Chapter 11 The Treasures Of The Dragon Burial Hall

• "Sir, please follow me!" The manager invited Pierre into his office politely.
• This action not only startled Sally and the other employees; it also caught the attention of all the customers in the lobby.
• At Switz International Bank, the abundance of high-profile clients had resulted in the bank employees becoming rather arrogant. Many customers who queued for their transactions had dealt with transactions exceeding ten million dollars, yet they had never been personally assisted by the manager.
• At Switz International Bank, the presence of numerous affluent clients had inflated the egos of the bank employees. Despite dealing with transactions surpassing ten million dollars, many customers waiting in line had never received personal attention from the manager.
• Who is this individual that warrants the manager's personal attention?
• The manager did not know that his actions had a psychological impact on the other customers. After he invited Pierre into the office, he quickly prepared the finest tea.
• "Sir, I'm Zachary Seeley, the general manager of the Riverdon branch of Switz International Bank. I'm here to assist you. May I know your name?" The manager briefly introduced himself before inquiring about Pierre's identity.
• "You can call me Pierre Cook. I'm here to transfer the funds of the Dragon Burial Hall from your bank to my personal account. Can that be arranged?" Pierre inquired after taking a sip of tea.
• "Mr. Cook, as long as you have the Dragon Burial Ring and have the password to access the safe deposit box, you can transfer the funds of the Dragon Burial Hall as you like! Would you like me to escort you to the vault, Mr. Cook?"
• The manager's intention was evident. By guiding Pierre to the vault leased by the Dragon Burial Hall and confirming the authenticity of the Dragon Burial Ring, along with entering the correct password, Pierre would gain unrestricted access to the funds contained within. This arrangement had been established when the Dragon Burial Hall initially deposited the funds into the bank's vault.
• "Sure, bring me to the vault!"
• Pierre nodded and the manager complied. He typed something on the computer in the office and a door suddenly opened on the wall behind them, which revealed a passage that led to the basement. A complex network of infrared beams was seen inside the vault.
• If they inadvertently crossed the path of the infrared beams, it would trigger the mechanisms and set off the alarm systems.
• After deactivating the infrared beams, the manager escorted Pierre inside, and they arrived at an elevator.
• "Mr. Cook, the vault is located 99 meters underground. Let's take the elevator down!"
• Each gold bar was marked with its weight, and the combined worth of the five pyramid-shaped gold bars added up to one trillion dollars. Upon leaving the elevator, the duo stepped into an underground facility that exuded a remarkably futuristic vibe, with a line of doors ahead crafted from the latest alloy materials.
• The manager brought Pierre to the door in the middle.
• Pierre inserted the Dragon Burial Ring into a small slot on the door, triggering the appearance of a virtual screen. It prompted him to input a password, which he swiftly entered using the code obtained from the needle the night before. With a quiet hum, the once-sealed advanced alloy door swung open, flooding the space with a radiant golden light.
• As their eyes adjusted to the brilliance, both Pierre and Mr. Seeley were taken aback by the sight before them. The vault, spanning 50 to 60 square meters, was divided into three distinct sections: the gold area, the cash area, and the antique area.
• The center of the vault emitted a radiant golden light emanating from the stack of gold bars, casting a luminous glow throughout.
• Once their eyes adjusted to the brilliant display, Pierre ushered Mr. Seeley inside. Their initial stop was the gold area, where the gold had been fashioned into brick-sized blocks.
• To the right lay the cash, presented in a variety of currencies. The collective value of the cash in this section also amounted to one trillion dollars. On the far left were assorted antiques, ranging from calligraphy to branded watches and other valuable items. The diverse array of items made it challenging to calculate their worth at that moment, but Pierre estimated that their combined value would also surpass one trillion dollars.
• It appeared that when his mentor mentioned a treasure of one trillion dollars in the Dragon Burial Hall, he was solely referring to the cash, overlooking the value of the gold, antiques, and other items.
• Considering the inclusion of the gold and antiques, the total would amount to at least three trillion dollars. And this was merely a fraction of the wealth held by the Dragon Burial Hall.
• Did this imply that the Dragon Burial Hall potentially possessed around thirty trillion dollars in assets?
• That was true wealth that could compete with a country!
• Pierre was so shocked that he stood there, mouth agape, his heart racing relentlessly for what felt like an eternity.
• "Mr. Cook, all the assets of the Dragon Burial Hall are here. Would you like to withdraw the cash?" The manager regained his composure and approached Pierre, extending a courteous inquiry.
• "Please, open an account for me and deposit one trillion dollars in cash. As for the gold and antiques, leave them here for the time being," Pierre instructed Mr. Seeley, his gaze fixed on the antiques and calligraphy. He anticipated needing several large boxes to contain the remaining cash.
• After he gave it some thought, he decided to give up on withdrawing cash.
• "Alright, Mr. Cook. I will have the cash transferred to our bank's vault and then open an account for you," the manager said politely.
• After he received the green light from Pierre, the manager quickly arranged for the one trillion dollars in cash to be transferred to their bank vault.
• In the past, the Dragon Burial Hall had merely rented their vault to store these funds, without the authority to allocate them.
• Now, Pierre aimed to open an account and deposit the one trillion dollars into their bank, granting them the liberty to allocate this cash in the future.
• Undoubtedly, this was a significant enhancement for their bank..
• Upon arriving at the underground vault, the staff were astonished by the stacks of cash and gold within.
• After relocating and tallying the cash, Mr. Seeley escorted Pierre back to the first floor. Once in the office, he personally facilitated the opening of an account for Pierre using his ID.
• "Mr. Cook, your account has been successfully opened. Here is the prestigious black card, issued in collaboration by Switz Bank and UnionPay. In addition to its limitless credit line, our bank has established partnerships with financial institutions globally. As a cardholder, you can enjoy privileges such as complimentary cash withdrawals at any bank worldwide..."
• Mr. Seeley presented Pierre with a black and gold card and proceeded to elaborate on its perks.
• "Wow, that's not bad!"
• "I shall make a move now."
• After he received the black card, Pierre nodded and then left the bank.
• The manager personally escorted Pierre to the door.
• While assisting a customer with their transaction, Sally noticed the manager escorting Pierre out. She promptly paused the transaction and retreated to a quiet corner to call Wendy.
• "Wendy, your husband just visited our bank for a transaction. Mr. Seeley saw him and graciously invited him into an office for a personal meeting..." She informed Wendy about Pierre receiving personal attention from Mr. Seeley.