Why am I, a cook, always involved in cases?
Chapter 157 Distribution of Flintlock Rifles
"Why don't you go there yourself to distinguish right from wrong?" Quan Wushuang's face was as calm as water as he made this suggestion lightly.
Lin Zhiruo felt a chill rising from the bottom of her heart, and her skin was immediately covered with tiny bumps, and cold sweat slid down quietly like morning dewdrops.
Only at this moment did she realize how reckless her previous provocation was, but everything was irreversible.
A trace of confusion flashed across Quan Wushuang's face, as if he was being pulled by some thoughts.
The air between the two seemed to freeze, and time seemed to have stopped for a long time at this moment.
Then, Quan Wushuang seemed to have made a decision, bit his lips lightly, and began to take action.
His face gradually approached Lin Zhiruo.
(Should I resist?)
Lin Zhiruo was panicking and terrified as she thought to herself...
"...What's going on?" Quan Wushuang raised his head suddenly, his tone revealing anger that was hard to conceal.
There seemed to be some noise coming from the cave entrance.
A faint sound like the howling of wild beasts could be heard from above.
"..."
Lin Zhiruo nervously placed her fingers between her lips and blew a clear and melodious whistle.
As the whistle sounded, the dog barked, "Woof woof!"
Lin Zhiruo blew the whistle again, and a furry ball fell from the hole and hit Quan Wushuang directly on the back.
Lin Zhiruo took this opportunity to quickly break free from him.
The furry ball was exactly the hunting dog that had played with Liu Wu before.
Lin Zhiruo hugged the hound tightly and carefully examined its entire body.
"Hey, why did you suddenly come here..."
Lin Zhiruo heard the relaxed voice of the hound.
Quan Wushuang rubbed his back while looking up at the ceiling of the cave.
Lin Zhiruo secretly rejoiced in her heart and called out Liu Wu's name loudly.
"What on earth is going on?" Liu Wu asked doubtfully, seeming very confused by the scene before him.
Lin Zhiruo and Quan Wushuang asked Liu Wu to pull them up with a rope.
Just as Quan Wushuang said, the entrance on the top of the cave leads to the vicinity of the villa.
"...Also, why are you with this gentleman?" Liu Wu whispered to Lin Zhiruo.
The "sir" he was referring to was the masked Quan Wushuang.
In fact, even if Liu Wu saw Quan Wushuang, he might not have any special reaction, he was just being cautious.
"It's a long story." Lin Zhiruo answered vaguely, leaving Liu Wu confused.
But because of Quan Wushuang's noble status, he did not continue to ask.
Lin Zhiruo only told him that they accidentally entered the cave after falling down the waterfall.
"Please don't disclose what I'm doing here." Quan Wushuang said this while sitting in the cave.
Because of the mask, his voice sounded very different than usual.
"Yes, sir." Liu Wu lowered his head respectfully.
Quan Wushuang requested confidentiality, perhaps in order to detect the enemy's movements.
But why didn’t they even tell Gao Zhongcheng and others?
On Liu Wu's thigh, the hound, which had made great contributions, wagged its tail and looked at Liu Wu.
Liu Wu stroked its chin and fed it small pieces of dried meat.
Lin Zhiruo glanced at the dog casually.
The dog came running after hearing Lin Zhiruo's whistle. Its ears must be very sensitive.
but--
"...Does this dog have any other special skills?"
"Skills? It seems to be able to find rabbit holes."
Facing Lin Zhiruo, Liu Wu's tone returned to normal.
The hound sniffed and approached Lin Zhiruo.
Not only is this dog cute, it also seems to be quite intelligent.
Lin Zhiruo secretly glanced at Quan Wushuang.
Because of what just happened, it was a bit awkward to look him in the eye.
But she still had something to say.
"Master Quan... Wushuang." Lin Zhiruo remembered that Quan Wushuang was using a pseudonym here.
Considering that he was still wearing a mask, this title might be more appropriate.
"What's the matter?" The voice behind the mask was cold and distant, perhaps because he was angry at Lin Zhiruo's previous provocation.
Otherwise, he would not have done such a thing.
If Lin Zhiruo said, "I never expected him to act like this," wouldn't that seem like she was shirking responsibility too much?
Thinking about it carefully, Quan Wushuang did not act perfunctorily on that matter. Instead, he seemed to want to explain it clearly to Lin Zhiruo.
But Lin Zhiruo didn't want to know the truth and made excuses to avoid it.
It was natural for Quan Wushuang to be angry after hearing these words.
This nobleman was extremely confident in his appearance, and the toad he carried must have been extremely powerful.
While Lin Zhiruo was thinking about what to do, there was one more thing she had to make clear.
"Maybe I can find the gunman." Lin Zhiruo stroked the hound's head gently.
Then, things developed into what they were before.
Lin Zhiruo gently uncovered the cloth bag covered with mud, revealing three flintlock rifles that exuded the lingering scent of gunpowder.
Not only Lin Zhiruo, but even Quan Wushuang and Liu Wu widened their eyes, looking at these weapons from distant foreign countries with curiosity.
It is said that these are the latest styles of flintlock rifles, which may not have been widely popularized in China. They come from countries that are at the forefront of military technology.
Unlike the old matchlock guns, these flintlock guns abandoned the cumbersome matchlock ignition method and instead adopted a more advanced percussion flintlock mechanism.
A flint is clamped on the jaws of the hammer.
When the trigger is pulled, the spring drives the hammer down rapidly.
The flint strikes the anvil next to the firing port, creating sparks and igniting the gunpowder.
This design not only improves the reliability and speed of shooting, but also significantly enhances the continuity and accuracy of firepower.
The barrels of these flintlock rifles were carefully forged with moderate caliber and length, making them easy to carry while ensuring sufficient range and power.
The metal parts on the gun body have been polished and carved, showing delicate textures and smooth lines, demonstrating the craftsman's superb skills and attention to detail.
It was the first time for both Quan Wushuang and Liu Wu to see it. After just one test firing, they had a general understanding of its structure.
If you put the latest flintlock rifle close to your nose, you can smell a unique stench.
The smell is similar to rotten eggs and is extremely unpleasant.
Gunpowder is usually made from a mixture of charcoal, saltpeter, and sulfur.
After being lit, it will emit a unique smell, which is so stinky that people can't help but cover their noses.
If this kind of gunpowder were used during hunting, a dog with a keen sense of smell would be the first to detect it.
In fact, they let the hunting dog brought by Liu Wu sniff the stench of gunpowder, and it immediately found the flintlock rifles.
No one hunts with a flintlock around here.
This is because the flintlock itself is not very accurate and is not suitable for use in mountainous areas with many obstacles.
One of the main reasons why the opponent used this musket to snipe Quan Wushuang this time may be because it is the latest model.
After test firing, they found that not only was the ignition method unique, but the range and hit accuracy were also improved.
Despite this, the man who sniped Quan Wushuang failed.
The man was captured by Liu Wu's men and lost his freedom of movement.
Liu Wu also blocked his mouth with something to prevent him from biting his tongue to commit suicide. He handled the matter very carefully.
"I'm really sorry for those uncles who were wrongly accused."
If you want to get a secret out quickly, the fastest way is to take advantage of a trap set by someone else.
Under Quan Wushuang's instructions, they chose a more careless and reactive senior official as bait.
The man's accomplices... or rather, the senior officials and subordinates behind him should have been monitored and ready to be arrested at any time.
All we need to do next is to bring this man in and find out his crime.
The hounds ran happily around Liu Wu.
"Very good, you are really great." Liu Wu praised the hound while tying the man with one hand.
They already have a guess about the real culprit.
A person who fired a flintlock rifle would also have the stench of gunpowder on him, and even if he thought he had eliminated the smell, it would not escape the keen sense of smell of the hound.
Lin Zhiruo put away the flintlock rifle again and followed Liu Wu, who had captured the prisoner, away.
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