His brief statement on the matter created an uproar in the crowd . The treasure hunters seemed quite stupefied . A few people loudly asked, "Are you kidding?"
Li Du smiled . "People of Lightning Ridge, please pass this message to everyone you know . I should have quite the reputation in town . "
Conrad was stunned . He yelled, "That's impossible . You think that money is disposable? You think you can use money however you want?"
Hans looked at him and said, "Alright, whatever . Let's not talk about the gemstone mine in Lightning Ridge . We made few million just from the black abalones in Tasmania . I'm not going to share the details since you won't believe me anyway . "
Even the magician was surprised . He asked, "Are black abalones that valuable? A few million in six months?"
Hans talked about the female diver, as well as the government award they obtained from cracking a child trafficking case in Australia . This allowed them to fish for black abalone throughout the year .
What he did not mention was that Li Du specialized in locating black abalone . On top of that, they had found a black abalone habitat . There was also a gemstone mine nearby .
The child trafficking case could be easily found on the internet . The news about the fishing permit given by the government and fishing bureau was also on the internet .
Thus, Li Du and Hans became celebrities at the party . Everyone regardless of the members of the Million Dollar Club or treasure hunters from other places gathered around them to ask about the matter excitedly .
Conrad and Princeps were extremely jealous of them . However, there was nothing that they could do . They did not even have the courage to argue with Li Du and Hans .
At the very moment, any argument would be useless . They would just seem bitter to the rest of the people .
The next day, Chris Bell led a group of treasure hunters and drove toward the southern region of Los Angeles .
The development in the City of Angels was inconsistent . The northern region was much more developed compared to the southern region . It was obvious just based on the housing prices .
Li Du had been to the southern region . They had visited Long Beach and found that it was a place with beautiful scenery and packed with tourists .
This time, they were heading to Harbour Salem . It was well known as a run-down neighbourhood, a slum .
Harbour Salem was not far from Long Beach . It was two stations away by train . The cities were so near to each other yet their difference was vast .
They sped all the way to Harbour Salem .
Throughout the journey, all Li Du saw were single-story houses, rusty steel houses, and worn-out brick and wooden houses . However, as he looked south, he could only see high buildings in Long Beach .
They ran into an inconvenient situation as they arrived in Harbour Salem . Police had set up a roadblock for inspection .
They ran into an inconvenient situation as they arrived in Harbour Salem . Police had set up a roadblock for inspection .
Li Du took this opportunity to look back . Comparing both of the cities, he gasped in surprise . " Unbelievable . Is this really one city? The differences are too vast . "
Hans had been to Los Angeles before . He knew a lot about the city .
He was listening to Slim Shady's rap song as he tapped on his keyboard and said, "You would be even more shocked if you looked at Los Angeles from the plane . "
Li Du looked north and said, "The north is way more luxurious, isn't it? Beverly Hills is over there . We've been there . "
"Yeah, a lot of the Hollywood celebrities live in Beverly Hills . It is a high-class residential area . Plus, there is also Malibu, Jewish bankers' and investors' beach house .
Hans counted and said, "And there is San Marino, it is simply a forest city . The air there is extremely fresh . Also, there is the well known Huntington Manor, Pasadena . . . " He shook his head after saying, "There are countless numbers of them, mate . That's Los Angeles . City of Angels lives up to its name . Those places are for angels, like heaven . "
Police had blocked the road . Nobody was able to enter . Of course, it wasn't just them . The other cars and pedestrians were stopped too .
Bell went to a store nearby and got some coffee in order to keep the group calm .
Li Du took a cup and asked, "What's going on?"
Bell sighed . "That's the Los Angeles narcotics squad . A type of synthetic weed was found in Harbour Salem . It's really cheap and a lot of homeless people are saving money just to smoke it . It's also very bad for your health . Over thirty people were sent to the hospital . "
Bell sighed . "That's the Los Angeles narcotics squad . A type of synthetic weed was found in Harbour Salem . It's really cheap and a lot of homeless people are saving money just to smoke it . It's also very bad for your health . Over thirty people were sent to the hospital . "
"It's Galaxy X," a magician said, walking over . "Very affordable . One dose for a dollar . It's too appealing to these poor people . It has become a trend in many slums . "
Li Du was surprised . "One dose for a dollar, and these people still have to save money to buy it? Just how poor are they?"
Hans patted his shoulder . "You've spent some time in America but you haven't yet witnessed hell . It's true, it's hell . No one could survive there . "
"It's our mission to save them," Bell said seriously . "Obviously, we can only save those with bright souls who want to be saved . "
Li Du nodded . He had no sense of belonging in America . He had never thought of rescuing these people . However, he was willing to help those who want to help .
There were things that he didn't want to do and things he believed he was incapable of doing . But that didn't hinder him from admiring those who worked hard, and Bell was the type of person that he admired .
He also respected Bell for his connections . The sheriff who blocked the road was a close friend of his . As soon as he realized it was Bell, he came over to greet them .
The sheriff was tall, muscular, bald, and wide-mouthed . He looked quite a bit like Bruce Willis .
"Hi, Chris . How've you been?" the sheriff asked .
Bell smiled . "Just been doing what we're supposed to, Officer Willis . How's the current situation? I heard you're here for Galaxy X . "
"Hi, Chris . How've you been?" the sheriff asked .
Bell smiled . "Just been doing what we're supposed to, Officer Willis . How's the current situation? I heard you're here for Galaxy X . "
Officer Willis nodded . "Right, damn this Galaxy X . It's best for you and your friends to stay away from here . This place is a disaster . Bunch of lunatics around . "
"It's just weed, right?" Hans asked with surprised . "Why is it so serious?"
After hearing that, Li Du knew that Hans had tried smoking weed .
Willis was strangely calm . He looked at Hans and said, "You think this is the same thing you smoked? Ha, you're childish . Two puffs from this will make you feel irritated, nervous, woozy, nauseous, you'll heavily sweat, and even display symptoms of epilepsy .
"And what's worse is that even secondhand smoke from this can be harmful . One of my men went into a house just for a while . The poor guy didn't put a mask on and he was rushed to the hospital . "
"Why are they still smoking it?" Li Du asked .
Officer Willis looked at him curiously and said, "Who's this little angel? Haha . This is the most interesting question I've heard this year . "
He paused for a moment . "You and Jesus are the same, right? Treasure hunters, is it?"
Li Du nodded . "Yes . "
His brief statement on the matter created an uproar in the crowd . The treasure hunters seemed quite stupefied . A few people loudly asked, Are you kidding? Li Du smiled . People of Lightning Ridge, please pass this message to everyone you know . I should have quite the reputation in town . Conrad was stunned . He yelled, Thats impossible . You think that money is disposable? You think you can use money however you want? Hans looked at him and said, Alright, whatever . Lets not talk about the gemstone mine in Lightning Ridge . We made few million just from the black abalones in Tasmania . Im not going to share the details since you wont believe me anyway . Even the magician was surprised . He asked, Are black abalones that valuable? A few million in six months? Hans talked about the female diver, as well as the government award they obtained from cracking a child trafficking case in Australia . This allowed them to fish for black abalone throughout the year . What he did not mention was that Li Du specialized in locating black abalone . On top of that, they had found a black abalone habitat . There was also a gemstone mine nearby . The child trafficking case could be easily found on the internet . The news about the fishing permit given by the government and fishing bureau was also on the internet . Thus, Li Du and Hans became celebrities at the party . Everyone regardless of the members of the Million Dollar Club or treasure hunters from other places gathered around them to ask about the matter excitedly . Conrad and Princeps were extremely jealous of them . However, there was nothing that they could do . They did not even have the courage to argue with Li Du and Hans . At the very moment, any argument would be useless . They would just seem bitter to the rest of the people . The next day, Chris Bell led a group of treasure hunters and drove toward the southern region of Los Angeles . The development in the City of Angels was inconsistent . The northern region was much more developed compared to the southern region . It was obvious just based on the housing prices . Li Du had been to the southern region . They had visited Long Beach and found that it was a place with beautiful scenery and packed with tourists . This time, they were heading to Harbour Salem . It was well known as a run-down neighbourhood, a slum . Harbour Salem was not far from Long Beach . It was two stations away by train . The cities were so near to each other yet their difference was vast . They sped all the way to Harbour Salem . Throughout the journey, all Li Du saw were single-story houses, rusty steel houses, and worn-out brick and wooden houses . However, as he looked south, he could only see high buildings in Long Beach . They ran into an inconvenient situation as they arrived in Harbour Salem . Police had set up a roadblock for inspection . Li Du took this opportunity to look back . Comparing both of the cities, he gasped in surprise . Unbelievable . Is this really one city? The differences are too vast . Hans had been to Los Angeles before . He knew a lot about the city . He was listening to Slim Shadys rap song as he tapped on his keyboard and said, You would be even more shocked if you looked at Los Angeles from the plane . Li Du looked north and said, The north is way more luxurious, isnt it? Beverly Hills is over there . Weve been there . Yeah, a lot of the Hollywood celebrities live in Beverly Hills . It is a high-class residential area . Plus, there is also Malibu, Jewish bankers and investors beach house . Hans counted and said, And there is San Marino, it is simply a forest city . The air there is extremely fresh . Also, there is the well known Huntington Manor, Pasadena . He shook his head after saying, There are countless numbers of them, mate . Thats Los Angeles . City of Angels lives up to its name . Those places are for angels, like heaven . Police had blocked the road . Nobody was able to enter . Of course, it wasnt just them . The other cars and pedestrians were stopped too . Bell went to a store nearby and got some coffee in order to keep the group calm . Li Du took a cup and asked, Whats going on? Bell sighed . Thats the Los Angeles narcotics squad . A type of synthetic weed was found in Harbour Salem . Its really cheap and a lot of homeless people are saving money just to smoke it . Its also very bad for your health . Over thirty people were sent to the hospital . Its Galaxy X, a magician said, walking over . Very affordable . One dose for a dollar . Its too appealing to these poor people . It has become a trend in many slums . Li Du was surprised . One dose for a dollar, and these people still have to save money to buy it? Just how poor are they? Hans patted his shoulder . Youve spent some time in America but you havent yet witnessed hell . Its true, its hell . No one could survive there . Its our mission to save them, Bell said seriously . Obviously, we can only save those with bright souls who want to be saved . Li Du nodded . He had no sense of belonging in America . He had never thought of rescuing these people . However, he was willing to help those who want to help . There were things that he didnt want to do and things he believed he was incapable of doing . But that didnt hinder him from admiring those who worked hard, and Bell was the type of person that he admired . He also respected Bell for his connections . The sheriff who blocked the road was a close friend of his . As soon as he realized it was Bell, he came over to greet them . The sheriff was tall, muscular, bald, and wide-mouthed . He looked quite a bit like Bruce Willis . Hi, Chris . Howve you been? the sheriff asked . Bell smiled . Just been doing what were supposed to, Officer Willis . Hows the current situation? I heard youre here for Galaxy X . Officer Willis nodded . Right, damn this Galaxy X . Its best for you and your friends to stay away from here . This place is a disaster . Bunch of lunatics around . Its just weed, right? Hans asked with surprised . Why is it so serious? After hearing that, Li Du knew that Hans had tried smoking weed . Willis was strangely calm . He looked at Hans and said, You think this is the same thing you smoked? Ha, youre childish . Two puffs from this will make you feel irritated, nervous, woozy, nauseous, youll heavily sweat, and even display symptoms of epilepsy . And whats worse is that even secondhand smoke from this can be harmful . One of my men went into a house just for a while . The poor guy didnt put a mask on and he was rushed to the hospital . Why are they still smoking it? Li Du asked . Officer Willis looked at him curiously and said, Whos this little angel? Haha . This is the most interesting question Ive heard this year . He paused for a moment . You and Jesus are the same, right? Treasure hunters, is it? Li Du nodded . Yes .
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