Chapter Nine, The Gun Barrel

This is a gun barrel crafted by my grandfather, modeled after the divine weapon of the ancestral master. It is made from the finest materials, and there are only three in total; this one was passed down to me by my grandfather

"A Feng, I give this to you. Try not to cause trouble usually, but if something really happens, use it for self-defense." Liu Zimo touched the box, a hint of reluctance appearing on his face, but in the end, he still handed it to Qin Feng

"Zimo, this... this item I cannot accept, it was passed down to you by Grandpa Liu"

Hao Laoda is actually from Northeast China. In the early 1980s, he went south with the wave of migrant workers. After two years of hard labor, he met an old man, and it was this old man who caused a dramatic change in Hao Laoda's life trajectory

Old Master Hao laughed heartily, dividing the stack of money in two and handing one half to Old Master Sun. However, he did not release his grip on the money and said, "Brother Sun, we would like to go with you tomorrow to see those two children. I wonder if that would be alright?"

The previous drink was not satisfying; Sun Laoer wanted to return and celebrate with his elder brother. However, due to financial constraints, he could only set his sights on Hao Laoda.

The voice of Liu Zimo's father came from the yard, and Liu Zimo quickly said: "You hide this thing in your clothes, don't let my uncle and the others see it, otherwise, I will be in big trouble."

Well then, I will keep it for you first

You rascal, sigh, wait a moment.

Old Sun's eyes were fixed intently on the stack of money beside Old Hao's hand, and he hesitantly said: "If Boss Chi is at ease, could you perhaps give us a deposit first?"

Hearing this, Qin Feng laughed. He had never believed in such things as ghosts or deities. Although he respected Old Master Liu, he still regarded what he said as nonsense.

Not much, Er Er, you need to have a longer-term vision

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While speaking, Boss Hao made a gesture of cutting his throat. The young man, who had been drinking quietly, lifted his head, responded with a sound, and then lowered his head again.

No problem, this one thousand yuan will be considered a deposit, Brother Sun please keep it well

The disabled beggars controlled by Hao Laoda are most likely victims of Zhang Junlong's actions; upon hearing Zhang Junlong's name, they tremble in fear.

As long as he opens his mouth, he can earn 2,000 yuan. Boss Sun is more than happy about this. He originally intended to use the excuse of selling scrap to deceive the brother and sister. Since Boss Chi is going personally, it saves the two brothers the trouble.

That old man is a genuine figure from the underworld. Before the liberation, he controlled a beggar gang. Once the reform and opening-up policy was piloted in the south, he immediately sensed the opportunity and came to that coastal city to prepare to resume his old trade

Liu Zimo opened the box from Qin Feng's hands, and suddenly a gun barrel approximately thirty centimeters long, gleaming with a dazzling cold light, appeared before Qin Feng.

Brother, giving 2000, isn't that a bit too much

Although Boss Hao was unaware of the phrase uttered by Marx, he understood that a mere two thousand yuan is insignificant in the face of the benefits generated by a beggar.

Boss Chi, we will be able to bring the people tomorrow, but this money...

Yes, boss, you can rest assured

Zimo, take care along the way, I will miss you!

This is correct, sigh, they have called for me, it seems I must leave

After all, they are currently residing in a guesthouse, where there are many people and distractions. If the Sun brothers were to lure those two here, it is possible that some unforeseen incident might occur

Liu Zimo was well aware of the significance of this gun tip to the Liu family. If the elders were to see it, he would likely face a severe beating, and Qin Feng would have no chance of taking the gun tip out of the Liu residence

Let's go over tomorrow at noon, usually during that time, both children will be there

After everything was arranged, everyone got busy. Taking the two children onto the train was quite a hassle. However, Hao Laoda already had a plan in mind; he intended to find a pharmacy to prepare the sleeping medicine prescribed by the master.

The box is only 10 centimeters wide and about 40 centimeters long, appearing quite light. However, when Qin Feng took the wooden box, it felt surprisingly heavy in his hand, and caught off guard, he nearly dropped it on the ground

Although Qin Feng did not know the exact cost of this gun head, he could tell that it was certainly very valuable. Moreover, since it was passed down from the grandfather to the grandson, it held great significance for Liu Zimo

After listening to the introduction by Sun Laoer, Hao Laoda realized that the pair of siblings lived alone and that their residence was quite remote, which sparked in him the thought of going directly there

However, the old man has grown old, and many things are beyond his capabilities. This is why he took on a disciple, passing on various skills and knowledge of the martial world to Master Hao.

Qin Feng suddenly recalled an incident that occurred a few years ago. If he had practiced martial arts at that time and had this gun in hand, perhaps his parents would not have suffered such great misfortune

In the end, the conclusion is as follows: Hao Laoda secretly added a soporific to his master's wine. When the master fell into a deep sleep, he suffocated the old man with a pillow, killing him. Ironically, the formula for the soporific was given to Hao Laoda by the old man himself.

Second brother, do not go tomorrow; buy the return tickets and wait for us at the station

What is this? Oh, it's so heavy!

Generally speaking, in certain prime locations, a beggar can earn one to two hundred yuan in a day. If the individual is disabled, this figure can even double. Therefore, this amount of capital is something that Hao Laoda is still willing to invest.

Old Master Hao shook his head and said, "This place is too far from where we are; if we lose the child, it will be difficult to find. We might still need these two people in the future, so let's give them a little sweetness to taste first"

The individual referred to as the seventh, as instructed by Boss Hao, is named Zhang Junlong. He is Boss Hao's own nephew. Due to his impoverished family background, Zhang Junlong sought refuge with his uncle at the age of eighteen

Today marks the day when the Liu family members set off to return to Taiwan. In the courtyard of the Liu residence, Qin Feng is bidding farewell to his only friend in this world

Seeing Qin Feng's nonchalant demeanor, Liu Zimo stamped his foot, pulled Qin Feng into his room, and then retrieved a flat wooden box from under the bed

A Feng, you should take care of yourself. Grandfather rarely gives readings to others, and what he says is generally very accurate

All three gun heads are made from three layers of steel, which is an expensive type of Japanese laminated steel. The high carbon content forms a hard inner layer that serves as the core of the blade, while the two outer layers consist of tough, elastic steel that has undergone tempering. The final blade embodies the characteristics of high-quality steel; while it may not be said to cut through iron like mud, it can easily sever rebar of the thickness of a little finger.

After the old man's death, Hao Laoda completely took control of those beggars and began his path to a life of crime.

Including Liu Zi and Qi Baoyu, no one knows the relationship between Zhang Junlong and Hao Laoda, so in public, Zhang Junlong has always referred to him as the boss

Marx once stated: If capital has a profit of 50%, it will take risks; if it has a profit of 100%, it will dare to trample on all laws of the world; if it has a profit of 300%, it will dare to commit any crime, even at the risk of being hanged

In order to commemorate his master, Liu Yunjiao spared no effort in crafting these three gun heads. It took the elder Liu nearly two years and cost almost 300,000 to produce these three gun heads.

Liu Zimo once witnessed Qin Feng, after being verbally abused by a group of students regarding his parents, brutally break the right leg of a child who was three or four years older than him. Even more frightening was that the child dared not reveal the truth and only told his family that he had broken his leg from a fall

In the past two years, Hao Laoda has gradually taken control of the begging operations in his city and the surrounding areas. The number of young beggars under his command has become increasingly insufficient. To continue further development, he must control more children.

I cannot take it back with me; you keep it for self-defense first, and return it to me when I come back.

Alright, Boss Chi is straightforward, so this matter is settled as such

Fortunately, the weather is cold at this time. Qin Feng is wearing a tattered military green overcoat. After stuffing the box into his bosom, nothing unusual can be discerned from the outside.

Upon hearing Hao Laoda's words, the Sun brothers were immediately overjoyed. In their eyes, the Qin siblings were merely a pair of vagrants. Even if they went missing, no one would pay attention, let alone report it to the police. The two thousand yuan was essentially free money.

At the base of the spearhead, there is a cluster of authentic horsehair tassels made from red horsehair. When thrusting, the tassels shake, which can confuse the opponent and also prevent their blood from sliding down the spear shaft into the palm.

After the Sun brothers left, Qi Baoyu expressed some dissatisfaction, saying that with the temperament of these two, even giving them one thousand yuan would make them overjoyed.

The old man did not expect that Hao, the boss, was far more ruthless than he was. Displeased with the meager earnings from the healthy children begging, he actually resorted to violence, breaking the legs of several children. This also led to a conflict between the master and his apprentice

After some thought, Boss Hao looked at the person beside Qi Baoyu and said, "Old Seven, if the Sun brothers pull any tricks, then at that time..."

Liu Zimo truly feared that his grandfather's saying would come true. Without waiting for Qin Feng to decline, he closed the box and forcefully handed it to Qin Feng. Although this item was precious, it was still not as important as the life of a good friend.

Liu Zimo looked at Qin Feng, his face revealing a worried expression. He knew that although Qin Feng usually spoke little and appeared somewhat reserved, there was actually a devil hidden within him.

The tip of this spear is diamond-shaped, resembling a long dagger. It has a high spine, thin blade, and sharp point, with a blood groove running through the center. Although it lacks a shaft, this single spearhead conveys an extremely dangerous impression

Zimo, rest assured, what could possibly happen to me? Come back early, and we will go catch crickets together.

Over the years, Zhang Junlong, who is ruthless and somewhat skilled in martial arts, has become the most capable enforcer under the command of Boss Hao