Lilith Finn shrugged, "If you want your share of the treasure to be taxed in two countries, I don't mind."

The bespectacled girl said confidently, "No, I'm sure, it's the US Virgin Islands."

Luke also carefully examined the map and said, "Although the US Virgin Islands is an American colony, its connection with the mainland isn't strong. The risk factor for treasure hunting and exploration there is quite high."

"I know, that's also why I invited you. Besides, I hired a local guide. I believe with the two of you, we can avoid some potential dangers."

Luke merely reminded the other party, but since Lilith Finn wasn't afraid, Luke had nothing to fear either.

"How long do we expect this treasure hunt to take?"

Lilith Finn took a tablet out of her bag, opened Google Maps, and zoomed in on a section, "After careful study, the treasure location should be on one of the islands in this area. As long as we search this region, we should be able to find the treasure.

If we can't find it, it means there's a problem with the treasure hunt plan, and the operation will be temporarily halted as well.

So I estimate it will take about 3 to 5 days."

Luke frowned and said, "This area's pretty large, and there are quite a few islands. Searching it all in 3 to 5 days won't be easy."

Lilith Finn looked at the bespectacled girl beside her, "I thought of that too, so I bought some equipment in advance."

The bespectacled girl continued, "We have advanced drone cameras, metal detectors, diving gear, water purifiers, etc., which can help us shorten the treasure hunting time as much as possible."

Even though Luke had checked the map, he hadn't studied it for long, couldn't determine its exact origin, and since it was their first collaboration, he felt a bit unsure about this treasure hunting trip.

But the issue was that Lilith Finn was pretty reliable and offered a 400,000 US Dollar hiring fee. Additionally, after finding the treasure, Luke could get a quarter of it.

Even if the treasure isn't found, earning 400,000 US Dollars in a week is still a solid, profitable deal, leaving Luke with no reason to refuse.

Luke asked, "When do you plan to set off?"

"As soon as possible." Lilith Finn gazed at Luke, with a slight hint of inquiry.

Luke thought of the Zhang brothers, who hadn't contacted him since lunch yesterday.

Luke hadn't proactively contacted them either, as reaching out too eagerly might lead the other party to lower the shares.

If the shares are too low, it's not worth it, and collaboration wouldn't be meaningful.

Luke decided to give them one more day. If they didn't contact him today, he'd leave tomorrow.

"I'll prepare today, buy some equipment, and if nothing unexpected comes up, we'll set off tomorrow."

Lilith Finn took a piece of paper out of her backpack, "Here's the list of adventure equipment I purchased. You can use it as a reference."

The three chatted a bit more and confirmed the itinerary for the next day.

Luke tasted the pastries, drank a cup of tea, and got a taste of the high-society life.

In the afternoon, Luke went to buy some outdoor adventure equipment.

The US Virgin Islands have a tropical marine climate, so he definitely needed to get some mosquito repellents.

The local islands are densely vegetated, and in places rarely visited by people, there aren't even any roads. The dagger his dad gave him would come in handy.

He also needed to buy a pair of waterproof and non-slip shoes.

Additionally, he needed a headlamp, raincoat, tactical flashlight, lighter, binoculars, compass, sleeping bag, etc.

As for a GPS navigator, marine satellite phone, signal flares, tent, shovel, camera, and first aid kit, Lilith Finn had already purchased them, so Luke didn't need to buy them again.

After leaving the adventure outdoor store, Luke went to a nearby high-end gun shop to buy a shotgun. With vegetation covering everywhere in the dense rainforest, it's hard to determine the enemy's position, and a shotgun's wide attack range makes it more suitable for jungle warfare.

Luke wanted to buy a Benelli M4 shotgun. Besides the regular version, the shop owner also recommended a customized version.

The most noticeable change was the adjustable stock, turned into a fixed short stock, making the entire gun only 86 centimeters.

This also better suited Luke's combat needs. Luke usually fought in tighter spaces, where flexibility was essential.

Additionally, Luke's strong physique meant he didn't need a stock to handle the recoil.

The left side of the barrel had a spare magazine added.

The gun body and trigger were made with lighter, corrosion-resistant alloys and featured anti-slip textures.

After a trial, Luke felt that the gun was much lighter, and the trigger was more responsive, making it more ergonomic and comfortable to handle.

The only downside was the price, which was a bit high.

The regular version of the Benelli M4 shotgun cost nearly 3,000 US Dollars.

The customized version Luke looked at was priced over 6,000 US Dollars.

Luke tried both the regular version and the customized version, and could indeed feel some differences during usage. Since the gun was his livelihood, the higher price was worth it.

Luke eventually purchased the customized Benelli M4 shotgun.

...

Above the Caribbean.

In a small private plane, the bespectacled girl flipped her colorful braids and looked excitedly out the window, "I'm thinking maybe we could stay here for a vacation after we finish the treasure hunt?"

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