Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Gun Permit
“This gun is from my private collection, imported from Zijing Country. It’s a ‘Thunder Dragon’ Pistol, 7.8mm caliber, which is larger than many rifles. It has an effective range of 30 meters, with the advantage of great power and the drawbacks of a short range and heavy recoil.”
Huang Weiguang, looking at the wooden box in Li Fei’s hands, said with a hint of reminiscence:
“This gun ceased production over a decade ago, and now it’s very difficult to get a Thunder Dragon over in Zijing Country. When I first took office as Inspector General, your teacher gave me this gun. Now that I’m about to retire, I’m passing it on to you, which is a kind of destiny.”
Li Fei looked at Huang Weiguang and opened his mouth.
“Don’t worry, I’ve already taken care of your gun permit for you. The certificate inside the box is it.”
Huang Weiguang said with a smile.
“Inspector General, this gift is really too valuable!”
Li Lei, who was beside them, finally couldn’t sit still anymore and stood up as well.
Li Fei wasn’t aware of how precious a firearms certificate was, but Li Lei was very clear on the matter.
The Da Lan Dynasty had very strict requirements for the use of firearms.
Even in a force like the Inspection Bureau, ordinary inspectors were only allowed to carry guns during missions, and using them outside of missions was strictly prohibited.
Only someone like Li Lei, a Platoon Leader or higher, could obtain a firearms permit in the entire Inspection Bureau, allowing them to carry guns at all times and have the right to use firearms in emergencies.
And if you are not working within military institutions like the Zhi Ge Court and the Righteous Court, it would be even more difficult for others to obtain a firearms certificate.
Don’t be fooled by the local big shots, noble families, and Jianghu Sects who could all get their hands on firearms, but unless necessary, they dared not use guns publicly because without a firearms certificate, once they used a gun, they could be caught.
Therefore, a firearms certificate is something all forces wanted to obtain.
In Li Lei’s view, the gift from Huang Weiguang was worth more for the firearms certificate than for the Thunder Dragon Pistol itself.
“Alright, I don’t like it when people refuse what I’ve given; take it!”
Huang Weiguang waved his hand to discourage any further refusals from Li Lei.
“Then I thank you for the gift, Inspector General. I will cherish it!”
Li Fei spoke gravely to Huang Weiguang.
“Good, heroes emerge from the young. Xiao Fei, the future belongs to you.”
Huang Weiguang patted Li Fei.
“Get ready. I’ll take you to the Governance Hall to meet Chief Gu.”
A few minutes later, Li Fei got into Huang Weiguang’s car, and they headed toward the Governance Hall together.
The building housing the Governance Hall was very imposing, being the tallest building in Xing City with a total of twelve floors.
Huang Weiguang’s official car stopped in the courtyard of the building, and the driver opened the doors to let both Li Fei and Huang Weiguang out.
Huang Weiguang was obviously not visiting for the first time and confidently led the way with Li Fei following behind.
A few minutes later, the two sat down in a guest room where someone had prepared tea for them.
After waiting for about half an hour, the door to the room opened, and Huang Weiguang and Li Fei both stood up.
The man who walked in wore a black robe, had a beard, and looked ordinary but had an air of dignity and presence.
Huang Weiguang bowed slightly to greet him.
The newcomer was Xing City’s top figure, Chief Gu Zhenhui.
The man walked over and shook hands with Huang Weiguang, patting his arm.
Then he turned to Li Fei at his side and smiled, asking:
“Are you the student from the Martial Arts Hall, Li Fei?”
Li Fei stood tall and replied to Gu Zhenhui without arrogance or humility:
“Martial Arts Hall student Li Fei, I have seen Chief Gu.”
Gu Zhenhui looked at Li Fei, who had an air of righteousness, and nodded with satisfaction:
“The mark of a true talent indeed.”
He had met many young talents before, but most of them showed some degree of nervousness and restraint upon meeting him. Li Fei, however, was the most composed and self-assured young man he had ever encountered.
For this alone, he held Li Fei in higher regard.
He walked up to Li Fei, took the initiative to shake his hand, and with the other hand, he gently patted Li Fei’s arm:
“Young man, you’ve done very well this time, making a great contribution to the eradication of the cult. On behalf of the people of Xing City, I thank you!”
His tone and demeanor were very sincere, nothing like mere pleasantries.
Li Fei nodded vigorously, “As a student of Martial Arts Hall, it is our bounden duty to eradicate cults!”
His naturally righteous appearance made him very convincing and sincere in this assertion.
Indeed, Gu Zhenhui’s expression showed appreciation:
“A talent like you should not be buried. I make you a promise here, as long as you can secure a place at the university’s Zhi Ge Department, not only will Martial Arts Hall provide you with a scholarship, I will also grant you an additional scholarship in the name of Governance Hall!”
Li Fei’s face lit up upon hearing this.
The scholarship from Martial Arts Hall was only enough to maintain the most basic Martial Arts cultivation at the Zhi Ge Department of the university. Naturally, it would be best if he could receive an additional scholarship.
“Thank you, Chief Gu!”
Li Fei quickly expressed his gratitude.
“There’s no need to thank me. If you secure the place, it means you deserve this scholarship,” Gu Zhenhui said, hinting at deeper meaning.
Then, he turned around and gestured to his secretary behind him, who handed him a wooden box.
“This is the reward from the Governance Hall for your contribution in the campaign against the Calming Sect.”
Gu Zhenhui handed the wooden box to Li Fei with both hands, and Li Fei received it with both of his.
The gift that Huang Weiguang had given him before was also in a wooden box, albeit the two boxes were of different styles.
He felt that just the price of these two boxes couldn’t be low.
“I heard you use the Steel Armor Implant, so this box contains a bottle of Iron Essence Pill,” Gu Zhenhui told Li Fei.
Although Li Fei didn’t know what the Iron Essence Pill was for, the fact that the other party had specifically researched his Implant before choosing such an Elixir indicated it must certainly be helpful to him, and the quality would definitely not be low.
“Thank you, Chief Gu!”
“No need to be polite. Young talents like you need to grow quickly; only then will the future of Xing City be more hopeful.”
Gu Zhenhui said, smiling as he patted Li Fei.
Afterward, he engaged in a friendly chat with Li Fei before taking his seat, and it seemed he had something to discuss with Huang Weiguang.
At this moment, the male secretary who had stood behind him politely came to Li Fei’s side:
“Student Li, this way, please.”
Thus, Li Fei followed the secretary out of the room and quickly entered another reception room.
“Student Li, please wait here for a moment.”
After the male secretary left, Li Fei quietly sat in the room to wait.
A few minutes later, the door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man with a neat demeanor and somewhat cold eyes, dressed in a grey robe, entered the room.
He walked straight up to Li Fei and sat down beside him, briskly showing his credentials:
“Hello, I am Cheng Bi, a Forth Level Inspector of the Inspection Bureau, and I have some matters to discuss with you.”