After the clouds dispersed and the rain settled, Joanna was in Zhu Yu's arms, talking about her longing and trivial family matters.
In her heart, Joanna was actually very grateful to Zhu Yu.
Because my father planned to get involved in a new industry and couldn't borrow money, he was not in a good mood and would bring it home.
The atmosphere at home was very bad some time ago. Joanna didn't know how to help her parents.
She didn't tell Zhu Yu, but she didn't expect that after Zhu Yu inquired about it, he immediately contacted his father and promised that he would not treat her badly because of this.
The two men who loved her most cared about her so much, and Joanna felt deeply happy.
The next day, Joanna reluctantly went to school, while Zhu Yu received a call from George.
Yesterday, George left the Seven Axes Bar and received a call from Heine to thank him in the evening.
Although Heine is still not sure whether there is exactly what he needs in that pile of information, George led the way and helped him find the person he was looking for this time, so he must be grateful.
George was very happy to be able to connect with Heine. Now his relationship with Zhu Yu has eased, and his status in the circle of New York treasure hunters has risen a little bit.
So George felt that he still needed to do something.
For example, there was a treasure hunter's gathering right now, and he wanted Zhu Yu to attend.
"Treasure Hunting Contest?" Zhu Yu was a little surprised, "Is there such an event in New York?"
"Yes." George explained with a smile, "It turns out that such activities are more common in Europe. Because there are more ancient castles there with a long history, it is easy to find some lost treasures in the ancient castles.
Later, a treasure hunter brought this activity here. There are also many treasure hunters here. They thought this activity was quite good, so they continued it. "
"What time? Where?" Zhu Yu thought it would be a good idea to experience it, so he asked.
"Tomorrow, at a manor on the outskirts of the city. There is some history there. Before the Civil War, it was the manor of a slave owner. Later, it changed hands several times. It is said that treasures were found inside."
"Okay." Zhu Yu became interested, "Then I want to participate."
George sent Zhu Yu the address, told the time, and then hung up the phone.
Zhu Yu's sense of George changed a bit, and this old man - he wasn't that annoying either.
He called Ran Jie in the car, and then they went to buy a metal detector together.
This thing is standard equipment for ordinary treasure hunters, Zhu Yu doesn't want to be unique. But based on his own standards, he could only cover it up.
"Going treasure hunting tomorrow?" Ran Jie asked curiously, "Should I go too?"
"Go, let's go together."
"Then I'll buy one too."
Neither of them bought expensive ones, ordinary ones that cost around a thousand dollars.
Ran Jie took it and was eager to try it. Zhu Yu asked him to go to the rented house to try it, while he returned to the villa.
Then Cathy reported:
"Someone sent an invitation letter, asking Mr. Zhu to participate in the treasure hunting conference."
Zhu Yu was a little curious. His name had actually entered the circle of treasure hunters. It seemed that he was quite taken seriously?
After receiving the invitation, seeing that the wording was more polite and that the time and place were right, Zhu Yu put it aside and planned to go there the next day.
I met Ran Jie the next day and saw him playing with the metal detector enthusiastically, so I asked:
"How's it going? Have you used it?"
"We've been talking for a while. Yesterday, I helped the landlord find a knife that had been missing for many years in the rented yard."
Zhu Yu smiled, it's not bad, it will pay off once you use it.
The metal detector is a bit like a minesweeper, with a disc on the bottom and a long slanted handle on the top. There is a display on the handle, which corresponds to different values during detection.
This metal detector is more user-friendly. The hand-held position is covered with a layer of artificial leather, which is more closely connected to the arm and is easy to hold with one hand.
The two people drove to their destination and found that many people had gathered here.
Most of them were just like them, holding metal detectors and waiting to get in.
Zhu Yu and Ran Jie also walked to the door with backpacks, shovels in their left hands and metal detectors in their right hands.
Zhu Yu showed the invitation letter, and the person guarding the door immediately let him go.
Most of the people gathered outside were amateur treasure hunters who came here because of the reputation, but it was obvious that they would not be allowed in now.
"Why can they enter but we can't?" someone complained loudly.
"Because they have invitations!" the gatekeeper explained. "They are official treasure hunters and recognized treasure hunters. They are completely different from you rookies!"
"I don't believe they are better than us!" Someone said angrily, "When we get inside, I want to see what they are capable of!"
Some echoed, some looked on. Many people come here to join in the fun, and some are determined to become famous here. When they find treasures, they will become famous in the treasure hunting world.
George arrived ten minutes later and didn't see Zhu Yu. He thought he hadn't arrived yet, so he called.
Zhu Yu answered the phone and George said:
"Zhu, haven't you arrived yet? Contact me when you arrive. I have an invitation letter and will take you in."
Zhu Yu didn't expect George to think like this, so he said:
"I got the invitation yesterday and have already entered the manor. You can come in too, the professional treasure hunters are ready to start."
George was very surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect the organizer to take the initiative to send an invitation letter to Zhu Yu!
But it’s okay to think about it. After all, although Zhu Yu has only been around for a short time, the things he has done are very influential, and it is normal for him to attract the attention of treasure hunters.
He also walked in with the invitation.
There are already many people inside the manor, and the team of treasure hunters in New York is getting bigger and bigger.
Treasure hunter and treasure hunter used to be very mysterious words. In the past two years, thanks to the influence of short videos and the Internet, many treasure hunters have released videos, which unveiled the mystery surrounding this industry and made treasure hunting popular.
Many people take a look and realize that it is quite simple. Just get a metal detector and you can do it!
The barrier to entry is very low!
Of course, most of those who entered this line were drowned. After all, there are few treasures, and if they are easy to find, where can they be left?
However, the myth of getting rich overnight is spreading more and more, so there are still many people who want to enter this industry.
The manor has a large area, and the central building is an old three-story building. According to the current organizers, this was a building from the Civil War. Although it was renovated later, the main body has not changed much.
Zhu Yu didn't quite believe it. He could tell at a glance that this building was no more than a hundred years old.
"As someone who holds an invitation letter, you have the special privilege of starting the treasure hunt half an hour in advance. I hope you can gain something." The organizer, a tall white man, said to Zhu Yu and others.
At this time, George came in. The tall white man glanced at him and mocked:
"Old George, you are too old to walk, and you are several minutes late! I think you should retire and go home. Staying in this industry will make others misunderstand that all our treasure hunters are grandpas!"
George retorted:
"Damn David the bear! What a treasure hunter needs is a smart mind, not just a fat body like you! The knowledge in my head is beyond your comparison!"
"Haha! No matter how much knowledge you have, what's the use? You will definitely come back empty-handed today!"
"You're talking nonsense! I will definitely take away the treasures in this manor today!"
…
The two quarreled for a while, and George was defeated and shut up angrily.
David waved his hand like he had defeated a big rooster:
"Okay, let's take action! In addition to the main building, you can search in other places. The person who harvests the most today will be awarded the honorary title of Treasure Hunter of Blackstone Manor!
If you don't want to be overtaken by the crowd of spectators outside, hurry up, and those guys behind you, don't wait for me to kick your butts! You are the new blood among New York treasure hunters! George! You can't do it anymore, why not just stay here and kill time! Ha ha ha ha! "
Behind them were the voices of David and George taunting each other. Zhu Yu and Ran Jie quickly headed to the empty front yard, away from the noisy space.
Those who came in first had a tacit understanding and spread out, with no intention of getting together.
This place must have been searched by someone, but everyone knows that no one will search every inch of the land, so treasure hunting here is a real "picking up".
Zhu Yu just glanced briefly and walked to the southeast of the small building.
There are some big trees around the farmland here, which are slightly more recognizable. If there is a treasure, it is more likely to be hidden here.
Ran Jie was still quite excited. He shook the metal detector from side to side and said while using it:
"It feels almost like a mine detector."
"Have you ever used a mine detector?" Zhu Yu asked curiously.
"Never used it," Ran Jie said while searching:
"I have only learned about demining. I have only seen the equipment for this kind of search, but have never used it."
Then I heard the metal detector beeping.
"There is something!" Ran Jie was overjoyed and immediately determined the location and depth. After confirming the location, he started digging.
Zhu Yu smiled, he had already scanned it, and there was half a silver coin underneath. Although it was damaged, it was still a gain.
It was only twenty or thirty centimeters deep, so Ran Jie quickly dug out the thing.
Looking at the black silver coins, Ran Jie curled his lips and felt a little disgusted.
Zhu Yu smiled and took out a sealed bag from his backpack and handed it to him:
"Put it on, maybe you'll be rewarded with this judgment later."
Ran Jie thought about it and collected the half silver coin.
Moving forward, the two men dug up horseshoes, half blades, belt buckles and other items one after another. The most valuable thing was a sheathed short knife.
Although the scabbard has rotted, the blade is still sharp and has no rust, making it worth collecting.
At this moment, there was a sudden noise behind him.
The two people turned around and saw that a large group of people rushed in with metal detectors, and then quickly occupied the open space and started detecting.
After a while, there was a constant "didi" sound.
In just three minutes, the entire manor was filled with people. On average, there was one person per dozens of square meters looking down.
Zhu Yu was speechless. This kind of treasure hunt competition was basically like fishing in a small pond. There was no skill at all.
More people were walking quickly deeper into the manor, hoping to seize the opportunity and find the treasure first.
Ran Jie shook his head and said:
"If this continues like this, what kind of treasure are we looking for? There is no open space anymore, so we can just treat it as an outing, right?"
Zhu Yu did not agree. He continued to walk forward slowly and said:
"How can it be that easy? Since the owner of the manor here can announce the location, it means that they have searched before and found nothing.
So even if everyone comes, at most it only increases the possibility, but the greater possibility is that if there is a treasure, the things inside are hidden so deeply that ordinary metal detectors cannot find it at all! "
Ran Jie's eyes lit up after hearing this, this is the truth!
Zhu Yu continued:
"I was looking for a treasure in a manor before. There were many people looking for it with metal detectors at that time, but in fact the place where the treasure was actually buried cleverly avoided the target points that everyone is used to.
The place where I finally found the treasure happens to be something that everyone tends to overlook. In addition, this metal detector also has flaws. It cannot work if it is too deep or if the environment is complex. So, let's not lose heart. "
At this moment, a young man came over with a metal detector and walked around Zhu Yu and the others. When he saw the contents of the sealed bag in Ran Jie's hand, he sneered and turned around to leave.
After a while, the young man came over again, with a brass ring in his hand. He waved it at Zhu Yu and Ran Jie in a showy way, and then left a message:
"Professional treasure hunters are nothing more than that," he turned around and left.
Seeing such childish behavior, Zhu Yu was speechless.
While searching, Ran Jie suddenly asked:
"Boss, is there really a treasure here?"
Zhu Yu said while looking around:
"There should be. Yesterday, old George told me about the manor when he participated in this treasure hunt competition. This manor has had several owners.
The earliest owner was a pirate-turned-slave owner who operated here before the American Civil War..."
"Is there a pirate treasure here?" Ran Jie thought wildly and guessed.
"No," Zhu Yu shook his head, "The owner died of illness not long after living in this manor. The second owner was an officer during the civil war.
This officer had meritorious service in the civil war and married the daughter of a slave owner. He had a rich family, but was later wiped out by a group of enemies. However, it is said that the thieves dressed as enemies did not steal much treasure in the end.
Therefore, some people suspected that there were treasures buried in the manor. Several subsequent owners of the manor were digging, but ultimately to no avail. "
"So if there is a treasure, it must still be there."
After Zhu Yu finished speaking, his eyes fell on the big tree not far away.
There were many small trees surrounding the big tree, forming a small forest at the edge of a farmland.
Then he seemed to remember something and turned to look at the small building that was said to be an old antique building.
Zhu Yu suddenly said to Ran Jie:
"That small building really has some history. Even if it wasn't from before the American Civil War, it should have been rebuilt on the original site."
Ran Jie asked doubtfully:
"How did you know?"
Zhu Yu smiled and said:
"You're about to find out."
As soon as he finished speaking, the slick young man from before came over again with a metal detector, holding a sealed bag with a lot of miscellaneous things.
He looked at the harvest in Zhu Yu and Ran Jie's hands again, and smiled contemptuously again.
Ran Jie was angry!
