Chapter 313: After revision - 312 Please ask the Inspector to rescind the order (2nd update)

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Chapter 313: After revision: Chapter 312 Please ask the Inspector to rescind the order (2nd update) Clearly, whether it’s the mined Black Crystal Ore or the remaining Silver Coins in the treasury, most of it had already been taken away by the previous Inspector, Wu Zonghui. The remaining three hundred thousand jin of Black Crystal Ore is certainly the result of recent forced mining. And for Wu Zonghui to successfully take away a large amount of Silver Coins and Black Crystal Ore, the Stewards present could hardly be unrelated. "You may leave now." Bai Ziyue said calmly, his eyes narrowing. He knew these Stewards were problematic, and it would be hard to extract too much information from them. So, he decided to observe for a few days first. Unexpectedly, that same night, three Stewards came to visit him individually, exposing problems with the other Stewards. This gave Bai Ziyue a better understanding of the situation within the mine. However, over the next two days, he didn’t take any significant actions, only patrolling around the mining area. Occasionally, he talked to a few unrelated people and, with his sharp Divine Sense, he could hear conversations from afar, gaining an even more detailed understanding of the mine’s situation. Of course, he also discovered a threat to the entire mine’s safety. On the third night, Bai Ziyue summoned a robust red-faced elder, who walked into the Inspectorate. "Inspector, did you call for me?" The red-faced elder looked at Bai Ziyue, bowed respectfully but not submissively, and said. This elder was the only Innate Realm Martial Artist in the entire Black Crystal Ore vein, Pei Zhan. His powerful strength naturally gave him greater confidence, so he did not show excessive respect towards Bai Ziyue. "Chief Pei, please sit." Bai Ziyue said, and only after seeing Pei Zhan sit did he continue, "This time, I actually have a matter where I would like to ask for Chief Pei’s help." "I know what the Inspector wants to say. However, our miners are human too; no matter how much hardship they can endure, there is a limit. Last month, under the desperate pressure from the Stewards, they collectively mined four hundred fifty thousand jin of Black Crystal Ore, but their wages were withheld, and they were already complaining loudly. If pressured again this month... I think there wouldn’t be any reason for us to stay. Our brothers’ lives may not be as precious as those of Immortal Cultivators, but they are not born lowly. They come here to earn money, perhaps with some lofty hopes... But it is absolutely not their wish to endure the harsh environment of the mine, facing the life-threatening risk of cave-ins at any time, and still suffer abuse from you high and mighty Immortal Cultivators." Pei Zhan looked directly at Bai Ziyue and said solemnly. "Four hundred fifty thousand jin?" Bai Ziyue’s eyes flashed, and he said in a low voice, "It seems the situation is more serious than I thought." He had already learned that Wu Zonghui took away the amount of Black Crystal Ore from two months, while the latest month’s share was left in the treasury. And a few days ago, when he asked, those Stewards reported three hundred thousand jin of Black Crystal Ore. The difference from Pei Zhan’s report was plain to see. "But I think Chief Pei may have misunderstood. Although I need to complete my tasks, such matters do not bind me. Whether I complete them or not does not concern me much. This time I sought you out actually for the matter of the Strong Demon Apes on Xiaojing Mountain near the mine. The Strong Demon Apes are a threat to the entire mine. So I wanted to discuss with you organizing manpower to completely eliminate this threat." Bai Ziyue smiled and said. "Inspector intends to deal with the Strong Demon Apes?" Pei Zhan’s body trembled, and he quickly said, "If the Inspector is willing to take action, I am willing to go through fire and water without hesitation." The Strong Demon Apes pose a great threat to the entire mining area. Every year, at least a hundred people die at the hands of these Fierce Beasts. Lately, they have been extremely rampant, almost appearing daily and attacking miners near the mine, and Pei Zhan has long wanted to organize manpower to exterminate them. Unfortunately, although he has enough prestige, the true managers of the mine are those Immortal Cultivators, and Inspector, plus the Strong Demon Apes are tough opponents, with a Spirit Communication Demon among them. This Spirit Communication Demon is equivalent to an Enlightenment Realm Immortal Master. Although he was an Innate Realm Martial Artist, he knew his strength was weaker than any Immortal Master of comparable level, and he was definitely not a match for the Strong Demon Ape King, so he could only give up. Thinking about the Strong Demon Ape King, his heart tightened again, and he said, "The Strong Demon Apes are troublesome, but the real threat is that Strong Demon Ape King. That is a Spirit Communication Demon... Previously, when Inspector Wu was here, we advised him several times, but he always rejected our advice. You..." "Naturally, I will deal with the Strong Demon Ape King, you don’t need to worry." Bai Ziyue smiled faintly and said. Eliminating the Strong Demon Apes was actually a win-win situation for him, resolving the mine’s crisis and greatly increasing his Soul Energy. Why wouldn’t he be pleased? Moreover, using people from the entire mining area to help him gather Soul Energy would not only be easy but more efficient, increasing his Soul Energy more and faster. "In that case, on behalf of everyone in the mine, I thank the Inspector." Pei Zhan stood up, bowed solemnly, and said respectfully. "Chief Pei, you are too kind." Bai Ziyue waved his hand and then said, "Additionally, the miners mine Black Crystal Ore, counting one point per jin, and one point equals one liang, correct?" "Yes, this rule has not changed since the black crystal ore vein was discovered, and it has been followed for over ninety years. However, because of various deductions, the actual profit in the hands of the brothers is only ten jin, seven fen, and five liang." Pei Zhan said in a tone that was difficult to read. "When we first started mining, the resources were abundant, so one jin and one fen were naturally reasonable. But now, as black crystal ore is increasingly scarce, it is obviously inappropriate. So I decided that after we kill the Earth Demon Ape, we will change the calculation method to one jin for two fen. In other words, mining one jin of black crystal ore earns two points, equivalent to two liang of silver. As for the deductions, I will naturally address them closely, so you need not worry." Bai Ziyue said in a deep tone. "Thank you, Inspector." Pei Zhan bowed again, excitedly. ... The next day, eight stewards of the black crystal ore vein came together aggressively. "Inspector, we heard that you plan to clear out the Strong Demon Ape in Xiaojing Mountain?" A steward named Guo Zhengguo asked repeatedly. "That’s correct." Bai Ziyue slightly raised his eyes and replied. "Then what about the ore mining? Halting black crystal ore mining for a day is a huge loss. Not to mention, eliminating the Earth Demon Ape will undoubtedly cause casualties, and the impact will be even greater then. If we fail to complete the task in three months, who will be held responsible when higher authorities blame us?" A steward named Zhao Wenkai questioned urgently. "Moreover, we heard that you intend to change the treatment of miners? This expense will directly double, and there is already insufficient silver in the treasury. What will we do if we cannot afford it then? How can you easily make such promises?" A steward named Zhou Xin also voiced out. "Inspector, you have never managed a vein before and do not understand the situation here; many issues cannot be solved just by talking." "Your decision is too hasty. Can you discuss it with us before announcing any decisions in the future?" "So, we advise you to retract your order." ... Among the eight stewards, apart from a few who remained silent, most spoke in a questioning tone. "Is this the decision of all of you?" Bai Ziyue said in a faint tone. "That’s right!" Guo Zhengguo hesitated slightly. Bai Ziyue, after all, was an Enlightenment Realm Immortal Master, but thinking of Wu Zonghui and Wang Ming, his eyes instantly became firm, and he replied. "We unanimously believe that Inspector’s decision is unreasonable and cannot be implemented." Zhou Xin spoke up. "Please retract your order, Inspector." Zhao Wenkai followed closely. Seeing this, a slight look of triumph appeared on Guo Zhengguo’s face. The united opposition of the eight stewards, if not shattering the confidence and prestige of Inspector Bai, would at least prevent his orders from being executed, thus achieving his goal. He believed that once this happened repeatedly, Inspector Bai would undoubtedly be sidelined by them, and the black crystal ore vein would gradually fall under their control. Of course, the reason for such audacity was, firstly, the support from Wu Zonghui and Wang Ming, and secondly, knowing that Bai Ziyue was relatively young, having just broken through to the Enlightenment Realm Immortal Master, and being somewhat soft, he had previously yielded significant benefits after slight pressure from Inspector Wu and Wang Ming, ending up at the black crystal ore vein. Hence, he firmly believed that Bai Ziyue would ultimately compromise. After all, what could he do to them? Without their few stewards, how could Bai Ziyue manage such a large mining area? However, at this moment, a tall, powerful steward at the Eighth Layer of Qi Cultivation suddenly stepped out and respectfully said to Bai Ziyue, "Inspector, Bao Licheng did not participate in this matter." "Ye Chang’an and Xu Xiaoqi did not participate in this matter either." Soon after, two others stepped forward and cupped their hands. "You all..." Guo Zhengguo’s complexion changed, looking at them in disbelief. He had not expected that these individuals, who had always been submissive under his pressure, would dare to oppose him. The other stewards also felt a moment of unease. "Retract my order? Discuss things with you? Steward Guo, you are overstepping your bounds." Bai Ziyue glanced coldly at Guo Zhengyang and the other stewards, then suddenly said, "Chief Pei." "Yes!"

Chapter 313: After revision - 312 Please ask the Inspector to rescind the order (2nd update)

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