No Worries in Cultivation from Here On

It proved that Lin Lin's method was highly effective.

Once a person's Subjective Initiative had been stirred, they could unleash terrifying potential.

Starting from the second day, the miners' enthusiasm for work rose noticeably.

Although the overseers did not beat or whip the miners today, the Cold Iron output, which had fallen yesterday, recovered today and showed a clear upward trend.

Over the next few days, the new rules continued to be strictly enforced.

Those diligent in mining received an A rating and got to eat special meals.

The B-rated miners who did not get special meals still enjoyed improved food, while those who continued to slack off got to go hungry and be locked up in the Water Prison.

As for those who tried to pull tricks and incite the other miners to cause trouble, they were directly suppressed by force.

It was through this strict enforcement that the new rules gradually took root in everyone's hearts. Even the laziest miners were forced to start working hard.

Forget getting an A rating and eating special meals—at the very least, they had to scrape together a B rating so they could eat their fill!

Many overseers were surprised to find that their managerial duties had become much easier. They no longer needed to fly into a rage every day to urge the miners to work hard; the miners moved efficiently on their own.

Aside from the small number who secretly regretted that they could no longer throw their weight around before the miners, most managers and overseers were delighted by this change, because it allowed them to devote more time and energy to their own martial cultivation.

Even those managers who regretted losing the chance to throw their weight around chose to restrain themselves, considering that this would earn them more money.

As time passed, the output of the Cold Iron Mine began to rise rapidly, to the delight of the overseers.

On the first day, it had only just matched the previous output. By the third day, it had risen by thirty percent, and by the eighth day, output had stabilized at fifty percent above its former level.

After that, in order to increase production, the miners began racking their brains over how to extract more ore with the least effort. The previously fixed output gradually rose, and after the new rules had been in place for half a month, it had reached eighty percent above the old level.

As the Cold Iron Mine's output continued to rise, Lin Lin's prestige and authority as its Chief Manager also steadily grew.

At first, everyone was merely somewhat impressed that Lin Lin's methods worked.

But after the new rules had been enforced for half a month, the managers and overseers' admiration for Lin Lin had reached an almost fanatical level.

"Senior Brother Lin, you truly are a Godlike Person."

"If word of our mine's treatment spreads over the next few months, and we recruit new miners to eliminate those lazy miners at the bottom, the Cold Iron Mine's output really could increase to more than double what it used to be!"

"The salary and Sect Contribution the sect gives us this month are practically going to double."

"And there is an extra reward of One Hundred Thousand Taels of Silver at the end of the year! Even if Senior Brother Lin takes most of it, each of us can still receive more than a thousand taels!"

At lunchtime, the overseers crowded around Lin Lin, praising him as though their words cost nothing.

In the past, Shi You and Chi Bencheng had been the center and leaders of this group. Now, the center of the crowd had naturally become Lin Lin.

"Everyone, there is no need for such lavish praise. Though Lin possesses a little talent, today's achievements also rely on all of your efforts."

"Going forward, do not grow arrogant or impatient. Continue to maintain this flourishing state, and in just a few years, both your family fortunes and martial realms will see tremendous improvement."

Lin Lin kept a smile on his face as he exchanged commercial flattery with the overseers. He also took out some extra meat dishes that the servants at home had specially prepared and shared them with everyone.

For a time, everyone was cheerful and harmonious.

Since these overseers were willing to work under him, he did not mind winning them over and smoothing away the unpleasantness that had arisen when he first arrived.

After all, for a long time to come, they would all be eating from the same pot.

Nearby, Da Niu and Shi Tou, who had brought Lin Lin his meal, silently watched them.

Only after everyone had finished eating and the two were on their way back after collecting the dishes did they dare to speak.

"Madam had been worried that Young Master would not be able to manage this Cold Iron Mine well, but over this period, Young Master's prestige has visibly grown," Da Niu said.

Shi Tou also replied with some feeling, "At first, Young Master was surrounded by no one and seemed utterly deserted. Only the two of us ate with him."

"But as time passed, everyone began gathering around Young Master. Though I do not know how this Cold Iron Mine operates, I can tell from this alone that Young Master must be managing this enormous mine very well."

Da Niu deeply agreed. "After all, he is Young Master. He never slacks off in practicing martial arts or studying every day, so naturally he can accomplish such great things."

These past few days, Lin Lin had been coming to the Cold Iron Mine for work.

He naturally ate breakfast at home before leaving, and ate dinner at home after work. His lunch was prepared by several servants and delivered from home.

To make up for the increasingly busy household affairs, Lin Lin's mother, Zhang Fei, had also purchased several new servants.

It was not that Lin Lin was so delicate that he could not eat the mine's food.

Rather, as his martial realm gradually improved, ordinary meals could no longer meet his nutritional needs. The ordinary meat, rice, and flour he ate daily had now been replaced with Medicinal Cuisine, supplemented by medicines that aided cultivation, before they could meet his body's consumption.

Fortunately, the Cold Iron Mine was only a little over ten li from home, not particularly far, so delivering meals was not troublesome.

After lunch, all the overseers sensibly dispersed.

They knew that it was now time for their Senior Brother Lin to cultivate.

Lin Lin watched everyone leave without saying much.

At this point, the Cold Iron Mine's operations had entered the proper track. Going forward, he would not need to worry over it excessively. He only needed to maintain the current state.

As long as he could maintain the status quo, Lin Lin could cultivate over the next several years while saving enough Sect Contribution to advance to True Inheritor Disciple and learn the Sect's Supreme Skill, as well as amass a sizable fortune.

All his worries had been resolved. All Lin Lin needed to do now was cultivate diligently!

After drinking a cup of tea and resting briefly, Lin Lin turned and headed deeper into the mine tunnel.

Soon, he arrived at his usual mining spot, picked up the tools lying on the ground, and resumed his cultivation.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Rhythmic sounds of metal striking metal echoed through the mine tunnel.

Chunks of Cold Iron Ore were excavated, while cold energy and the force of the rebounding impacts continuously acted upon Lin Lin's body.

It made him like the blank of a divine sword being hammered into shape.

Through this unceasing tempering, he evolved and grew toward becoming a truly indestructible divine sword!

Thanks to Rustling Cold Wind for the reward.

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