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Because Bai Ye left so quickly, without even informing him, Kingpin has not yet realized that he has been abandoned.

"It doesn't matter. My identity being exposed won't affect my plans," Bai Ye said calmly. "Take these things."

As they spoke, with a clinking sound, five humanoid metal figures were thrown out by Bai Ye, much to Kingpin's surprise.

"what is this?"

“These are all made of Adamantium alloy. You mentioned before that you lacked this material for manufacturing hydraulic presses. Now that the materials have arrived, how long will it take you to make them?” Bai Ye asked.

"So much alloy?" Kingpin gasped. What was in front of him was almost the sum total Stryker had accumulated over the past few decades.

“Sir, these are all Adamantium alloys that have been processed once. It will take a lot of effort to melt them down. It will take at least twenty days to meet your requirements,” Kingpin said sincerely.

"So slow?" Bai Ye was somewhat dissatisfied. At his rate of improvement, the old hydraulic press would be overwhelmed in another four or five days. However, he also knew that this matter could not be rushed, so he nodded to indicate that he understood.

"How's the book thing going?" Bai Ye asked.

“No problem at all, but because of the internal energy trading, our cash flow is a bit tight, but it will be relieved soon.” Kingpin smiled with satisfaction, his fleshy face showing several wrinkles.

"Oh, right," Kingpin suddenly remembered something and said, "The matter of taxing your books will be discussed at the UN summit in three days. It should be approved. Would you like to go and take a look?"

"No need, as long as the money arrives, that's fine," Bai Ye said indifferently.

The reason for collecting taxes is simply to prevent others from taking advantage of us for nothing.

Money is just a number to him right now. Once he defeats the human government, he can simply add as much as he wants to his bank account.

“However, there is indeed something I need you to do.” Bai Ye slowly walked to the sofa and gently tapped the armrest. “Have you ever heard of Viktor von Doom?”

"Who? Doom?" Kingpin thought for a moment and then said, "I seem to remember him. He's the chairman of a company that's emerged in recent years. I think he's planning to go to outer space to research something. Why are you asking about this?"

“I’m very interested in their project to go to outer space.” Bai Ye turned his head and said, “I’d like to meet him sometime and talk to him about the project.”

“Of course, no problem,” Kingpin readily agreed.

Compared to the currently booming White Nights, the Doom Group is nothing; the other party might be more eager for this meeting.

Chapter 99 S.H.I.E.L.D. Recruitment

The Doom Group, founded by Viktor von Doom, carries a strong personal touch.

Outside the company headquarters building stands a 30-foot-tall statue of the chairman, ensuring that everyone passing by can admire his imposing figure.

Inside the company, Victor was looking at the incredulous Reed with a serious expression: "I'm going to stop investing in this project, and I'm also taking back the personal space station."

"Why, Victor? Didn't we already have an agreement?" Reed looked incredulous, never expecting that the project, which had been going well, would suddenly be withdrawn.

"Tell me, what is the purpose of this project?" Victor asked calmly, sitting with his arms crossed.

"The purpose? Of course, it's to study the components of cosmic storms, find out the parts that are useful to the human body, extend human lifespan, and cure diseases."

Reed repeated the story word for word, not understanding why Victor would bring up this question at this time.

"Then what's the difference between this project and internal energy?" Victor said coldly, "Compared to the ethereal and mysterious substances in the cosmic storm, I'm prepared to invest all of the company's funds in the research and development of internal energy."

“Compared to your vague and unrealistic projects, at least this thing has been proven to be real, and it can even cure Stephen Hawking’s ALS,” Victor said coldly.

In front of the two men was a book titled "Everyone Has a Skill to Practice," and he himself had successfully cultivated a wisp of internal energy in just one night yesterday.

Not only him, but all the major biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies have announced their participation in the internal energy analysis project.

On the very day Bai Ye unleashed his inner strength, the stocks of those pharmaceutical groups plummeted, threatening them with bankruptcy at any moment.

If these pharmaceutical companies don't consider transforming themselves, the very essence of their business—the ability to make people live to a ripe old age and be free from all diseases—will have to be discarded.

Victor's words were reasonable and well-founded, leaving Reed speechless for a moment. However, this project was the culmination of his years of hard work and dedication; how could he possibly give it up for nothing?

“Victor, think about it again. We can talk about the profits again. How about I give you 80%?” Reed pleaded.

“Impossible, Reed.” Victor shook his head coldly. “Instead, I’d advise you to join my research project on internal energy.”

“You’ve always been a genius. Join us in researching internal energy.” Victor extended an olive branch.

“Internal energy is simply a type of energy, and with your help, we will definitely be able to develop items that store and enhance internal energy before other companies do,” Victor said.

“But the Cosmic Storm project is the culmination of my many years of research,” Reed said, utterly disappointed.

“This is already a failed project, Reed.” Victor pronounced the project's death sentence. Reed shook his head dejectedly, ignoring Victor's advice, and went downstairs.

Stepping out of the company, the cold wind blowing on the street helped Reed calm down a bit.

Somewhat roused, he began to think about how to restart the project, when a calm voice came from the side: "Dr. Reed?"

Reed looked up and saw only a middle-aged man in a black suit with a gentle smile.

“I am Reed, who are you?” Reed asked in surprise.

“You can call me Coulson.” The middle-aged man smiled and extended his right hand. “I’m here to invite you to join a project.”

Reed waved his hand weakly in refusal, saying, "Sorry, I have no intention of joining any other projects right now."

"Is it because the Solar Storm project failed?" Coulson said.

Reed instinctively took a step back, asking warily, "How did you know?"

Coulson explained, "What we're going to have you participate in is the Sentinel project where you previously served for a week. Your creative solution to the multi-ability rejection problem was so amazing that we want you to go back for another assignment."

"There are still a few weeks until the solar storm arrives. If you can complete the project within this time, we can send you into space to study the solar storm."

“This…” Reed hesitated, “Are you really able to restart my project?”

"Of course, it's just going to space to collect some data," Coulson said confidently. It's just going to space, not going directly to Mars.

“Okay, I promise you.” Reed nodded in agreement.

"That's great. Also, this project is still highly confidential, just like before. So during this period of the project, please cut off all contact with the outside world and do not tell anyone about the project."

Coulson chuckled, "You have a day to rest. Shall I take you back to pack your things?"

“No need, let’s go now.” Reed shook his head.

It's just a matter of solving the sentinel problem; it won't take long. Once I spend a few days writing out the research data and proving its feasibility, I can come back directly.

Reed quickly got into Coulson's car, and as the sedan slowly drove off, it soon disappeared at the end of the street.

Up in the company building, Victor stared in astonishment at his secretary, whose words shocked him to his core:

"What did you say? Mr. Baiye is coming to visit our company tomorrow? And he's going to visit the project that Reed just abandoned."

“That’s right. Wilson, a director at Value Line Corporation, just called to confirm that he wants to visit your abandoned Cosmic Storm project,” the secretary said helplessly.

After the call ended, Victor immediately swiped through his contacts to call Reed, but after several attempts, he was met with no answer.

'It's over...it's all over.' Victor sat helplessly on the sofa, his previous coldness turning into heartache.

If Baiye isn't satisfied when he comes tomorrow, a great opportunity will slip away.

"Boss, don't be so disappointed. Bai Ye might just be here for a visit," the secretary comforted him.

"You don't know anything! The fact that Bai Ye is even here is already the biggest draw," Victor yelled.

Bai Ye is now a globally renowned figure. If he just visits the company once, the news will spread and the company's stock price and market value will double.

And if Bai Ye is not satisfied, the same thing will happen; once the news gets out, their company will be finished.

"Damn it, I can't keep going like this."

Victor's eyes hardened again. He took out his phone and called the other people involved in the project, determined to keep Bai Ye calm no matter what.

Chapter 100 She's my fiancée, I need to pay more!

Chapter 100 She's my fiancée... I need to pay more!

The next day, everyone at the Doom Group was busy.

In preparation for the inspection by an important figure, the entire company was on edge, with everyone sitting upright at their posts.

Early in the morning, reporters were already waiting at the company entrance to take pictures.

These were the details Doom deliberately revealed last night to maximize the value of this visit.

As time passed, the White Night convoy slowly came into Victor's view, and his eyes immediately lit up as he went to greet it.

Inside the car, Bai Ye looked at the grand convoy and said to Kingpin, "There's no need for such a grand affair; it's too inefficient."

“Mr. White, the online environment has been rather unfriendly lately,” Kingpin said in a low voice.

"As you know, mutants are not very popular. After people found out that you are a mutant, your reputation on the internet dropped significantly."

"If we don't dress formally, they might attack us. Although we're not afraid, it's not very respectable."

Bai Ye said thoughtfully, "Is that so? Then why is the Doom Group willing to spend so much money to publicize my visit? Aren't they afraid of their stock value plummeting?"

“How could that be?” Kingpin shook his head slightly and said, “No one would turn down money, and you represent money now. No matter how much noise they make online, their company’s stock started to rise in the night trading session last night.”

Bai Ye nodded and said nothing more. He got out of the car and saw Doom standing in front of him, extending his right hand and smiling, "Mr. Bai Ye, welcome to the Doom Group."

"Your internal energy is truly a groundbreaking creation. I bought one of your books that very day to study it. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to attend the book signing that day. I hope you can sign it for me before you leave." Doom was behaving like a fervent fan of Bai Ye.

"Oh!" Bai Ye reached out and gently shook hands with the other person.

Would you like to visit our company's various departments? In order to keep up with the current trend of internal strength, our company has already invested a huge amount of money in the gene research and development department.

"No need. I already made it clear yesterday that I'm here to learn about the Cosmic Storm project. I'm not interested in anything else," Bai Ye said, getting straight to the point.

'My worst fears have come true.' Victor sighed inwardly, but then, without showing any emotion on his face, he nodded and smiled, 'Of course, no problem. Please come with me. All the research data is stored on the seventh floor.'

Led by Victor, Bai Ye and Kingpin, along with their numerous subordinates, headed towards the building.

Passing by the employees sitting upright downstairs, a few people entered the elevator and headed towards the seventh floor.

Upon arriving on the seventh floor, Victor waved, and the pre-prepared 3D projection unfolded in front of Bai Ye.

"The entire experimental project is based on the cosmic particle storm that will occur in a few weeks. We just need to keep the space station in its designated orbit to obtain research data, and then..."

Victor described the project to Bai Ye bit by bit, following the description Reed had given him, without mentioning his previous decision to shut it down.

After Doom finished describing the plan, Bai Ye waved his hand and said, "Alright, I don't care about that. I want to meet the person who carried out this plan."

"Yes, yes, yes." Victor nodded and gave the order. Before long, two men and a woman stood in front of Bai Ye.

Bai Ye sized up the three of them. These should be the future Fantastic Four, but why is one missing?

While Bai Ye was sizing them up, the three of them were also sizing him up, looking at this handsome young man and finding it hard to connect him with the inventor of internal energy.