. I will give it to you as a reward."

"Sect Master, you must not!"

He Qiubai and the others were shocked.

He immediately clasped his fists and said, "These were for your own use in breaking through your bottleneck. You absolutely must not give them to others."

The others also advised.

"Sect Master, Apothecary Zhang hails from the Valley of the Dead. His alchemy skills have long reached the Skilled level.

Even so, a three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng could only be exchanged for five Foundation Consolidation Pills. Even if Yang Ling has rendered meritorious service this time, he shouldn't be given such a precious item."

Hongying thought for a moment but ultimately did not speak up to persuade, choosing to remain silent.

Xu Qing and the other third-generation disciples were utterly stunned.

"Foundation Consolidation Pill... If I had this pill, my Mountain and River Heart Method could probably quickly break through to the second layer..."

Xu Qing murmured to himself.

Yang Ling's heart stirred.

Did the Foundation Consolidation Pill increase cultivation technique experience?

A wave of eagerness suddenly rose within him.

His Vajra Bright King Technique was only short of a little over four hundred experience points to advance to the second layer.

He wondered how much experience this Foundation Consolidation Pill would increase.

"No need to say more. I am well aware of my own aptitude."

Liang Yue said with a faint smile, "After consuming four Foundation Consolidation Pills, I still failed to break through to the fifth layer of the Mountain and River Heart Method. This proves that I have no hope of reaching that step.

Rather than that, it's better to use it to nurture the younger generation."

Having said that, he strode over to Yang Ling, took out a wooden box, and handed it to him.

"This is the Foundation Consolidation Pill. Take it."

He paused, then said, "Hongying, arrange a quiet room for Little Brother Yang to use, so he can consume this pill as soon as possible.

Otherwise, if he descends the mountain carrying this item, it will inevitably attract covetous eyes from all sides.

After all, Little Brother Yang is different from me."

Upon hearing this, Hongying immediately signaled for Yang Ling to follow her and leave.

Yang Ling hurriedly thanked Liang Yue and then quickly followed Hongying out of the main hall.

"Why does the Sect Master value this youngster so highly?"

He Qiubai's expression was somewhat unpleasant. Couldn't that Foundation Consolidation Pill... be given to him instead?

Yang Zhiwen's expression was also livid at this moment.

Such a good thing, just given away to an outsider like that?

"The Foundation Consolidation Pill is only effective for martial arts cultivation techniques. The fact that Yang Ling accepted this item indicates that he possesses a martial arts cultivation technique."

"He is also a Constable of the Ironclad Department. To be promoted to Ninth Rank at such a young age means his future prospects are immeasurable."

"Furthermore, the Mountain and River Sect has recently become involved with Rong tribe spies. Although my old face still holds some value, and the Ironclad Department hasn't pressed the matter against us, what if they settle accounts later..."

Liang Yue glanced at everyone present, then snorted coldly and strode away.

Everyone suddenly understood. This Foundation Consolidation Pill was also a gesture of admitting fault and seeking goodwill.

The purpose was to tell the Ironclad Department that their Mountain and River Sect definitely did not have a mistaken stance.

But they also understood that this was only one reason. The main reason was that this Sect Master had truly taken a liking to that youngster surnamed Yang.

Otherwise, he would have sent the Foundation Consolidation Pill to the Ironclad Department's Yamen in the Changhe Prefectural Capital some time ago.

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