"Brother Wang, that ship..." The next morning, Gao Zhuang arrived at the Su family island and stopped speaking as he faced Wang Guan.

"Let's just not mention the ship." At this moment, Wang Guan gently waved his hand, smiling faintly, "In fact, it was me being overly officious. Otherwise, in just a few more days, with Brother Gao's means, you could have bought a much better vessel to suit your needs."

"Ah..." Gao Zhuang was both shocked and delighted. With his intelligence, how could he fail to grasp the implication in Wang Guan's words? His previous worry was utterly unnecessary; Wang Guan was indeed not a man who would forget favors for profit. The treasure from the pirate ship was counted as his share too.

"This is..." For a moment, Gao Zhuang wanted to politely decline a couple of times, but he feared Wang Guan might take him seriously, leaving him flustered and unsure of how to proceed.

"Brother Gao, this is what you deserve." Wang Guan understood Gao Zhuang's apprehension about gaining and losing, and he held no intention of mocking him. Instead, he said with utmost seriousness, "Every effect has a cause. If we hadn't received the clue from Brother Gao, we wouldn't have thought to salvage the wreck, and naturally, we wouldn't have discovered this pirate ship. Therefore, the treasure found is definitely counted as your share."

Gao Zhuang was relieved. Overwhelmed with emotion, he simply didn't know what to say, offering only a look of sincere gratitude.

Meanwhile, due to the all-night effort, the loose rocks sealing the cavern entrance had been entirely cleared, allowing everyone to see the silhouette of the massive ship within.

"Stop staring blankly." At this point, Yu Feibai, with an air of arrogance and command, brusquely ordered, "Get in there, all of you, and move out every last piece of treasure. Remember, there are many good things beneath the pool's surface too; don't overlook them."

No further instruction was needed. The Su family staff orderly entered the vast cavern, boarded the giant vessel, first carefully carrying out the contents of the ship's holds, then meticulously searching every cabin, and finally diving to the bottom of the pool to salvage what they could...

The arduous work of moving the treasure was finally completed by late afternoon.

Of course, the transportation process was accompanied by the essential task of inventory and list creation. Yu Feibai naturally took the lead in the counting, though he wasn't overly concerned with the treasure's total value. Rather, he enjoyed the process of touching the gold and silver itself.

However, after some time spent accounting, Yu Feibai began to find it tedious and lost interest in continuing the count. The reason was simple: gold and silver were just that—gold and silver.

A pirate's hoard, besides bullion, was primarily coinage. Gold, silver, pearls, and gemstones—things that the world considered immensely valuable—Yu Feibai found them dull and uninteresting. If others knew, they would surely spit on him, drowning the wretch who benefited yet feigned indifference.

But this was the reality. For Yu Feibai, items like gold and gems were only worth a glance occasionally; they lacked real aesthetic appeal. What he truly cared about were antiques. Unfortunately, the pirates lacked his refined tastes, so the hoard consisted mostly of gold and silver mixed with various gems, with very few antiques.

Of course, the bowls and plates the pirates used back then were antiques by now. The problem was that ordinary utensils, while technically antiques, were too crude and offered little in terms of visual appreciation.

Pirates, living a life where death was always imminent, prioritized practicality; they certainly wouldn't bother with delicate luxuries. Thus, Yu Feibai was disappointed and irritated, muttering, "They're just robbers, really lacking any finesse."

This statement was somewhat biased. The treasure certainly contained several rare antiquities.

However, these antiques were likely spoils of robbery, and the pirates' lack of maintenance had caused some damage, which in turn gave Yu Feibai a pang of heartache. After admiring them briefly, he lost interest in the meticulous counting and simply threw down his tools, letting others take over.

In fact, once others took charge, the work speed increased. After all, compared to an amateur like Yu Feibai, these were professionals—master craftsmen with decades of experience in gold and jewelry shops, who had long since developed a discerning eye capable of judging the fineness and weight of precious metals almost instantly.

With two or three masters overseeing the counting, assisted by over a dozen helpers, they managed to draw up a detailed manifest of the pirate treasure in two to three hours. Following this came the division of spoils. There was no bickering or haggling; Yu Feibai generously let Su Yu pick first.

Perhaps due to female sentiment or considerations for the family's jewelry business, Su Yu focused primarily on selecting items like jewelry and ornaments. Although some pieces were aged and damaged, a skilled repairman could restore them to near-new condition, recovering their original value. Furthermore, given that these precious ornaments were also antiques, their value could even increase slightly.

After Su Yu took her due share, Yu Feibai waved his hand, ordering the remaining gold, silver, and valuables to be moved onto the yacht, initiating the next round of distribution. Gao Zhuang preferred precious metals because they were easier to liquidate, so he was given the bullion.

In the blink of an eye, the pirate treasure was carved up among them. Even Qiao Yu, who had only come along to observe, ended up with several pristine and uniquely styled pieces of jewelry.

However, Wang Guan kept a few antiques aside, then pointed to a pile of gold and silver, saying, "Feibai, handle the disposal of these for me. Transfer the money to my account once you've sorted them out."

"No problem," Yu Feibai readily agreed, then turned and instructed, "Qinghua, you handle this."

"Fine..." Tang Qinghua replied with a grunt, "Charge the highest possible commission rate."

"Whatever you like; I'm not short of cash now anyway."

Yu Feibai beamed, rising and gesturing grandly, "Let's go! I'm taking you all out for a big meal."

With that command, everyone prepared to return to Hu City. Just then, Master Jiang appeared, wasting no words as he directly inquired if they still intended to search for the sunken ship.

"Well..." Yu Feibai hesitated slightly. After several days at sea, he was growing weary of it. Moreover, even though they hadn't found the wreck, they had gained other rewards, and he didn't want to waste any more time or energy...

Thinking this, Yu Feibai was about to diplomatically express his decision, but Wang Guan cut in first, "Search! We have so many clues, why wouldn't we search? Master Jiang, this task falls to you. Continue searching that area of the sea. We'll head back to Hu City to rest first. If you find anything, just give us a call."

"Understood."

With the answer confirmed, Master Jiang hesitated no longer and immediately notified the other crew members.

Once Master Jiang departed, Yu Feibai frowned, "Wang Guan, let me make one thing clear beforehand: I'm tired of being at sea and plan to return to the capital. If you're interested, you can stay behind and keep searching. Just call me when you find it..."

"I'm busy too," Wang Guan chuckled. "I need to accompany Beiye to visit Qiao's family."

"That's right!" Qiao Yu quickly nodded, satisfied. "I thought you had forgotten about that."

"Then why did you agree to Master Jiang?" Yu Feibai pouted, naturally turning his gaze to Tang Qinghua.

"Don't look at me." At the opportune moment, Tang Qinghua also shook his head. "I'm extremely busy. Being away for a few days is already quite a feat; I can't stay long."

"Then we'll have to trouble Brother Gao to look after things," Wang Guan said with a smile, having calculated that Gao Zhuang would not refuse.

Indeed, having found the wreck and salvaged valuable items, Gao Zhuang felt he was entitled to a share. With the heavy gold and silver already secured, he certainly didn't doubt Wang Guan and the others' integrity and was quite willing to take on the supervisory role.

"All settled? Then let's go, time for that big feast."

Instantly, everyone returned to Hu City, found the most luxurious hotel, and summoned Yu Jie to bring his mother and Gao Wen over. They enjoyed a lavish, boisterous banquet together, leaving only late at night, thoroughly satisfied.

After seeing Gao Zhuang and Yu Jie's family off, Wang Guan and the others returned to the yacht, sipping strong tea to digest the rich meal.

"Feibai, are you really heading back tonight?" Just then, Wang Guan suddenly asked, "Not staying a few more days?"

"Why? Didn't I tell you already? Why ask again?" Yu Feibai leaned back lazily on the soft sofa, speaking as if utterly drained, "I actually wanted to stay and help, but... I'm not acclimatized to the water and climate..."

"Who are you trying to fool?"

"Please, if you're going to lie, at least come up with a decent excuse." Not only Wang Guan but everyone else rolled their eyes. He had been energetic the past few days and had just eaten like a king; there was no sign of any acclimatization sickness.

"Fine then," Wang Guan sighed lightly. "I was actually planning to offer you another massive windfall, but seeing how content you are, I shouldn't press the issue."

"Massive windfall!" In an instant, Yu Feibai's eyes widened, and he immediately sat upright, asking sharply, "What massive windfall?"

At this moment, not only him but Tang Qinghua, Qiao Yu, and Beiye all turned their curious gazes over. Under their scrutiny, Wang Guan smiled calmly and admitted frankly, "Actually, I kept something back for myself."

"What... I knew it." Yu Feibai was momentarily stunned, then reacted instantly, slapping his thigh and exclaiming, "You were the first one into the pirate ship; you definitely pocketed the best stuff on your way in."

"But then again..." Yu Feibai looked slightly perplexed, "Besides that bundle of emeralds, cat's eyes, pearls, and agate, what else did you hide?"

"Nothing much," Wang Guan said dismissively. "Just the things that made those pirates kill each other."

"What? Didn't those pirates plan to quit, or was one trying to hoard the ship's treasure, leading to the infighting?" Yu Feibai was extremely surprised, then realized suddenly, "No wonder! How did I not think of that? Even if they fought among themselves, there had to be a trigger. If the trigger wasn't the gold and silver in the hold, it must have been an even greater treasure... that massive windfall you mentioned... Could it be something like a treasure map?"

There was a hint of jest in Yu Feibai's final words, but upon noticing Wang Guan's momentarily stunned expression, he became a mixture of surprised and ecstatic. "Did I guess right? Hurry up and take it out..."

"Can you stop being so clever?" Wang Guan sighed, then took out a piece of yellowed silk cloth from his pocket. No Pop-up Novel Website www.RT