Liu Zhi had no way to explain the old man's words. He couldn't exactly say that this was a Treasure Map provided by a system item. The treasure was practically being delivered right to him—how could it possibly be fake?
All Liu Zhi could say was, "Old man, this is a Treasure Map that's been passed down through my family for a long time. If my family weren't in a tight spot, I wouldn't be thinking of digging up our ancestors' treasure. There's no way this map is wrong."
The old man looked utterly unconvinced. "Come on, let me see that map. I'll help you look. If we really find the treasure, I'll dig it up for you myself."
Liu Zhi smiled. "I couldn't ask you to do that. If we manage to dig up the treasure, I'll buy drinks for everyone on the island."
The old man laughed at that. "That liquor has to be shipped in from elsewhere, and it costs a pretty penny. Think it over. You really mean to buy drinks for the whole island?"
"Of course. I may not be a noble now, but I come from a noble family, and I keep my word."
Liu Zhi slapped his chest and made the promise on the spot.
He knew that with these old men keeping an eye on him, and the island being so small, there was almost no chance of stalling the treasure hunt. He would have to find another way to buy time.
As for the cost of the drinks, he was willing to pay it as long as the Old Captain found the waterway along the Gold Route.
Seeing Liu Zhi's generosity, the two young men behind the old man looked puzzled. What was going on? Could there really be treasure on