Chapter 473: Intervention by the Sakura Nation! A Hunt for Gold PK Contest! (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
At the time, Luo Feng’s spirits were high. The trip to Mount Changbai had proved exceedingly fruitful, as the sheer amount of gold found there made it worth every moment spent. To put it simply, the quantity of gold unearthed surpassed the value of the treasures from Zhao Gao’s tomb by a large margin.
What was more, it did not even require strenuous digging or the need for archaeological verification. The gold was there as if one simply bent down to pick up loose change, only this was far quicker. After all, finding ten million in a day in terms of loose change would be a nigh impossible feat.
“Those brats must be crying their eyes out!” someone jested.
“Indeed. They have been hunting for these gold treasures all along, only to have our livestreaming host beat them to it!” another added.
“Even though our host has located the fortress, it doesn’t mean that they would encounter the same fortress given enough time. Their incompetence is to blame!” the conversation continued.
After all, the military stronghold, though substantial in size, was but a speck within the vast expanse of Mount Changbai. Moreover, it was buried underground. Locating it without the kind of advantage Luo Feng had was an arduous task indeed. Merely relying on a metal detector would have been quite challenging.
“Luo Feng, what do you intend to do with all this gold?” asked a captain from the border defense headquarters.
“I’ve contacted a helicopter. It will come to pick it up shortly,” replied Luo Feng.
“That’s not what I meant, I was asking….” The captain paused, then continued, “Anyway, the higher-ups asked me to relay a message to you.”
“What message?” Luo Feng inquired.
“The Sakura Nation may request the gold, but the official stance is on your side.
As long as you don’t relent, nobody can take the gold away from you!”
“Japan, huh? What do they have to do with this gold? If anyone should be asking for it, it should be the warrior nation, Russia, right?”
The captain shook his head, “The warrior nation, I reckon, wouldn’t have the nerve. They might be robust, but the situation with Sakura Nation is different. Their economy is not doing well. Also, there’s another matter: those six individuals are probably heading towards this military stronghold!”
“Well, let them come. I’ve already dug it all up. What does it have to do with them now?” Luo Feng responded with a slight smile.
“I’ll assign some men to guard this place. After the gold is transported down the mountain, I will arrange for it to be delivered to Jiangnan!” The captain stated, “Moreover, if you plan to sell the gold, consider domestic buyers first. But of course, it’s entirely up to you whom you sell it to!”
“There’s no need to mention that. Even if the price offered by foreign parties is high, I would not sell these treasures to them, that is, unless, of course, the price is astronomically high. In that case, even the authorities might encourage me to sell abroad,” Luo Feng chuckled.
Simply put, the value of gold, unlike that of antiques, lies in the amount stored. If the gold is worth 300 per gram, and someone is willing to pay 400 per gram, it’s entirely possible to sell it. The extra profit could be used to aid impoverished areas domestically. However, even if they wanted to buy it at a higher price, the most they could offer would be an extra ten per gram, not more.
With such a small profit margin, Luo Feng had no interest in earning it. He would directly give it to the domestic market. In other words, selling it to foreign entities was out of the question.
“Holy cow! The gold is being transported away!”
The six unrepentant individuals finally arrived at the military stronghold. Witnessing box after box of gold being airlifted away, their hearts bled.
“Mr. Luo, Sir Luo!”
As the leader, Kobe called out, and the group rushed towards the scene. A group of armed police promptly blocked their path.
“Comrades, lower your weapons. I will handle this,” Luo Feng stepped forward upon seeing this
He then ordered the armed police to collect their firearms before initiating a conversation.
“Speak up. What brings you here?” Luo Feng asked indifferently.
“Mr. Luo, this gold belongs to us!” Kobe, appearing rather flustered, responded.
“Yes, this gold is ours. My grandfather was involved in dealing with this gold during World War I, here in your northeastern region. He left this gold behind. It is a family heirloom!” one of them declared.
Hearing the man’s claim, Luo Feng almost laughed.
Family heirloom? He thought. What’s next? Claiming the Great Wall was built by your great-great-great- grandfather? This was preposterous!
“Is that so? Is everything you said true?” Luo Feng asked, barely concealing his amusement.
“Of course, it’s true. We even have proof!” Kobe retorted.
“Proof, you say? May I see it?” Luo Feng responded with a smile.
“You may!” Kobe pulled out his mobile phone, scrolled through it, and declared, “Starting from our father’s generation, we have been searching for this gold every year. It has been 35 years for our generation. We have all the flight tickets and visas for our trips to China!”
Luo Feng, initially expecting substantial evidence, barely contained his laughter. “The gold doesn’t have your name on it. Such evidence doesn’t warrant the removal of the gold.”
“Indeed, the rest of you should cease this futile argument,” the border patrol officer stated sternly, “Whether we consider international law or our nation’s rights over underground relics, these treasures undeniably belong to Mr. Luo!”
The armed police officers nearby, unable to tolerate the ongoing dispute, leveled their guns at the group, their intentions clear: the foreigners should leave.
“No matter what you say, Mr. Luo, it was our ancestors who placed the gold here, and the military stronghold was built by our forebears.. We demand its return to us!”
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