Leading the Team into the Mine

It was still that wooden cabin, but along the way, countless miners stared at Yang Ling, their eyes full of shock.

This was exactly the effect Yang Ling wanted.

If he concealed his identity as a constable, it would easily invite unnecessary speculation.

But if he made this identity clear, when the Mountain River Sect discovered that Wu Que had embezzled a batch of Fire Crystal ore and 'fled far away,'

they wouldn't go too hard on him, a constable of the Iron Clothes Department.

His only suspicion was entering and leaving the city together with Wu Que.

The constable identity could make the Mountain River Sect overlook or ignore this minor suspicion.

A sect force trying to go against the imperial court's yamen?

That was impossible.

Inside the wooden cabin, Yang Ling invited the two to sit down.

"Brother Yang, so you're a player too."

Chen Xu said with a bitter smile.

"I figured you two were players from the way you talked that day."

"The reason I didn't want to tell you is because I ran into something."

Yang Ling briefly recounted his conflict with Zhang Wei.

"You should know well, that Lin Guoliang and Zhang Wei are pretty much the same type of person, though the latter has more grit than Lin Guoliang—at least he can fill his own stomach."

Yang Ling smiled.

Chen Xu looked ashamed, but he also understood why Yang Ling hadn't revealed his player identity.

"The players entering the 'Divine Domain' this time are of mixed quality. Lin Guoliang and Zhang Wei aren't isolated cases."

Officer Chen said thoughtfully:

"What you did was actually right. Just quietly lending a hand within your ability is already fulfilling your duty."

"Two, can you see the Attribute Panel?"

Yang Ling suddenly asked.

"Attribute Panel? We can't see it. What's on it?"

Chen Xu and Officer Chen perked up.

"So Zhang Wei wasn't lying about that."

Only at this moment did Yang Ling truly confirm that Zhang Wei hadn't fooled him.

"The Attribute Panel has level information, attribute information, and information on the cultivation method you're practicing."

Yang Ling said: "Based on what I learned from Zhang Wei earlier, you can only access your Attribute Panel after becoming a Martial Artist."

He had just checked both of their attributes.

Because of mining, they had both already leveled up.

Chen Xu was already level 5, with 7 points in Strength.

Officer Chen was 2 levels lower than Chen Xu, only level 3.

But his base attributes were decent.

In fact, aside from Spirit, his initial Strength and Agility were even better than Yang Ling's.

Character: Chen Guoqing

Class: Miner

Level: 2

Strength: 6

Agility: 5

Spirit: 4

Health Points: 60

This meant Chen Guoqing's initial Strength and Agility were both 5 points.

Such starting attributes were actually quite high.

"Becoming a Martial Artist lets you access the Attribute Panel?"

The two perked up.

But they quickly caught on.

Becoming a Martial Artist? That was probably very difficult...

"Becoming a constable is one path, and afterward you won't need a special Class Transfer."

Yang Ling knew what the two were thinking and said with a faint smile.

"Becoming a constable, the Iron Clothes Department will give you a Thief-Catching Saber Technique. We have a Game System, so you can learn it directly upon entry."

"Brother Yang, our levels are probably very low, and we have no savings. We're still refugees... becoming constables might be very difficult."

Chen Xu said thoughtfully.

Chen Guoqing, however, had a glint in his eyes:

"Nothing in the world is difficult for those who have the will. Maybe we can't become constables this year, but next year? The year after? As long as we're alive, anything is possible."

Yang Ling glanced at him, feeling some relief in his heart.

This man wasn't rigid; earlier he had firmly refused to give alms to Lin Guoliang.

But he also harbored a righteous spirit, and his will was far tougher than most.

If he could truly go to the Red Gold Mine as a supervisor.

Chen Xu and Chen Guoqing would be good helpers.

"For now, you two follow me in mining and grind your levels."

"As for the chance to become a Martial Artist, as long as you have a goal, it's only a matter of time."

Yang Ling said.

The two were overjoyed—having a big shot willing to guide them was the best possible outcome!

"Xiao Yang, I heard you became a constable?"

Suddenly, Steward Niu's voice came from outside the door.

Yang Ling's expression shifted, and he immediately pushed open the wooden door, smiling with cupped fists:

"Steward Niu."

Steward Niu looked at his clothes and nodded slightly, not surprised at all, but rather finding it perfectly normal.

Yang Ling guessed why.

Supervisor Wu had ultimately decided to make him the scapegoat.

It was also because he learned from Steward Niu that Yang Ling might be a member of the Yang Family from Hongkun City.

With that identity in place, it was only natural for him to become a constable in Qingshan City.

"Xiao Yang, being a constable is good. It has prospects. At least some Jianghu disputes won't involve you, and ordinary Thieves won't dare provoke you."

Steward Niu said with a meaningful smile.

He paused, then asked curiously:

"Since you're a constable now, why are you back?"

"Steward Niu, it's like this... I don't have to be on duty, so when I'm free, I come back to mine."

Yang Ling smiled. "It's a way to make money."

"A constable mining?"

Steward Niu's expression was odd, but he understood.

After all, the guy was incredibly fast at making money through mining.

In this vast Fire Crystal Rock Ore, who could mine for several days straight and gather over thirty jin of Fire Crystal Rock?

He estimated that Yang Ling could make twenty to thirty taels a month without issue.

"Alright, since you came from our Ore Vein, mine as you please. I'll still settle your pay at the same rate as the other Miners."

Steward Niu laughed heartily.