Chapter 65: Chapter 66: The Return Journey and Skirmish
The reason it's difficult to estimate these specific prices is because at the bottom of the box, they found a Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver and a Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolver.
On the barrels of these two guns, Liang En discovered the signatures of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy. Clearly, before they went far away, they hid the firearms they couldn't take with them in this place.
Due to the fact that both of these guns were meticulously coated with layers of oil paper after being covered in a thick layer of grease, and they were kept in a dry and cool place, the firearms were in very good condition.
At the very least, according to Barry's assessment, once they removed the grease from inside these two guns and performed a simple maintenance, they could be used directly for target shooting.
Considering that these two figures, who were not insignificant in the Western era, their firearms' potential selling price is an unknown. If they were to encounter someone interested, it wouldn't be impossible for them to pay a hefty sum.
After watching the video they had just taken on their phones, the two repackaged these items and put them into their respective backpacks. After hastily eating something as a makeshift lunch, they embarked on their journey back.
For Liang En, the biggest gain from this trip, aside from most of his own wealth in his backpack, came from discovering and identifying the playing cards that were revealed after finding these two boxes.
Apart from three "Detect (N)" cards, this treasure belonging to the legends of the Western cowboys also yielded a bronze-colored skill card for Liang En.
Gunslinger (R): Rest assured, it's not what you're worried about. For these blood-soaked cowboys of the West, the only things they could rely on were the pistols in their hands and their exceptional marksmanship that surpassed others.
Those cowboys who mastered formidable marksmanship created a Western legend in that lawless era.
Enhancement Card (One-time use): Consuming this card allows you to master the incredible pistol marksmanship of these two cowboys, used to roam the West. Note that you only gain the skill; it doesn't involve physical enhancement.
Upon using this card, Liang En immediately felt a surge of warmth swirling in his mind, then entering his arms. Once the warmth subsided, he noticed that his hands seemed to be more agile than before.
"It seems these skills actually adjust the body slightly." Liang En thought as he felt the flexibility of his fingers. "Previously, maybe it was because of my physical condition combined with the fact that those skills targeted the entire body, so I didn't realize this."
"Clap, clap—" Arriving at the campsite from last night, Liang En and Barry were planning to rest for a while. However, at this moment, gunshots rang out not far away.
Hearing the gunshots, Liang En and Barry quickly grasped their rifles on their chests, unlocked the safeties, then quickly moved back-to-back towards a depression in a nearby valley.
After entering this shallow pit that was more than a meter deep, the two immediately crouched down on the ground, concealing their forms amidst the surrounding weeds, and quickly removed their backpacks.
The reason they were so tense had its origins: this place wasn't a hunting ground at all, and the barren mountains around made the whole area devoid of animals worthy of shooting. As a result, there was hardly anyone wandering nearby.
If it was somewhat reasonable for Liang En and Barry to venture into the wilderness for treasure, claiming that they were shooting for hunting here was clearly a lame excuse.
"When I shout 'open fire,' start shooting." Barry, a professional soldier of ten years' experience, immediately figured out the situation at hand.
"The lawless regions of the Western states nowadays aren't much different from a hundred years ago, with all sorts of criminal activities rampant." Once the two had concealed themselves, Barry explained quietly to Liang En.
"So, if gunshots are heard in the wild at this time and place, there's a high likelihood it's a clash between groups dealing in contraband. But judging from the sound, there shouldn't be more than ten people on both sides."
Soon, the gunshots dwindled, indicating that the shootout was likely concluding.
However, just as Liang En and Barry were waiting behind the rocks for those people in the distance to finish and depart with the newly found treasures, they unexpectedly heard gunshots getting closer to them.
In no time, a figure in a hooded sweatshirt stumbled out from a slightly concealed corner not far away. However, before he could run far, bullets from behind caught up with him, bringing him down.
"It seems there's someone here." After the five pursuers reached the guy they had just killed and examined him, the leader, a middle-aged man with a big beard, noticed the abandoned gold mines around and said, "Since that guy was running this way, there's a good chance there's something hidden here."
"Since that guy was running this way, there's a good chance there's something hidden here." The bearded leader waved the handgun in his hand and continued, "Spread out and search the area. Don't let anyone escape."
"You take the two on the left, I'll take the three on the right." Realizing there was no avoiding confrontation, Barry whispered to Liang En, "You're on my left, I'm on your right. Open fire when I give the signal."
A few seconds later, Barry issued the command. Then, the two rose from their hiding place, simultaneously pulling the triggers of their firearms.
"Bang, bang, bang, bang." After two rapid volleys, both of the guys Liang En had targeted collapsed with bullet wounds to their chests, the whole process taking no more than three seconds. Meanwhile, Barry quickly dealt with the other three on his side.
"Clear." Confirming that all the enemies were neutralized, Barry raised a hand to signal safety, then inquired, "Mr. Liang, how are you feeling now?"
"Quite strange, like the feeling of oxygen deprivation after extreme tension." Liang En took a deep breath and said, "But oddly, I'm not experiencing the nauseous feeling like they show in movies."
"This is normal; my comrades have had various reactions after their first kills." Barry comforted Liang En once he was certain the enemies were down.
"You don't have to feel any guilt for what you've done. In that situation just now, if they hadn't died, it would have been you. You were fighting for your survival."
"Don't worry, I'm holding up well for now." Liang En smiled and shook his head. "Let's go to the place they came from and investigate. It's better to understand what these people were up to."
Soon, the two found a nearby valley. Apart from two bodies lying on their backs, there were also two backpacks and a suitcase placed in the center of the valley.
Wearing gloves, when Liang En opened the larger suitcase, he saw that it contained yellow plastic bags, each neatly wrapped in plastic paper and sealed with yellow tape. There were 15 in total.
"Indeed, this gang deals in illegal weapons." After cutting open one of the plastic bags with a small knife, Barry glanced at the M1911 inside and said.
"But can't you legally buy guns in the U.S.?" Liang En asked somewhat puzzled. He didn't understand why these people were trading such items here.
"But legal firearms have records." Barry smiled and explained. "So, there are individuals who buy firearms from places like the Philippines, where there are no records, and then use them for illicit activities."
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