Tony Stark's urgent visit had only one purpose.
Compared to his controlled nuclear fusion technology and miniature arc reactor, the Pocket Universe Battery could no longer be described as merely groundbreaking.
Alien invasions, super organizations protecting human civilization—all of these were insignificant in the face of the Pocket Universe.
If he could acquire one and use it as an energy core, his new series of Iron Man suits would reach an unimaginable level.
As for using the Pocket Universe Battery to supply energy to the human World?
Absolutely not!
Even he had to admit that the Pocket Universe was too advanced for the current Earth.
Once it appeared, a new World War would be a minor issue; the most fatal problem would be the covetousness of those alien civilizations.
Tony Stark himself knew very well that everything he owned wasn't worth the value of a single Pocket Universe Battery, so he had been playing the emotional card through Howard Stark.
He sincerely prayed in his heart, hoping that the old man's relationship with this Eastern big shot was solid enough.
If he could get one for free, then the old man would be his God!
"You're dreaming," Lin Luo said with a smile.
"…"
It was an expected refusal.
Tony Stark felt as if a basin of cold Water had been poured over him, and his excited heart instantly turned cold.
Oh, old man… with such a high-quality friend, why didn't he get along well with him and improve their relationship?
At least take care of the younger generation, right?
Tony Stark pursed his lips in an inexpressible manner, spread his hands, unsure of what to say.
He wanted it, but there was no opportunity.
Lingering here any longer would be a waste of time, but leaving like this was unwilling.
"Do I still have a chance? Or, let me join you?" Tony Stark made a final struggle, genuinely saying, "Actually, I've always wanted to contribute to protecting humanity."
"Sorry," Lin Luo shook his head, "The current you doesn't belong with us."
"Current?" Tony Stark was stunned, as if he had found hope, and eagerly pressed, "Then when will I belong with you?"
Lin Luo didn't answer but instead asked, "You know that Howard and I are friends, right?"
"Uh-huh," Tony Stark nodded, asking in confusion, "And then?"
Seeing this, Catwoman and Natasha couldn't stand it any longer and simultaneously rolled their eyes.
A playboy who indulged in pleasure every day, accustomed to being flattered, he didn't understand basic social etiquette.
"Mr. Stark, according to seniority, you don't seem to be showing our Boss basic respect," Natasha reminded him with a smile.
"Oh… oh, I get it."
Tony Stark suddenly understood. He looked at Lin Luo again, wanting to speak, but hesitated.
For a man nearly forty years old to call a young man who looked eighteen or nineteen 'Uncle'... Forget it, he was the same age as the old man anyway, so he would just call him that.
Tony Stark dropped all his pretense, bowed his head, and pleaded, "Lin… Uncle Lin Luo… please help me…"
Ah, that's more like it.
When asking for help, one should have the attitude of someone asking for help.
Why be so arrogant, who was he showing off to?
"Very good, very good," Lin Luo patted Tony Stark's shoulder like an elder and said,
"You're urgently seeking the Pocket Universe Battery not just for the technology, but also because it concerns your life, right?"
Tony Stark was utterly incredulous, "How did you know?"
"The taste of palladium poisoning isn't pleasant, is it?" Lin Luo asked with a chuckle.
Upon hearing this, Tony Stark found a lifeline, and his eyes completely changed.
"Is there a solution! Uncle Lin Luo, you know my situation, there must be other solutions, right?"
"Simple."
Lin Luo lowered his hand and extended a finger, pressing it into the center of the arc reactor on Tony Stark's chest.
"For your father, Howard, and for calling me Uncle, I'll help you this once."
Buzz—!
As his words fell, a faint blue energy emanated from Lin Luo's fingertip, injecting into the arc reactor's interior.
This energy instantly transformed all the matter within the arc reactor, elevating it completely.
On the surface, the reactor showed no change, but the pure energy it contained far surpassed a reactor made of palladium!
This energy had a self-purifying quality, and at the moment of activation, it eliminated the blood poisoning caused by palladium.
"Wow."
Tony Stark felt the gradual lightening change within his body.
He exhaled comfortably.
"This thing was left by your father. He originally intended to give it to you when you were most helpless, but since you've come to me, I'll give it to you now."
"Also, let me tell you a secret: actually, inside the photo frame of that group picture, there's a synthesis table for a new element, which could also save your life."
"Your father left clues for you to find. If you couldn't find them, then this gift from me would have been given to you."
"I even made a bet with him at the time, saying you wouldn't find the clue even if you died."
"Uh…" Tony Stark's expression was awkward, and he asked curiously, "Uncle Lin Luo, if I may be so bold, what exactly was the clue my old man left?"
Lin Luo replied with amusement, "The clue is… you'll eventually have a day when you miss him, and then you'll look for records of your past father-son interactions, from which you'll find that mysterious gift."
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
It was a pity for Howard's efforts. Miss him?
Changing girls every day, he didn't even have enough time, let alone time to miss his old father.
Tony Stark: "…"
His recovered complexion flushed with embarrassment.
To be honest, he had never once thought about reminiscing about his past with his father.
Lin Luo had won the bet; based on what he knew about himself, he wouldn't have any memories even if he died.
However, Tony Stark didn't know that even if Lin Luo hadn't given it to him, and he hadn't found the clue himself, he absolutely wouldn't have died.
Because Howard Stark had left a total of three copies.
The third copy was in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s hands, which was the storyline in the original Iron Man 2.
Howard Stark thought Lin Luo didn't know this, but little did he know, Lin Luo simply couldn't be bothered to argue with him.
"Alright, my good nephew, Uncle won't see you out. Go back and quickly digest this knowledge," Lin Luo stopped talking nonsense and directly saw him off.
Tony Stark still wanted to ask something more, but seeing Lin Luo get into the car, he dismissed the idea.
He stood stunned for a while until the Rolls-Royce in front of him vanished on the spot. He finally came to his senses and walked towards the Iron Man suit left at the entrance of the mansion.
The new energy connected to the suit's core.
The artificial intelligence Jarvis immediately received a piece of data.
"Sir, the system has received two sets of data: one for new element synthesis, and the other for detailed research data on nanotechnology."
"!!!"
Tony Stark's eyes widened.
Nanotechnology!
He had thought about integrating nanotechnology into the Iron Man suit, but unfortunately, current nanotechnology was merely a concept, without systematic research, making it impossible to achieve in the short term.
Was this also left by the old man?
No.
The old man had skill, but the times limited his capabilities.
Therefore, this data could only be… Tony Stark's lips curved upwards, and he sincerely exclaimed, "Those two 'Uncles' weren't called in vain."
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