Chapter 33: Tony's Gratitude! Professor X!
Just like the U.S. rich list, it's completely unconvincing, only listing the most visible billionaires.
However, families and financial groups with truly terrifying hidden depths never appear on it, so Tony is not the richest person on the entire Earth.
Moreover, there's also the existence of Wakanda, where just one gram of Vibranium costs tens of thousands of U.S. dollars.
In Wakanda, Vibranium is measured in tons, and the hidden wealth possessed by Wakanda alone already surpasses Tony Stark, not to mention that their technology has been centuries ahead of other countries on Earth.
"Ding, Iron Man: Tony Stark has entered the high-altitude airspace of the manor and is descending into the manor.
Should an attack be launched to destroy him?"
"No need to attack."
The AI-controlled smartwatch on Jiang Bai's wrist suddenly projected a holographic image, reporting to Jiang Bai that Iron Man: Tony Stark had entered the high-altitude airspace of the manor and was descending into the manor!
He waved his hand, indicating no need to attack, then got up and went downstairs to the first floor, just in time to see Tony, dressed in his armor, entering the living room.
"You're really not polite, what are you here for?"
"To be honest, your wine cabinet should be updated; the taste really isn't that great!
I'm here to thank you, thank you for saving me again."
"No need, you still owe me six favors."
"That won't do.
No matter what, you saved my life.
Here are 5% of Stark Industries shares.
Given the current situation, you can earn tens of billions of U.S. dollars annually!
Additionally, I've transferred ten billion U.S. dollars to your account.
Although my life as Tony Stark is not worth just this price, right now, all I can offer is money."
"Uh… alright, to be honest, it's the first time someone has flaunted their wealth in front of me like this.
Oh, right, can you help me purchase some high-end equipment and machinery for a top-tier laboratory!
I need everything: mechanical, biological, chemical, botanical, and so on!
I'll transfer the money to you."
"Laboratory equipment?
Okay, no need for money; I don't even notice such a small amount.
What energy does your armor use?"
Seeing Tony enter his living room in his armor, he unceremoniously opened his wine cabinet to pour himself a drink.
Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow slightly and spoke to Tony with displeasure, but Tony didn't care about Jiang Bai's attitude at all, as long as his wine was indeed not good.
Then he told him his purpose was to thank Jiang Bai, and took out a share transfer contract from his armor, showing that he was transferring 5% of Stark Industries shares to Jiang Bai!
Don't underestimate this 5%!
Given the current surge in Stark Industries stock prices after Tony announced he was Iron Man, coupled with the new clean energy Tony will release in the future, just 5% of the shares could yield nearly ten billion U.S. dollars in annual dividends!
At the same time, he told Jiang Bai that he had transferred ten billion U.S. dollars to his account, and then showed off his wealth to Jiang Bai in a very smug way.
Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at Tony and spoke with a hint of exasperation, then asked Tony to purchase all the equipment for a top-tier laboratory, not just mechanical aspects, but also biological, botanical, and other fields!
Hearing Jiang Bai's request, Tony did not hesitate and immediately agreed.
After a moment of hesitation, he asked Jiang Bai what energy source his armor used as its power basis!
Hearing this, he immediately understood that Tony had already detected the palladium poisoning problem, and perhaps he had already started drinking chlorophyll.
"An energy that doesn't exist on Earth, and I'm not clear on its principle.
What, palladium poisoning?"
"How did you know?
Indeed, I've now discovered that I have palladium poisoning, and it will only get worse over time!
I've started trying to use various elements to synthesize new energy, but there's not much hope.
Can your armor's energy…?"
"No, don't even think about it.
The energy in my armor forms a regular operation within a specific container; once damaged, it's very likely to directly cause an explosion!
At that time, New York would probably be flattened.
If you don't want to die right now, I advise you to drop that idea."
"Hiss~ Alright, it seems I'll have to find a new method.
I'll go back and experiment with elements first.
The things you asked for will be delivered in a few days!"
Hearing Tony's question, Jiang Bai did not hide anything, directly telling him that the energy he used did not exist on Earth, and then looked at Tony with a playful expression, asking him if he had already suffered from palladium poisoning!
As expected, he had already discovered his palladium poisoning and began experimenting with known elements on Earth.
Based on his guess, he felt that he couldn't synthesize a new element that could solve the palladium poisoning!
He wanted Jiang Bai to let him study the energy of his armor.
Looking at Tony's pleading look, Jiang Bai immediately refused him.
He also told him that the energy of his armor could not be studied.
Once there was a problem, the entire New York would be destroyed, telling Tony to abandon those ideas!
Seeing Jiang Bai's firm expression, Tony could only give up.
He finished the wine in his glass, got up, and left, informing Jiang Bai that the equipment he needed would be delivered soon.
Even though Jiang Bai knew that there was a gift left by Tony's father on the new city module within Stark Industries, which was a brand new element, he didn't plan to tell Tony so soon.
Adding icing to the cake is far less impactful than offering help in a time of need.
So Jiang Bai planned to wait until Tony was at his wit's end before telling him the information that could create a new element!
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Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters
A kind-faced bald old man sat in a wheelchair, basking in the Sun, with several children playing not far from him.
The only slightly incongruous thing was that these children all possessed special abilities: some could control Fire, some could create ice, some could pass through walls, some could enhance their bodies, and so on.
Boom——————!
At this moment, a blackbird fighter jet landed vertically on the open ground nearby.
It was the blackbird jet, researched and built by Beast at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, used to allow Mutants to travel around the World to resolve various Mutant emergencies.
Another purpose was to rescue Mutant compatriots who were being researched and imprisoned by various organizations.
The rear hatch of the blackbird jet opened, and several people in yellow and black combat suits walked out, one of whom was wearing special black and red glasses!
"Professor, we have destroyed that Base, but most of our compatriots are on their last breath due to various experiments, and many of them lost their lives on the way back!"
"Alas, take the other compatriots to the infirmary for treatment first…"
"Yes, Professor! But I think we should teach everyone who researches our compatriots a lesson; our situation is getting worse and worse!"