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

"Come, let me introduce you all."

Lin Yan brought Yang Ling to sit at the main seat, then swept his gaze over the people present:

"This Chief Constable Yang is a Ninth-Rank Ironclad Constable, personally promoted by Lord Shi Xin.

That Rong tribe Giant Spirit Sect spy, Wu Man, died at Chief Constable Yang's hands last time!"

The others' eyes sharpened slightly, and they immediately fawned:

"Chief Constable Yang."

Being able to kill a registered, Ranked Ninth-Rank Martial Artist spoke volumes about his strength without needing words.

In Green Mountain City, the number of Ranked Martial Artists was extremely, extremely rare; any one of them was no ordinary person!

Especially since the other party was so young!

After Lin Yan finished speaking, he pointed at the old man from earlier and smiled at Yang Ling:

"Xiao Yang, this is the chief shopkeeper of our Green Mountain City's White Horse Pharmacy, Huang Sihai."

"If you need any Golden Sore Medicine, you can go to him to stock up; he'll give you the wholesale price."

"If anyone in your family has a headache or fever, you can also find him to solve the problem."

"This humble old man greets Chief Constable Yang!"

Huang Sihai immediately stood up, cupped his fists, and bowed.

Yang Ling wanted to get up and return the courtesy, but Lin Yan pressed down on his thigh.

He had no choice but to remain seated, smiling as he cupped his fists.

Next, Lin Yan introduced everyone in a circle.

Among the people seated were pharmacy shopkeepers, as well as those in pawnbroking, transportation—almost covering all the important trades in Green Mountain City.

"This is the Snake Gang's leader, Qi Dalong."

"He has all sorts of people under him, from all walks of life. Sometimes when we're short on manpower and need to find some Petty Thieves, we call him."

Lin Yan then introduced a middle-aged-looking man.

"Chief Constable Yang."

Qi Dalong stood up, smiling as he cupped his fists and bowed.

Yang Ling also smiled and cupped his fists in return.

He casually glanced at the other's attributes:

Character: Qi Dalong

Profession: Martial Artist

Strength: 16

Agility: 8

Spirit: 4

Martial Arts: Snake Capture Hand (Skilled)

Affiliation: Snake Gang

For some reason, Yang Ling tossed his exclusive skill, Insight Technique, at the other as well.

[Qi Dalong, yesterday made contact with a Rong tribe spy within the Mountain and River Sect, plotting to deal with Green Mountain City's Chief Constable, Yang Ling]

Yang Ling was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected this Insight Technique to actually reveal a problem.

If it were before, he would have at least felt his scalp go numb.

But now... thinking of his current strength, Yang Ling was actually somewhat looking forward to the other party's methods.

"Chief Constable Yang, there's a disciple in my gang named Zhang Wei who often mentions that he knows you."

After Qi Dalong sat down, he casually brought it up as if it were nothing.

"Zhang Wei? Oh, a former colleague from the Fire Crystal Rock mine."

Yang Ling smiled.

The others' expressions shifted slightly. It seemed the information they had received was very accurate.

The other party really did come out from the Fire Crystal Rock mine.

Besides the Ironclad Department, his backing likely also included the Mountain and River Sect!

"Shopkeeper Huang, does your White Horse Pharmacy sell Spirit Nurturing Pills?"

Yang Ling suddenly asked.

"Spirit Nurturing Pills? These are pills taken by Martial Artists; they can increase the cultivation speed of Martial Arts Techniques."

Huang Sihai smiled bitterly: "The medicine White Horse Pharmacy sells is basically for ordinary people. Pills that Martial Artists can take are basically all in the Prefectural Capital. Selling them privately in the lower regions is not allowed."

Yang Ling caught a certain flavor from these words.

It seemed Spirit Nurturing Pills and the like were indeed controlled items.

The channels to purchase them were extremely few.

Either through sects, through the Ironclad Department, or by finding the right connections yourself.

Next, everyone chatted idly for a while before Yang Ling and Lin Yan stood up and left.

Even after they left, the chopsticks on the table remained untouched.

"Chief Constable Lin, is that Leader Qi a local of our Green Mountain City?"

Yang Ling inquired without showing any change in expression.

"Qi Dalong? He's from out of town, but he's been here a long time. He was already hanging around the Snake Gang before I even became a Chief Constable."

"Later, because he was good-looking, he caught the eye of the previous gang leader's daughter, married into the family, and then became the current Snake Gang leader."

Lin Yan said, "Don't underestimate him. He's also a Martial Artist, and his hand skills are quite good.

The docks of Green Mountain City are also under the Snake Gang's management.

Speaking of which, both the Snake Gang and White Horse Pharmacy belong to the Water Transport Guild and the Pharmacy Guild, respectively.

It's the same principle as the Mountain and River Sect belonging to the Mining Guild."

Yang Ling nodded thoughtfully.

So it seemed these forces also had their own backers behind them.

At that moment, a young servant ran over. After greeting Lin Yan, he looked at Yang Ling:

"Chief Constable Yang, Shopkeeper Huang invites you over for a cup of tea."

"It seems there's something good for you. Go ahead."

Lin Yan waved his hand with a knowing smile and left alone.

Yang Ling followed the servant to a teahouse and saw Huang Sihai again, whom he had parted from less than a quarter of an hour ago.

However, only he was in the private room; it wasn't as crowded as before.

"Chief Constable Yang, please."

Huang Sihai trotted forward, guiding him to the main seat.

Yang Ling smiled, "Shopkeeper Huang, there's no need to be so polite."

"It's only proper, only proper."

Huang Sihai smiled, taking out a wooden box:

"Chief Constable Yang, this is a token of our respect for you."

Looking at the wooden box before him, Yang Ling felt a surge of emotion.

He hadn't eaten pork, but he'd seen pigs run.

This was the "Divine Realm," so he had zero psychological burden.

Yang Ling opened the wooden box and took a look right in front of Huang Sihai.

Then a flash of surprise crossed his eyes, and he closed the box again.

The banknotes inside were three-hundred-tael denominations, at least ten of them!

This was even more than what the other party had given Lin Yan!

Three thousand taels of silver!?

What was this for!?

Originally, the other party giving Lin Yan one thousand taels was already a lot. Considering Lin Yan was taking up a post in the Prefectural Capital with a higher position, it was somewhat reasonable.

But right now, for a small Chief Constable like him, the other party was giving three thousand? Even if all the various trades of Green Mountain City pooled together, this was still a bit much!

"Shopkeeper Huang, are you asking me to kill and set fires?"

Yang Ling said thoughtfully.

Huang Sihai hurriedly smiled, "Chief Constable Yang, you misunderstand. This is simply a token of respect."

"There's three thousand taels of silver inside, right? For me?"

Yang Ling smiled, "That's too much."

"Chief Constable Yang may not know, but actually, over two thousand taels of that was contributed by our White Horse Pharmacy alone. The rest was pooled together by Qi Dalong and the others from various parties."

Huang Sihai said seriously, "This time, we do indeed have a matter we'd like to ask Chief Constable Yang for help with."

"Tell me what it is first. If I can't handle it, I dare not accept this money."

Yang Ling said casually.

Huang Sihai's eyes lit up. It seemed he was someone who followed the rules!

He weighed his words, "To be frank, some time ago, White Horse Pharmacy unintentionally offended the Snake Gang leader, Qi Dalong.

He privately made threats, saying he wanted one of our young master's arms.

The young master has been so scared recently that he ran off to the Prefectural Capital. If this trouble isn't resolved, he probably won't dare come back.

The main family, upon learning that Chief Constable Yang was taking up his post, hopes to ask Chief Constable Yang to intervene and mediate to resolve this matter."

"Qi Dalong?"

Yang Ling's expression shifted slightly as he smiled casually,

"Just resolving this matter? How did your young master offend him?"

"The young master... he slept with one of Qi Dalong's concubines."

Huang Sihai said somewhat awkwardly.

"Alright, I understand the matter."

Yang Ling nodded slightly, putting away the wooden box:

"I'll help you resolve it. In Green Mountain City, harmony is essential for prosperity. How can killing and fighting be the way?"

"Then we'll trouble Chief Constable Yang!"

Huang Sihai felt slightly reassured, his face beaming with a smile as he cupped his fists and bowed.

After a pause, "Regarding the Spirit Nurturing Pills Chief Constable Yang mentioned earlier, actually..."

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