“Oh?”
Qi Jun looked at Tony Stark with surprise. Having known this guy for three days, it was the first time he’d seen him with such a serious expression. Well, except for the time he found out how his parents died.
“By the way, did you upgrade your armor again?”
“What’s the matter that you can’t solve yourself?”
Having copied Tony Stark’s physics knowledge, Qi Jun immediately noticed the upgrades. Not only was the palladium arc reactor in Tony’s chest upgraded, but even the Mark IV armor standing beside him had been upgraded. In the original story, the Mark IV didn’t have the automatic open and close function. Only the Mark V portable armor had automatic donning capabilities, with full automatic deployment not appearing until the Mark VII. Has my influence been this significant? In just three days, abilities meant for the Mark VII had appeared in the Mark IV. Will the Mark V disappear and be replaced by the Mark IX with auto-disassembly and reassembly?
“My, my, my influence on Tony Stark is indeed profound.”
Unaware of Qi Jun’s inner thoughts or teasing, Tony maintained his serious demeanor.
“The green monster you mentioned before has infiltrated New York!”
Since learning about it, Tony had never relaxed his surveillance of this green monster. He hacked S.H.I.E.L.D.’s network to monitor their information on the creature and used his company and family’s satellites to track Bruce Banner’s movements. Jarvis hacked all electronic devices along Banner’s smuggling route and nearby areas. Banner couldn’t escape Tony’s surveillance if he stayed in dense forests that were undetectable by satellites.
Artificial intelligence, even if you disguise yourself, can track your walking pattern, frequency, height, build, etc. Unless you completely change your body type and disappear from modern society, AI will find you.
“Bruce Banner.”
Looking at Tony’s serious face, Qi Jun realized he wanted him to deal with the Hulk. Is the Hulk someone he can handle now? As long as he doesn’t transform three times, Qi Jun’s current strength might suffice. The Hulk can’t be killed; his power grows exponentially with each rage. If he transforms several times, who can beat him? But in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, even creatures like the Hulk have limits—at the Skyfather level.
Regardless, Qi Jun couldn’t deal with a three-transformation or Skyfather-level Hulk now. But why let the Hulk transform three times…
“So, what’s your offer?”
Qi Jun asked, now fully prepared, looking calmly at Tony.
“How about I give you the closed weapon design and manufacturing department?”
Tony’s eyes twinkled as he asked cautiously.
“Get lost!”
“I told you, my company won’t have any direct ties with Stark Industries!”
“I’ll purchase Stark Industries’ closed weapon design and manufacturing department through regular business transactions!”
“Don’t try to lead your intelligence agency spies to me!”
Qi Jun glared at Tony, knowing his scheming but not letting him succeed.
“Pfft, as if buying it would stop those spies from infiltrating.”
Tony muttered, knowing this would be the response but still grumbling.
“Actually, not connecting with you makes dealing with those spies much easier!”
Qi Jun wasn’t falling for Tony’s tricks, remaining unfazed.
“Alright, alright!”
“I’ll introduce you to high-ranking military officials who command significant forces capable of initiating small-scale battles!”
Tony had thought of this offer even before coming to Qi Jun. Wakanda, Vibranium, super materials, and endless wealth combined would cause a series of chain reactions. Tony didn’t believe Qi Jun was indifferent to Vibranium. If Qi Jun weren’t interested, why ask him to get some Vibranium? To inform him of a hidden African nation? Tony didn’t think so. He believed Qi Jun wanted to connect with him and, through him, the U.S. military. Wealth stirs the heart… In the end, this period’s Iron Man still primarily aimed to protect the U.S. and its allies, not caring about others.
“Who?”
“Four-star General Epsen Lock Rupert of the Pentagon!”
“Deal!”
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