Inheriting a dilapidated ranch in North America, he became a billionaire through animal taming and t

Early the next morning.

Su Chen selected three pieces of pottery and two ornaments from the treasure chamber.

I packed it into my backpack, ready to go to the museum in Kalispel.

Emma offered to accompany her.

She slung her bag over her shoulder.

"I have studied artifact appraisal and can help you communicate with people at the museum."

"Furthermore, I am quite familiar with the history of the Blackfoot tribe and can provide some background information."

Su Chen nodded, and the two got into the pickup truck and drove out of the ranch.

An hour and a half later, the car arrived at Kalispel.

The museum is located in the city center. It is a red brick building with a bronze statue of an Indian standing at the entrance.

Su Chen parked the car and went inside with Emma.

The receptionist was a young woman in her twenties. When she saw the backpack in Su Chen's hand, she smiled and asked...

"Sir, are you here for artifact appraisal?"

"Yes, find the curator."

The receptionist made a phone call.

Soon, a white man in his fifties wearing glasses came out.

He was wearing a plaid shirt and a name tag around his neck.

The curator is James Howard.

He extended his hand and shook hands with Su Chen.

"Hello, I'm James."

"I heard you have artifacts from the Blackfoot tribe that you want appraised?"

Su Chen took out the three pieces of pottery and two ornaments from his backpack and placed them on the counter.

James' eyes lit up instantly when he saw it.

He picked up a piece of pottery, examined it from all angles, and then brought it close to his nose to smell it.

"This is typical 'steppe style' pottery of the Blackfoot tribe, with craftsmanship and decoration conforming to mid-19th-century standards."

He put down the pottery and picked up the silver earrings.

"This silver ornament is more exquisitely crafted and should have been worn by someone of high status in the tribe."

He looked up at Su Chen, his eyes filled with excitement.

"Where did you get these things?"

"It was dug up from my ranch."

Su Chen briefly explained the excavation process, without mentioning the system.

They only said it was discovered by chance during land renovation.

After listening, James remained silent for a while.

"Mr. Su, these things are very valuable for studying the history of the Blackfoot tribe."

"Our museum wants to acquire it. Please name your price."

Su Chen had already thought it through.

"Three pieces of pottery, two pieces of jewelry, and thirty thousand US dollars."

James thought for a moment and nodded.

"make a deal."

He wrote a check on the spot and then took out a document for Su Chen to sign.

James said with a smile.

"In addition, our museum would like to present you with an 'Award for Contribution to Cultural Relics Protection' to thank you for your protection of cultural relics."

"If you agree, we will label these artifacts in the exhibition area as originating from your Sunset Ranch."

This was exactly what Su Chen was waiting for.

"no problem."

"However, I hope that my ranch's name can be mentioned in the promotion."

"certainly."

James handed over a business card.

"We have an exhibition opening ceremony for cultural relics next Saturday, where these relics will be officially displayed. You are welcome to attend if you have time."

Su Chen took the business card and nodded.

Emma said excitedly as they left the museum.

"Thirty thousand dollars! That's higher than we expected."

Su Chen smiled and put the check away.

"This is just the beginning."

"There are even more valuable items in that treasure, but I don't plan to sell them for now."

He drove to a precious metals recycler in Kalispel and sold the twenty medieval gold coins.

The recycling boss was a shrewd Jew; he gave $5,500 for each gold coin, totaling $110,000.

With the $30,000 from the sale of cultural relics, Su Chen's account now has an additional $140,000.

He took the money and went straight to the agricultural supplies store.

I bought ten cans of pasture conditioner and a large quantity of calf feed.

I went to the nursery again and ordered 500 saplings.

Poplar, willow, oak, etc.

All of them are varieties adapted to the Montana climate.

It was already afternoon when we returned to Whitefish Town.

As soon as Su Chen's pickup truck stopped at the entrance of the ranch, he saw a group of people gathered there.

There were at least twenty or thirty people, men and women, young and old, all standing outside the fence looking into the pasture.

As soon as Su Chen got out of the car, a plump middle-aged woman immediately came over.

"You must be Mr. Su?"

"I heard you dug up some Native American treasure on the ranch?"

Su Chen was stunned for a moment.

How did you know?

The fat woman's eyes lit up.

"The news has spread throughout town!"

"Some say you dug up a chest of gold coins, others say you unearthed a sacred artifact from Native Americans!"

Su Chen glanced at Emma.

Emma shrugged, indicating that it wasn't her who said it.

It must have been those two antique dealers who went back and spread the word.

Mayor George squeezed through the crowd and walked up to Su Chen with a big smile on his face.

"Mr. Su, congratulations!"

"Finding treasure is a first for Whitefish Town!"

Su Chen smiled bitterly.

"Mayor, I just dug up a few ordinary cultural relics, it's not that exaggerated."

George patted Su Chen on the shoulder.

"No matter what, this is a good thing!"

"I just talked with some business owners in the town and we're thinking of taking this opportunity to start a 'cultural relics tourism' project."

"Could we set up a small exhibition area for the artifacts you unearthed on the ranch?"

"Let tourists come and visit, and boost the town's economy."

Su Chen thought about it and thought it was a good idea.

Even if cultural relics are kept in a sealed room, they will still gather dust.

Displaying it not only generates ticket revenue but also increases the ranch's visibility.

"Sure, but I have conditions."

"I built the exhibition area myself, and I keep all the ticket revenue."

"People in town can play games in the exhibition area for free, but they can't interfere with my business."

George nodded repeatedly.

"No problem, no problem! If you're willing to do it, then go for it!"

Wilson, the feed store owner, also squeezed out of the crowd, his face beaming with smiles.

"Mr. Su, I heard you recently bought five hundred saplings?"

"How about this, I'll provide you with three months' worth of feed for free. You can just hang a 'GG' sign outside my shop."

Su Chen glanced at him, secretly amused.

That old guy knows how to do business.

"Okay, the GG card thing is easy to discuss."

Wilson was overjoyed and squeezed Su Chen's hand tightly.

After the crowd dispersed, Su Chen returned to the main house.

Sitting on the porch, I began planning the exhibition area.

He plans to build a simple exhibition shed next to the main house.

The artifacts are placed in glass display cases and accompanied by text descriptions.

Tickets are $10 per person and include guided tours.

Visitors can see more than just cultural relics.

You can also visit the ranch, feed the cattle, and experience herding.

Get more in one fell swoop.

He opened the system panel and glanced at the main quest progress.

Herd size: 125/200

Green coverage rate: 52%/60%

The effects of the pasture amendment are already evident.

The grasslands on the south and east slopes have turned noticeably greener, and the soil has become much softer.

At this rate, the greening rate will meet the standard in a few more days.

Su Chen stood up, walked to the livestock shed, and looked at the more than one hundred cattle.

The herd is still 75 head short of the required size, so we need to buy another batch of calves as soon as possible.

He took out his phone, called the livestock auction market, and ordered eighty Angus calves.

With this batch, the herd will reach 205 head, and the main quest will be completed.

By then, the beast summoning privileges will be fully unlocked.

He could then tame more wild beasts, bringing wolves, hounds, and eagles under his command.

Su Chen looked at the distant mountain ridgeline and a smile appeared on his lips.

This pasture is getting better little by little.