This harvest is not the end, there's still more...

"Whew! Whew!"

The four of them were on the yacht, breathing deeply with their eyes closed. After a long while, Ye Hao finally opened his eyes, but the excitement in his eyes was evident to anyone.

"Brothers, just remember that this is a treasure, it's good for your health, that's all you need to know. Don't go telling others, because this treasure is more valuable than diamonds. I'll cut you some now," Ye Hao struggled a bit to stand up and then looked at Zhuorong Town and said, "Ah Zhen, the dagger..."

Zhuorong Town heard this and drew the dagger, tossing it over. Ye Hao caught the dagger and then forcefully cut over thirty pounds from the uneven area, then divided the thirty pounds into three parts, each about ten pounds.

Ye Hao smiled at them and said, "Brothers, I'm not giving you too much at once, ten pounds is enough for you to split into hundreds of pieces and make various jewelry to wear. However, I must tell you one thing, if you don't use the treasure, keep it in the fridge, even when you are using the treasure, wear it for at most three years, then put it in the fridge to freeze for a day, and you can continue using it the next day."

"Of course! Don't think I'm stingy; a treasure weighing hundreds of pounds, and I'm only giving you ten pounds each, because it's so precious. Giving you too much would only harm you. If you want more in the future, I can cut some for you, but definitely not now. Before you have the strength to protect it, this much is enough for you. Let me remind you again, this thing also has the effect of gathering spiritual qi, so don't take it off once you wear it." Ye Hao explained to them to prevent any misunderstandings.

The three of them, upon hearing this, became even more curious about the origin of this treasure, but since Ye Hao didn't say anything, they didn't ask. Xue Zhaolong excitedly said to Ye Hao, "Boss, we're already thrilled that you can give us ten pounds. Such a treasure can't be ordinary. If it were someone else who discovered such a treasure, they might not even remember us and claim it for themselves. Boss, thank you." Xue Zhaolong sincerely expressed his gratitude.

Zhuorong Town also nodded in agreement. In this society, there are very few people as generous as Ye Hao. Either they make excuses or they give nothing at all. Unlike Ye Hao, who directly cuts thirty pounds and explains the rationale: giving too much would only harm them. After all, if such a treasure really attracted a master, it could truly be dangerous.

"Boss, Long is right, we're satisfied with what you've done. Thank you, boss," Zhuorong Town sincerely said to Ye Hao.

"Hehe, I don't mind. If the boss doesn't give us more, I'll just keep getting a bit each time until I've scrounged maybe a hundred pounds. Then I won't scrounge anymore." Lu Yunsong was rather straightforward and less polite. In his view, he and Ye Hao were quite similar, disliking excessive politeness. If you're given something, just take it; too much courtesy creates distance.

"No need for more polite words, we still have some valuable items below. You can pawn them then, sell them for some money, and we'll set up a small research lab ourselves." Ye Hao had an idea to reveal a bit to Xue Zhaolong and the others about what he planned to do in the future. If they're interested, he'll let them join the lab; if not, he won't force them.

"Set up a small research lab? Research what, boss?" Lu Yunsong was immediately interested and eagerly asked.

"Hehe, do you want to play with guns? How about sniper rifles? Cannons? Airplanes? Fighter jets?" Ye Hao listed these with a smile on his face.

"Yes!" The three answered without hesitation, eyes shining with excitement, thinking the boss might even be capable of making weapons. If he really could research these things, wouldn't we be setting up an arms factory?

"You can, but researching these carries certain risks and requires you to keep it one hundred percent confidential. If the news gets leaked, our research will be targeted by the Ministry of State Security, making it difficult for us to extricate ourselves." Ye Hao, although part of the Ministry, had his own interests. If he could develop something that even the military would covet, it might eventually allow him to establish a real underground arms factory. Of course! This factory would need official permission from the Huaxia military and proper licensing.

So, his current plan was to first set up a lab with only a few members, including just Zhaolong and the others. They would research some relatively simple firearms first. By the time they actually set up a factory, they wouldn't be in too much of a rush to start research. With a certain level of technology, they could naturally fast-track production later on.

"Confidentiality is a must, but do you have weapon blueprints, boss? I've heard those are incredibly expensive. Even a widely circulated Russian AK47 blueprint is worth millions in the market." Xue Zhaolong, knowing quite a bit about military matters, asked in advance. Without blueprints, researching firearms wouldn't yield results because there's a huge difference between real firearms and toy weapons.

First, real firearms require precision machinery, various types of ammunition, cases, shells, magazines, etc. All of these need precise machinery to calculate; even a slight error can lead to catastrophic failure. As the firing pin strikes the primer, the bullet explodes with a force much greater than static, and any minute misalignment could cause a misfire.

So Xue Zhaolong wanted to ensure that Ye Hao had precise blueprints and the means to execute them.

"Of course I have them. Once the lab is set up, I plan to start by enhancing the domestic Type 95 assault rifle to its strongest state, making it more powerful than the Russian AK47, with less recoil and increased accuracy." Ye Hao revealed his ambition, wanting to develop an enhanced Type 95 that even the military would desire.

"Boss, really? You can actually get the Type 95 assault rifle blueprint?" Xue Zhaolong looked at Ye Hao with wide eyes, wearing an expression of awe.

"Haha, this one has slight differences from the domestic Type 95, but let's talk about that later! If you want to do it, we can. If not, I won't force you. After all, your family's focus is in the business world." Ye Hao expressed understanding for any hesitations, preferring to postpone the conversation.

"Boss, how much do you think this treasure haul can fetch? Is it enough to finance the lab?" Zhuorong Town, capable of spending money, was not adept at estimating commercial values, so he asked about potential profits.

"Haha, I'd only say they're priceless because we won't sell them. However, a few antiques can fetch millions each, maybe even twenty million for a good one. So starting a lab is possible, but mass production is still a distant dream." Ye Hao chuckled, but earning millions was already thrilling, making him realize the vast ocean held great treasures.

"Really?" At this point, Xue Zhaolong was exceptionally excited and urgently asked Ye Hao.

"Of course!" Ye Hao nodded, though unsure why Xue Zhaolong was so agitated.

"Haha! I think our lab has a future. Boss, have you thought about where to set it up?" Xue Zhaolong, eyes gleaming with curiosity, asked Ye Hao.

Ye Hao pondered for a moment, realizing it wasn't the best place to discuss. He told Xue Zhaolong, "Haha, let's talk about it when we get back. We've rested enough, so let's return to the sea for the remaining treasures and then head back to Peng City to sell them."

Discussing treasure, the three men's eyes sparkled, thinking this time they had truly hit the jackpot. Soon, the four of them divided tasks, with Ye Hao leading the three below while Lu Yunsong stayed above, steering the yacht.

Though it was nighttime, the seabed remained clearly visible, a fascinating oceanic marvel of remaining visible whether in wind, rain, sunshine, or moonlight, glowing with a faint blue shimmer.

Under Ye Hao's guidance, Lu Yunsong navigated the yacht, quickly collecting one Luminous Pearl after another, picking up two-headed abalones, and placing various antique old objects into their bags. Even a few pieces of Tang Sancai were so large that Ye Hao, worried they might be damaged, had Zhuorong Town carry them through the water.

Qianqian had specifically pointed out the valuable treasures, but when Qianqian mentioned the thousand-pound Sea Snake, Ye Hao decisively said it was worthless and not to be taken.

In truth, it was due to caution! A sea snake weighing a thousand pounds might be manageable on land, but in the sea, in the realm of sea snakes, capturing such a creature? Not only would it be impossible, but it might even injure them. Additionally, sea snake venom can be transmitted through water, and without certain strength, Ye Hao steadfastly avoided approaching this dangerous behemoth.

When the three returned to the yacht, it was already past nine o'clock, and their bodies were a bit shriveled from staying in the water so long. Ye Hao finally understood why Lu Yunsong and the others requested a three-day leave. The Houhai Bay was enormous, and without knowing where to dive for the Luminous Pearls, it was akin to finding a needle in a haystack. Even given three years, they might not find a single one.

The moonlight hung in the sky, casting a faint halo over the sea, the surface reflecting rugged waves...

The four of them grilled fresh lobsters while singing "Sister Sits at the Bow"...

This sea trip's harvest was quite significant, every glance at the Cold and Hot Ice Marrow under the moonlight made them feel like they were dreaming...

Yet reality affirmed it wasn't a dream, they had truly returned full-handed...

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