FVN Chapter 22 Firearms and Heavy Weapons
Chapter 22 Firearms and Heavy Weapons
"What did the police say?"
Zhu Que stared intently at Xiao Cai.
Xiao Cai shrugged and said helplessly, "What else can I say? They'll just interrogate me about the source of those pirated magical artifacts."
As she spoke, she noticed Zhu Que's tense expression and comforted him, "Don't worry, I've taken it all on myself and haven't betrayed you."
"After all, the amount wasn't particularly large, but in the end, I lost a lot of money and was fired from the company."
"Thank you so much, Sister Cai!"
Zhu Que immediately breathed a sigh of relief, his face full of gratitude.
If Xiao Cai exposes him, the consequences would be unimaginable if he were arrested and taken to the police station.
The pirated magical artifact is a minor matter; his secret of being a "born demon seed" is what truly matters to his life.
"No need for thanks," Xiao Cai smiled and said, "I'm just leaving myself a way out."
"After all, I definitely can't go back to the company, and as for my competitors, they probably won't want me either."
"If I expose you, it will be like cutting off my last resort."
As she spoke, she casually put her arm around Zhu Que's shoulder, adopting a "we're all on the same side" attitude, and winked at him, saying:
"Zhu Que, you know what I mean, right?"
"……clear!"
Zhu Que paused for a moment, then nodded and asked, "Sister Cai, do you have other sales channels?"
"Of course."
Xiao Cai put her hands on her hips and said smugly, "Don't underestimate my connections. I've been in this industry for several years now."
"Sister Cai is awesome!"
Zhu Que gave her a thumbs up.
"Stop flattering me." Xiao Cai waved her hand. "Let's go, I'll introduce you to someone today."
"Where to?"
"The underground black market of Jinfeng Town."
……
Jinfeng Town, the underground black market.
This place was not originally an underground black market.
In the early years, Guangyang City was frequently invaded by strange beasts. In order to house ordinary people and defend against the attacks of these beasts, the authorities dug many large underground protective spaces in various places.
Later, the threat of the alien beasts was completely eliminated, and these underground protective spaces were abandoned.
Because there is no official oversight and no identity verification,
Gradually, this place became a natural breeding ground for various shady forces, underground gangs, and black market merchants.
All sorts of illicit transactions, such as smuggling magical artifacts, counterfeit goods, and illegal drugs, as well as identity laundering and unlicensed clinic services...
You can buy almost anything here if you're willing to pay the price.
under night.
A dilapidated old factory stands alone amidst the overgrown weeds.
The tin roof has collapsed, and the exterior walls are mottled. It looks like a ruin that has long been forgotten by the times.
However, there were quite a few cars parked around the factory area.
People came and went in twos and threes, each with their own unique clothing and demeanor.
Zhu Que followed Xiao Cai through the overgrown factory area, turning left and right along the way, and finally pushed open a rusty iron gate.
Behind the door is a passageway that extends downwards.
The light suddenly dimmed.
Zhu Que walked down the steps, and gradually heard the noisy voices of people and the buzzing of large spiritual artifacts in operation.
This moment.
Zhu Que finally saw what the underground black market in Jinfeng Town looked like.
The underground space is extremely spacious, with exposed steel bars in the concrete dome. Dim yellow lights cast dappled shadows, and streets crisscross the area, lined with densely packed stalls and small shops on both sides.
The air was filled with the smells of engine oil, blood, cheap incense, and the restless aura of lingering spiritual energy.
Zhu Que followed Xiao Cai through the crowd, his gaze sweeping over the shops, a strange sense of unreality rising within him.
The neon lights, the gray transactions, and the decadent atmosphere intertwined, and in a daze, he felt as if he had stumbled into a cyberpunk dungeon disguised as a cultivation world.
"Does the police know about this place?" Zhu Que asked, looking around.
"I know," Xiao Cai replied casually.
"Then they don't care?"
"What do you care?"
Xiao Cai shrugged, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone.
"As long as it doesn't affect the core interests of those high-ranking people, the Guangyang government doesn't bother with the underground black market, let alone the one in Jinfeng Town."
"Moreover, the fact that most of the 'monsters and demons' are all grouped together here actually makes it easier for the police to manage them."
"Understood."
Zhu Que nodded slightly.
Xiao Cai led Zhu Que through several streets and said:
"Zhu Que, now you can tell me the truth. Are you working in a factory that makes counterfeit magical artifacts?"
She has now left the company, and since she has decided to cooperate deeply with Zhu Que, she can no longer "just focus on transactions" as before.
She needs to know Zhu Que inside and out.
"Yes."
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhu Que said calmly, "Our factory can basically produce all first-tier spiritual artifacts, and as for second-tier spiritual artifacts, we can also selectively replicate some."
Xiao Cai pressed further, "Why are all the magical artifacts you sold me flawed?"
Zhu Que said helplessly, "The problem with the manufacturing process cannot be solved at the moment."
Xiao Cai then asked, "What exactly do you do in the factory? Don't tell me you're just an ordinary employee, and don't tell me you asked me to work on second-tier magical artifacts, and that you're just 'looking around'."
Zhu Que had already prepared a set of lies, and calmly said:
"Our factory isn't big. My master is an expert at making counterfeit magical artifacts. I was his new apprentice a few years ago. He asked you to make those second-tier magical artifacts so that he could study their craftsmanship and structure."
He paused for a moment, then added, "Second-tier spiritual artifacts are extremely expensive, and it's very difficult for us to obtain samples."
"I see."
Xiao Cai suddenly realized and asked, "If we calculate based on the maximum, what is the maximum number of Tier 1 Spirit Gathering Silk you can provide per day?"
Zhu Que's heart skipped a beat; this number was significant.
Reporting too low is inappropriate, while reporting too high can easily cause trouble.
"At most... fifty a day."
"So many?!"
Xiao Cai's eyes lit up immediately.
If this deal goes through, her future income will be much higher than what she earned working for Gui Gui.
After a while.
Zhu Que followed Xiao Cai and stopped at the end of a small alley.
It was an inconspicuous shop with its roller shutter half-closed, and two burly men with broad shoulders and thick backs standing at the entrance.
An old neon sign with the word "Wildfire" hangs at the entrance.
"I'm looking for Boss Meng."
Xiao Cai took out a dark gold badge and handed it over.
The gatekeeper glanced at the badge, waved it casually, and said, "Go in."
Xiao Cai bent down and entered through the roller shutter door, with Zhu Que following behind, into the dimly lit shop.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I entered the door—
"Help...help me!!"
With a scream, a figure stumbled over, and Zhu Que and Xiao Cai instinctively dodged.
The man had just run to the roller shutter door.
Then there was a loud "bang"—
"Pfft!"
The man's head exploded like a watermelon in front of Zhu Que, splattering his face with blood and brain matter.
"Hmm!"
Zhu Que felt a churning in his stomach and forcefully suppressed the urge to vomit.
He looked into the distance and saw a burly man holding a pistol, coldly staring at Zhu Que and Xiao Cai.
"We're here to see Boss Meng!" Xiao Cai quickly showed off her badge.
"Boss Meng is inside."
The burly man put away his pistol and then began to dispose of the body.
Zhu Que followed Xiao Cai inside. As he passed this man, he glanced at the pistol at his waist and felt a surge of excitement in his heart.
That's a magical firearm!
Of course, there are firearms in this world.
However, with the support of the cultivation system, the firearms here have long since transcended the category of "firearms".
The firearms and magical weapons are not powered by gunpowder, but rather by spirit stones.
Some firearms can fire projectiles with different properties.
Some can be used to record and release various spells.
That's why.
Even though there are countless skilled cultivators and powerful figures emerging from the common people.
Police and military can still maintain basic social order by using firearms and heavy weaponry.