Chapter 10｜Buying Handguns and Selling Game

Dawn had just broken, and the mist still lingered over the mountain forest.

The three arranged their recent haul: two wild boars, one badger, seven pheasants, over a dozen rabbits, and several intact hides.

The sheer quantity made Mother sigh before the stove: “Enough to last us days, and enough to trade for grain.”

Li Xing offered no reply, merely studying the game as he calculated: The order for trading equipment must be strategic.

Zhao Yun grabbed the game sack, hoisting the heaviest wild boar onto his back first. “We're heading to the abandoned brick factory outside town—no back alleys this time.”

Li Yu wiped down the sniper rifle, fingers lightly resting on the trigger. “I'll stay home on watch. If anyone approaches, we'll know.”

Li Xing nodded, organized the game, then set off with Zhao Yun.

The abandoned brick factory had long been secretly contracted by the black market.

Three strangers sat in a corner, dressed plainly yet radiating an oppressive aura.

“Selling goods?” a hoarse voice asked.

Li Xing nodded, laying out the game piece by piece.

The haul was neatly arranged: wild boar, badger, pheasant, rabbit, and hides—all present.

The air seemed to freeze.

“Not a small haul,” the black market dealer eyed the goods, a hint of calculation in his gaze.

“What do you want in exchange?”

Li Xing replied coldly, “Guns.”

“Bullets.”

The man raised an eyebrow. “What kind of gun?”

Li Xing laid out his terms clearly: “The Desert Eagle for Zhao Yun. The hunting rifle for me. Ammo split evenly.”

The black market dealer smiled faintly. “You've got some nerve.”

The weapons changed hands.

The Desert Eagle—passed into Zhao Yun's grasp.

Heavy and solid in the grip, the perfect close-range weapon.

As Zhao Yun gripped it, his breathing slowed instantly. His Tang sword sheathed itself, replaced by a cold, sharp intent to kill.

The hunting rifle—landed in Li Xing's hands.

Smooth wooden stock, straight barrel, clear sights.

Li Xing raised the rifle, gently aiming at the simulated target. The system indicated an increase in accuracy.

Type 56 semi-automatic rifle bullets—distributed to both men as backup.

Suitable for sudden multiple targets and filling long-range fire gaps.

The black market deal involved no haggling—prey exchanged for gear. The process was simple, yet each step carried a warning:

System Notice:

“Equipment acquisition complete. Team combat capability significantly enhanced.”

“Warning: Actions flagged by high-risk factions.”

Home and Preparation

Back home, his mother saw the guns. Her gaze was complex, but she asked no questions.

Li Yu silently nodded at the Desert Eagle in Zhao Yun's hand, knowing deep down—the real battle was about to begin.

The trio organized their gear:

Li Xing inspected the hunting rifle's sights and trigger

Zhao Yun familiarized himself with the Desert Eagle's weight and range

Bullets were carefully sorted and boxed

Final System Assessment:

“Armament phase complete.”

“Team combat efficiency enhanced.”

“Notice: The hunt is inevitable. Prepare for combat.”

Moonlight spilled through the window, gently rippling the old hunting net.

The prey had been traded for gear, but the true test—and the real prey—the black market operators—

would soon arrive in the mountains.

Key Focus of This Chapter:

Trading prey for gear → Resource management and survival strategy

Clear gear allocation → Defined roles for Zhao Yun and Li Xing

Setting stage for black market conflict → Next chapter dives straight into combat

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👉 Chapter Eleven｜First Black Market Confrontation: Trio Tests Gear and Teamwork in Combat

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👉 Chapter Ten: Purchasing Handguns (Desert Eagle - Zhao Yun, Hunting Rifle - Li Xing, Type 56 Semi-Auto Rifle - Li Yu) and Ammo. Selling Multiple Prey

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Zhao Yun → Desert Eagle (Close-range/short-range suppression)

Li Xing → Hunting Rifle (Long-range precision hunting)

Li Yu → Type 56 Semi-Automatic Rifle (Mid-to-long-range firepower, multi-target suppression)

Bullets allocated to the entire team

Simultaneously, selling prey for gear sets up subsequent combat

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Chapter 10｜Buying Pistols and Selling Game

Dawn in the mountain forest, mist shrouding the damp grass blades.

The trio's haul lay piled in the courtyard: two wild boars, one badger, seven pheasants, over a dozen rabbits, and several intact hides.

Mother busied herself sorting and cleaning the game while breakfast simmered in the pot.

Li Xing stood beside the haul, his gaze steady. “Enough to trade for gear.”

Zhao Yun shouldered the heaviest boar carcass, sheathing his Tang sword for now. “Head to the abandoned brick factory outside town. No back alleys this time.”

Li Yu cradled the ammunition box, fingers lightly resting on the trigger of his sniper rifle. “I'm ready to provide support at any moment. You two need to move fast out there.”

The trio set off. The wind stung their faces, as if warning them—the real battle was drawing near.

In a corner of the abandoned brick factory, three black market dealers sat silently, their faces indistinguishable in the dim light.

“Selling goods?” a hoarse voice asked.