Sudden Surprise

"You want to buy an antique gun as a birthday gift for your Father?"

The Shop Owner was surprised, and so were the customers in the shop.

But it was no wonder they reacted that way. Customers who Reached Gun Street usually had only one goal: to buy a firearm they liked, with suitable firepower, whether a pistol or a rifle.

There were also people who bought antique guns, but that crowd was very specific.

At the very least, it would not include a High School Student.

The reason was simple. Most antique guns had lost their functionality as firearms, and they were extremely expensive.

To Some Extent, they were already luxury goods. Ordinary High School Students could not afford them, while those who could had other channels through which to acquire better firearms.

But the reason Tang Qi gave left no room for criticism.

A "rich second-generation kid" who looked as though he came from a well-off family, buying an antique gun as a gift for a Father with that hobby—who could find fault with that?

Of course, Tang Qi would not mention that his original body's Father had already passed away.

The reason he wanted to buy an antique gun was naturally to find a weapon for self-defense.

With firearms available, Tang Qi naturally had no intention of getting himself some saber, spear, or staff.

It was only because of his age that he could not buy those powerful new firearms, so he had set his sights on antique guns.

The reason he had not chosen to take the risk of finding some gray-market channel to buy actual firearms—

First, he did not want to expose the identity he was now working hard to play. Second, he had not reached the point where he needed to gamble everything.

Antique guns would be enough, As Long As he chose ones that still retained their firearm functions.

The original owner of the body might not have known much about firearms, but Tang Qi himself knew quite a bit.

In his Previous Life Earth, he had been something of a gun enthusiast. He had even specifically gone to the United States to try shooting, and he was passionate about antique guns as well. Thanks to the developed internet, he had amassed a great deal of related knowledge.

But here, it was absolutely impossible for a High School Student to be proficient in antique firearm restoration.

Because the internet had not yet Appeared.

The current civilization of Origin Blue Star happened to be stuck right at this point.

Having thought it through, the White Burly Shop Owner immediately changed from stern to enthusiastic. The way he looked at Tang Qi now was like looking at an incredibly lovable... fat wallet.

Selling one antique gun could bring in half a month's income for this crappy shop.

The Shop Owner muttered inwardly as he enthusiastically led Tang Qi into the shop.

Before the innermost counter, a thick catalog landed in front of Tang Qi with a slap.

On the cover was an incomparably ancient Matchlock Gun.

The Shop Owner patted the catalog and said proudly, "I like filial people best. Take your time choosing. In all of Gun Street, nobody can compare to me when it comes to antique gun collections. Just tell me which one catches your eye, and I'll give you a ten percent discount."

While the Shop Owner was talking, Tang Qi had already opened the catalog.

The moment the price of the first antique gun entered his eyes, Tang Qi barely restrained the urge to roll his eyes.

Expensive. Extremely expensive.

Although Tang Qi had only been born into this world not long ago, he already had a good grasp of prices.

The antique guns in this catalog cost roughly more than ten times as much as new firearms.

Their power was inferior, yet their prices had multiplied by more than ten times, even hundreds of times. No wonder Tang Qi wanted to roll his eyes, and no wonder the Shop Owner was being so generous.

Unfortunately, even a ten percent discount could not conceal the fact that he was gouging customers.

Still, Tang Qi did not have much room to be picky right now, so he patiently began flipping through it.

After looking through only a few pages, Tang Qi became somewhat Immersed.

Like antique blades and swords, antique guns possessed an artistic charm that stirred the heart. They were a blend of Years and iron-blooded violence, a collision between steel and gunpowder.

If he had not come here with a purpose, Tang Qi would truly have wanted to appreciate them properly.

Origin Blue Star was somewhat similar to Previous Life Earth, but there were also many differences. As reflected in firearms, Blue Star's guns were more exaggerated and wild.

All sorts of blood-stirring antique guns gave off an incomparably enticing aura after being steeped in Years.

After carefully admiring several pages, Tang Qi began flipping through them quickly, putting on the appearance of someone choosing a gift based solely on looks. This made the Shop Owner even more convinced that a major sale was about to close.

Soon, Tang Qi selected around a dozen antique guns.

Most of them still retained their functions. A few, chosen as cover, were the sort that could basically only be displayed on a shelf as Works of Art.

"Shop Owner, these ones. I'd like to see the actual items."

"No problem!"

The White Burly Shop Owner showed great patience toward a potential big customer.

He called over two hot female attendants from the shop, and before long, more than a dozen boxes were placed In Front Of Tang Qi.

When the first box was opened, Tang Qi immediately saw a glittering golden pistol. It had an ivory grip and a gold-plated body. At first glance alone, one could tell that its first owner had either been wealthy or powerful, and its firepower certainly would not have been weak.

The Shop Owner's introduction Remembered at just the right moment. "The Vacrion Golden Pistol, custom-made by the once-mighty slave owner Count William to bestow upon his descendants and subordinates. Fewer than a hundred remain in existence. This is the treasure of my shop."

Listening to the introduction, Tang Qi did not even lift an eyelid and looked directly at the second box.

A golden pistol?

Tang Qi was buying a weapon for self-defense, not something that would attract thieves.

The second box was much more reliable. It contained a revolver with a strong Western flavor, featuring a simple, brutal design, a wooden grip, and a light body. It was clearly exceptionally well maintained.

"Kid, this was once the favorite of Western cowboys—the Corona Revolver, the perfect combination of simplicity and power. Any man would love it."

Tang Qi suppressed a flicker of temptation and continued to look at the third box.

This time, two large-caliber short-barreled pistols Appeared.

Their thick barrels and silver bodies made it possible to imagine the explosive gunpowder and pungent scent of sulfur with just one look.

"Kid, you found the apple of my eye. This is a pair of Silver Hunters. Silver Hunt Company only made a thousand pairs. Unless you offer a price that moves me, you won't be taking them away."

This pair of pistols was clearly extremely eye-catching, because Tang Qi could already hear quite a few people around him swallowing.

To be honest, Tang Qi was incredibly tempted as well.

This pair of large-caliber short-barreled pistols had fully retained their functions. Without even looking, he knew how powerful they would be when unleashed.

But unwilling to miss out on anything good, Tang Qi patiently continued onward.

Next, one box after another was opened, revealing antique guns of every design and era.

The Shop Owner did not show the slightest impatience. He gave detailed introductions for every one, displaying the knowledge of a hardcore collector and greatly broadening Tang Qi's horizons.

Yet when only the final box remained, Tang Qi had still not seen anything that could surpass that pair of "Silver Hunters."

Just as Tang Qi made his decision, the hot female attendant before him opened the last remaining box.

Tang Qi, who had already been about to speak and buy the Silver Hunters, suddenly froze mid-step.

"Huh?"

As he exclaimed inwardly, Tang Qi's breathing also became imperceptibly uneven for an instant.

His eyelids quickly lowered as he focused on the Special Interface emerging within his pupils.

There, the two words "Curio" had suddenly Appeared, incomparably eye-catching, bringing a surprise Tang Qi almost could not contain.