After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 38 - Weapons for Self-Defense
Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Weapons for Self-Defense
Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Weapons for Self-Defense
Despite having learned some martial arts since childhood, in this dog-eat-dog world
facing those towering strong guys, relying solely on martial arts seemed rather insignificant.
After weighing her options, she realized that having some portable self-defense weapons was the best strategy.
With this thought in mind, Su Yu stepped into a mysterious weapon shop called “Silent Sword.”
The shop’s name was suggestive, as if hinting that each weapon here possessed a silent but deadly force.
No sooner had she asked than a crisp response came from within: “Miss, what do you need? Whether it’s a longsword or a short dagger, rough or delicate, we can meet your demands.”
Looking around, Su Yu’s gaze was drawn to the weapons displayed on the walls, and she couldn’t help but marvel at their exquisite craftsmanship.
“I’m just looking for something small, easy to carry, and suitable for self-defense,” she said softly.
Upon hearing this, the young shop assistant inquired in detail about her level of martial arts.
Knowing that Su Yu had only a superficial understanding, he began to recommend a series of beginner’s hidden weapons.
While the shop assistant was busy selecting items, Su Yu casually strolled around the shop, and her hand unintentionally touched an ordinary-looking kitchen knife, which made her think involuntarily of the old knife at home that had accompanied her for a long time. Perhaps, it was time to retire it and replace it with one more suitable for herself.
Before long, the shop assistant returned, holding a variety of hidden weapons and explained them patiently.
However, faced with these intricately designed weapons, Su Yu frowned and said bluntly, “I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle these, and if I accidentally hurt myself, it would be more than I bargained for.”
What she desired were practical and concealable self-defense tools that could demonstrate extraordinary effectiveness at critical moments.
Hearing this, a look of admiration flashed in the shop assistant’s eyes, “Miss, you truly have a discerning eye! A real master is always able to conceal hidden weapons seamlessly, rendering them imperceptible to others.”
While saying this, he made a hand gesture, seemingly demonstrating the instant lethality of a hidden weapon.
Su Yu was amused by his words, urging him, “Then show me quickly what wonderful items you have.”
A moment later, the shop assistant presented a finely made hairpin and an unremarkable pen with a smile on his face.
These two items appeared ordinary, but were in fact ingeniously designed; they were the very kind of hidden weapons that could be used for self-defense and were easy to carry, just what Su Yu needed.
In the days to come, they would become her most reliable companions on her adventures.
A dazzling light suddenly flashed before Su Yu’s eyes. She gently picked up the hairpin and carefully examined it, exclaiming, “The design is indeed unique, concealing a touch of antique beauty within its streamlined shape.”
Upon hearing her praise, the shop assistant’s face lit up with pride, and he explained enthusiastically, “Exactly! This hairpin, though seemingly plain at first glance, actually contains hidden complexities. Look, by gently twisting the plum blossom-shaped catch, a fine and sharp barb quietly extends from the end of the pin. If the enemy is not careful, their skin will break and bleed, leaving them with no strength to attack in the moment.”
“Indeed, it’s ingeniously designed.”
Su Yu nodded with a smile, clearly satisfied with the item.
Then, the shop assistant presented a delicately made small knife and continued his sales pitch, “And this dagger, despite its small and delicate appearance and being easy to conceal and carry, is sharp enough to cut through metal and stone. No matter how formidable the opponent, once it gets close, they will likely have no choice but to surrender!”
“Deal, I’ll take all of these, and that sickle, too—add it to the total!”
Su Yu ordered crisply.
“All right!”
The young shop assistant was overjoyed, his fingers nimbly flipping the abacus beads. After a moment, he raised his voice and announced the total, “Esteemed guest, all together, your total comes to one hundred and eighty taels of silver.”
Upon hearing this, Su Yu couldn’t help but startle, and asked again, “How much… How many taels?”
“One hundred, plus eighty, and two copper coins for your change.”
The assistant patiently repeated, his tone firm and leaving no room for doubt.
At this, Su Yu’s face changed slightly, and she couldn’t help but raise her voice, “Isn’t this a bit too much? Are you openly robbing me!”
The assistant’s expression stiffened, and he responded with integrity, “Esteemed guest, please refrain from speaking offensively. This silver hairpin is meticulously crafted from pure silver, each inch of the soft silver has undergone countless special hammerings to become as hard as steel, to say nothing of incorporating such intricate mechanics into such a diminutive pin.”
After listening, Su Yu nodded thoughtfully, seemingly convinced by the explanation.
“As for the dagger, it looks unremarkable, but it is forged from precious mystic iron. You should know that the mystic iron longsword displayed in our shop is priced at over a thousand taels of silver.”
While speaking, the assistant rolled his eyes and added, “As for the sickle, consider it a gift from me on account of your face, not included in the total price!”
Su Yu chuckled inwardly with a touch of bitter amusement, not expecting an unexpected bonus in this transaction.
After thinking for a brief moment, she decided, “Very well, I shall just take the hairpin then.”
Following the payment of one hundred and twenty taels of silver, Su Yu, holding the sickle and the new hairpin, stepped out of “Blade and Sword” with only a little more than two taels of silver clinking in her pocket, her emotions mixed.
Only then did she suddenly realize, was she compelled by some obsession to purchase such an expensive item?
Yet, she found it difficult to accept cheap merchandise, always feeling they lacked sophistication.
In any case, money is an external possession, what’s lost can be earned again.
Such intricately crafted items, once missed, would be hard to find again.
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Moreover, for her own safety, she did indeed urgently need a reliable self-defense weapon.
Otherwise, she might repeat past mistakes and fall victim to thieves once more; by then, the loss could be more than just silver.
Recalling the basket she lost that morning and the beloved trinkets within, Su Yu’s heart ached.
She was filled with regret—why hadn’t she insisted that Master Zhou compensate for today’s expenses as well?
However, upon further reflection, the precious Hundred Poison Pills that she obtained by chance were priceless; weighing this, it seemed not only had she not suffered a loss, but rather she had picked up a great bargain.
Hunger surged like a tide, reminding Su Yu she needed to quickly appease her empty stomach.
She casually walked to a seemingly modest yet popular noodle stall on the street, chose a spot by the road to sit down, and softly ordered a bowl of clear soup noodles as a small treat for herself.
When the steaming bowl of clear soup noodles was placed in front of her, the mere cost of five wen money made her pause in surprise.
Her gaze shifted back and forth between the noodles and the plain yet unique hairpin in her hands, rapidly calculating how many such heartwarming and filling dishes the little accessory could exchange for.
In the midst of her swirling thoughts, it was the kind reminder from the stall owner that broke her reverie, “Miss, better eat while it’s hot, the noodles will lose flavor if they soak for too long!”
