Five o'clock in the afternoon.

Noviba Gun Club.

"Bang..." A nimble figure swiftly traversed the combat range.

The shotgun was immensely powerful, shattering each target into fragments.

After breaking the targets along the route, Luke smoothly passed through the training field. He took out a timer to check the time, 0.5 seconds faster than before.

With the help of the shotgun learning card, Luke had been training the entire afternoon, his speed through the combat training range had already matched David's.

Unfortunately, David wasn't here; otherwise, Luke would really want to have a competition with him.

Ever since he started using shotguns, he fell in love with the feel of this gun. He trained not only because work required it but also because he liked it.

And if one wants to train something to the extreme, the best method is to fall in love with it.

Luke greatly enjoyed the feeling now.

"Ring ring ring..." Luke's phone rang.

He glanced at the phone; the screen displayed Lilith Finn's number.

"Hi, beautiful, good afternoon."

"Hi, tough guy, I just saw the news. You saved Los Angeles again."

Luke teased, "I thought rich people only watched financial news."

Lilith Finn retorted, "Even though my family has money, I'm just an heiress. I've never considered myself a rich person, at least not now.

Besides, true rich people don't watch financial news because they are the ones creating it."

"Okay, future creator of financial news, let's talk about why you contacted me."

"My treasure hunting team is ready, and the equipment is almost prepared. We're just waiting for you."

Luke recently had free time, and more importantly, he needed money, so he said, "Let's meet tomorrow. Treasure hunting is different from ordinary tasks; it's better to discuss some matters in advance."

"You're right, I thought the same. I also need to introduce you to a treasure hunting partner."

"See you tomorrow." Luke hung up the phone, loaded the bullets, and continued practicing with the shotgun.

...

Dikaron Restaurant.

This was a popular restaurant on the internet, also a famous hotspot for wealthy women in Los Angeles to check in.

The restaurant was located on a hillside, offering stunning views of the surroundings. Its interior had a unique retro style, not overly luxurious yet harmoniously blending with the surrounding scenery.

When Luke entered the restaurant, he saw several young women gathered around a dining table, snapping photos around a pastry on the table, all dressed fashionably.

Luke stated his name, and a female waitress led him inside the restaurant. Passing by a section with floor-to-ceiling windows, she opened a glass door to an outdoor area, revealing an expansive, refreshing open-air setting.

There was only one table of guests in the outdoor restaurant, two young women.

One had blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin, delicate features, and a graceful figure—none other than Lilith Finn, who had invited him.

The other was also a Caucasian woman, around twenty years old, with colorful long braids, thick glasses, and a short stature, which made her appear somewhat naive.

Lilith Finn got up, greeting him familiarly, "Hi, Luke, over here."

Without leaving her hanging, Luke pulled out a chair and sat down, "Sorry to keep two beautiful ladies waiting."

Lilith Finn introduced, pointing to the braided woman, "This is Marilyn Bumba; she's proficient in all kinds of electronic and mechanical devices.

And this is Luke, a very gentlemanly tough guy."

"Hello, sir."

"I like your braids, they're quite distinctive."

"Thank you, you can just call me 'glasses girl.'"

"Are you sure?" Luke thought that such nicknames were generally used among acquaintances, as for strangers, it seemed somewhat disrespectful.

"Yes, I like people calling me that," glasses girl pushed her glasses, "this way, no one will get me wrong, and it saves a lot of trouble."

"Okay, glasses girl." Luke obliged.

Lilith Finn stated, "Our treasure-hunting team is expected to have four members. Besides the three of us, there's a guide who will join us at the treasure site."

Glasses girl urged, "Tell us about the treasure clues; I can't wait any longer."

Lilith Finn retrieved a cylindrical container with a seven-centimeter diameter from her backpack, opened it, and took out a piece of yellowed leather, aged and carrying a sense of antiquity.

Since there were no other guests around, Lilith Finn directly spread the yellow leather on the table.

"This is a treasure map dating back to the 16th century. According to the map, a ship full of Native American treasures was returning to Europe when it encountered pirates. Led by the captain, the crew defeated the pirates but suffered severe damage, forcing the ship to dock at an uninhabited island.

Uncertain of when rescue would arrive, to avoid prying eyes on the treasure, they hid it on the island.

I've studied this map for a long time and can confirm the general treasure location, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea."

Glasses girl asked, "Can I take a closer look at this treasure map?"

"Feel free to look, but no photos."

Glasses girl studied the map and said, "I know this place; it's an overseas territory of the United States. However, the Virgin Islands are divided into U.S. and British territories; are you sure the treasure we're looking for is in the U.S. Virgin Islands and not the British Virgin Islands?"

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