From Gotham to Night City, my notoriety is known to everyone

"Okay, let Ah Fu handle the purchasing of the goods."

The old butler nodded, saying that there was no need to trouble the young master for such a small matter that could be solved with a phone call.

The appetizer ends here, and what follows is the highlight of this trip, which will directly affect his future layout and achievements.

Leo's expression became solemn and his sitting posture became more formal.

"The third thing is the most important thing. I want to borrow a prisoner from Arkham Asylum - Poison Ivy."

"..."

Batman's disapproving look escalated into a look of resistance, and he looked at him as if he were a criminal suspect.

After a long pause, he said coldly, "Poison Ivy is a very dangerous super criminal. No plants can appear within 50 yards of her."

"I know. I also know that she was a brilliant botanist, and that she created half-animal, half-plant creatures when she was still an ordinary human. Now, hear me out, Batman -

My world is facing a great crisis of ecological destruction. Most of the wild animals have become extinct, and the few arable lands are all used by big companies to grow cash crops. People can only eat insect meat produced by "protein farms" and hydroponic vegetables that have been genetically edited. This is not the end. We still have endless acid rain and environmental pollution. Ordinary people can't even guarantee the safety of drinking water.

I want to find Poison Ivy for no other reason than to entrust her to help develop an aquatic plant that can purify water, such as algae or duckweed, that's it."

Batman relented somewhat, but still remained skeptical.

Leo directly placed a box of screened chips on the table and said, "Here are the water pollution data and existing aquatic plant data of Night City. After you read it, you will know how bad the situation is.

I know you may not care about the environmental problems of another world, but I can offer compensation and exchange technology for technology."

A new laptop from 2024 appeared on the desktop, and the Microsoft icon on it instantly caught Batman's attention.

Leo pushed the laptop over generously: "I specially found some antique computers from our side. These things are still used in poor countries. Of course, this antique is for us. In fact, this is a computer produced in 2024. It comes with the operating system of that era, which is Windows 11.

When I came here last time, I saw that you also have Microsoft here. You can simply understand that this is a product that they will launch in 14 years. I also have supporting programming and office software. I will exchange these things with you for a medium-sized research institute and $20 billion in special funds. It’s fair, right? ”

Batman didn't rush to answer, but took the computer and checked it quickly.

The identical operating system allowed him to quickly get started and assess the value of the computer in a short period of time.

The operating system plus the computer's own advanced technology and accessories, as long as the manufacturing process can be reversed and a product line can be built, short-term profits within one or two years can reach hundreds of billions of dollars.

Not to mention the supporting software.

If the technical and legal barriers are successfully resolved and long-term hegemony is achieved by monopolizing technical standards, developer ecosystem and cloud services, the potential value could reach trillions of dollars.

The most important thing is that Wayne Group already has a complete industrial chain, and letting him operate it makes this matter extremely feasible.

In terms of value alone, he got a great deal on this deal. If the board of directors voted on it, it would definitely be unanimous in favor.

But... behind Poison Ivy is the Green of All Things, a mysterious supernatural force. He was not sure whether letting a mysterious 'time traveler' connect with the equally mysterious 'Green of All Things' would lead to some terrible consequences.

Batman fell into a long silence, staring at the computer screen in silence.

Leo seemed calm on the surface, but he was communicating with Chunbai in his mind.

[Pure White, why is Batman staring at the computer in a daze? Did he see anything? Are you sure you have dealt with the aftermath?]

[Don't worry, everything has been processed in advance. The operating system and all software have been 'localized'. There will be absolutely no flaws. He is probably brainstorming and suspects that you want to use the power of the Green of All Things to do something bad.]

[I'm really impressed... Then should we use our backup plan? Give him some Mellow-2 Wheat Shock! ]

[Take it. Batman will definitely keep an eye on the institute. Unless Poison Ivy can be taken away directly, he won't be able to hide it. But we have discussed that the magic side of the DC universe can be cooperated with and used, but we can't really join them.

The magic system of this universe is essentially energy lending. All that magic has a source. It’s easy to take it, but when they ask you to pay it back, it’s an understatement to say that you are controlled by others. 】

Leo deeply agreed with this——

The magicians in this world are like "dancing in shackles": by deceiving the source, shifting the cost, and playing with the rules, they can maintain a short-term freedom on the tightrope. But this kind of freedom is like the cigarette butt in Constantine's hand, which will eventually burn his fingers when it burns out.

He has the singularity space, a power with hidden dangers, so let others bear the cost...

Thinking of this, he took out his "trump card" - an exquisite transparent glass box with a piece of white silk cloth inside.

There was a sheaf of ripe golden wheat ears on the cloth, and next to it were several glass test tubes filled with dark liquid.

"Batman, have you ever heard of ethanol-2-wheat?"

Showing Off the Blaze: Chapter 214: A Big Business That Can Change the World!

Batman, who was in deep thought, turned his gaze to the glass box and first saw the bundle of wheat ears.

The grains are full and golden in color, and nothing else can be seen.

The liquid in the test tube next to it was a bit viscous and looked a bit like petroleum.

From Leo's slightly mysterious tone, we can tell that in his mind, the wheat in this box is definitely more valuable than the computer technology in 2024.

Batman didn't ask any questions, but indicated with his eyes that he should speak himself.

Leo did not keep the secret and said bluntly: "This is the cash crop that occupies almost all arable land, leaving no land for growing food - ethanol-2 wheat. Let's put it this way, this is 'oil' grown from the ground."

It's really oil...

Even someone as calm as Batman couldn't help but frown when he heard this.

The U.S. government's favorite, just hearing that word will reflexively send out squadrons of fighter jets to rush to the oil site.

Or is it renewable oil that grows out of the ground?

This thing is a bit scary, enough to start a world war.

He knew that the time traveler would definitely cause trouble...

Before he could think too deeply, Batman had already taken the box in his hand and examined it carefully.

Out of caution, he did not open the lid, but still noticed something unusual among the wheat grains.

From a few wheat grains that were broken due to improper transportation, he saw a dark color that was different from mold spots.

Leo looked at the information he had found in advance and read:

"Alcohol-2 wheat is a crop that was created accidentally during an experiment. Its appearance is not much different from ordinary wheat, but its extract, alcohol-2, can completely replace a series of fossil energy sources and their derivatives including petroleum, diesel, and aviation fuel after a series of proportions.

Its value is unquestionable, it is a crop that can change the world. With this crop, its inventor, Biotech, has rapidly risen from a small company with only one office to the leading super enterprise in Italy in just a few years. In the following decades, it has become one of the most powerful multinational companies in the world.

However, there are pros and cons, because all the land is planted with this wheat, which makes the farmers have no food to eat, not to mention the people in the city. Biotechnology companies also indirectly control most of the world's arable land by virtue of patented planting technology and monopoly on seeds. "

He stopped reading this. These were enough to prove the value of this "product".

Batman shook the glass box, watching the liquid sway slowly, and suddenly said: "Since it is a monopoly, then this wheat must have been genetically edited, and they have tried every means to make farmers keep buying new seeds. Is it self-degrading and unable to reproduce naturally?"

"That's not the case." Leo denied. "You are talking about the methods used by modern large agricultural companies. Biotech companies do it more thoroughly - they release new viruses into the biological cycle every year to kill all crops that are not the latest."

In order to gain monopoly, big companies will do anything.

This insane act allowed Batman to once again glimpse the tip of the iceberg of another world.

Combined with the request Leo made before, Bat Iron already understood what he wanted: "You want Poison Ivy to crack the genetic lock of this crop?"

"To be precise, it's more than just a crack..."

Leo gave a different answer.

"I hope to transfer the gene that produces ethanol-2 to other crops. You know, wheat is a high-yield crop, but not the highest. If we can develop ethanol-2 corn, ethanol-2 potatoes or ethanol-2 sweet potatoes, it will free up some arable land for growing food.

If that doesn't work, ethanol-2 rice or ethanol-2 peanuts will also work, but it can't be wheat. Biotech companies have patents, and if you come up with the same crop, they will target you to death."

"No, you don't have to worry about that." Batman shook his head slightly, "If you take out any of the alcohol-2 crops, the company you mentioned will wipe you and everyone related to you from the world, no doubt about it."

The corners of Leo's mouth twitched, knowing that what he said was true.

This crop, which can shake the dominance of biotechnology, will definitely be attacked to the death at all costs.

"I know. I will find another big company and exchange support for them by delivering technical data in batches and providing unlimited authorization, so that they can fight against Biotech. What I need is development time so that my newly founded small company can quickly gain a foothold in Night City."

Batman looked at him steadily, and that deep gaze seemed to see through him completely.

Do not,

It's not as if...

"Use plants that can purify water to start a public welfare and environmental protection company, gain a lot of fame, and build a moral image. Secretly use alcohol-2 crops to seek protection and cooperation with large companies, so that the goods smuggled from Gotham can be sold openly.

In this way, you can earn unparalleled profits through trade between the two worlds, quickly accumulate wealth, and then plot for more... Oh, you have great ambitions."

Batman has seen it all.

Leo was conflicted for a moment, but soon felt relieved - Batman, the "God of Wisdom", was not just a title for nothing.

He simply admitted it directly: "Yes, that's what you said. What do you think about the feasibility?"

Batman shook his head again. "You have an idiom in the East - to seek the skin of a tiger. Have you ever thought about what the first thought of the big company you chose was when they learned that you had this crop that could change the world situation?"

Leo nodded: "Kill me and take away the technology directly."

"Then what are you going to do?"

"They don't need to snatch it, I will give it to them directly." Leo said shockingly, "I will prepare a degraded version of the crop first. Of course, degraded is relative, and it is best if the yield is higher than wheat.

I will divide the technical data of this crop into three parts. I will use the first part as a token of my loyalty, and then send one part every six months. I think that compared with the risk of being forced to destroy the data, it is worth it for a big company to wait for a year to get such a technology for free. "

"Do you think you can gain a foothold in just one year?" Batman's gaze became increasingly dark.

Leo grinned. "Of course, I have this world as my backing. One year is enough for me to do a lot of things. At worst, I can use some other technologies as protection money. As long as I can continue to provide huge benefits that no one can resist, and they can't find anyone to replace me, then I will be absolutely safe."

"Let's talk about the business of ethanol-2 crops, Batman!"

"You provide the laboratory and researchers, including Poison Ivy, to crack the genetic code and develop the genetic prototype of the alcohol-2 crop.

I am responsible for providing high-end scientific research equipment capable of gene editing and the technology to extract finished alcohol-2.

After the deal is done, the patent will be divided into two parts. The patent in my world will belong to me, and the patent on your side will belong to you. This is a big business that can change the world. What do you think? "

Showing Off One's Prowess: Chapter 215: The deal is done, the first step towards success!

Unlike Leo, who looked excited and spoke in a bewitching tone, Batman remained silent, his eyes slowly moving between the two "goods" in front of him and Leo's face.

Influenced by him, Leo's restlessness was suppressed by reason, and he began to worry whether he was too radical and irritated Batman's sensitive nerves.

For a moment, you could hear a pin drop in the luxurious living room.

The old butler Ah Fu turned into a "wooden man", as if he had forgotten even to blink and breathe.

Silence froze the air,

Batman in a black battle suit absorbs light and temperature like a black hole.

Leo's upper body slowly leaned back, his back sinking into the fluffy and soft sofa. His hands also left the table and rested on his legs, seemingly leisurely.

But the two people sitting opposite each other knew that for Leo, who possessed the subspace, this was a convenient posture for launching a counterattack at any time.

The negotiations reached a deadlock and the atmosphere became somewhat solemn.

Finally, Batman spoke slowly, his voice low and threatening: "Maybe I should put you back in the isolation room, and send you back to the other side when the time is up. This way you won't bring unpredictable risks and variables to this world."

This is undoubtedly a threat.

Leo smiled proudly: "Batman, you have been to the East to practice, so you should have heard an old saying - it is better to watch what you do than what you say. You chose to communicate with words instead of taking action directly, which means that you have already agreed to this deal in your heart.

You see, I was right, wasn’t I? As long as I can continue to provide benefits that are so huge that no one can resist, I will be safe~"

Batman suddenly felt that Leo's face was similar to the Joker's - it made people want to fist.

He had a premonition that this time traveler who was transforming into an ambitious man would become a big trouble sooner or later. What was even more terrifying was that his "superpower" accelerated this process and gave him unlimited possibilities...

"...You should be thankful that you are dealing with me, and not those big companies or other people you mentioned, otherwise you would be in big trouble."

Batman no longer deliberately makes that low, threatening voice, returning to Bruce Wayne's original voice.

Leo couldn't tell whether he had taken off his disguise or put it on, so he simply didn't think about it:

"I agree with that. I know you have a principle of 'not killing people', which is why I prefer to cooperate with you. Of course, the Wayne Group itself has a full industrial chain involving oil, military industry, and technology, which is also an important reason.

Here I want to kindly remind you, even if you are also a member of the military-industrial complex, don't rashly take out the ethanol-2 crop. You alone can't protect such a large profit, maybe... you should form a team and find some righteous superheroes to cooperate with you to protect this magical crop that can change the world pattern and the future of mankind.

Oh, by the way, I volunteered to join as a logistics staff."

Batman stared into his eyes deeply and changed the subject: "I will arrange everything, you don't need to worry about it. I need some time to do research, do you have anything else to do?"

Leo knew that this was a way to get him out of here. It seemed that Batman couldn't wait to start working and studying the two items he brought.

This was a good sign, exactly what he had expected.

In this case, the small gifts prepared in advance can be given out, and Batman's power should be appropriately strengthened to prevent this partner from dying accidentally.

"This is a return gift for the 'Extinction Species Gift Pack' you gave me last time."