Aaron pointed at his face.
"Hmm?" Tony was confused.
Aaron said, "I don't think they want someone like me to save them. Someone like you is the most suitable."
Aaron said meaningfully, "To some extent, this place has nothing to do with me, does it?"
Tony immediately understood. He realized Aaron was a Kryptonian, and indeed, this country had nothing to do with him.
"What does Krypton look like?" Tony suddenly asked.
Aaron waved his hand and said, "You should go ask DC Comics. They'll tell you."
Tony said, "I asked them. They said the inspiration for the character came from a man who could fly. Is he one of your people? Or are they just fantasizing?"
"Who knows?"
Looking at Aaron, whose attention was elsewhere, observing the beautiful scenery of the mountain peaks throughout, Tony realized everything he said was pointless.
"Alright, remember to reserve two sets of the newborn kit for me... or maybe three?"
Tony thought of Happy, then immediately passed on that idea, and began considering his future children who weren't even tadpoles yet.
"No matter the price, I'll pay it."
"Curt, remember what Mr. Stark said. Give him the items and see how much he is willing to pay for them."
The specific date for the Exposition was set for June 5th. Aaron didn't mind selling three doses to Tony before the Exposition began.
This would be perfect for using the money to send those rats packing.
"Oh, right, make sure to use Newborn No. 1, including lifetime service. This is a distinguished guest."
Curt nodded, indicating he understood.
Tony asked curiously, "Newborn No. 1? Is there a difference?"
Aaron didn't explain. Curt took over the conversation, "Newborn No. 1 has the best and most reliable efficacy."
"Subsequently, we will launch Newborn No. 2 versions of anti-aging potions, super healing potions, anti-cancer potions, and so on. These are dilutions of Newborn No. 1, and their efficacy is only about one percent of the original, requiring long-term use for good results."
"One dose of Newborn No. 1 per month can maintain optimal effects, but even one dose of newborn No. 2 per day won't achieve half the effect of the former."
"However, the effect of newborn No. 2 is still considerable. Cancer will no longer be a terminal illness, and it won't be expensive. As long as no accidents occur, everyone can live to be a hundred years old."
"As for the Newborn No. 1 kit, it can allow a person to live worry-free and disease-free until at least 120 years old, maintaining perpetual youth."
Both Tony and Pepper were extremely excited after hearing this. Only by hearing it firsthand did they realize how unbelievably tempting this thing was.
Without a doubt, if the first half of 2010 belonged to the iPhone 4 era, and the second half of 2010 belonged to the Stark Industries era, then the time after 2010 would definitely belong to Osborn—no, it would be Aaron's era.
Newborn No. 1 was aimed at the wealthy and powerful, while Newborn No. 2 would be popularized among ordinary people.
The price of the former might be thousands, even tens of thousands of times that of the latter. But people would still flock to it. Everyone would go crazy for it.
Osborn Industries, or rather, Aaron's group, would become a behemoth corporation.
Truly rich enough to rival a nation.
Tony imagined it, and he found his breathing starting to quicken. He couldn't even imagine how terrifyingly developed Osborn Industries would be at that time.
A single enterprise rivaling a major power might not even be a dream.
"Aaron, I congratulate you on striking it rich." Tony's expression was complicated.
He hadn't taken the previous rumors seriously. Only now did he realize how terrifying the challenge Stark Industries was about to face was.
After thinking carefully, Tony said seriously, "I suggest you pay close attention to security. This stuff will drive people insane."
Aaron clearly understood what Tony meant.
He smiled. "Insane? I'm actually looking forward to seeing just how insane they can get. I'll be waiting for them right here, if they dare to come."
That's confidence.
Honestly, for a moment, when Tony put himself in Aaron's shoes, he felt his scalp tingle.
If it wasn't handled well, it could mean becoming enemies with the wealthy and powerful of the entire world.
"I wish you good luck."
Ten minutes later.
Tony left, carrying a suitcase and wearing a complicated expression.
"Boss, a Fortune magazine reporter wants to interview you about corporate development phil..."
Happy leaned in and had just started speaking when Tony signaled him to stop.
"Tell him to go find Aaron."
After speaking, he got into the car without looking back.
A Fortune interview? What for? To talk about how great and smart he is this month, only to be kicked off the throne next month?
"Pepper, call an immediate shareholders' meeting. Stark Industries needs to evolve. We need to save our asses."
"Damn it!"
Tony was unwilling. He didn't want to be completely blown out from behind like that, especially not utterly destroyed.
Damn it, where did such a prodigy come from?
However, not long after Tony left Osborn Industries, an inconspicuous piece of news suddenly appeared at the top of all major media outlets.
The content of the report wasn't extensive, it was very concise. But there was one picture that was extremely clear.
Tony was walking out of Osborn Industries, solemnly carrying a suitcase.
The picture also showed the logo belonging to Osborn Industries, as well as a symbol of the Phoenix.
Those who didn't know the inside story were unfazed, but certain people were constantly running around because of this small photo.
Appointment requests exploded Osborn Industries' front desk phone lines one after another.
They were then transferred to the CEO's secretarial office, hoping to schedule a meeting with Aaron as soon as possible.
However, all of this was futile.
After Tony left, Aaron took Felicia and Helen to the storage room.
As always, he melted down everything Osborn Industries had collected.
Perhaps because everyone was turning a blind eye, the items transported by Osborn Industries were given the green light all the way. Therefore, this time there were more items than ever before.
Among them were many things that Aaron couldn't even name without carefully searching and comparing them online.
However, Aaron had already melted down quite a few things. After melting the celestial flower, his body had already reached a state of earthly perfection.
Whether it was highly regenerative earthworms, sea cucumbers, hydras, zebrafish, or other different beings, they could hardly bring him significant improvement or new abilities.
But it wasn't without gains.
After melting down some horsehair worms, Toxoplasma gondii, and other parasites, Aaron obtained a parasitic control ability.
[Nerve Manipulation: You can create energy-state special parasites that can attach to the nerves of humans or animals, thereby controlling the behavior and actions of others.]
Additionally, after melting down pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, and several animals and insects that produce chemical hormones, Aaron's abilities underwent further fusion and evolution, thereby obtaining a more complete Hormone Control ability.
[Hormone Control: You can release various volatile pheromones and hormones more easily, thereby hypnotically manipulating surrounding people or objects through speech or behavior, or even affecting the target's normal metabolism (Warning: It is not recommended to use this casually. No one knows what might appear around you. Perhaps it will attract female monitor lizards, female sheep, or female gorillas? Or maybe Vampires?)]