Since Ha Long obtained the Dragon King's avatar, he had been constantly pondering his future. What was a Dragon King, after all? It was just a fish that could generate electricity. On land, it would be obliterated in seconds, and the best outcome would be to end up as a specimen in a museum.
Only in the sea, with the ocean's protection, did the Dragon King have a place to survive. But Ha Long was different. He was just an ordinary person. Even if the Dragon King grew to 15 meters long and could generate over 100,000 volts, dominating the sea, Ha Long would still be an ordinary person. Without martial arts, he couldn't even defeat two ordinary adult men. Even if he amassed a huge fortune through the Dragon King, Ha Long wouldn't have the ability to manage it.
Therefore, Ha Long knew that this magical Dragon King avatar would bring him great opportunities. As the first step in his future planning, he had been thinking about entering the upper echelons of Donghai City, hoping to weave a vast network of relationships. Only with this network stabilized would the wealth gathered by the Dragon King truly belong to Ha Long.
Have you ever seen a low-level fire department official force a restaurant, worth millions just in renovation costs, to close down? When asked, people would wonder, "How is that possible? What power does a fire department have to force a restaurant to go bankrupt?"
It's simple: frequent inspections for fire hazards, occasional surprise checks, or reports of safety issues, making it impossible for customers to eat. A restaurant where customers can't eat has no choice but to close.
Most of the money Ha Long would earn in the future would be of dubious origin. Before it was laundered, Ha Long didn't want to be constantly investigated. Therefore, a network of relationships was essential.
When Li Wanhuo asked if he could help the city's Party Secretary, Ha Long had already made up his mind. He would definitely help, but he had to establish a connection with him. Ha Long didn't lack money; the treasures in the sea were plentiful and would eventually be his. What he lacked was social connections and status.
Now that this matter was handled well, as long as he could find the lost goods in the Devil's Sea and transport them to shore, he would gain the friendship of the most prestigious people in Donghai City. For others, this might be a difficult task, but for Ha Long, it was just a matter of controlling the Dragon King to explore. It could be done in minutes.
Since Ha Long controlled the Dragon King to kill the giant jellyfish, the Dragon King had become the undisputed ruler of the Devil's Sea. At five meters long, with a 2,200-volt electric discharge and a body covered in hard scales, it could walk sideways like a crab, and no one dared to challenge it.
The one most pleased with the successful resolution of this matter was Li Wanhuo. Seeing the problem solved, he immediately had his butler fetch a bottle of rare red wine from the cellar and said happily, "I'm so happy. Let's have a good drink tonight."
But Ha Long didn't agree. He stopped Li Wanhuo and said, "Brother Li, don't be in a hurry. Let's keep this wine for three more days. We'll celebrate with this victory wine after three days." The others were surprised by Ha Long's confidence.
Ha Long said to Qiao Zhenyuan, "Brother Qiao, your task now is to get the coordinates of the shipwreck from your brother. I'll take my team to search tonight. If we're quick, we'll have results by tomorrow morning. At the latest, we'll find the goods that sank in the sea within three days. After all, they're worth 1.5 billion. You've been suppressing this matter for a month, and I'm sure you're under a lot of pressure. I'll resolve this issue as soon as possible to help you."
Qiao Zhenyuan, moved by Ha Long's meticulousness, said, "Alright, just for your words today, even if you don't find the goods, I, Qiao Zhenyuan, will still recognize you as a brother."
Ha Long said confidently, "That won't do. There's nothing in the sea of Donghai that I, Ha Long, can't find. Just wait for my good news."
Qiao Zhenyuan immediately called his brother to get the coordinates of the shipwreck, and Ha Long left for home. Qiao Zhenyuan also went home with his wife.
On the way home, Qiao Zhenyuan's wife, Su Xiaomei, asked, "Brother Qiao, do you really think Ha Long can help us find the goods that fell into the Devil's Sea?"
Qiao Zhenyuan frowned and said, "I can't be sure, but I think the chances are slim. The Devil's Sea is vast, and the waves are rough. Ha Long is just one person, without any specialized diving equipment. I can't believe he has the means to find those goods. We need to prepare for both scenarios: raising money to hire a team to blast, and waiting for Ha Long's news." Su Xiaomei had no better plan and agreed.
After getting the coordinates, Ha Long immediately bid farewell to Li Wanhuo and Qiao Zhenyuan, not even taking the time to chat with Li Jihao. He just called Li Jihao to say he had to leave and would invite him out for a drink when he had time.
Back at home, Ha Long looked at the coordinates on the table, opened Google Maps, and entered them. His excitement was indescribable. He couldn't believe he had connected with the Party Secretary of Donghai City. Such a prominent figure actually needed his help, and for him, this was a simple task. With a little effort, he could solve it.
Sitting in front of the computer, Ha Long couldn't help but laugh. The heavens were indeed kind to him, granting him a godlike Dragon King avatar. As a student at Donghai University, he had, in just a few months, killed his enemies, dismantled a criminal organization, amassed a fortune of over a billion, and received full support from the richest man in Donghai City. Now, he even had the ability to help the most powerful person in Donghai City. His personal wealth, social status, and network of relationships were all advancing at an astonishing rate, almost like a miracle.
If an ordinary person wanted to reach Ha Long's current level, it would take decades, at least 30 years. But Ha Long had achieved it in just a few months.
As long as he helped Qiao Zhenyuan solve this problem, Ha Long would become a formidable figure in Donghai City. Thinking of this, his heart swelled with excitement.