Love letters are not allowed in the exorcism notebook!-Chapter 122: Eliminated Obsolete Equipment

Several days had passed, and it was visibly clear that the atmosphere in the police station had improved considerably.

Qin Xiangdong had fired up his new position by dismissing the old police force, forming a new team, and dealing with a Demon Evil Spirit, which directly opened up the situation.

But he was not satisfied with just that.

Upon opening the storehouse and seeing boxes of neatly arranged equipment, Wang Yunxiao was wide-eyed.

Qin Xiangdong opened a crate, inside which was a neatly stacked pile of Soft armor.

He took it out and shook it open, seeing that its style was almost no different from the current police uniforms.

To be precise, the uniforms currently worn by the police were a low-end imitation of this type of Soft armor.

When Wang Yunxiao first came to the police station, he felt that the uniforms were a bit too avant-garde, but compared to this set of Soft armor, they were simply inferior.

This Soft armor was made of thick leather, and on the basic design of police uniforms, extra Armor Plates had been added to the shoulders, chest, back, and legs, coated with a layer of matte black paint, which did not look like metal.

Wang Yunxiao touched it and discovered it was actually bamboo.

In addition, this set of Soft armor came with special equipment including copper-tipped iron-nailed boots, leather gloves, neck guards, face masks, eye masks, and a metal flying saucer-shaped helmet. This whole set, weighing around twelve or thirteen pounds, wrapped the wearer from head to toe securely.

"This is protective equipment crafted by the Mohist school’s master craftsmen during the second year of Longyin for the use of the Former Dynasty’s Brocade-Clothed Guard specifically to deal with the prevailing ’Blood Rain’ problem. After the Blood Rain issue was resolved and the Guard disbanded, this equipment was phased out. It had been lying in stock for many years and was originally intended to be scrapped. Luckily, I had an old friend at the Structure Factory, so I had him help me repair this batch," Qin Xiangdong said in detail.

The equipment was good, but it was already outdated.

Wearing this stuff was heavy and hot, stifling, and not bulletproof.

In a strict sense, this was special equipment, made specifically to deal with the ’Blood Rain’ problem he just mentioned.

There weren’t many sets, only a few dozen, not enough to arm a large force, only enough to suit the needs of Wang Yunxiao and his small team.

Wang Yunxiao had no complaints about this.

A beggar can’t be choosy when begging for food.

Having equipment was better than not having any, and besides, the leather material seemed quite robust on its own, plus the Armor Plates, it provided some protective function.

What more could you want, a bicycle?

Qin Xiangdong then opened a few other crates, which contained weapons.

Similarly, these were also Former Dynasty’s munitions, possibly even the same batch as the special equipment.

There were rectangular Rattan Shields paired with standard Swallow Wing Blades, clearly the standard issue for expendable sword and shield soldiers.

There was also the very heavy Iron Whip, made from a material that did not seem to be metal.

It wasn’t a flexible whip, but the type used by Huyan Zhuo and Yuchi Gong - a rod-like weapon composed of segments.

"This is the Whip of Duke Thunder."

Seeing Wang Yunxiao’s surprised yet unknowing expression, Qin Xiangdong explained: "It’s made from Thunderstruck Wood, specifically used for exorcising demons. The Imperial Court once purchased a batch, but because they were not effective, they were quickly phased out."

"If Thunderstruck Wood is so powerful, why weren’t they effective?"

"Because they are too brittle."

Wang Yunxiao was momentarily at a loss for words.

The most basic requirement for military equipment is durability and toughness. Even though the material of Thunderstruck Wood is hard, it truly cannot compare to a real Iron Whip.

If placed in the hands of a highly skilled master, and carefully maintained and cherished regularly, then it might last for several decades or even a century.

But if you let the Big-Headed Soldier who charges ahead in battle use this kind of weapon, at the moment of life and death, he won’t care if this thing is delicate or precious; he will definitely use as much force as he can muster.

Apart from these impressively named but not necessarily useful Whip of Duke Thunder, at the bottom of the chest lies another truly formidable weapon.

The Heavenly Crossbow.

This thing isn’t meant for human use but is a supplementary weapon installed on the arms of Heavenly Armor. The arrow is five inches long, equipped with serrated barbs, and connected to a rope, launched by both an air pump and a mechanical bowstring.

Don’t ask what Heavenly Armor is, the textbooks don’t mention it.

The body of the crossbow itself is nearly 1.2 meters in length, weighing close to fifteen kilograms, wound by a gear-driven mechanism. This device was designed not to chop at the back of a person’s neck but rather for hunting giant monsters. It requires not only a specially trained marksman to aim and shoot but also a team prepared to pull the rope.

One Heavenly Crossbow requires a dedicated team.

The reason this item was phased out is simple. While the designer’s intentions were good, the occasions needing the deployment of Heavenly Armor didn’t require this crossbow. In places where this crossbow could be used... a smoothbore gun would be far more effective.

Besides weapons, there are also numerous miscellaneous small items.

Like the military canteen that looks like a thermos, the inexplicable Luban Lock, Gunpowder Bombs, Iron Caltrops, Copper Gong...

It’s a wonder how Qin Xiangdong managed to collect so many odd and strange items.

The regular army, already equipped with rifles and cannons, definitely wouldn’t value these relics from the Former Dynasty, but for rookies like Wang Yunxiao and his peers who are just starting out, they are just right.

"Is all this prepared for us?"

As it came down to it, Wang Yunxiao actually hesitated.

He was well aware that there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

Giving a little is a matter of goodwill, but giving too much, that’s a different issue altogether.

"Of course, it’s prepared for you, as long as you and your brothers come to the police station."

Qin Xiangdong, straightforwardly, said, "I’ve set up a special department for you guys in the station, called the Special Service Section. You will be the head. How about it?"

Not really.

Wang Yunxiao shook his head, "Thank you for your kind offer, but my brothers and I are still young. We want to study more at school and are not thinking about finding jobs just yet."

Just kidding. With meals and education available in school, teachers giving additional guidance, and the ability to farm dungeons for gear and experience, why would I waste my full belly for that small salary and slave away for you?

Qin Xiangdong’s face did not show surprise, but he just smiled, raised his hand, and said, "Let’s go, let’s talk more upstairs."

Gao Shan had been following nearby and frowned as he looked at these armaments in the warehouse.

After Qin Xiangdong and Wang Yunxiao left the warehouse, leaving only Youtiao to continue checking the equipment, he couldn’t help but walk over and quietly advise, "All these are outdated and discarded items, they’re useless to you. However powerful bows and crossbows are, they’re still not as effective as guns and cannons."

Youtiao, hearing his well-meant advice, was not offended and nodded with a smile, "Captain Gao, you’re right, but those firearms and ammunition, you don’t have enough for yourselves, do you? And even if you did give them to us, would you really be at ease?"

Gao Shan snorted coldly, "Of course I wouldn’t be at ease. You guys, still having the chance to study and not cherishing it. Director Qin too, ignoring our platoon of soldiers and insisting on pulling you guys over, I really don’t understand what he’s thinking..."

Youtiao asked with a smile, "Captain Gao, how many times have you dealt with demons and evil spirits? Do you know what they are all about?"

Gao Shan puzzledly said, "Demons and evil spirits are just that, knowing that sunlight can subdue them is enough, why do I need to research what they really are?"