Chapter 106: Chapter 101: Man and Gun as One

In a small combat environment, a handgun has certain advantages over a rifle.

Following behind Li Xiang, Gao Jian watched as Li Xiang boldly charged into the bank, both admiring him and worrying for his fearless behavior, and quickly followed him inside.

But all he saw was a floor full of bodies and bags filled with cash.

“Did you take them all out?”

“Who else?”

“Master, please take me as your disciple. I want to learn your gun skills. My name’s Gao Jian, from the Municipal Criminal Police Squad.”

Seeing Li Xiang’s prowess, Gao Jian immediately wanted to become his apprentice; with such a powerful leg to hold onto, why wait?

“Apprenticeship isn’t necessary. We can exchange gun skill insights together.”

The first time he entered the battle scenario, Li Xiang was a novice at gun skills. It was Gao Jian who, acting as a willing teacher, taught him shooting positions and how to improve his gun skills bit by bit, and in the days that followed, trained him in some skill-based competitions, helping him complete his missions successfully.

This is how he achieved the sniper skill after clearing the mission.

It’s a way to return the favor now; how could he take advantage of Gao Jian and become his master?

Gao Jian, upon hearing Li Xiang say that apprenticeship wasn’t necessary, thought Li Xiang didn’t want to take him in as a disciple and was a bit disappointed. He was surprised when Li Xiang agreed to exchange gun skill insights, and he immediately brightened up: “That works too.”

Their shooting range lanes were right next to each other, making it convenient for them to exchange knowledge.

The SWAT arrived quickly; there was no need for him to handle the aftermath, or rather, the mission scenario didn’t require much cleanup; it was just part of the plot.

Next would be the Gunslinger Contest competition.

[Ding, main quest completion rate 100%, mission rating: S+ level, reward skill experience +3000]

[Player achieves 100% completion of scenario, rewards hidden skill: C.A.R Shooting Position]

Upon completing the Gunslinger Contest scenario, the system transmitted another set of shooting techniques to Li Xiang. Judging by the name, it seemed to be the niche shooting position Gao Jian had mentioned.

[C.A.R Shooting Position (Hidden): Beginner]

[Description: Close-range gun fighting technique, comprising a combat system that includes stance technique and shooting methods. The system’s core lies in using the stable structure formed by wrapping arms and shoulders to operate both long and short firearms, allowing for gun shooting techniques in confined spaces.]

[Experience required for upgrade: 2000 points]

Li Xiang slowly opened his eyes; as he gradually understood this combat system, he came to realize its strengths.

It’s a shooting method adaptable to various occasions, offering a relatively stable shooting platform in different environments, with advantages in preventing weapon snatching.

The system integrates shooting stances, gun handling techniques, reloading techniques, aiming, and other tactical skills. It has been consistently refined by various contributors to become a complete shooting system.

What Li Xiang liked most about this shooting method is that compared to general gun-holding stances, the key technique of C.A.R is hugging the gun close to oneself for maximum control over the firearm. This stance effectively protects the gun, making it difficult for attackers to grab or snatch the weapon while allowing some control over the gun’s recoil.

Meanwhile, in close-quarters combat, this stance allows for quick counterattacks using some fighting techniques. Overall, it’s a comprehensive system of shooting skills, well-suited for Li Xiang at this moment.

Li Xiang casually struck a few poses and realized the moves seemed very familiar as if he’d seen them before.

After thinking for a moment, he remembered it was from a game he played years ago, where the protagonist Sam Fisher in “Splinter Cell 5” used this very gun stance, looking very stylish.

After completing the mission, Li Xiang saw that Mo Qiu had eaten his fill, so he summoned him into the game for bloodstain search training.

Although Mo Qiu, the native dog, didn’t have the excellent pedigree of a German Shepherd champion, he performed exceptionally well after adapting to regular training.

Engaging in interactive training with Mo Qiu daily, Li Xiang noticed he became increasingly spirited.

In various training scenarios, Mo Qiu could execute Li Xiang’s commands very well. Currently, Mo Qiu follows orders well and excels in scent identification, having completed drug searches and is now reinforcing bloodstain search disciplines.

During drug search training, Li Xiang discovered Mo Qiu’s keen sensitivity to unusual scents, coupled with his high intelligence, enabling him always to meet training targets during scent training.

“Keep practicing well. At this pace, we can move on to explosive detection training next.”

While such unusual situations are rare in real life, Li Xiang, single with energy to spare nightly, focused it all on training Mo Qiu.

The next day, after feeding Mo Qiu, Li Xiang headed to work.

Although the case of the staircase death was successfully solved, much wrapping-up work remained. Today, he would be shadowing Mao Ji to learn about handling the case’s concluding phase, evidence collection, and closing the evidence loop.

In sorting through the tasks, by assessing the scene’s situation and performing post-production work like evidence collection and comparison, police could identify overlooked or mistaken areas in the process.

If new doubts arose among this evidence, they could quickly adjust their investigative course, avoiding wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice.

Simultaneously, they’d communicate with the killer and victim’s families, informing them of the case’s situation, for they had the right to know. Further understanding also helped supplement the case’s details, making the evidence chain more comprehensive.

Thus, for the following days, Li Xiang would tirelessly follow Mao Ji, familiarizing himself with daily detective work.

Feng Yonglin sometimes came over to check on Li Xiang, concerned about his progress there.

After all, he had to rely on his somewhat worn-out face to have Director Song send Li Xiang to him. During which, the possibility of the Drug Enforcement Bureau stealing Li Xiang nearly occurred, but thankfully, he had the last laugh, so he treated Li Xiang like a treasure.

A week later, this case finally wrapped up entirely, with all materials organized and handed over to the prosecution. The three suspects were sent to the detention center, waiting for the prosecutor to press charges in court.

The rest wasn’t much of their concern anymore.

The case was clear in facts and sufficient in evidence, reducing the possibility of dismissal due to doubts by the court.

Li Xiang thought that with the case over, they wouldn’t have anything further, but he was mistaken, as being a detective meant they were rarely without work.

After concluding this case, Captain Cao immediately presented a stack of case files to Li Xiang, saying, “According to the latest directive from the Municipal Bureau, we are now reviewing past cold cases. The review work has been ongoing for a while, paused due to an unexpected case. Now that that’s concluded, familiarize yourself with this case first.”

“Okay, let me take a look.”

Li Xiang nodded slightly, taking the thick stack of case files, on which the file folder read: Luoyang Reservoir Corpse Case.

“This case has been with us for ten years. I take it out almost every year for fresh review, but due to very few leads, we’ve never made any breakthroughs. However, we won’t give up. You’re new to the criminal police team, and I hope you inherit this spirit, possessing determination and belief to solve every unsolved mystery.”

These words were told to Captain Cao when he joined the criminal police squad by his master.

When the case happened years ago, it was his master leading the investigation, but given the then-limited forensic technology and the reservoir’s remote location, the police gleaned minimal leads, rendering the case unresolved for ages.

“Yes, Captain Cao, I believe the evildoer will be caught eventually. As long as we persistently investigate, the truth will surface sooner or later.”

This case had been with Captain Cao for ten years, indicating extreme difficulty, but none of that stopped Li Xiang from voicing slogans.

Just joining the criminal police force, Li Xiang was enthusiastic and well-driven. If he backed down upon encountering a cold case, who else would solve these cases?

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