Chapter 6: Catching Thieves

Every time Yang Ling sees this woman, he experiences a peculiar feeling, a mix of tension and desire, something that is difficult to articulate.

Han Xue is wearing a bright red open-collar knit top today, underneath which is a pink low-cut fitted t-shirt, her ample bosom prominently displayed, the fair and deep cleavage still captivating the eye. She pairs this with a pair of jeans, her legs straight and taut, and her hips full and perky, looking at Yang Ling with a smile that seems to hint at something, as if she is specifically waiting for him

Observing the situation at the scene and understanding the circumstances of the citizen's report, the two police officers quickly grasped what had transpired. They casually inquired about who had made the call, and then paid little attention to Yang Ling and the other individual. The male officer approached and patted the man lying on the ground. The man realized he was in trouble this time and, without hesitation, got up on his own. However, his face was pale, cold sweat was pouring from his forehead, and he was covering his groin with both hands. It was evident that the strike from the woman in sportswear had a tremendous impact, causing significant injury.

Watching the fierce actions of the woman, the men on the roadside couldn't help but feel a tightening sensation, while Yang Ling was also left with a sense of dread, feeling that his own confidence had diminished significantly, no longer as bold as before

This time, no special minerals were found again, but Yang Ling remains undeterred. After all, it has been less than a week, and this mining system has already brought him an income of at least 50,000. Moreover, he has obtained a remarkable book titled "The Soul Refining Technique of Meridian Circulation." In fact, money is not the most important thing; this cultivation method is the greatest gain. Once he completes his training, traveling a thousand miles a day and carrying a thousand pounds will be no problem at all. This is simply akin to being a Superman in America, only lacking the ability to fly and traverse the earth.

Today is Saturday, and I do not have to go to work. Looking out the window, it is still not very bright, so I boil some water to brew a cup of hot tea, open my computer, and browse the internet to check some information about cultivation, as my knowledge in this area is indeed quite limited. China has a long-standing tradition of seeking the Dao through cultivation, and even in modern society, there are still many people who revere nature, practice cultivation, and aspire to transcend life and death in pursuit of longevity. For instance, practices such as Tai Chi, Five Animal Frolics, and Thirteen Sections of Brocade involve breath regulation and physical training, and through martial arts, one can also achieve the effect of prolonging life. However, there remains a significant gap between these practices and the Daoist ideal of longevity. In comparison, these methods seem trivial when measured against the "Tongmai Lianhun Jue." I have never heard of any real-life master successfully opening the Ren and Du meridians; what I know is merely from fictional narratives.

With a piercing scream, the man lying on the ground curled up like a large shrimp

Unconsciously, he had watched for about two hours, and by this time, it was already bright outside. Only then did Yang Ling go downstairs to have breakfast

A grand scene unfolds before my eyes, as I sit atop a high divine platform, countless people kneeling densely before me, chanting, "Yang Ling, the Ancestor, with unparalleled divine skills, for thousands of years, unifying the martial world." On either side of me are beautiful maidens, including Han Xue, each draped in light gauze, their pure bodies partially visible, their ample bosoms swaying, and astonishingly, they are all hollow.

There are rumors circulating within the organization that this woman is having an affair with the director; otherwise, how could she have become a section chief at such a young age? However, Yang Ling does not share this view. Women, especially beautiful ones, often attract negative rumors when they rise to power. This alluring and beautiful woman is practically the "flesh rose" of the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, which only fuels everyone's gossiping desires. As long as there is a hint of possibility or a sign, rumors will inevitably spread like wildfire.

This woman is truly irresistible, but unfortunately, she can only be admired from afar. Yang Ling stood in place, and only after watching Han Xue's figure disappear around the corner of the staircase did he leave thoughtfully from the other side

Leaving the small courtyard and returning to the bedroom, I see that it is almost six o'clock in the morning again

Only the sound of the wind whistling past my ears could be heard, as the people by the roadside were successively left behind by Yang Ling. The electric scooter ahead seemed to be moving at a slow pace, but within a minute, he had closed the distance to just five or six meters. Yang Ling took a deep breath, suddenly exerted his strength, and in a few steps, lunged behind the electric scooter, grabbing the man's clothing and pulling hard. With a loud "clang," the man was thrown to the ground, and the electric scooter slid seven or eight meters before crashing into the sidewalk.

Nourished by the well water, after resting for a while, Yang Ling felt his body gradually recovering. He then left the system and returned to his room, took a hot shower, retrieved a few eggs from the refrigerator, and boiled a large pot of noodles, eating until he could hardly move. Sigh! It seems I really need to find a woman; life as a single dog is not easy! After finishing his meal, he lay on the bed to rest for half an hour. Feeling that he had digested enough, he re-entered the system, walked directly into the stone house, and began practicing the "Tongmai Lianhun Jue". It seems I really need to find a woman; life as a single dog is not easy! After finishing his meal, he lay on the bed to rest for half an hour. Feeling that he had digested enough, he re-entered the system, walked directly into the stone house, and began practicing the "Tongmai Lianhun Jue".

Sister Han, are you not off work yet? Yang Ling averted his gaze, forcefully suppressing his desire to look at her exposed, snow-white, ample bosom

The second star is indeed not so easily satisfied. Nearly two thousand pieces of ore have been excavated intermittently. If it were the first star, almost half would have already lit up, but now only a single point has just begun to emit a faint white light. Yang Ling estimated that the cost is at least five to ten times that of the initial stage, and it would require excavating several tens of thousands of pieces to succeed

It seems that due to his training, Yang Ling's stamina has significantly improved. This time, he persisted for a longer duration, starting from around 6 o'clock and digging until 11 o'clock. He could no longer endure the hunger and finally stopped, returning to the small courtyard to drink water and rest. At this moment, he felt as if his entire body was covered in a layer of greasy, white salt, and sitting on the edge of the well, he felt so heavy that he did not want to move.

That's good, I will wait for your good news, remember today's appointment!" Han Xue said with a smile before turning around and swaying her curvy hips as she walked downstairs

Upon returning home at around 5 o'clock, Yang Ling took out the ore to package it. This item is sturdy and not afraid of being dropped; simply wrapping it with newspaper and plastic tape is sufficient. Then, he called for a courier, and it wasn't long before they came to collect it. Calculating the income, excluding a few free samples for classmates, he sold eleven pieces, and even with the average shipping cost, it amounted to about 100 yuan. In total, it was less than 1,200 yuan, which is quite good, essentially like picking it up for free. He also had two pieces left in his backpack, which he planned to give to Han Xue tomorrow.

The man was handcuffed and shoved into the police car by a male officer. The female officer approached, asked Yang Ling and the woman a few questions, and then said, "The thief has been caught. You two are the parties involved, please cooperate with us and come to the police station to give a statement."

"Hmph! Letting you steal my phone!" The woman in sportswear seemed still not satisfied, kicking the man's backside again. This time, the man did not scream in pain; he merely moved slightly as a token gesture. The woman bent down, feeling around on the man, and finally pulled out a new model Apple phone. It was at this moment that Yang Ling noticed the woman was already holding a pair of white headphones.

Regardless, he still unearthed a cultivation manual, which was indeed very worthwhile. Perhaps unexpected benefits will arise next. With this thought in mind, he ceased his idle musings and focused on mining.

Ah! Lost in thought, Yang Ling couldn't help but laugh seductively, unable to resist wiping away a bit of saliva.

Many people passed by, shaking their heads at the electric bike that had already disappeared into the distance. However, that woman did not give up; she quickly ran to Yang Ling's side. Upon seeing this, Yang Ling immediately spread his arms and swiftly chased after the direction of the electric bike

Sister Han mentioned this, no problem, there are exactly two pieces left, I will bring them to you tomorrow! Yang Ling is also generous, this item may require a truck to transport in abundance in the future

At this moment, the sound of a police siren could be heard in the distance, likely due to a concerned citizen reporting the incident. Shortly thereafter, a police car arrived, and a male and a female officer got out, making their way through the crowd of onlookers.

Unknowingly, time has passed. When I awaken once more, I feel a sense of complete relaxation and clarity. Everything before me is transparent and clear, with intricate details. Yang Ling sets aside the "Tongmai Lianhun Jue" in his hands, stands up, stretches lazily, and walks out of the stone chamber, gazing at everything before him with deep emotion

At this moment, in the small courtyard, the flowers and grasses have grown to about half a foot tall, among which several colorful flowers are in full bloom, their colors vibrant and patterns unusual, all of which are varieties I have never seen before. Unfortunately, these things can only be admired but cannot be taken away; otherwise, such rare flowers in the world would cost at least several thousand for just one. The large tree by the well has already grown tall and lush, covering the entire courtyard. The leaves are as large as fans, and as they rustle, glistening white petals occasionally appear, filling the courtyard with a fragrant aroma. Unfortunately, these things can only be admired but cannot be taken away; otherwise, such rare flowers in the world would cost at least several thousand for just one. The large tree by the well has already grown tall and lush, covering the entire courtyard. The leaves are as large as fans, and as they rustle, glistening white petals occasionally appear, filling the courtyard with a fragrant aroma.

Just as I reached the ground floor, a man in his thirties sped past me on an electric bike. Shortly after, I saw a woman in a white tracksuit running around the corner, shouting as she ran, "Catch the thief, catch the thief!"

Everything was settled by six thirty. After casually having some dinner, Yang Ling entered the system and without saying a word, directly picked up the hoe

Coming to his senses, he noticed a pile of ore scattered on the ground. Upon counting, he found that there were actually 23 pieces, indicating that his speed had indeed increased significantly.

The man got up and prepared to run again, but Yang Ling stepped forward and kicked his leg. The man let out a grunt and fell to the ground like a dog eating excrement, unable to move. After about half a minute, the woman behind finally caught up, and without saying a word, she kicked the man in the groin who was lying on the ground.

Guided by thought, the mind gradually sinks into a state of tranquility. A faint warm current flows slowly through the Ren and Du meridians. After nearly one hour, a complete cycle is finally achieved. At this moment, the body feels as if it is immersed in a hot spring, the spirit is light and buoyant, as if one can see the two inexplicably existing meridians within oneself. The surroundings are quiet and peaceful, and under the clarity of thought, it seems as if everything inside and outside the stone chamber becomes lively, existing in one's mind drop by drop. The spirit is light and buoyant, as if one can see the two inexplicably existing meridians within oneself. The surroundings are quiet and peaceful, and under the clarity of thought, it seems as if everything inside and outside the stone chamber becomes lively, existing in one's mind drop by drop.

Hehe ~ ! Xiao Yang, it seems you found quite a few treasures when you went out a few days ago, why not give one to Sister Han!" Han Xue, with her myriad charms, casually ran her fingers through her hair, seemingly turning her body slightly to allow Yang Ling to see her impressive figure more clearly