Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 346 - 268: Tens of Billions? Should I Go or Not?_2

Chapter 346: Chapter 268: Tens of Billions? Should I Go or Not?_2

"I want to sign up too, I want to sign up too!" The white youth squeezed in the back, shouting loudly.

"Get in line. I’m afraid you might be too late." The staff looked at him disdainfully, "There are already twenty-one people ahead of you. Each person takes an average of five minutes, by the time it’s your turn...the treasure hunt competition will probably be over."

Eric Barber returned from his inspection, and saw Sean Knight, smiled and said:

"The harvest this time is not bad either!"

The armor and two-handed greatsword were still on display, and he would be blind not to see them.

As previously mentioned, these kinds of things can be passed down among minor nobles, so their total number in Europe is not that much.

Therefore, the value of these items is quite substantial.

Sean Knight had found one such during a container hunt, and he sold it for several million dollars.

This set’s quality is better than the previous one, it even came with a weapon. Thus, naturally, it is more valuable.

Sean Knight chuckled and said:

"Thanks for your support."

Eric Barber waved his hand, "No problem, it is something within the rules, I should do it."

At this time, a staff member came over and whispered something to him.

Eric Barber turned his head to look at the white youth.

The white youth did not retreat from Eric’s gaze and kept eye contact.

"You have been disqualified for violating the rules," Eric Barber suddenly said, "The treasure hunt competition clearly states you are only hunting treasure, you cannot let personal grudges intervene! You spread rumors about Mr. Sean Knight out of jealousy over his earnings, you have tarnished the reputation of treasure hunters. Now pack up your prep and drop your finds, and leave here!"

Upon hearing this, the white youth became angry, and countered:

"I didn’t break into the corridor, can’t I even speak now?"

"Freedom of speech is also limited!" Eric Barber, standing on the moral high ground, condemned him, "Treasure hunters should mainly focus on hunting treasures, not unpleasant tactics! We, the Treasure Hunters Federation, do not welcome the likes of you! Go away now!"

Several staff members walked up and forcefully took away his plastic bag, escorted him out, put him in a car, and then it drove away.

Sean Knight glanced over and saw two silver coins and a copper belt buckle in that plastic bag, it was a small gain after all.

Served him right!

At this moment, in the Paris villa, those two who have been observing Sean Knight haven’t spoken for a long time.

Since Sean Knight had people carry out three large boxes, then took out weapons and armor, the two people had been silent.

Finally, one of them said:

"I really didn’t expect that there was indeed treasure inside! Added up, these things are definitely worth more than ten million euros!"

The other one chuckled bitterly:

"It’s ridiculous that we thought it was just a legend. We didn’t find anything when we went in and just gave up. It seems that in terms of treasure hunting, we are really not as good as him!"

"Perhaps he is just lucky, otherwise how could he find the entrance to the tunnel so quickly?"

"Luck is also part of the strength. However, I’d rather believe that Sean Knight is indeed quite capable."

"That’s true, I hope so too. What I’m worried about next is whether he will accept our invitation."

"Considering how Eric Barber handled it, I think there is still hope."

"Then let’s just wait and see how things go with Eric Barber."

"Yes, let’s wait for Eric Barber’s feedback."

When the sun was about to set, Eric Barber informed each treasure hunter that the treasure hunt competition was over and it was time to count their earnings.

There are specific appraisal experts to appraise each treasure hunter’s finds and rank them based on this.

Besides lining up for appraisal, treasure hunters had time for dinner.

What the organizers provided this time were hamburgers and smoked fish.

Although it’s still pretty simple, it’s at least better than bread.

The treasure hunters devoured their meals.

After all, treasure hunting is also physically demanding work.

When the sun set, the tally results were out, and Eric Barber once again took the stage. He began speaking to the ninety-eight treasure hunters below.

"Before announcing the results, let me clarify that two treasure hunters have been disqualified for violating the rules. One spread malicious slander about others, while the other tried to claim others’ discoveries as their own.

"Although we treasure hunters value profit, it must be rightfully earned. I hope everyone remembers this!

Next, I am here to announce the third place in this treasure hunt competition, Finks from Denmark, who has won two single-handed long swords from three hundred years ago.

The second place goes to Frank Fletcher from Germany, who found a half-body portrait of the original owner of the ancient castle from the mezzanine of the castle, dating back two hundred years ago.

The first prize goes to Sean Knight from China. He has found the legendary gold treasure of the ancient castle, including 2072 gold coins, seventeen records of the Blue Rose Family history, and a set of middle age armor and a two-handed greatsword.

Let’s congratulate them!"

Applause immediately rang out.

Regardless of envy, at this moment more than ninety people were looking at the three winners on the stage.

Sean Knight, as the champion, accepted a check for One Hundred Thousand Euros and a card with the words "First Treasure Hunter Champion" written on it from Eric Barber.

"Congratulations!" Eric Barber shook Sean Knight’s hand vigorously, then whispered: "Don’t rush off later, I have something to discuss with you."

As expected, he wanted something.

This reassured Sean Knight.

No goodwill without a reason, if not treacherous then larcenous.

Eris had something to ask of him, so there was nothing to worry about.

After the rewards for the second and third place were distributed, the staff came with cars to send the treasure hunters away. Sean Knight, however stayed with his golden treasure.

Eric Barber planned to arrange a special car for Sean Knight, but he refused.

Sean Knight had already called Elijah Hastings and his team when they were pulling the boxes out of the corridor. Their car was now waiting outside the old castle. The boxes were already loaded in the car, waiting for Sean Knight.

Eric Barber left the task of sending off to the staff while he took Sean Knight for a walk in the old castle and started to speak:

"Mr. Sean Knight, actually I’ve been watching you for quite a while."

Sean Knight responded while laughing:

"I never thought I’d be someone’s attention."

"In your Chinese words, you’re being modest." Eric Barber spoke directly and genuinely, "In the treasure hunter circle, you have a big name.

People say you are lucky. Everytime you do a treasure hunt, whether on your own or for others, you get a huge yield. You never come back empty handed and the gains are always considerable!

The most important part is, the interval between each of your treasure hunts is so short. This makes others very envious - your efficiency is too high!"

Sean Knight thought about it, this indeed was a very remarkable feature.

"Others might focus on a single treasure for a lifetime, and most of the times not even find it ..."

This statement reminded Sean Knight of old Mr. Jack.

"A normal treasure hunter, might only find one or two treasures all year round. The success rate is very low as well. It’s like in the antique business in China, where it might take three years to get the ball rolling, but three years of no business is the norm.

But you are different."

Eric Barber stopped walking and firmly said:

"You hunt treasure approximately every single month and all of them are successful. This is incredibly rare, you could even say it’s against heaven’s will!"

Sean Knight waited for Eric Barber to reveal his ultimate objective.

"... So, I would like to invite you to join our team, because next, we are looking for an enormous treasure valued at Several Billion Dollars! If you join, our success rate in finding the treasure will increase significantly!"

Eric Barber looked earnestly into Sean Knight’s eyes:

"Join us!"

Sean Knight suddenly felt enlightened.

The reason these people held this treasure hunting competition was to choose suitable candidates for their team!

No wonder they overlooked treasures worth tens of millions!

They were eying treasures worth tens of billions!

So should he join them or not?

Sean Knight was quite fond of being a lone wolf.

At least he wasn’t controlled by anyone!

But this invitation was hard to refuse.

Sean Knight was in a dilemma.