I quickly recounted the events I had just experienced to everyone.
"So, it's possible that there are other people on this island, likely natives. We must be extremely cautious in our future actions, always moving in pairs, and carrying weapons at all times," I emphasized to everyone.
"Considering that, we do need to be more careful," Su Jie said with a worried frown.
"Do those savages really eat people?" Li Lin asked with a hint of fear.
"Don't worry too much, it's just my speculation, and there may not be natives at all. I just want everyone to be cautious. Besides, I found quite a few useful things on that Japanese guy's body, so it wasn't a total loss," I said with a smile, waving the gleaming military knife. The blade cut through the air with a reassuring sound.
"Oh, by the way, I haven't tried using this Type 38 Arisaka rifle yet!" I took out the rifle, carefully loaded it with bullets, and then went outside to an open space. I aimed at a large tree and fired a shot.
A loud bang echoed, and sparks seemed to flash from the muzzle as a bullet shot out. However, embarrassingly, the bullet flew far, and I missed the close-by tree.
"Well, I haven't really fired a gun since my college military training, under the guidance of an instructor. My marksmanship is indeed a bit rusty," I said somewhat embarrassed, picking up the rifle's sight and adjusting it. I then fired a second shot.
This shot was much better; at least, I hit the large tree. As a pseudo-military enthusiast, I knew that the Type 38 rifle had a long range, high accuracy, and low recoil, making it suitable for training new soldiers. Luckily, given another type of gun, I might not have known how to use it.
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"Alright, Xiao Wei, with this rifle, we have some confidence on this island. No more living in fear!" Su Jie said happily, coming over to hug me and planting a firm kiss on my face. Her soft lips felt pleasant.
"Xiao Wei Gege, this is great!" Li Lin came over, happily holding my hand but casting a somewhat hostile glance at Su Jie.
Xu Xiaorong snorted, still seemingly displeased with me, but her tension visibly eased. This rifle seemed to act as a reassurance pill for everyone, dispelling their fears. From that moment on, we seemed to have a guarantee of survival in this wilderness.
"Hehe, the gains from this time are not just weapons; the other items I brought back will also be very useful!" I said with a grin, taking out the military water bottle and Type 90 helmet. The water bottle was self-explanatory – no more awkwardly carrying water in bamboo tubes. Bamboo tubes had no lids, and the water would not last long exposed to the air. This water bottle was a game-changer.
But before using it, I had to boil water and thoroughly clean the bottle. As for the helmet, it had an even greater use. I planned to use it as a makeshift pot, making cooking much more convenient. Of course, I needed to process the helmet first. I cut the straps inside with a small knife and removed some plastic connectors.
Then, I found some mud and covered the small ventilation holes on the top of the helmet. Afterward, I placed it over the fire, letting it burn. In no time, I used this helmet-pot to boil a pot of water. Initially, there was a strange smell from the burning paint on the helmet's surface, but I guessed that after burning it a few more times, the smell would disappear.
Seeing the appearance of this pot, Li Lin was the happiest. Her little face lit up like a flower, looking extremely cute. As a kitchen expert, she valued these utensils greatly. That noon, Li Lin eagerly used the helmet-pot to cook a pot of fish soup. The helmet-pot was much more convenient than the bamboo tube we used before, and Li Lin showcased her cooking skills.