Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 1048 - 562 Who Offers Courtesy First and Soldiers Second?_2

Chapter 1048: Chapter 562 Who Offers Courtesy First and Soldiers Second?_2

With the support of drones, Sean Knight felt that his chances of victory had greatly increased—after all, these things were really too efficient in reconnaissance, really saving a lot of manpower.

They had already demonstrated their power at the Afghanistan Coal Mine.

"From the Korean War onwards, we and the Americans, have really both turned into the kind of people we despise," Douglas Cooper reflected gravely, "This isn’t the outcome we imagined!"

"Hahaha!" At his words, Sean Knight and Elijah Hastings burst out laughing.

Indeed, since that war for the founding of the nation, China’s Military had suffered from a severe phobia of insufficient firepower, developing weapons with longer and longer ranges and greater and greater power, to the point of leaving others in the dust.

And at that time, the Americans were also frightened by China’s night combat abilities—the development of night vision devices was astoundingly advanced!

Now, the opponent had left so easily, but in reality, how could they give up so easily?

So, let them fight. It’ll probably be at night.

It’s just a pity that the combat reconnaissance drones they had ordered from Kyle Mitchell domestically hadn’t been delivered yet, so the civilian drones they were using currently could only do reconnaissance.

"Our drone director is modifying the drones we’re using now, trying to turn them into ones capable of dropping bombs," Lincoln Harrington reported, "If it works out, it could be very useful."

"That’s good. Encourage them, and reward them handsomely for success!" Sean Knight held technicians who specialize in this kind of work in high regard, "We can’t let them do all this for nothing."

"Understood."

Sean Knight left the defense matters to the professionals and didn’t say more about it; he trusted that the security chief and Elijah Hastings would do the job well.

As Megan Field and her team’s off-road vehicle headed toward the Capital City, two black off-road vehicles whizzed past them and headed deep into the desert.

"Aren’t those two cars heading in the direction of that Chinese-owned oil field?"

"Maybe." The assistant recalled the map he had seen and said, "However, there are several ancient relics near that oil field, so it can’t be completely certain."

"Take down the license plate, we’ll check it out when we get back," Megan, who was always cautious, ordered.

Aria Wilson in the car was also curious about Megan’s car.

Taking this road, the most likely destination would be the direction of the oil field.

Looking at the license plate and model of the car, it was obviously not something ordinary people would drive.

Could it be that someone else was looking for Sean Knight?

After Aria Wilson brought the treasures back to the King’s Palace, her sisters flocked to find out what had happened when they heard the news.

In Arabic historical anecdotes, treasure hunting had always been a mainstream topic—the tales of "One Thousand and One Nights" included many related stories.

These noble ladies, hidden deep within the palace, might never partake in such activities in their lifetimes, but that didn’t mean they weren’t interested in them.

So the news spread wider and wider, until eventually, Crown Prince Abdullah was disturbed enough to make time to come over and see Aria’s harvest.

Examining the quaint tableware and ornaments with complex patterns, it was easy for Abdullah to recognize their value.

"These items must be part of some nobleman or merchant’s collection from ancient times," Abdullah said, "They were probably hidden due to war and have remained so until now—only to be unearthed by you. It was Sean Knight who led you to dig them up, right?"

"Yes," Aria replied, a little shyly.

Abdullah looked as if he thought as much, and then asked another question, "Did he make any demands?"

"Demands? What kind of demands?" Aria was surprised, "Why would he make any demands?"

Seeing his naïve sister, Abdullah couldn’t help but sigh. Silly sister, he thought.

He could only say, "He gave you these treasures, and he didn’t say anything extra?"

"No," Aria thought for a moment before saying, "Besides, I found these items! He found golden coins, which he left there."

Could his sister really be so lucky as to have stumbled upon a treasure?

Abdullah asked Aria to recount the whole event.

After listening to Aria’s story, Abdullah’s glimmer of hope disappeared.

"If it weren’t for you, or if Sean Knight hadn’t been so polite, all these items should have been his," Abdullah said bluntly, "He let you do the knocking, simply to give you a reason to discover them."

Without saying more, Abdullah felt that since Sean Knight had done this, he must be seeking something in return.

It was impossible to just gift away several million dollars’ worth of items without any demands—no newly minted billionaire would do such a thing.

Abdullah, who had received a Western elite education, believed that everything had its price.

With what Sean Knight had already spent, he could easily afford to marry Aria!

How could he have no demands?

It must mean that he was aiming for something bigger!

Watching Aria joyfully appreciating the ornaments, Abdullah sighed. Let his sister remain oblivious for now.

If something cropped up, he, as the brother, would stand by her.

He went back to his office and called his assistant:

"Keep an eye on the Chinese-held oil field down south by the sea, and report to me immediately if anything happens!"

"Okay."

Not long after, Abdullah received the news that Exxon had failed to acquire the oil field.

Abdullah immediately felt he had guessed Sean Knight’s true intent.

A venerable oil company like Exxon would certainly not give up so easily.