Chapter 2730: 2704: Times Have Changed

A treasure, possibly a very large treasure.

Gao Yang doesn’t lack money now, but a treasure that could be worth billions, tens of billions, or even over a hundred billion US dollars is certainly still highly attractive.

Why didn’t Gao Yang go treasure hunting when he first discovered the chip, instead of risking life and death to earn money? Now that he’s not short of money, why is he searching for the treasure?

This is a good question.

The answer is that Gao Yang previously lacked the capability even if he had the intent. Treasure isn’t something simply found; it’s something that has to be recovered and taken out. If he found the treasure but couldn’t protect it or extract it, and it ultimately belonged to someone else, then it might as well remain hidden.

Libya is currently in chaos, with several armed factions controlling the country, lacking any semblance of order. The likely spot where the treasure is hidden is a heavily armed area. Gao Yang could lead a team of a dozen people to find the treasure, but he really couldn’t guarantee he could excavate it, let alone transport it out.

But now things are different. Gao Yang’s strength is different now; he doesn’t need to rely on a handful of people to excavate the treasure. He has enough power to ensure he can find the treasure and transport it out.

Of course, a very important premise is that the location indicated by the chip is indeed a treasure site. So far, there’s no way to confirm this, it’s just Gao Yang’s analysis and hope.

But Gao Yang firmly believes it’s a treasure — that’s wishful thinking, but Gao Yang chooses to believe because for him, the process of treasure-hunting is most important; what he actually finds is secondary.

Since retirement life is truly boring, and Gao Yang feels he now has enough confidence to haul stuff out cart after cart, he naturally wants to excavate the treasure; it’s like a vacation where he can take his wife and children along.

Currently, Libya is in a state of fragmented armed control with no official government. Gao Yang can assemble an invincible team that nobody in Libya dares to provoke, so what’s there to fear?

Some things need to start being prepared now.

Gao Yang thought it over, then immediately dialed Justin. After Justin picked up, he promptly said, “Do you know what’s happening in Libya? I want to know who controls Tripoli, who controls Benghazi, who controls Sirte, and what the attitude is like towards outsiders.”

Justin replied in surprise, “Why do you want to go to Libya? It’s a mess there right now, there’s nothing to gain.”

Gao Yang chuckled, “Some things need doing, historical issues we need to wrap up. We started off in Libya, so some grudges need settling. Help me check, as quickly and thoroughly as possible.”

“Alright, noted. I’ll instruct my people to handle it.”

After hanging up, Gao Yang pondered and gave Morgan a call. Once Morgan answered, he smiled and asked, “Do you have any business interests in Libya? Any personnel you can mobilize?”

“Abdul has gone to work for you. I have no available personnel in Libya now. The situation is worse than anticipated. I do have shares in an oil field, but it’s not currently operable, so I can’t act on it. Libyan assets are bad assets at the moment, left where they are. Until Libya returns to normal order, I’m not planning to invest much energy there. Why, do you need something?”

“Nothing major, just going to do something and thought I’d see if you could offer any help. I’ll contact Bob instead; there’s an interesting development. I might have found a treasure, one left by Gaddafi, which I want to check out.”

“A treasure? I’m very interested. Do you think it might contain antique guns?”

“I don’t know, but I think not, since the treasure is underground; who would bury antique guns there? However, I guess there’s gold in it, I’m quite certain there is.”

“This sounds fascinating. I want to go. How about this: I’m still influential in Libya, count me in, and let me bring people to join you in the treasure hunt, okay?”

For Morgan, business is business and friendship is friendship. He really wants to be part of such a treasure hunt because Morgan is also bored and loves adventure. He definitely wouldn’t take Gao Yang’s generosity for granted, even though he left Gao Yang a significant legacy.

Gao Yang laughed, “Sure thing, if I didn’t plan to invite you, why would I call? Count yourself in, we’ll go treasure hunting, but it’ll be a while before we can go.”

“Good, I’ll prepare. Let’s get Bob to join us; it has been ages since we’ve had fun together. It takes me back to times hunting with him when he was young, very fond memories. I need to prepare well!”

Morgan hung up happily. Gao Yang shrugged and then called Uriyangko.

“Hi, Uri, how have you been lately?”

“Good, just very busy, what’s up?”

Gao Yang and Uriyangko met in Libya; more than half of Libya’s weapons are now provided by Uriyangko. Thus, Uriyangko would play a crucial role, and since Gao Yang planned to treasure hunt in Libya, he couldn’t overlook Uriyangko’s involvement.

“Where are you? I’m planning to make a trip to Libya and want to invite you along.”

“I’m in Europe, heading to Africa soon. Why are you going to Libya?”

“Treasure hunting.”

“Treasure hunting? Like last time?”

“Last time? You mean the gold? Exactly, something like that. I’ve found a lead, likely a treasure left by Gaddafi. How about we go excavate it?”

Uriyangko’s breathing became rapid. He eagerly said, “Good brother, thank you, I’m in! I love gold! I adore gold! Listen, I control the arms market in Libya right now, I also have lots of personnel, every armed faction gives me face. I’ll ensure you can transport the gold out, brother! When do we take action?”

Gao Yang chuckled, “Don’t rush, we have to wait a bit longer. Tommy is about to get married, so once I sort out current matters, I’ll go.”

Uriyangko excitedly said, “I won’t ask where the treasure is. I’m not one to break rules. But rumors say Gaddafi had one hundred billion US dollars worth of assets disappear. One treasure can’t contain that much, but even if it’s only one billion dollars… No, no, I’m too greedy. Let’s lower expectations; even ten billion dollars, we strike rich! Gaddafi’s treasure can’t be that small. Gao, I only want ten percent. This time, I’ll dispatch thirty tanks to escort us in transporting the gold!”

“Are you so certain it’s gold?”

“Cash would be better, though I really prefer gold. I love gold, so much!”

Gao Yang laughed, “I’ll give you twenty percent, start preparing, my brother.”