The flintlock gun was a very old type of firearm. It had been invented by the Frenchman Mahan in 1547, as an improved version of the wheellock gun.
Compared with the relatively old-fashioned wheellock guns of that era, the flintlock gun had done away with the spring-driven steel wheel. A piece of flint was clamped in the hammer's jaws, while a striking plate was installed beside the touchhole. When the trigger was pulled, the flint struck hard against the edge of the flash pan, producing sparks that ignited the gunpowder. The explosive force then propelled the projectile outward.
In that era, this gun had greatly improved firing efficiency and could be considered a relatively advanced weapon. However, in the modern age, the flintlock gun was an extremely old and outdated weapon. Whether in power or firing speed, it was far inferior to modern firearms.
Wei Dengke's words made Mo Li and Zhong Lichun look extremely grim. Indeed, this thing was only marginally better than a fire poker. If they really used it to fight the Yetis, the three of them would probably never return. But they had no choice. Not to mention whether they had an obligation to rescue the two captured little Yetis, the fact that their rescue target had been taken away already meant they had to go.
Since they had no choice, the three could only resign themselves to it. Fortunately, there were quite a few flintlock guns—at least ten. If they loaded them in advance, they could at least create a volley of fire. The three said nothing more and immediately began inspecting the flintlock guns. To everyone's surprise, the guns had been stored in a cave near the waterfall. In theory, the dampness there should have been severe, but the guns were in fairly good