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“Maybe it’s not a bomb!” Xu Fu retorted coldly.
"If it's not a bomb, what else could it be?"
The three people present also couldn't understand it.
11 “Did Dr. Banner just mention the Mandarin?” Xu Fu was certain that the question was correct, because he was simply recalling an episode from his past life.
The three men shook their heads. “No, but it was definitely the Mandarin. The Mandarin of the Ten Commandments gang did it. He would go on TV to intimidate civilians after each explosion.”
Tony was completely confused. "What are you talking about? Who is the Mandarin?"
Roddy waved, signaling Tony to wait. "Let me explain. The last nine terrorist attacks were all carried out by the Mandarin. This guy suddenly appeared three days after the Battle of New York and planned the first bombing..."
"These bombings didn't happen in the United States, so they didn't attract much attention at first. But recently he started operating on American soil, claiming that the world is wrong and threatening to overthrow the existing order!"
Tony found it strange, "If they dare to send a video threat, can't they trace the other party's IP address?"
"It's simple. They have very skilled hackers. Of course, we even suspect there's a mole helping them hide, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to catch them by now!"
As Roddy spoke, he shared some clues with Jarvis.
Jarvis used holographic projection to create a light screen in front of everyone, displaying all the information about the current investigation into the bombing.
Tony checked all the documents but found no clues.
No evidence of a bomb was found at the scene.
"Does Xu Fu mean that you just said it wasn't a bomb that exploded?" Dr. Banner asked, recalling what Xu Fu had mentioned earlier.
"Yes, we can't find the detonator now. It's possible that there isn't one at all. Maybe what exploded wasn't an object, but a person."
Xu Fu pretended to be very fair.
"Humanity?"
The three of them looked at each other.
"Why would a person explode? If there's a bomb inside the body, even after the explosion, there would still be residue..."
Before they could continue their analysis, Xu Fu raised his hand and gathered the lightning in his palm.
"I can infuse this lightning into your bodies. With your mortal constitution, you are no match for it. You will explode as soon as you reach the door, shattering into a bloody mess!"
Before Xu Fu could finish speaking, Tony and Roddy both took a step back in fright. Dr. Banner stared with interest at the lightning in Xu Fu's hand, noticing that the two had stepped back, and asked nervously.
"You don't want a little demonstration from me, do you?"
"Of course not, think what you want. I'm just giving you an example to illustrate this, that's all," Xu Fu explained with a shrug.
The atmosphere was awkward for a few seconds. Roddy wiped the cold sweat from his brow. "Mr. Xu Fu, thank you for thinking of me. I have to get back to the military headquarters now. Goodbye!"
This was someone the Army Ministry was particularly careful not to provoke, so Roddy had to be extremely cautious in dealing with Xu Fu.
After Rhodes left, Tony set about designing a new Iron Man suit, while Xu Fu and Dr. Banner calculated the evolution of the time ripples.
Where is the way home, oh!?
By evening, Pepper still hadn't returned, and the three elderly people in the villa held their breath, waiting for the pot to be cooked.
“Why don’t we ask Jarvis to fire you?” Tony said, referring to his own clever butler as a jack-of-all-trades.
"How about I pan-fry a steak for you? There's still some steak in the fridge."
Xu Fu used to cook a little, but he didn't have to worry about that kind of thing until Diane came into the family.
When you get used to being served, you don't want to do things yourself.
Tony shook his head. "There's plenty of wine in the fridge. Why don't I call Pepper and ask her to hurry up and get it, or why don't I just fly out and get it?"
During the conversation, Pepper's phone rang.
"Tony, Happy was injured in the terrorist attack. He's in the intensive care unit right now. Come quick..."
As soon as the call connected, Little Chili started sobbing.
At first, Tony hesitated for a moment, then his face hardened after a few seconds. "Where are you? I'm coming right away!"
"New York Central Hospital!"
As Tony hung up the phone, he waved toward the basement, from which five steel parts immediately flew out, first attaching themselves to his limbs and then to his chest.
Then, these components began to expand and connect together, forming a one-piece steel combat suit.
This is Tony's prototype, the Mark 42X, which combines self-driving technology and nanotechnology!
Whoosh!
Donning his Iron Man suit, Tony emerged without a word and sped towards New York Central Hospital.
Xu Fu and Banner looked at each other, seemingly about to ask each other another question.
What to do for dinner?
"Do you think Tony would refuse if we invited him in for a bite to eat when he got back?" Banner asked tentatively.
This does not mean he is heartless.
On the one hand, people who don't know about Harby Greene don't know what happened.
On the other hand, it was very hungry!
Xu Fu sighed: "No, I'm just worried you'll starve the Hulk. Let's go, and grab some lunch while we're at it."
Upon hearing this, Xu Fu put his hand on Dr. Banner's shoulder and ran off with him.
About ten minutes later, at New York Central Hospital.
Tony felt terrible looking at the fat man lying unconscious on the hospital bed, his body wrapped in bandages and an oxygen tube weighing over 300 pounds inserted into his mouth.
"Pepper, what happened? How was he attacked, Happy? Are you alright?" Tony asked anxiously, hugging Pepper.
Chapter 331 Hiding in Xu Fu's Arms
Happy is now Pepper's bodyguard, so naturally Tony is worried about his girlfriend's safety since something happened to him.
But Chili shook her head. "I'm fine. Happy said she saw a suspicious person at work and said she'd investigate, and then..."
Embracing his weeping friend, Tony turned his gaze to the hospital bed.
The doctor who was taking care of him came in, examined Happy, and then said to Tony and Pepper, "Sir, Madam, the patient needs rest, so please leave. Also, pay the hospital fees."
After taking care of Happy, Tony and Pepper walked out of the hospital side by side.
At that moment, a large group of reporters carrying cameras and microphones walked in from outside the hospital, bombarding them with a barrage of questions.
"Mr. Stark, we have information that this is yet another attack orchestrated by the True Martial Emperor. What do you say?"
"Mr. Stark, was it one of your employees who was injured?" Is Stark's team the Mandarin's next target?
"Can you tell me how you're feeling right now, Mr. Stark?"
Faced with the swarm of reporters, Tony Stark stopped in his tracks, put on sunglasses to hide his angry gaze, glanced around the room, and said calmly.
"I have a small holiday greeting for the Mandarin. I've just thought of what to say: My name is Tony Stark. I'm not afraid of you. I know you're a coward, so I've decided to eliminate you. I'll come and collect your body!"
In short, Pepper Potts grabbed Tony's arm and gestured for him to calm down.
But this time it was Tony's friend, his personal bodyguard, who had been with him for nearly twenty years. Among Tony's few friends, Happy was one of them.
Now, Tony was furious. He took off his glasses, his gaze extremely fierce. "You hurt my friend, so this has nothing to do with politics, nothing to do with the Pentagon, it's just you and me..."
"If you're still a man, please remember my home address: 10800 Malibu Crossing, 90265!"
After saying these words, Tony plunged into his Lamborghini.
Xu Fu drove, with Banner in the passenger seat and Pepper and Tony on either side of him in the back.
He stepped on the gas pedal, and the surrounding reporters quickly made way for him.
Xu Fu sat in the driver's seat, holding a hamburger in one hand and the other on the steering wheel, glancing back at Tony Stark in the back seat.
"Brother, you're really something. You actually dare to threaten terrorists. Aren't you afraid they'll come after you?"
Tony shrugged indifferently. "With you and the Hulk around, I panicked. Hammer... ... Steve found it at home. If not, have him come stay with me for a few days. And Black Widow and Falcon Eye too. Don't get me wrong. Of course, I'm not afraid of any adults. I just want to hang out with my friends."
"Tony, take your hand off me, you're hurting me!"
Pepper slapped Tony's hand away, causing Tony to frown awkwardly. "Don't do that, I was just threatening a terrorist."
"Why don't we let Pepper live outside? At least if terrorists really attack Tony, we'll be fine."
Xu Fu made this suggestion at the opportune moment.
Even without considering certain events from his past life, Tony had already come to this point, kneeling on the ground, knowing he would be dealt with by terrorists.
Pepper was very worried about Tony and refused to live on the street, but Tony was very clear-headed.
He has a suit of armor against terrorists, and he also has Xu Fu and Dr. Banner to worry about, while Pepper Potts will definitely distract Tony and protect him.
"Xu Fu is right, Little Chili. You'll stay in the office for the next few days, and I'll increase the number of security guards inside."
Tony held Pepper's hand, his gaze unwavering.
After thinking for a moment, Pepper agreed. "Okay, but you don't necessarily have to be good!"
"Don't worry, I'll be fine, I promise!"
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