NOVPUBMauritania, 6 PM.
The treasure pit at the oasis has already been dug to about a meter deep.
The soil has changed from the original yellow to a thorough red.
Shooting stopped at 4 PM, and the reason why it took until now was for the professionals invited by "Wild Treasure Hunt" to make a detailed analysis of the treasures unearthed today, and to rank the fifty treasure hunters.
Near the oasis treasure pit, Gwen, who had been absent for two hours, came out with a piece of paper, a smile on her face.
"I’m sorry to keep you all waiting. The net worth ranking of the first day’s treasure hunt is out."
Gwen’s voice immediately drew the attention of all the treasure hunters on the scene. According to the game rules, five people will be eliminated today.
Gwen looked at the list on the paper and began to read the rankings: "In fifth place is Jack, with a net worth of 302 million StellarCoins."
Jack was the bald fat man who had previously vowed to eat feces.
After spending 3 million on the ’Great Old Ones Carving’, he unearthed several more treasures subsequently.
Unfortunately, those treasures were either severely damaged or were contemporary artworks, so his net worth didn’t increase much.
The majority of his value was from the ’Great Old Ones’ statue.
Gwen continued to read out the rankings: "In fourth place is Peter, with a current net worth of 550 million StellarCoins."
As the person ranked first in the beginning, Peter’s treasure hunt strength is temporarily unknown, but he is quite lucky.
Besides the ’Night Pearl’ he obtained at the start, he got quite a few decent items subsequently.
Peter stood up to acknowledge the recognition.
As long as he still held the ’Night Pearl’, even if he dug up nothing else in the first round, he would not be eliminated.
Gwen gave Peter a smile and continued to read from the list: "In third place is Tracy, with a net worth now of 760 million StellarCoins!"
Upon hearing her name, Tracy, a gorgeous woman, covered her mouth in disbelief and stood up.
Blonde and blue-eyed, tall with an hourglass figure, she’s not just a treasure hunter but also a part-time model, often appearing in risque lingerie shoots.
Daniel, who routinely buys those kinds of magazines, would occasionally see her there.
However, unlike the truly bare models dedicated to the art, Tracy always had some underwear on - something that always made Daniel a tad disappointed.
Near the treasure pit, Gwen continued, "The person in second place is Hols, with a current net worth of 780 million StellarCoins!"
Taylor and Hols were sitting next to Daniel.
Hearing his name, Hols calmly stood up.
His net worth was largely due to the last scoop he made just before they knocked off.
With that last scoop, he dug up a curved blade.
According to the system’s information, the blade was a weapon used by the Atlanteans for training and is valued at 740 million StellarCoins.
Once Hols sat down, Taylor, sitting beside him, couldn’t hide his envy. "We talked about teaming up before the finals, but at this rate, I might get eliminated before that."
Daniel consoled him, "Keep a level head. This first round is somewhat luck-based. Perhaps when we get to the second round where it’s about specific knowledge, you’ll make a comeback." 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝔲𝔟.𝔠𝖔𝖒
Hols also teased, "There’s an old saying in Serenalia that goes, ’A troublemaker will last for a thousand years’. You being a top-tier troublemaker, you’ll definitely last longer. So, relax."
Taylor rolled his eyes, "I feel like that’s not exactly a compliment."
Despite Taylor’s complaints to Daniel and Hols, he himself is worth over a hundred million. It’s not possible for him to get eliminated in the first round.
By the treasure pit, Gwen looked at the list and instead of announcing the first place, she scanned over the treasure hunters below.
She glanced at each of the fifty people, stirring their curiosity along with the viewers in front of the screens. "Now, it’s time for the first place..."
As she said this, Gwen paused again.
"Let’s first announce the net worth of the first-place holder."
"His net worth is currently at 1.36 billion StellarCoins!"
The treasure hunters at the pit were stunned upon hearing this number, some even starting their sentences with curses.
"What the hell? You’re kidding me?"
"1.36 billion StellarCoins? Are you insane? How is that even possible?!"
"Who is it? Who today obtained an inheritance from Atlantis?"
All the people present were top-notch treasure hunters from around the world.
Each had a net worth around one billion StellarCoins.
But to dig up a billion StellarCoins in a day was something unprecedented even for top-notch treasure hunters like Hols and Taylor!
After waiting for about a minute, Gwen achieved the show effect she wanted and then, with a smile, she said, "I won’t keep you all guessing. The person who’s currently ranked first and has won the first day is... Mr. Roberts!! Let’s give a big congratulations to Mr. Roberts!!"
Upon hearing this, Daniel instantly became the focus of the entire treasure pit.
The cameras and lights of the "Wild Treasure Hunt" crew were all on him, and most of the other treasure hunters were also looking at him.
Besides surprise, there was also envy in their eyes.
Grease Dome, filled with rage, stared at Daniel.
Daniel’s humiliating actions the day before were still fresh in his memory.
Now he was again the focus of the entire "Wild Treasure Hunt" crew. Why him?!
Grease Dome’s heart was filled with resentment.
His eyes, filled with rage, began to see a strange and mysterious figure.
In his arms, unnoticed by all, the ’Great Old Ones Carving’ began to emit a faint halo, gradually influencing Grease Dome’s mindset.
Apart from Grease Dome, two other men’s eyes were also fixated on Daniel. There was not so much jealousy in their gaze, but a hint of murderous intent.
...
Even these seasoned treasure hunters reacted like this, let alone the audience on screen, who went absolutely bonkers.
Discussion about "Wild Treasure Hunt" was overflowing on various forums.
"Have you heard? On the show ’Wild Treasure Hunt,’ someone earned nearly fourteen billion StellarCoins in one day!"
"I’m green with envy. Why did it have to be that guy from Serenalia? I want to strike it rich overnight too!"
"Daniel, right? What’s his deal? How can he be so lucky?"
At first, the online discussion was mostly about how Daniel had dug up a fortune of thirteen billion and six hundred million StellarCoins in one day.
Gradually, under the mischievous instigation of some internet trolls, the discourse started to take a strange turn.
"Breaking news! The chance for poor folks to get rich overnight has arrived! Mauritania, a country where Atlantean relics have been found, even if you find a pile of crap there, it could be worth hundreds of millions of StellarCoins!"
"Guys, quit your day jobs, it’s useless. Let’s all go to Mauritania, I heard you can make millions a month just by washing dishes there."
"What do you mean? I went there two years ago penniless and spent two years as a beggar. When I came back, I was a multi-millionaire. Don’t believe me? Look (posts a picture of a luxury car and a mansion, the picture quality is poor, obviously photoshopped), this is what I achieved by begging in Mauritania for two years. Hurry up and go pick up money in Mauritania!"
Once the price tag of thirteen billion and six hundred million StellarCoins was out, the enthusiasm of the whole world was ignited.
Every country had people discussing "Wild Treasure Hunt".
This made the already high-profile show’s ratings double and then some.
The number of fans of the treasure hunters on the show skyrocketed, some by millions, some by tens of thousands.
Daniel, as the first day’s top-ranked by net worth, benefited the most.
The number of followers in his livestream room has broken through to seven million, and his TwistTweets followers have also reached a terrifying three million.
Just on the first day of "Wild Treasure Hunt", Daniel went from being a small-time streamer known only in Libertopia and Serenalia to a celebrity watched by the whole world.
...
After the show finished recording, Daniel and Gwen, ignoring the eyes of those around them, left hand in hand.
Naturally, their destination was the hotel from the night before.
As soon as they entered the room, Gwen embraced Daniel, her lips immediately finding Daniel’s.
Their tongues entwined in a passionate dance.
The originally cozy room was suddenly filled with a hormonal scent.
After the kiss, Gwen didn’t want to stop, but was almost out of breath.
Like a koala clinging to a tree, she gazed at Daniel dreamily, "Dan, you’re simply mesmerizing."
"Strong, mysterious, seemingly capable of anything."
"I’ve completely fallen for you, hopelessly in love."
Daniel slipped his hand under Gwen’s clothes, kneading her breasts into different shapes, "It’s an honor to have such a beauty as you fall for me."
Whispering sweet nothings, Daniel carried Gwen to the bed, his mouth covering hers again.
