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Shen Long discovers he can control a small dragon that appears to be his doppelganger. He uses this ability to find valuable seafood, starting with dozens of king crabs, which he sells for half a million dollars to Mr. Ji, a renowned seafood restaurant owner. This initial success impresses Mr. Ji, who then tasks Shen Long with finding even rarer deep-sea delicacies.
Shen Long utilizes his dragon to procure bluefin tuna and 4-catty Neptune's grouper, fulfilling Mr. Ji's urgent order worth 1.9 million dollars. Despite initial skepticism from others, Shen Long proves the authenticity and quality of his catch by demonstrating the fish's natural state. His sister, initially worried, is overjoyed by their newfound wealth, which helps pay for their brother-in-law's medical treatment.
Shen Long and his friend Hozi discover a large colony of valuable razor clams. They quickly sell them to Manhae Fishing for a significant profit, impressing the buyer. Later, Shen Long purchases a pump from a rival fisherman, believing there's more valuable seafood hidden beneath a seemingly empty tidal pool. His intuition proves correct, leading him to discover black snappers, groupers, and even rare wild yellowtails, which he sells to Manhae Fishing for over 300,000 dollars.
Despite a looming typhoon, Shen Long goes to sea and, with the help of his dragon, discovers a large piece of ambergris from a sperm whale. After professional appraisal, the ambergris is valued at 5.4 million dollars and sold to Mr. Lin, who needs it for medicinal purposes. This massive windfall allows Shen Long to envision building a better life for his family.
Mr. Liang contacts Shen Long for high-quality wild Siberian sturgeon caviar, a rare commodity. Shen Long's dragon helps him locate a school of adult sturgeon, which mysteriously jump onto his boat. The caviar extracted from these fish is of exceptional quality, earning rave reviews from a Michelin chef. Shen Long secures a long-term supply agreement worth 7 million dollars, further solidifying his financial success.
Shen Long learns about a Qing Dynasty shipwreck carrying royal tribute from Mr. Ji's family logbook. Guided by his dragon, he discovers the shipwreck and salvages 50 silver ingots, imperial blue and white porcelain, and a legendary 'Night Pearl.' The pearl, valued at 200 million dollars, is ultimately sold to Mr. Ji, who sees it as a family heirloom.
Mr. Liang connects Shen Long with Golden Jade Jewelry Company, which is urgently seeking high-quality, naturally shed coral. Shen Long's dragon helps him find rare oxblood red and Angel's Blue corals. These corals are appraised at 158 million dollars and sold to Jade Hall, which is committed to ethical sourcing. Shen Long offers a substantial commission to Mr. Liang, highlighting his generosity and appreciation for their partnership.
Shen Long and Hozi discover a waterproof box containing ancient Chinese antiques dating back to the Qianlong era, including official kilns, bronze tripods, and Hetian jade ornaments. These treasures are valued at a staggering 372 million dollars. Shen Long decides to hold a private auction with top collectors. After a successful auction, Shen Long expresses his desire to use his wealth to benefit his village by building a pier and investing in environmentally friendly fishing boats, aiming to protect the marine environment and ensure everyone's prosperity.