At this, Su Yu's usually bright eyes widened slightly, filled with suspicion.

"What, you don't believe it?" Yu Feibai smiled, spreading his hands. "To be honest, I have my doubts too. If someone dares to lie and fool me, I'll kick them right off this cliff."

For a moment, a killing intent flared from Yu Feibai, his eyes brimming with menace.

"No need to kick me, I'll jump myself."

As he spoke, Wang Guan actually leaped directly from the relatively high cliff face into the sea. He then beckoned, calling out, "Anyone who doesn't believe me can follow. I'll take you inside to see for yourselves. Of course, if you’re not a good swimmer, don't torture yourselves."

"Splash."

Instantly, Yu Feibai, Tang Qinghua, and Gao Zhuang jumped into the sea without hesitation. Meanwhile, Su Yu paused briefly, naturally not jumping down. Instead, she called two or three attendants who were strong swimmers to go down with her.

"Don't worry, we'll be right back out."

After exchanging a brief word with Bei Ye, Wang Guan submerged like a fish. Leading the few who followed, he skillfully navigated the nearby reef channels and soon returned to the immense cavern, revisiting the location.

"Haha, I knew you wouldn't dare trick me..."

At this moment, Yu Feibai surfaced in the pool. Aided by the faint, dim light, he spotted the outline of the massive ship and was instantly overjoyed. Without a word, he began scrambling onto it.

"Don't rush, some of the planks have rotted through; be careful where you step." Wang Guan offered a timely warning, then activated his waterproof flashlight, illuminating the path ahead.

"What a huge ship."

By this time, Yu Feibai had reached the deck via a gangway. He couldn't help but touch things here and tug at things there. He must have stepped on something just right, because he heard a loud crack, startling him into freezing in place. After a tense moment, Wang Guan and the others finally managed to climb aboard. The flashlight beam revealed that Yu Feibai had just crushed a skeleton underfoot.

"Bad luck."

Seeing this, Yu Feibai quickly backed away a few steps, only to find himself pinned down by the muzzle of a cannon. A real cannon, though somewhat rusted, its dark muzzle seemed to retain a faint, almost menacing scent of gunpowder residue. After circling the deck once, his excitement returned, and he declared enthusiastically, "Let's go see the pirates' collection."

The certainty that this was a pirate vessel stemmed from the attire of the skeletons, the scattered weaponry like swords and grappling hooks, and the modified gun platforms. All evidence pointed away from it being a warship or a merchant freighter; it could only be a pirate ship.

In fact, there was little need for deep thought: who else would hide a massive ship this deep in?

"Cough, cough..."

Pushing aside cobwebs thick with dust, several figures followed Wang Guan's guidance and slowly arrived at the largest storage hold on the ship. This place was easy to find, as it was fronted by a mound of bones. There was no doubt that these people had killed each other over wealth; several remained locked in poses resembling skewers.

"Men die for riches, birds die for food," Wang Guan murmured.

After a cursory sigh, Yu Feibai stepped over the remains and entered the hold directly.

Upon entry, they saw that the spacious warehouse was packed floor-to-ceiling with large crates. There was no need to guess their contents. Undeniably, these were the spoils of years of piracy, the treasure the buccaneers had left behind.

Some boxes were uncovered. When the flashlight beam struck them, a dazzling, golden sheen reflected back.

"Gold, silver, pearls, gems... haha, and even silk!" Yu Feibai flitted among the crates like a butterfly through a flower garden, occasionally lifting a lid to peek inside, grabbing handfuls, his face beaming with the joy of discovery.

"Oh!"

Finally, reaching a corner of the hold, Yu Feibai exclaimed with mixed excitement and surprise, "There are even several jars of wine! Wonder if it’s all evaporated yet?"

"If they were sealed properly, there might still be some wine residue," Wang Guan smiled, notably less agitated, as this was his second visit, affording him natural composure. Once Yu Feibai quieted down, he spoke, "Have you seen enough? Let's get out; it’s stuffy in here. Once we blast open the exit and clear things out, you can admire it all you want."

"Fine, let's go."

Yu Feibai was quite decisive, but as they exited, he couldn't help but mutter curses upon seeing the piles of bones: "Deserved to die! Where else could they hide treasure but on the Su family island..."

It was clear that Yu Feibai was somewhat peeved that the Su family could reap rewards without lifting a finger. However, every situation has two sides. While Yu Feibai felt aggrieved, Su Yu felt she had been utterly tricked.

Shortly after, the group returned to the outside island. With eyewitnesses and physical proof, there was no longer any room for doubt: the pirates' fortune was indeed buried within the mountain.

Seeing this, Su Yu's first reaction was that she had been fooled. The treasure was right on her family's island, yet due to lack of information, they would only receive a small fraction. It felt incredibly unjust.

Of course, someone felt even more disgruntled than Su Yu.

That person was Gao Zhuang. Although finding the treasure was cause for celebration, the problem was that it wasn't from a shipwreck. Like the giant clam fossil Wang Guan had salvaged earlier, that was an accidental find.

However, according to the prior agreement, only shipwreck treasure counted toward his share of the profit. Now the situation was awkward and delicate: the shipwreck was still missing, but they had found pirate treasure. How should this be accounted for?

To argue that it was related felt tenuous, yet to claim absolutely no connection seemed inaccurate, given that the pirate hoard was discovered during the search for the shipwreck. In short, it was a muddy calculation.

Others might have complained, but for the Su family, no matter how dissatisfied they were, they could only grit their teeth and accept it.

Even though the agreement between Su Yu and Yu Feibai was merely a verbal pact without legal binding force, neither Su Yu nor Old Master Su showed any intention of going back on their word.

After all, for the Su family, the pirate treasure was merely an embellishment on an already luxurious life—nice to have, but not essential. Furthermore, there was no need to ruin the Su family's hard-earned reputation over these riches. Worse still, it wouldn't just be breaking faith; it would likely mean souring relations with the Yu family, which would be a net loss.

Upon learning the details, Old Master Su was naturally surprised but remained calm and dismissive. "Didn't I tell you? You handle this as you see fit. Do what needs to be done so that people don't think the Su family goes back on its word."

That single sentence settled the matter, ensuring there would be no further waves.

"Understood..." Su Yu nodded slightly, a hint of vexation lingering despite the expected answer.

"Xiao Yu, don't feel like you've been shortchanged."

Old Master Su understood his granddaughter's feelings and smiled gently. "This was completely unexpected. If it were me, I probably would have fallen for it too. We sat on a treasure mountain without realizing it, and others found it first—it’s only right to give them a share. Besides, think about the other side's feelings, not just yours..."

"They must be feeling pretty bad too..."

At the same moment, Wang Guan was comforting Yu Feibai: "A treasure dug up right in front of your own door, and you only get a small portion while others walk away with the lion's share—anyone would feel resentful."

"I know. If everyone is unhappy, that's called a win-win," Yu Feibai retorted gruffly.

"That sounds awkward," Wang Guan chuckled, then waved his hand. "I'll leave everything here to you. Bei Ye and I need to head back to Hu City for a friend's wedding."

"Don't worry, I've got this," Yu Feibai said, stroking his chin. "No matter whose territory it is, if anyone dares to stick their claws out improperly, I'll chop their hand off."

"Don't be so dramatic..."

After a few more words, Wang Guan stopped trying to reason with the man who cherished treasure like life itself and swiftly left with Bei Ye. Qiao Yu and Gao Zhuang naturally accompanied them. Qiao Yu was simply there for the spectacle, while Gao Zhuang had to attend as he was sending his sister off to marry.

By the time the four returned to Hu City, it was already late. They said little, dispersing to their own arrangements. Gao Zhuang went home for final wedding preparations with his sister, while Wang Guan and the others checked into a hotel to rest.

The night passed quietly. The next day, the three accompanied the entire process of Yu Jie and Gao Wen’s wedding, witnessing every moment. The details need no recounting; in short, the keywords were lively, joyous, and sweet.

Time slipped by until evening, when the guests departed, fully satisfied. The banquet had been held at the hotel, so Yu Jie and Gao Wen didn't have to clear the mess of plates and bowls; the newlyweds were driven directly home in the wedding car.

Afterward, the family held a small celebration ceremony, marking the happy conclusion of the wedding. Following this, Yu Jie's mother cheerfully began sorting through the monetary gifts from the guests, with Gao Wen assisting nearby.

As for Yu Jie, he was having tea with Gao Zhuang in the hall.

After a brief chat, Yu Jie ventured, "Big Brother, you seem preoccupied."

"Nonsense, what would I have to worry about?" Gao Zhuang naturally refused to admit anything and instead warned sternly, "I'm entrusting Xiao Wen to you. If you dare wrong her, my fists won't recognize you."

Though aware Gao Zhuang was deflecting, Yu Jie still offered a stream of earnest vows and assurances.

"Ah!"

Just then, Gao Wen let out an exclamation.

"What is it?"

Gao Zhuang and Yu Jie both quickly turned to look.

"This wedding gift..." Gao Wen said, her face a mixture of delight and bewilderment, "Wang Guan's wedding gift..."

"What about the gift?" The other two were even more confused and walked over to examine it. At first glance, both men showed looks of shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

"What an incredibly valuable gift."

After a long moment, Yu Jie gradually regained his composure and laughed softly. "Big Brother, this must be something meant for you."

In reality, Wang Guan's gift note held nothing particularly ornate; it was just a single, flimsy slip of paper—a bill of lading. A pick-up voucher for a large ship.

"Hoo!"

For a moment, Gao Zhuang studied the detailed configuration data for the large ship listed on the voucher, feeling profoundly complicated. He wasn't sure whether to feel happy or ashamed...