The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

Deep in the Pacific Ocean, the waters stretch endlessly blue.

A silver-white Gulfstream G650 pierced through the clouds, its wings reflecting a cold light in the sunlight.

Xu Yun leaned back in his leather seat, looking down through the porthole at the islands that were gradually taking shape below.

That was his territory, a small island of about twelve square kilometers, shaped like a crescent moon, codenamed "Crescent Island".

"Mr. Xu, we will be landing in five minutes." The pilot's voice came through the communicator.

Xu Yun nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on the land surrounded by the emerald atoll.

The island is surrounded by lush tropical rainforests in the center, with white sand beaches on the north and south sides, steep cliffs on the east side, and the outline of a natural deep-water harbor extending to the west side.

Three months ago, this was an uninhabited island belonging to a small country in the South Pacific.

Now, through the mediation of the Equipment Development Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the island has been transferred to Xu Yun's name in the form of a "long-term lease and development rights".

The plane landed on a newly built, makeshift runway on the north side of the island.

The cabin door opened, and a humid sea breeze carrying a salty, fishy smell rushed in.

Xu Yun walked down the gangway, followed by two men in plain clothes with sharp eyes.

These were bodyguards specially arranged by Zhao Weiguo, belonging to a certain classified unit, who would be responsible for Xu Yun's safety during the transition period.

"Mr. Xu, welcome to the island."

A middle-aged man in his fifties with dark skin came forward. He was wearing a naval training uniform, but his shoulder insignia had been removed. However, his upright posture revealed the mark of a professional soldier.

"I am Liu Zhenwu, the former captain of the Jiaolong Commando Team, and I have been appointed as the temporary commander of the 'New Moon Island Security Advisory Group'."

According to the agreement, I will lead a team of twenty-four personnel to be stationed on the island until your private security force is fully established.

Xu Yun shook hands with Liu Zhenwu, feeling the thick calluses on the other's palm, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Captain Liu. I will arrange your food, lodging, and training venue as soon as possible during the transition period, and the funds will be transferred to the designated account today."

"It's my duty."

Liu Zhenwu responded briefly, then stepped aside and said, "Please allow me to introduce you to the basic situation of the island."

The group boarded an electric off-road vehicle and drove inland along the newly opened gravel road.

Liu Zhenwu pointed to the 3D map on the vehicle's tablet and explained:

The island is located at 15°22' south latitude and 175°41' west longitude, about 2,000 kilometers from the nearest continent (Australia), and its geographical location is relatively hidden.

Existing facilities include: a 1200-meter-long runway on the north side, capable of handling medium-sized business jets and transport aircraft.

The western deep-water port has been initially dredged and can accommodate ships of up to 5,000 tons.

Six temporary barracks and two warehouses have been erected in the central rainforest area.

Regarding freshwater resources, there is an underground spring on the southeast side of the island, with a daily flow of approximately 200 tons, and a purification system has been established.

The vehicle was parked at the highest point of the island, on a small hill about eighty meters above sea level.

Xu Yun climbed to the top and looked out over the entire island.

Waves crashed against the rocks, seagulls circled, and the calls of unidentified birds echoed from the rainforest.

He closed his eyes, and the perfect solution that the system had analyzed and designed automatically appeared in his mind.

Solution Summary:
Infrastructure: Expand the port to three 3-ton berths, extend the runway to 2400 meters (capable of accommodating military transport aircraft), construct a seawater desalination plant (daily processing capacity of 5000 tons), and a solar-wind-wave integrated power station (peak power of 80 megawatts).

Defense system: 8 phased array radar arrays around the island, 4 low-altitude air defense missile sites, 2 shore-based anti-ship missile platforms, and an underwater sonar monitoring network.
Residential area: villa-style residential complex (accommodating 200 people), medical center (Grade A tertiary standard), research building (capable of conducting sophisticated experiments).

Training facilities: Special operations training range (including indoor CQB, mountain jungle, and amphibious landing modules), underground firing range (maximum range 1200 meters), and simulated urban counter-terrorism street.

Hidden engineering projects: an underground command center (nuclear-resistant) excavated inside the mountain, and a secret underwater dock in the port (capable of accommodating submarines).

[Estimated budget: Approximately US$37 billion (excluding subsequent maintenance)]

[Construction period: 180 days for foundation work, 420 days for full completion]

[Note: The system provides full engineering and technical guidance and access to exchange for some rare materials.]

Xu Yun opened his eyes, his gaze deep.

He turned to Liu Zhenwu and said, "Captain Liu, the project will be fully launched starting tomorrow."

I will mobilize three top international construction teams and twelve engineering vessels to work in three shifts.

Your primary task is to ensure the safety of the construction site;
Second, establish a patrol perimeter within 50 nautical miles of the island, and prohibit any ships or aircraft from approaching without permission;
Third, assist the engineering team in familiarizing themselves with the terrain.

Liu Zhenwu's expression hardened, and he said, "Mr. Xu, such a large-scale construction project may attract the attention of satellites from certain countries..."

"I know."

Xu Yun interrupted him, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "So the first phase is to build the residential area and power station, and to announce it to the outside world as a 'private resort island development for the wealthy'."

The defense system and underground engineering were carried out at night, and materials were transported by disguised merchant ships.

In addition, my technical team will provide special coating materials that can reduce radar cross-section by 90%, and the optical camouflage can also be used against high-resolution satellites.

"understood."

Liu Zhenwu asked no further questions.

The order he received consisted of only eight words.

"Cooperate fully, without asking why."

At the same time, at an abandoned military base in Europe.

Lin Wanzhou stood in the command center hall, in front of an electronic screen that occupied an entire wall.

The screen displays real-time footage, data streams, and a constantly updated task list from dozens of cities around the world.

This is the global headquarters of the "Clouded Leopards," a former core stronghold of the Black Eagles in Zurich.

Three months ago, Xu Yun launched a global bounty to purge the Black Eagles. Their remaining forces either surrendered or fled, leaving behind a vast legacy including void zones, intelligence networks, weapons channels, and secret accounts, all of which were taken over and reorganized by Lin Wanzhou.

"Reporting to the commander."

A young female technician stood up and said, "The Africa branch has confirmed that the original Black Eagles' cobalt mining rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been legally transferred, the newly registered 'Cloud Leopard Resources Company' has been approved by the local government, and the first batch of 30 security personnel have been deployed."

"The integration of the South American informant network is 87% complete, with the remaining three swing nodes under negotiation. The integration is expected to be completed within two weeks."

"The Southeast Asian arms supply chain has been cleared, six unreliable intermediaries have been removed, and the newly established cryptocurrency trading platform has begun trial operation."

Lin Wanzhou nodded slightly and turned her gaze to the other screen, which displayed real-time satellite images of "Crescent Island".

Before leaving the island, Xu Yun gave him two core tasks:
First, the Clouded Leopard should be developed into a global organization that surpasses the Black Eagles, but it must be strictly regulated.

It does not engage in drugs, political assassinations, or human trafficking; its main business is limited to "gray but relatively clean" areas such as high-end security, intelligence trading, resource extraction, and technology support.

Second, establish a private special forces unit completely loyal to Xu Yun and equipped with world-class equipment, codenamed "Shadow Blade," which will be dedicated to the defense of Crescent Island and Xu Yun's special operations needs.

"Commander, the first round of recruitment screening for 'Shadow Blade' is complete."

A burly man with a face full of scars stepped forward.

His name is Karl Hoffmann, a former instructor in the German KSK special forces. He retired because he was unwilling to participate in a politically sensitive mission, and was recruited by Lin Wanzhou with a high salary to serve as the training director of "Shadow Blade".

The screen switches to display 120 files.

Hoffman explained: "From 3872 applicants worldwide, we conducted an initial selection process, followed by three rounds of screening: background checks, psychological assessments, and physical fitness tests. Ultimately, this group of people was selected."

Among them are 68 former special forces members (including SAS, SEAL Team Six, Alpha Group, Israel Unit 269, etc.), 32 top mercenaries, 12 retired intelligence agents, and 8 technical experts (covering fields such as demolition, electronic warfare, medical, and driving).

Everyone has signed an 'Absolute Confidentiality and Loyalty Agreement' and accepted... the 'Contract Verification' you provided.

Lin Wanzhou knew what Hoffman was referring to.

Xu Yun obtained a "Secondary Loyalty Contract" through the system. Although it cannot achieve absolute control, it can trigger a warning and apply mental suppression when the contractee has thoughts of betrayal.

This is a bottom-line measure to ensure the reliability of the core team.

"Training plan?" Lin Wanzhou asked.

"It is divided into three phases: the first phase, basic integration and skills standardization (60 days), will be carried out at the Alps training camp; "

The second phase involves practical simulation and team collaboration (45 days), with venues including four environments: city, jungle, desert, and polar regions.
The third phase involves specialized mission drills (30 days), focusing on specific scenarios such as island defense, VIP protection, and infiltration reconnaissance.

Hoffman pulled up the detailed plan and replied, "All of them will be live ammunition, real explosives, and high-pressure prisoner interrogation simulations, with casualties controlled below 5%."

"Too conservative."

Lin Wanzhou said calmly, "What Mr. Xu wants is not a conventional special forces unit, but a 'Shadow Blade' capable of completing impossible missions in any extreme environment."

The casualty threshold has been relaxed to 15%, training intensity has been increased by 30%, and projects such as anti-drug interrogation and survival limit tests in isolated environments have been added.

Additionally, we contacted Mr. Xu's technical team to obtain the prototype of the 'individual soldier enhancement equipment' they promised to provide, and integrated it into training.

Hoffman's pupils contracted slightly, but quickly recovered: "Understood, regarding funding..."

"No upper limit."

Lin Wanzhou turned around, her gaze sweeping over everyone in the command center, and said, "Mr. Xu's original words were, 'Problems that can be solved with money are not problems.'"

What he wanted was for 'Shadowblade' to be ready for battle at any time three months from now.

Six months later, the tentacles of the 'Clouded Leopard' were spread to key nodes around the world.

A year later, when people mentioned 'Crescent Island,' they didn't think of it as a luxury toy, but rather as an inviolable steel fortress.

He paused, then said in a low but clear voice, "And you will be the first swordsmiths of this fortress."

Crescent Island, day 47 of construction.

The port on the west side of the island is taking shape. Two 10,000-ton berths have been completed, and a third one is being installed with cranes. The breakwater extends into the deep sea, and the concrete wave-dissipating blocks are arranged in an orderly manner like the teeth of a giant beast.

On the shore, the main structure of the seawater desalination plant stands tall, with pipelines crisscrossing the area.

Further away, arrays of solar panels cover the hillside, gleaming blue in the sunlight.

Xu Yun, wearing a safety helmet, stood at the entrance of the newly completed underground command center.

This fortress, which extends 80 meters into the mountain, employs a multi-layered composite structure. The outermost layer is two meters thick high-strength concrete, sandwiched between steel plates and a Kevlar fiber buffer layer. The inner layer is made of special materials that provide protection against radiation, biochemicals, and electromagnetic pulses.

The life support system in the core area can sustain 300 people independently for six months.

"Mr. Xu, the first phase of the camouflage coating has been completed." The engineering director, a Singaporean of Chinese descent who had participated in the construction of several secret military bases in the Middle East, said, "According to the formula you provided, the coating exhibits the natural color of vegetation under visible light, with a measured radar wave absorption rate of 92% and a thermal signal scattering efficiency of 85%."

Unless conducted by manual investigation at a distance of within 500 meters, satellites and reconnaissance aircraft have little chance of determining the true scale of underground engineering projects.

Xu Yun nodded and asked, "When does the second phase begin?"

"tonight."

The director pulled up the construction drawings and said, "The excavation equipment for the underwater dock in the port is in place. It adopts a silent hydraulic crushing process, and the noise is controlled below the background noise of the ocean."

The material transport ship will arrive at 2:00 AM, carrying prefabricated modular modules that will be directly immersed and assembled. The main structure is expected to be completed in twenty days.

Just then, Liu Zhenwu hurried over, his tablet displaying alarm information.

"Mr. Xu, an unidentified vessel has been spotted 70 nautical miles northeast. It has a displacement of approximately 3,000 tons and a speed of 12 knots. It is not responding to identification signals. A patrol boat has been dispatched to investigate."

Xu Yun took the tablet and zoomed in on the satellite image.

It was an old cargo ship with peeling paint, but its waterline was very shallow, clearly indicating that it was empty.

The flight path was zigzagging, as if it were searching for something.

"It can't be a coincidence."

Xu Yun narrowed his eyes and said, "After the Black Vultures were wiped out, there were always some remnants trying to find out my background. Send patrol boats to warn and drive them away. If they refuse to turn back..."

He looked at Liu Zhenwu and said, "You can fire a warning shot. Remember, this is our territory."

"Yes!" Liu Zhenwu turned around and relayed the order.

Fifteen minutes later, the communicator received a report from the patrol boat.

"The target vessel turned and withdrew after we fired warning shots, but it released a small drone, which was shot down by our electromagnetic interference gun. Analysis of the wreckage confirmed that it was a military reconnaissance model, equipped with a high-resolution optical lens and a signal repeater."

Xu Yun sneered.

"Sure enough, I sent the photos of the wreckage to Lin Wanzhou and asked him to investigate its origin."

In addition, starting today, the island's air defense radar will be operational around the clock, and the low-altitude defense system will be on standby.

The project schedule is being accelerated; I need to complete all critical facilities within ninety days.

He walked back to the temporary command post and turned on the encrypted communication channel.

Lin Wanzhou's face appeared on the screen, with a busy command center in the background.

"Mr. Xu, the preliminary analysis of the drone wreckage is complete."

Lin Wanzhou spoke quickly, saying, "The components come from three countries: the optical module from the United States, the flight control chip from Israel, and the battery from China."

The serial number was erased, but traceability through the circuit board etching process suggests it may be a product from a Middle Eastern intelligence workshop that collaborated with the former Black Eagles organization.

Should we investigate further?

"Not necessary for now."

Xu Yun pondered for a moment and said, "The other party is just testing us. You should focus on three things now."

First, the 'Shadow Blade' force is rapidly taking shape, and the first batch of sixty personnel must be ready for deployment within one hundred days.

Second, establish intelligence outposts in the Pacific region, focusing on all reconnaissance activities targeting Crescent Island.

Third, a public announcement will be issued in the name of Yunbao, stating that any aircraft or vessel approaching within 50 nautical miles of Crescent Island without permission will be considered a hostile act, and the consequences will be borne by the individual.

After taking notes, Lin Wanzhou looked up and said, "President Xu, there's one more thing. Among the Black Eagles' legacy we received, there's a group of 'special talents'."

This includes code-breaking experts from the former Soviet KGB, signal analysts from the US National Security Agency, and subversion specialists from the French Foreign Security Service.

These people have complex backgrounds, but they are top-notch in ability.

Currently, he is working under supervision. Should he be integrated into the core team?

Xu Yun pondered for a moment and said, "Double the background checks and implant secondary loyalty contracts in all personnel."

Those who pass the assessment will be assigned to an 'Intelligence Analysis Center', directly under your command.

The future defense of Crescent Island will not only rely on guns and cannons, but also on an information barrier. I need to know who is plotting against me before anyone else does.

"clear."

Lin Wanzhou paused, then said in a slightly softer voice, "Also... Miss Zhong asked me to convey that the children are all healthy, and that you should take care of yourself and not worry."

Xu Yun's cold expression softened for a moment.

"I told them that once the island's development is on track, I will go back to China to stay for a while."

Communication ended.

Xu Yun walked out of the command post. The setting sun was sinking below the horizon, turning the sky golden red.

In the distance, the lights of the engineering vessels lit up one after another, and welding sparks flickered like stars in the twilight.

Nearby, the radar antenna slowly rotates, and the sentry's figure stands tall and straight like a pine tree on the watchtower.

He took a deep breath of the salty, damp air, feeling the pulse of the earth beneath his feet.

This island will be a fortress, a retreat route, and the starting point of a new journey.

Those eyes that have been watching from the shadows will eventually realize that this is not a piece of fat meat to be coveted, but a dormant volcano.

My phone vibrated in my pocket; it was an encrypted message from Chen Zhe.

"The proceeds from the short selling of Rothschild have been liquidated, with a total profit of US$317.4 billion, which has been transferred to the Crescent Island Construction Special Fund as you requested."

Additionally, representatives from Hong Kong's four major families inquired about potential collaborations in developing tourism resources in the South Pacific. I declined, as you had instructed beforehand.

Xu Yun replied: "Maintain distance. From now on, all affairs on Crescent Island will be isolated from the original business network, and all exchanges will be conducted through the Cloud Leopard channel."

He pressed the send button and looked out at the sea, which was gradually being shrouded in night.

……

Hundreds of kilometers away, on the escaped cargo ship.

Several men were sitting around in the dimly lit cabin, replaying the last blurry images transmitted by the drone before it was shot down.

The extended runway, the newly built port, the large solar panels covering the hillside...

"Unlike a typical resort island."

The leader, a one-eyed white man, tapped his finger on a disguised mountain entrance in the image and said, "The concrete pouring is unusually thick; there must be a large space underground."

Moreover, their reaction speed was too fast, and the electromagnetic weapons equipped on the patrol boats were not civilian-grade.

"Shall we investigate further?" the subordinate asked.

The one-eyed white man shook his head and said, "Temporary retreat. The information given by the employer is wrong. This is not some 'nouveau riche's toy island'."

We need a more detailed background check…especially on that island owner, Xu Yun.”

He paused, then added, "Contact our intelligence brokers in Asia and offer five million US dollars for all of Xu Yun's whereabouts records for the past six months, especially his contacts with military and intelligence agencies of various countries."

The cargo ship changed course and disappeared into the vast night sea.

What they didn't know was that the conversation had been captured by a highly sensitive directional hydrophone, and the signal was transmitted back to Crescent Island in real time via underwater fiber optic cable. After being decoded and analyzed by the AI ​​center, it was displayed on the screen in front of Xu Yun.

"As expected, someone has offered a bounty for my information."

Xu Yun glanced at the translation and said to Liu Zhenwu beside him, "Notify Lin Wanzhou to trace this intelligence dealer in reverse and find out the employer's identity."

In addition, starting tomorrow, the island will be placed on Level 2 alert, and all engineering personnel will undergo additional background checks.

"Yes!"

Liu Zhenwu responded, but couldn't help asking, "Mr. Xu, isn't this large-scale construction prematurely revealing our strength?"

Xu Yun looked out the window.

Night had fallen, but the construction site was still brightly lit, the outline of the tower cranes resembling the arms of a giant pointing towards the starry sky.

He said slowly, "Captain Liu, do you know why wild animals leave scent marks around their territory? It's not to hide, but to declare that this is my territory, and those who cross the line will die."

"The same goes for Crescent Island."

I want everyone to know, even before it is fully formed, that there is a master here, fangs, and a determination to die rather than surrender.

Only in this way will those wolves lurking in the shadows weigh whether it's worth paying a bloody price for a little curiosity or greed.

He turned around, his eyes blazing, and said, "What we need to do is make the price so high that no one dares to try it."

Liu Zhenwu saluted solemnly.

At that moment, he realized that he was protecting not only an island, but also a pivotal point that would soon stir up the world's fortunes.

The sound of the ocean waves is constant, and the new moon hangs high in the sky.

On a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, steel is being grown and sharp blades are being honed.

But a storm is already brewing beyond the horizon.

Actually, there was another idea, which Xu Yun didn't say aloud.

After Captain Liu leaves and his private armed forces take over, he will exchange a series of weapons, equipment, and defense systems from the system to completely transform this place into a perfect fortress.

The reason he went to such great lengths to create this place was simply to build his own kingdom so that all his confidantes could come here in the future.

Even if someone tries to take advantage of him in the future, at least this place can serve as an absolute fortress to protect the women!
Logically speaking, since he defeated the Rothschild family, he should be the new king behind the scenes, but there will be even more dark forces coveting and spying on him.

He wasn't afraid, but he still had to think about the people around him.

And there is such a place, which is undoubtedly the best sanctuary.

During the construction of Crescent Island, Xu Yun, in order to make himself more important and valuable in the country, once again expressed through Lin Zhengyu his willingness to donate an aircraft carrier to the country free of charge and to be responsible for all daily expenses.

Lin Zhengyu was stunned when he heard this.

He couldn't help but swallow hard, repeatedly confirming, "You said you wanted to donate an aircraft carrier to the country?" (End of Chapter)