Li Mingyi, as the first protagonist to join him, was highly trusted by Zhao Yunhai.
Zhao Yunhai had been slow to fulfill the promise he made to Li Mingyi, but Li Mingyi never complained.
Instead, the fishing company developed more and more prosperously, with booming business, continuous orders, and monthly profits exceeding two billion.
Li Mingyi already possessed a fishing radar, and if he were to obtain the Sea God Pearl, he would be like a fish in water.
In fact, it wasn't just Li Mingyi who was continuously upgrading his radar; Zhao Yunhai's radar was also constantly being upgraded.
Since Li Mingyi was originally Zhao Yunhai's subordinate, the fish caught by Li Mingyi's subordinates were counted towards Li Mingyi and also towards Zhao Yunhai.
Upon receiving Zhao Yunhai's call, Li Mingyi hurried to his office in the company.
"Does Yun Shao want me here for anything specific?"
Li Mingyi called out, then sat down on the sofa, as the chair was occupied.
Zhao Yunhai didn't say much and directly produced the Sea God Pearl obtained from killing the protagonist.
"What is this?" Li Mingyi received it with a confused expression. It felt like a good bead, which was his first impression.
"This is something you've always dreamed of."
Zhao Yunhai couldn't help but rise and walk in front of Li Mingyi, saying slowly.
"After following this young master, you've diligently developed the company without ever asking when this young master would fulfill his promise."
Hearing this topic, Li Mingyi's face flushed slightly as he scratched his head and chuckled.
"Yun Shao is a man of great ambition. When you asked me to watch over that corpse, I did so. In truth, there's no great merit in it."
"But I know Yun Shao is not forgetful. When the time comes, I will naturally receive what I deserve."
Li Mingyi spoke very pleasingly. Even though Zhao Yunhai knew Li Mingyi truly desired it, the words were pleasant to hear.
"But what is this for?" Li Mingyi turned the Sea God Pearl over and over, but couldn't discern its peculiarity.
Zhao Yunhai took a sip of hot tea and said slowly, "This item binds to its master through a drop of blood. As for how to use it, that's for you to figure out."
"Bind by blood?" A glint flashed in Li Mingyi's eyes. He immediately took out his dagger and cut his finger.
A drop of blood fell onto the Sea God Pearl.
The next second.
The Sea God Pearl erupted with an unusual light, its radiance instantly blooming. Within the colorful glow, an icy blue color flowed at a deeper level.
Zhao Yunhai squinted as he watched this scene. The Sea God Pearl he had obtained from the "super double" had appeared in his mind at the time, binding in a completely unremarkable way.
Zhao Yunhai saw the Sea God Pearl burrow into Li Mingyi's forehead.
With the help of the Sea God Pearl, he believed Li Mingyi's combat power would be like a god in the sea.
Based on his understanding of Li Mingyi's personality from his mother, he knew Li Mingyi had been a hot-headed youth since childhood.
Therefore, Zhao Yunhai could entrust Li Mingyi with the matter he had in mind, but before doing so, he had to release Li Mingyi from the company.
Such a powerful combatant couldn't be wasted on business.
Zhao Yunhai wasn't lacking in money.
The Heavenly Palace Group's primary objective wasn't just making money; it was about controlling situations and managing resources, which was the core of making money.
What was money?
Money was a resource used to create its own value. By controlling the most crucial things, one could control money.
Zhao Yunhai had always wanted to make a move against Japan.
He just hadn't found the opportunity. Zhao Yunhai still had more important things to do, and he didn't want to act personally.
Did Japan warrant his personal attention?
No.
In the past, he had to act himself because he didn't have any competent subordinates.
"What a powerful item. Thank you, Yun Shao."
After feeling the changes the Sea God Pearl brought him, Li Mingyi looked at Yun Shao with immense gratitude.
He was genuinely grateful to Yun Shao for being willing to give him something like this.
This ability, combined with his fishing radar, was simply heaven-defying, with unlimited potential for growth.
In the future, as long as there was water, he would be a god.
Zhao Yunhai naturally knew the power of the Sea God Pearl. As for betrayal? Zhao Yunhai was confident he could handle any betrayal.
Furthermore, based on his understanding of Li Mingyi, as long as he didn't completely betray the latter, the former wouldn't betray him.
"Alright, no need for excessive gratitude. This young master doesn't want to hear such empty words."
"There's a place that is very good for tempering oneself, and it was Wang Fan who mentioned it. So, this young master wants you to take over Wang Fan's position and temper your abilities."
Li Mingyi also felt a sense of eagerness to test his abilities. Upon hearing this, he nodded instinctively.
"However..." Li Mingyi looked at Zhao Yunhai with some confusion, "What kind of place is it?"
Zhao Yunhai directly handed him a satellite phone.
"I didn't tell you before because there was no need for people in the early stages. Now that someone is needed, I thought of you."
"Take this satellite phone. This young master will give you time to properly explain to your mother."
"After all, this trip will take at least a month."
Hearing this, Li Mingyi couldn't help but feel a little happy. It seemed he was still important.
Otherwise, why would Zhao Yunhai think of him first?
"No problem. Give me two days. I'll have them at the company execute my plans."
"I am very confident in your handling of the company's affairs."
Zhao Yunhai stood up, walked to Li Mingyi, and said to him, "Remember to keep the location a secret."
With that, Zhao Yunhai patted his shoulder, then opened the door and left.
Si Jin Yan and Ah Da, the three of them, quickly followed Yun Shao out after seeing him emerge.
...
Two days later.
Zhao Yunhai took Li Mingyi directly to the apocalypse world.
Wang Fan, upon seeing Li Mingyi, excitedly shook his hand, "You're finally here."
Li Mingyi knew Wang Fan. Seeing him so excited about his arrival, he suddenly felt a pang of regret, wondering if he had walked into a trap.
Moreover, Li Mingyi hadn't expected Zhao Yunhai to possess an entrance to the apocalypse world.
This was the apocalypse world, a world facing a zombie crisis.
If Zhao Yunhai had any ulterior motives and brought the zombie virus into the real world, then with Zhao Yunhai's power, he could very quickly turn the real world into a playground for zombies.
It was terrifying.
But Li Mingyi wasn't worried, because he was on Zhao Yunhai's side. If the real world fell, Zhao Yunhai would undoubtedly have made arrangements.
Zhao Yunhai said to Wang Fan, who was anxiously preparing to leave.
"Wang Fan, wait a few days before leaving. First, guide Li Mingyi and let him familiarize himself with this world and his abilities, then you can leave."
"As for that woman, is she still behaving herself?"
Wang Fan's expression fell for a second, but then, thinking he would only be taking care of them for a few days, he became cheerful again and said, "Everything is fine, Yun Shao, don't worry."
The next second, Zhao Yunhai instantly disappeared from his spot and reappeared beside Su Rou.
At that moment, Su Rou was taking a hot bath. Zhao Yunhai's sudden appearance beside her made her gasp and her legs feel inexplicably weak.
Zhao Yunhai stood under the showerhead, wiping the hot water from his face, and looked at the naked Su Rou, a wicked smile appearing on his lips.