novelGlobal #497 - Chapter 496 The Golden God of Wealth
#497 - Chapter 496 The Golden God of Wealth
“I am……”
“Dad, this is Bai Dong, Brother Bai, a distinguished guest I met on the street!”
Before Li Chenqiu could finish speaking, Zhao Long hurried forward and explained with a smile.
“A distinguished guest?” Zhao Jiacheng scratched his head, sizing up Li Chenqiu from head to toe.
Ordinary, plainly dressed, with only a somewhat outstanding appearance, he didn't look like a distinguished guest at all!
“Brother Bai, please sit down, I'll make you some tea!”
Zhao Long enthusiastically pulled Li Chenqiu to sit on the sofa, then squatted down in front of the old water dispenser, his hands moving non-stop as if equipped with motors, fiddling with something.
Zhao Jiacheng pushed his wheelchair, looking puzzled as he approached the sofa, and said politely, “Hello.”
“Captain Zhao, I've long admired your name.” Li Chenqiu smiled and extended his hand.
Zhao Jiacheng didn't dare to be negligent and quickly shook it: “Hello, Bai…”
“Bai Dong, you can just call me by my name.”
Zhao Jiacheng nodded: “Okay, is there anything you need from us?”
Hearing this, the little girl Zhao Yue also came over, curiously looking at the distinguished guest her second brother mentioned.
Li Chenqiu smiled faintly, without being mysterious, and said directly: “I came to you this time to ask you to be my guide.”
A trace of surprise flashed in Zhao Jiacheng's eyes: “A guide?”
“Dad, Brother Bai wants to find something in the sand sea, but he doesn't know much about the terrain, so I recommended you to Brother Bai!”
Zhao Long walked to the sofa and sat down, pushing the teacup in his hand in front of Li Chenqiu, then looked at Zhao Jiacheng and carefully explained Li Chenqiu's matter again.
When he heard that Li Chenqiu's budget for renting a boat was several billion, Zhao Jiacheng's pupils instantly dilated: “Tens of billions, really?!”
Zhao Yue, who was standing aside, was also shocked by this, covering her mouth in surprise.
“Of course, it's true. Would a son dare to deceive his father? Earlier, when Brother Bai asked me for information, he offered 100,000 Federal Coins without batting an eye, very generous!” Zhao Long said, beaming.
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling golden light rose from Li Chenqiu's body, setting him off like a God of Wealth descending to earth, with the sound of silver falling with every breath he took.
Of course, ordinary people couldn't see this vision, only those who lacked money could see it, such as Zhao Jiacheng and Zhao Yue.
“Captain Zhao, you are experienced and very suitable to be my guide. If you agree, it will be five million Federal Coins a day. However many days it takes to find that thing, I will pay you for that many days, but the premise is that you cannot slack off.”
Li Chenqiu's tone was calm, but the content of his words exploded in the minds of the three like thunder.
Zhao Jiacheng's pupils trembled, and he stammered: “How… how much? Five million Federal Coins a day?”
Li Chenqiu nodded: “Yes, if you agree, I can transfer the money to you now.”
“I…” Zhao Jiacheng hesitated, unable to speak for a long time.
Seeing this, Zhao Long immediately became anxious: “Dad, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and agree…”
“Shut up!”
Zhao Jiacheng scolded unhappily, scaring Zhao Long to shrink his head and stop talking.
A hint of displeasure flashed between Li Chenqiu's eyebrows, and he asked, “Does Captain Zhao have any concerns?”
Zhao Jiacheng slowly said: “Little brother, I am very tempted by the conditions you offered, and I really want to agree, but… I have offended someone here. If we encounter them in the sand sea, you may… be in danger!”
“How strong is that group of people?”
Zhao Jiacheng replied solemnly: “That fleet is very strong. There are no less than ten Third Realm experts, and two Fourth Realm experts. The captain, Luo Honggang, has even reached the Fifth Realm, and his strength is very terrifying!”
“Um… it's okay, I have a way to solve it. Can Captain Zhao agree now?”
Zhao Jiacheng was stunned for a moment, and seeing Li Chenqiu's nonchalant look, he said in a more solemn tone:
“Little brother, this matter is not as simple as you think. That group of people is not so easy to deal with. Even a Sixth Realm Chosen One has to respect them here in the sand sea and dare not offend them easily.”
Li Chenqiu took out a bank card from his pocket and placed it on the table: “It's okay, I will take care of everything, swipe the card!”
In the end, under the temptation of millions of Federal Coins, Zhao Jiacheng bit the bullet and agreed.
After paying the money, Li Chenqiu put the bank card in his pocket and said to the others:
“I'm short on time. Zhao Long, go with me to rent a boat later. Leave the rest of the messy things to Captain Zhao. Once everything is ready, we will set off immediately. Any problems?”
“Set off immediately?” Zhao Jiacheng looked surprised.
Li Chenqiu turned his head: “What's wrong?”
Zhao Jiacheng explained: “It's five o'clock in the afternoon now. By the time everything is ready, it will be dark. Sandstorms will blow in the sand sea at night, and ships cannot sail normally. We can only wait until dawn.”
“Is there no solution?”
“We can only wait until dawn.”
Li Chenqiu's heart sank, and he rubbed his forehead, asking without looking up: “If we only sail during the day, how long will it take at the fastest to completely search the sand sea without missing any corner?”
Zhao Jiacheng pondered for a moment and replied uncertainly: “About five days, maybe we can squeeze it to four if we grit our teeth.”
“Three days. If I can find what I want within three days, I will give you 50 million Federal Coins. If I can find it in two days, 80 million Federal Coins. If I can find it in one day, 100 million Federal Coins.”
“Ah?”
The three of them widened their eyes, their mouths opening at the same time, revealing the same expression called “dumbfounded”.
“I keep my word, and I hope Captain Zhao won't let me down.”
Li Chenqiu stood up and patted Zhao Long's shoulder: “Let's go, let's rent a boat.”
“Ah?”
“Let's rent a boat.”
“Oh… right, right, we have to rent a boat to go to sea!”
……
The setting sun slants westward, and the golden quicksand is dyed into a crimson color, rippling like sea waves, with ships of various sizes rising and falling in it, approaching the pier on the shore.
Zhao Long and Li Chenqiu walked side by side in the sunset, chatting and watching the returning ships.
“The conditions in the sand sea are harsh, and basically no one stays for long. Most of these ships belong to ship rental companies, and few are privately owned.”
Li Chenqiu nodded thoughtfully, asking without turning his head: “Which is the best ship rental company here?”
“The most cost-effective one may be debatable, but the best one must be Hao Sha. Although the rental price is more expensive, you get what you pay for. Their ships are of excellent quality!” Zhao Long gave a thumbs up.
“Are we going to rent a boat from this company later?”
“Yes, it's just ahead, we'll be there soon!” Zhao Long grinned, pointing ahead.