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

The next day, Yang Ling's promotion to Eighth-Rank Ironclad Constable was completed with lightning speed.

On this day, not only the Ironclad Department but also the outside world learned that a young constable had officially registered at a ranked level, becoming an Upper Eighth-Rank expert!

A three-courtyard residence located about three miles from the Ironclad Department.

"Xiao Yang, this room will be yours from now on. When you come to the prefectural capital, you don't need to stay at an inn. If you don't plan to buy your own residence, just stay here."

Lin Yan pointed to one of the rooms with a smiling face.

Beside him stood a beautiful woman, who was also looking at Yang Ling with a smile.

Before coming, Lin Yan had told Yang Ling that this was his beloved, whom he had been keeping in this residence.

"Boss, I'll just stay for a few days. I'll return to Green Mountain City after finishing my business."

Yang Ling smiled.

Lin Yan waved his hand, then turned to the beautiful woman beside him:

"Yunniang, from now on, whenever Xiao Yang comes, treat him as if he were my own nephew."

"Rest assured, Master."

Yunniang nodded with a smile.

After exchanging a few more words, the two of them left together.

Only then did Yang Ling enter the room and close the door properly.

Not long after, he placed all his rewards from this time on the table one by one.

One Eighth-Rank Ironclad uniform, one Eighth-Rank official saber.

Six Spirit Nurturing Pills, one copy of the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique.

One Eighth-Rank Ironclad Constable identity token.

「Eighth-Rank Ironclad Uniform, HP +200」

「Eighth-Rank Official Saber, Strength +8, Agility +2, Attack Power 30」

The identity token had no attributes; it was merely a symbol of status. In certain situations, it could be used to mobilize Ironclad Constables of a lower rank than oneself.

"The Eighth-Rank Ironclad uniform is a good item, adding an extra 100 HP. That's equivalent to the HP increase from 10 points of Strength."

"As for this Eighth-Rank official saber, it can be used for everyday tasks. I won't feel bad if it gets damaged, since it's standard issue. I'll save the Jiaogu Saber for more careful use, as its durability is limited after all."

Yang Ling changed into the Eighth-Rank Ironclad uniform, put away the official saber, and set his gaze on the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique.

As soon as he picked it up, information appeared:

「Third-Rate Martial Arts Technique: Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique」

「Learn?」

Yang Ling selected 'Yes'. The martial arts manual in his hand instantly transformed into a stream of light that shot into the space between his eyebrows.

A warm current surged wildly, and immediately afterward, Yang Ling gained memories related to the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique.

[Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique]

[Beginner's Insight: +3 Agility, +3 Strength]

[Comprehensive Mastery: +6 Agility, +6 Strength]

[Flawless Proficiency: +9 Agility, +9 Strength]

[Skilled: +12 Agility, +12 Strength]

[Transcendent: +20 Agility, +20 Strength]

Note: This is the prerequisite for the Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique. After reaching Skilled level, one can switch to cultivating the Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique.

"There's also a Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique? The Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique is Third-Rate, so the Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique is probably Second-Rate."

A flash of delight appeared in Yang Ling's eyes. His previous investment in the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique was indeed the right move.

As long as he achieved more merits and improved his strength, he might be able to obtain the Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique from the Ironclad Department.

Perhaps this Dragon-Capturing Saber Technique could be upgraded even further later on.

"The attributes added by the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique, looking at individual stats, are no different from the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique. But it increases both Strength and Agility. If it reaches the Transcendent level, boosting both Strength and Agility by 20 points, that's also quite good."

Right at this moment, another piece of information appeared before Yang Ling:

[Inherit the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique's Proficiency?]

"Inherit the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique's proficiency?"

"Could it be that the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique's proficiency can be converted to the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique?"

Yang Ling's eyes lit up, and he immediately selected 'Yes'.

Immediately afterward, he watched as the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique's proficiency skyrocketed.

First, it broke through 100 points, reaching Beginner's Insight.

Then it broke through 1000 points, advancing to Comprehensive Mastery.

Immediately after, the proficiency continued to rise, finally stopping at 3900 points.

"My Thief-Capturing Saber Technique had 10,000 proficiency points. Does that mean half can be converted over?"

Yang Ling was pleasantly surprised. He had thought he would have to start cultivating the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique from scratch. He never expected that half the proficiency from the prerequisite martial skill could be inherited.

Although he lost half the proficiency, the total attribute increase from the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique in its current state was still 3 points higher than the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique at Flawless Proficiency!

"This information probably isn't known to many players."

Yang Ling thought for a moment, then ate those six Spirit Nurturing Pills.

The Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique's proficiency instantly jumped from 3900 points to 6900 points.

"I still have twenty thousand taels of silver on hand. Let's see if I can buy some more Spirit Nurturing Pills here in the prefectural capital. Then the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique can reach Flawless Proficiency."

Thinking of this, Yang Ling immediately composed himself and began cultivating the Vajra Bright King Technique.

Experience points increased one by one, quickly gaining 15 points.

Yang Ling opened his Status Panel:

Character: Yang Ling

Profession: Constable (Beast Tamer)

Level: 28

Strength: 11

Agility: 24

Spirit: 30

Exclusive Skill: Insight x3

Martial Arts: Vajra Bright King Technique (Comprehensive Mastery)

Experience Points: 195/10000

Boulder Crushing Fist (Comprehensive Mastery)

Proficiency: 102/10000

Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique (Comprehensive Mastery)

Proficiency: 6900/10000

Ethereal Steps (Flawless Proficiency)

Proficiency: 0/100000

HP: 610 (200)

Vital Qi: 10

"This time, after being promoted to Eighth-Rank Ironclad Constable, Insight Technique also gained one more use."

Yang Ling was fully satisfied.

This trip to the prefectural capital had yielded many benefits.

At that moment, Yunniang's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Lord Yang, the Master says a guest has arrived and is looking for you."

A guest? Looking for me?

Yang Ling opened the room door and said to Yunniang with a smile:

"Sister-in-law, please don't be so formal. Just call me Xiao Yang."

"That won't do. The Master said you are an Upper Eighth-Rank. It's only because of your past relationship that you still call him Boss. I cannot be so presumptuous."

Yunniang smiled. "In this prefectural capital, which Upper Eighth-Rank Martial Artist isn't a big figure? The Master is certain that Lord Yang's future prospects will be splendid."

Seeing her attitude was like this, Yang Ling felt it inappropriate to say more. He just smiled and followed her to the front hall.

In the front hall, Lin Yan was currently chatting and laughing with a young man.

An old man who looked like a steward stood behind the young man.

However, Yang Ling glanced at the other's Status Panel.

The other's Agility had broken through 30 points. He was a Ninth-Rank expert who had officially registered at a ranked level.

As soon as Yang Ling arrived, the old man's hawk-like gaze swept over him.

But upon seeing Yang Ling's indifferent and stern face, the old man instinctively withdrew his gaze.

As a ranked Martial Artist, he could keenly sense an aura of pressure from the other party.

"Young Master Bai, this is Lord Yang Ling. He is now an Eighth-Rank Ironclad in the Ironclad Department, one rank higher than me."

Lin Yan introduced with a smile:

"Xiao Yang, this is Bai Zhixing, son of the major proprietor of our Green Mountain City's White Horse Pharmacy."

Bai Zhixing immediately stood up, his expression solemn as he cupped his hands and bowed:

"Zhixing thanks Lord Yang for saving my life!"

"You're referring to the Qi Dalong incident?"

Yang Ling smiled as he sat down, speaking casually.

Bai Zhixing quickly nodded. "Yes, exactly, Qi Dalong. If Lord Yang hadn't killed him, I probably would have been killed by him soon enough! I came today specifically to thank Lord Yang for saving my life."

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