Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 164 - 163: This Temptation is Big Enough!

Chapter 164: Chapter 163: This Temptation is Big Enough!

Penson apparently wanted to invite Sean Knight to the island to search for treasure again.

Sean shook his head and said:

"Mr. Penson, I think you know, that place is too dangerous!

We went there last time, and although I was fine, it was terrifying - two living people disappeared, and one was killed! Right in front of us! It’s too dangerous!

Although we treasure hunters also face danger, I’ve never seen someone killed in front of me with a gun before! I’m really scared..."

Penson didn’t expect Sean to refuse before he even finished talking.

He waited for Sean to finish, and then patiently tried to persuade him:

"Mr. Knight, I think you need not be so nervous about this point.

You probably don’t know, but after my father’s death, my family has been arguing over the distribution of his inheritance. And me, as someone in the family who never cared about property, I was given that island."

Penson’s facial expression was complicated, with a mix of helplessness, relief, and finally calmness.

Sean thought that if Penson was trying to move him, his acting skills were award-worthy.

"I don’t really like money, really." Penson’s expression was sincere. "I just don’t want my father’s efforts to end in regret - I want to continue fulfilling my father’s mission and find the family’s treasure."

He became somewhat emotional as he spoke:

"I’ve already investigated, and out of all the treasure hunters my father found over the years, only you have genuinely found treasures! You are a true treasure hunter, so I came to find you!"

He raised three fingers:

"30%! As long as we find the treasure, you will get 30%! We can put this in the agreement!"

Sean hesitated for a moment before refusing.

He wasn’t in great need of money now, and going to such a place to hunt for treasure was genuinely worrying. If the other party had malicious intentions, there would be no one to turn to for help.

Besides, the concept of "30%" reminded him of that damn Brown who got him into danger in the first place.

Although Sean made a fortune out of it, he was still quite upset!

He must take revenge!

Sean shook his head and said:

"I’m sorry, Mr. Penson, I’m afraid I can’t help you with this."

Penson looked seriously into Sean’s eyes, stood up, and said:

"I hope Mr. Knight can consider it carefully. I am very sincere. If you have any other requirements, you can mention them.

And if we go, I will bring a strong security force to ensure that you will not be put in danger."

After that, Penson bowed slightly and left.

Compared to Butcher Peter, Sean felt that Penson was more gentlemanly.

But, Sean still didn’t believe him.

There was an ancient Chinese word that once had a very good explanation, but eventually, due to a certain class of people, it became derogatory.

Hypocritical.

Sean worried that Penson was just such a person.

On such an island, betraying and killing someone would be too easy.

After Penson left, Sean’s heart eased a little.

Fortunately, Peter’s son didn’t threaten him as his father had done before by using someone close to him.

But if he really did that, Sean wouldn’t mind having another person’s life on Elijah Hastings’ hands!

He didn’t trust Robert to do such a thing.

On the contrary, it seemed only natural for Elijah to do so.

Penson returned to the car with a slightly gloomy face.

"Knight is difficult to deal with - he’s not taking the bait."

"Then find something he’s interested in." Penson chatted with his assistant, "Women? Antiques?... He must have something he’s interested in! You find out, and quickly come up with a plan based on that!"

"All right." The assistant nodded in agreement.

"Sean Knight is impressive and works alone without incurring significant danger, making it easier to keep tabs on him.

Other treasure hunters are too risky, and the reputation my father left behind is too stinky, with high demands. It’s most suitable to focus on Sean Knight!"

Penson seemed to be explaining to his assistant while also convincing himself.

"I believe the family treasure is absolutely enormous, and once we find it, my dear uncle and brothers, I will show you who is truly carrying on my father’s legacy!"

After Penson left, Sean Knight immediately called Elijah Hastings.

"Be prepared, there might be more action."

"What do you mean?" Ever since Elijah opened up about his issues, he became less reserved and spoke more to Sean.

" It’s that Peter Smith. His son came to ask for my help in treasure hunting again. I’m afraid it’s another trap."

"Alright, I’ll look into his background for you." Elijah immediately offered.

With a price of 100,000 U.S. dollars per hired hand, one can get top-notch mercenaries, let alone dealing with less protected people.

Elijah had already asked Sean to convert the 100,000 dollars into RMB and wire it to his parents in China. While it wouldn’t solve their problems completely, it could certainly alleviate them for the time being.

Elijah had no intention of returning to China any time soon. Wasn’t earning money more convenient here?

Sean Knight hurriedly said:

"It’s not that bad yet. I haven’t figured out what kind of person Penson is. If he’s normal, we’ll proceed as usual. If not, then we won’t follow the rules."

"Got it."

Sean made the call mainly to give Elijah a heads up, so there wouldn’t be any issues when things truly went down.

After all, being prepared is key.

However, Sean didn’t expect that the next time Penson came, he would bring a gift that was hard to refuse.

"Mr. Smith, I’ve already said that I am afraid of being trapped on that island, so I don’t want to go." The first thing Sean said when he saw Penson was this.

But Penson was clearly not discouraged by Sean’s refusal. He smiled and said:

"Mr. Knight, I brought a gift. Take a look before you decide."

The gift was in a van outside the door.

When the driver opened the van, Sean was stunned.

A large piece of jadeite rough stone, over a meter tall and weighing several tons.

Along with two smaller pieces.

Sean only took a glance and felt Sky Eye’s strong desire.

It wanted to absorb the energy inside!

However, Sean suppressed the thought.

He looked up at Penson:

"I didn’t expect you to understand me so well."

Penson smiled, his face full of apology:

"I’m sorry, Mr. Knight. In order to get you to join my treasure-hunting team, I investigated your background. While it’s impolite, I had no choice because I genuinely want you to join me..."

"But I still don’t get it." Sean pointed at the three jadeite pieces:

"The price of these jadeites is not low..."

"Oh, that’s not important." Penson hesitated for a moment and said:

"Actually, here’s the thing. While jadeite is very important to Chinese people, it’s not considered particularly valuable to us. These three jadeite pieces were placed in my house as collateral by my father’s business partner years ago. Over time, they were forgotten. If they can move you, then their purpose is already fulfilled!"

Sean mulled it over and shook his head:

"Sorry, still no."