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When Fatty Zhouyou climbed up with only one arm left and An Tian, the boy had already disappeared without a trace. The only surprising thing was that Tong Wei had somehow survived; was this luck at max?
After struggling along the rope, they finally reached the top of the Deep Pit in Mountain Valley. The three of them, covered in blood and wounds, lay on the ground, not wanting to move at all. They were soaked through, unable to tell if it was seawater, sweat, or blood.
At that moment, footsteps approached. A group of personnel in combat uniforms surrounded the three of them, holding automatic rifles: "Sorry, you three are under arrest!"
Zhouyou glanced at the officer squatting in front of him, lazily twirling a pair of handcuffs. If Bai Yujing were present, he would immediately recognize that this person was Arakawa Shigeto, whom he had met before.
"Are you the only three who escaped? What about the others who went down?" Arakawa Shigeto asked, with Meiko Investigator translating beside him.
Tong Wei choked up as he said, "It should just be the three of us left; everyone else is dead!"
During this time, Tong Wei had experienced too much fear and grievance. To make matters worse, it seemed like it was all about to end, and he was caught by the police. Thinking about this made Tong Wei feel so bitter inside that he couldn't help but start to cry, sobbing like a child.
"Oh dear, that's such a pity!"
"Alright, cuff all three of them!" Arakawa Shigeto stood up and instructed several officers nearby.
Meiko Investigator stepped forward: "Captain, do we need to send them to the hospital?"
Meizi pointed at the three battered individuals on the ground, especially Zhouyou, who had lost an arm. It seemed that Arakawa Shigeto just realized: "Oh my, such serious injuries. Meizi, it's up to you. Remember, these people are the most vicious criminals; even in the hospital, they must be under strict measures. Don't let them..."
Looking at Zhouyou with only one arm left, pale-faced and with several broken ribs, and An Tian, who seemed to be hanging by a thread, along with the sobbing Tong Wei: "Hmm, even so, we cannot let our guard down!"
"Hey! Captain!"
The next morning, sunlight shone on the sponge, casting golden rays. A group of divers arrived at the silent ruins beneath the sea. Bai Yujing moved through the underwater world like a fish, exploring until he finally found the dazzling Bodhisattva Golden Body beneath a layer of wooden frames and stones.
However, Bai Yujing did not see any monsters, nor did he find the remains of Eight Hundred Nun. They might have been washed away by the sea or buried under the debris.
A dozen divers worked together to secure ropes around it. After returning to the medium-sized fishing boat above, they watched as the ropes began to be pulled back. A twelve-meter tall Pure Gold Buddha emerged from the water, exposed to the sunlight.
This scene was truly breathtaking. With a large group working together, using the strength of the lifting ropes and pulleys, they finally dragged it onto the deck. For Li Hao, this was his first time seeing the Golden Buddha up close, and it was unimaginably stunning.
“How much do you think it weighs?” Li Hao asked.
“At least sixty tons!” The largest Golden Buddha in the world is located in Thailand and stands three meters tall; compared to the one before Bai Yujing, it was simply insignificant.
“Doesn’t that mean it’s worth one hundred sixty to seventy billion?” Li Hao was somewhat dumbfounded. Even for his family, that was not a small amount! Their family assets totaled over a hundred billion, but that was just assets; when it came to liquid funds, Li Hao found it hard to see such a large sum all at once.
“This is an antique, an antique, you know? You can’t calculate it like that!” Bai Yujing said while touching the lotus pedestal of the Golden Buddha. He hadn’t expected to actually get hold of this Giant Buddha. Li Hao had already arranged for the subsequent procedures and planned to smuggle it out of the country before Neon could react.
Amiya Miri was also nearby. She seemed to have caught a chill underwater last night and now emerged from the cabin wrapped in a sheet. Looking at the Giant Buddha, she was equally astonished. Bai Yujing didn’t know how to handle this Giant Buddha. If he wanted to sell it later, it would likely be quite troublesome.
Suddenly, Bai Yujing thought of something: “Li Hao, didn’t you say you were going to build a Resort in Shuiyuan Village? Is that in progress?”
Li Hao nodded: “The land there has already been purchased. We plan to build a health-oriented Resort in the style of a Jiangnan Water Town. I’m preparing to create a seaside hotel and a few villas; with mountains and water around, we can develop several tourist attractions!”
“How about I invest in your Resort with this Giant Buddha?” Bai Yujing said as he patted the Golden Buddha, looking at Li Hao.
Li Hao hadn’t expected such a proposal from Bai Yujing: “No way, are you really going that big?”
“With such a great gimmick, I believe it will definitely make a splash! Isn’t it said that they want to develop Shuiyuan Village into a tourist spot? We could open a Guanyin Temple on top; with such a large Golden Buddha, I’m sure it will attract many visitors. Isn’t investing in temples all the rage now?” Bai Yujing felt that his idea was indeed quite brilliant.
"Isn't it a bit too utilitarian to invest in a temple?" Li Hao rubbed his chin. Although he said this, he was clearly tempted. Originally, investing in this Resort was the first project he started in front of his father. If it failed, he would definitely lose points and be mocked within the group. Li Hao was still somewhat worried.
"This is promoting the Bodhisattva! It has immeasurable merit, and it can be opened for free! It will boost the surrounding economy and all that—this is exactly what you people excel at, right?" Bai Yujing continued to brainstorm ideas.
Looking at the Giant Buddha before him, if it were placed on a hill at the Resort, the publicity and influence would be undeniable. It would surely make a big splash. Moreover, with this Golden Buddha, his financial pressure regarding the Resort would be significantly reduced; such a solid gold Giant Buddha could secure a substantial loan from the bank.
After calculating, he realized he wouldn't be at a loss. Li Hao nodded, "Alright, I'll have someone assess the market value. However, we should base it on the market price of gold and not as an antique for valuation purposes. My overall investment in the Resort should be around ten billion; with this Golden Buddha included, it might reach twenty-six billion. You and Meili can take one-third of the Golden Buddha as shares, which should give each of you about twenty-two percent."
Originally, Li Hao's budget was fifty billion, but now he immediately changed his plan to go bigger. He said to Bai Yujing, "But you also need to be prepared; developing the Resort is a long-term project, and recouping funds will take time."
Bai Yujing nodded, "I’ve already made plans. Anyway, I'm not good at managing this aspect; I can just invest in your advantageous shares!"
Bai Yujing pulled over the surprised Meili: "Meili-chan, I just discussed with Li Hao about investing in his domestic Resort with this Giant Buddha. You and I will each hold twenty-two percent of the shares. What do you think?"
"Huh?" Meili looked somewhat confused.
"Didn't you always say you wanted to be a great architectural designer? You should study hard; maybe you can design your own unique building in the Resort!" Bai Yujing said.
Amiya Miri suddenly became excited: "Can we really do that?"
Li Hao waved his hand generously: "Absolutely no problem!"
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