Xie Feng had some doubts in his heart, because the "Fire Dragon III" was currently the most powerful and costliest weapon on the roads of Calradia, and it was unlikely to be used in normal times. If the injury on Shirley's face was really caused by the "Fire Dragon III"

"If she has been attacked, then Shirley's identity background may be a bit complicated.

Shirley shook her head and said, "Yes and no... to be precise, what hurt my face is not gunpowder."

"It's not gunpowder?" Xie Feng frowned and said, "What do you mean?"

Shirley said: "Because the recipe is kept strictly confidential by Virginia, gunpowder is very precious and rare on the mainland. Gunpowder can not only be used as a weapon, but also as a tool. In Virginia, Will

The King of Mori will tacitly agree to sell a very small amount of gunpowder to the people every month. Gunpowder has a wide range of uses. It can explode mountains to mine minerals, and it can also be detonated in water to harvest a large number of fish in a short period of time. Some abandoned buildings require

When dismantling, gunpowder can also be used to quickly eradicate it. In short, the existence of gunpowder has simplified many tasks that should have consumed a lot of labor. It has also made Virginia's development rapid in recent years, becoming the only one on the continent that can compete with Swarovski.

A powerful country alongside Dia. However, the sale of gunpowder is also very strict. Not only do you need to apply and undergo strict review, but non-Virgians are not allowed to buy it. Moreover, after buying gunpowder, there will be a dedicated person to strictly check the gunpowder.

Absolutely no trace of its usage can be kept privately, let alone allowed to be encountered by people from other countries. Think about it, with such a good thing, how can other countries not covet it? Because of national defense and security considerations, maintenance

Gia is unwilling to sell to people from other countries, so people from other countries can only use all their skills to secretly collect gunpowder scraps and study them carefully in order to crack the secret of gunpowder and start production on their own. And I, once

I also tried making gunpowder, but an experimental accident left a scar on my face that would never heal, so I gave up."

At this time, Alog said: "Because all the property was spent in the process of researching gunpowder, Shirley became penniless and almost ended up living on the street. Fortunately, she met me and I lent her a

Money. That’s why we have such a tavern.”

Xie Feng was shocked. It turned out that the entire continent had begun to study gunpowder. Fortunately, technology was not yet developed these days, otherwise the recipe for gunpowder would have been figured out by other countries, especially people from the Kingdom of Swadia.

If so, I'm afraid it will pose a certain threat to Virginia's security. Now Virginia will never take the initiative to go to war with any country to satisfy the aggression, but the premise is that it must have enough trump cards to make other countries give up their attacks on Victoria.

Virginia's unfavorable thoughts. And gunpowder is Virginia's trump card among all the trump cards.

Xie Feng pretended to be casual and asked: "Those, Miss Shirley, do you know which countries or people are the most advanced in the research of gunpowder?"

If there is any country or individual that can almost "copy" gunpowder, then I must write to Virginia to remind everyone to be prepared.

Shirley thought for a while and then said: "My research on gunpowder is private and not linked to any country, so I don't know the progress of gunpowder research in other countries. But..."

Xie Feng quickly asked: "But what?"

Shirley said: "While I was studying gunpowder, I met a like-minded friend. He was also very interested in gunpowder and told me that the raw materials of gunpowder should be sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal."

Xie Feng was very shocked. If the raw materials of gunpowder had been discovered, how far would it be before gunpowder was officially invented? So he asked urgently: "Who is that person?"

Looking at Xie Feng's appearance, Shirley smiled and said, "Sir, why are you so nervous?"

Xie Feng also knew that he was a little out of character, so he made an excuse: "Oh, I... I am also interested in gunpowder, I just want to meet that person."

Shirley said: "Hey, I don't see that you have this hobby, sir. Although I have given up on studying gunpowder, I still have a lot of experience. How about I tell you about it slowly?"

When Xie Feng was in trouble, Aluoge saw Xie Feng's thoughts, so he said to Shirley: "You can cook, but if Feng Xie wants to learn to cook, it must be better to ask those famous chefs for advice? You can

Don’t waste Feng Xie’s time, who is that person?”

Shirley rolled her eyes at Aluog and said: "You can't say that. If you go to an expert for advice all at once, you will probably say a lot that you don't understand. But if you come to me like this, it's better than better than worse."

If you ask someone for advice, you can even get started with step-by-step instructions.”

Hearing this, Xie Feng suddenly didn't know what to do. Xie Feng didn't want to hear Shirley's experience at all, but he just said he was interested in gunpowder, and now he said he didn't want to listen to Shirley's explanation, which was contradictory again.

Just when Xie Feng was so anxious that he almost vomited blood, Shirley smiled and said: "Sir, I'm joking. Although I have done a lot of research on gunpowder, I can only understand it but cannot explain it.

It would be too difficult for me to say something like that."

Xie Feng suddenly felt relieved and asked: "So, who is the person you just mentioned?"

Shirley said: "His name is Luo Xev. He likes to tinker with things that others think are heretical, but he calls those things 'science'. But unfortunately, sir, you may not be able to see him for the time being. The last time I saw him

It was half a year ago, and he said that in order to find out the secret of gunpowder, he was going to Virginia for on-site investigation."

Luo Xuefu? Why does the name seem familiar... Wait, Luo Xuefu... Luo Xuefu...

After thinking about it, Xie Feng opened his inventory. Among the many dazzling items, Xie Feng's eyes fell on a corner.

In that corner, there is a pile of paper that looks messy. But if you look closely, those messy lines outline something that does not exist in this era - a musket.

The next morning, Xie Feng stretched himself and walked out of the guest room of the tavern.

As soon as she walked out of the door, she saw Jamala holding a wooden basin and getting water to wash her face.

"Hey, morning!" Xie Feng smiled and greeted Jamara.

Jamara glanced at Xie Feng, without stopping, and said, "How long did you drink last night? You seemed to be still drinking in the private room when we left the show?"

Xie Feng smiled and said: "I was catching up with an old friend I haven't seen for a long time. I drank a little late. But I wasn't just having fun. I also did some business by the way."

Jia Mala rolled her eyes at Xie Feng and said, "I really don't think you can still do business."

Xie Feng said dissatisfied: "If I never know how to do business, then why should I bring you all back to Salander?"

Jamala smiled and said: "Isn't it just to go home and see?"

Xie Feng said: "Will you bring so many people with you when you go home? Besides, Salander is not my home."

Jamala said: "Okay, okay, no kidding, what kind of business did you do by the way last night? Tell me and let me worship you."

Xie Feng said: "It's easy to say. I asked Arog to ask me about the latest news about 'Bloody Courage'. I believe there will be a reply soon."

Jamala asked: "What about before the reply comes out? What do we do?"

Xie Feng thought for a while and said, "How about you stay here and move around freely?"

Jamala asked: "Us? What about you?"

Xie Feng smiled and said: "Anyway, this place is so close to Ducuba. I plan to take the watermelon back to have a look first."

Jamara said disdainfully: "You said it's not just to go home and see?"

Xie Feng said: "This is just by the way!"

…

Dukuba.

During the two months since Xie Feng left, it was still ordinary and lively, without any change.

There are still hawkers everywhere on the streets, and the air is still filled with dust. There is peace and warmth everywhere. If Xie Feng has to admit a place as "home" in the continent of Calradia, then Dukuba

This is the place where Xie Feng feels most at home so far. After living here for three years, every alley and every shop has its own memories and familiar faces.

Of course, it is not true that Dukuba has not changed at all after two months.

When passing a street corner, Xie Feng was stunned for a moment, pulled Cecilia beside him, and said: "Watermelon, look."

Cecilia was pulled by Xie Feng, and she turned around to look. She saw that at the intersection of this street, there was originally an empty space, but now it was built into a small shop.

Cecilia said: "Isn't there just one more grocery store? Isn't it strange?"

Xie Feng pouted and said, "Look at the sign of this store."

Cecilia looked at the sign of the store and said word by word: "Water melon store...Eh? What's going on?"

Cecilia said in surprise: "When did I move the store here?"

Xie Feng said: "Look at this sign, there is a small line of words below it."

Cecilia squinted her eyes and said again: "The first, first, branch, store...Eh? What do you mean?"

Xie Feng smiled and said: "I guess Cromwell has expanded his business and opened a branch. Come on, let's go home quickly and take a look."

…

The outside of the former Xigua store has been renovated once. The original shabby signboard has been replaced with a new one, with four large shiny characters "Watermelon store" written on it. In the lower right corner of the word "store" are two

A small letter half the size of "Head Office".

At this time, the door of the store was also extremely busy. There were piles of middle-aged women standing at the door, chatting, holding an empty basket in their hands, and they seemed to be preparing to make a big purchase.

"Dear guests, please pay attention!" At this time, a voice sounded from the watermelon store: "There is only one minute left, and today's discounted products will start to be sold! For every five dinars purchased, an additional

A dinar product will be given as a gift. In addition, the membership card can also participate in this consumption points! This is a rare opportunity, are you ready?"

"Yes!" The group of aunts shouted loudly, with the courage to bring down the entire store.

Cecilia was stunned, she had never seen such a scene.

Xie Feng was also stunned. He hadn't seen such a scene for a long time.

As soon as the store said "Let's go!", the aunts rushed towards the store door crazily, trying to squeeze in every opportunity, fearing that they would fall behind and let others take advantage of them.

Xie Feng smiled, turned to Cecilia and said: "The store is busy, let's go home and sit down first."

On the hill.

Xie Feng walked to the door of the house and said with a smile: "Ding dong, check the water meter. Is anyone at home?"

Cecilia pushed Xie Feng away and said angrily: "Brother Xie Feng, stop making trouble, you are blocking me." As she said that, she took out a small key from her arms.

"Huh?" Cecilia, who was about to open the door and lock it, suddenly said, "The door is not locked. Could it be that my adoptive father is at home?"

Hearing this, Xie Feng pushed the door open and shouted: "Hey! Old man! We are back... Huh?"

The furnishings in the room are still the same, but the difference from before is that there is a long iron gun on the table, and Li Wu is sitting next to him, constantly wiping the iron gun all over with a handkerchief. Look at his concentration.

It seemed as if he didn't realize that the two people had entered.

Xie Feng walked in and said with a smile: "Hey, old man, it seems that your body has fully recovered... What is this?" As he said that, he reached out to touch the iron gun.

"Huh?" Li Wu, who was wiping the iron gun, suddenly realized that someone was nearby. He immediately twitched his hand and pulled the iron gun back. He jumped up from his seat, turned the gun head, and stabbed Xie Feng suddenly.

"Old man!"

"Father!"

Xie Feng and Cecilia both shouted in shock at the same time.

The gun tip stopped less than one centimeter away from the tip of Xie Feng's nose, and even Xie Feng's skin had already been punctured by the gun gas.

Xie Feng stared at the gun head that was very close at hand, and several drops of cold sweat began to break out on his head.

Li Wu's speed was really too fast. Even Xie Feng was not sure he could dodge.
Chapter completed!