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Chapter 39 Arkham's most valuable asset is its talent.

From the moment she stepped into Gotham City, Poison Ivy was desperately trying to suppress herself.

Especially when drawn to the stadium by the plants, she almost without hesitation manipulated all the plants to bloom and release toxic spores, thereby releasing her restless emotions.

Over this period of time, she has almost gotten used to the strange reactions her body sometimes has and has been able to control them very well.

Therefore, he did not show much reaction when he faced Connors later, and even after arriving at the 19th-floor apartment.

But being able to restrain oneself doesn't mean one is willing to do so, especially since "Poison Ivy" Ivy isn't strictly human; she'd rather unleash her true nature and follow her body's instincts.

Connors also noticed that the femme fatale from Gotham City was acting strangely, and he was also keen to improve his "Green of the Realm".

So when the two got on the motorcycle, Poison Ivy couldn't help but rub against him from behind, and Connors decisively turned around and drove off to another street in Gotham.

He rented three apartments in Gotham, and he always lived in the one on the 19th floor. He had hardly ever been to the other two places.

The apartments weren't very far apart, and the two arrived quickly amidst the roar of their motorcycles; it was a row of apartments.

Connors has never really liked these townhouse-like apartments because they are mostly made of wood; safety is one issue, but poor sound insulation is another.

However, nowadays, both he and "Poison Ivy" Ivy can manipulate plants to create structures similar to "soundproof walls," so they naturally have no such concerns.

"I prefer the vegetated wilderness to these crowded human dwellings." Even though she was in great discomfort, Ivy still maintained her elegant demeanor.

Indeed, she was incredibly wild—Connors did not refute Poison Ivy's idea:

"Next time for sure. Now it's just the two of us, so you can explain in detail how to help my Green of All Things improve faster."

Poison Ivy's fiery red hair shone even brighter, and the plants covering her body quietly faded away:

"You can't say it, you can only do it."

Does Batman really exist in Gotham?

Zatanna searched online for information about this mysterious creature that always appeared at night, and even began to suspect that it was something fabricated by criminals.

According to them, this guy's strength is at least over a ton, so he's definitely not a normal person.

It's faster than a bullet, so you can't hit it at all, and even if you do, it's completely ineffective.

It seems to be able to split itself into multiple copies; it was just a moment ago far away, and the next moment it appeared behind you.

It can fly, pass through walls, might even have magic, become invisible, and has a sinister-looking vehicle—

The more Zatanna read about Zhixin online, the more worried she became. This person might be a high-level demon or vampire. How was she supposed to defeat him?

She doesn't know many magical techniques right now, and if she wants to defeat Batman, or even just find him, she'll need the help of others.

Thinking of this, Zatanna glanced at the clock and realized that it had been more than an hour since she last peeked at Connors through the spatial rift.

Should we take another look?

Zatanna picked up the magic wand and waved it in the air as before, then looked through the crack.

She saw something she shouldn't have seen again.

After standing there in a daze for a full two seconds, Zatanna finally snapped out of it and closed the crack. Her face, which had already regained its fair complexion, blushed once again, reaching her ears.

How come they're doing the same thing in a different place with a different person?!

Zatanna secretly vowed that she would never use this magic recklessly again.

It lasted for more than forty minutes, and the green of all things increased from 2% to 7%.

Just like Ivy, the "Poison Ivy" actress, said, the method is indeed quick, but it's a bit hard on the back.

Once the project is 100% complete, even if he returns to China, he will become a master artist. Connors lit a cigarette afterward, reminiscing about the experience.

"One more time?" Ivy reverted from her previous wildness to her aloof demeanor, still exuding an imposing aura, but the words she uttered were not so cold.

"No, no, we need to get down to business." Connors waved his hand in refusal, his words during his post-coital period were undeniably firm.

"You mean, this isn't the important thing?" Ivy asked with a light laugh.

"This is a death trap, I refuse to answer." Connors avoided the topic; he was going to find "Catwoman" Selena to get his supercar back.

When he and Selena robbed Wayne Manor together, they discussed their meeting place in case of an emergency.

Although nothing unexpected happened afterward, the meeting place remained valid for a long time.

That is, the rooftop of "Joseph Jewelry Store".

It's daytime now, and "Catwoman" Selena is probably still sleeping or at work somewhere; it's not her turn to be active yet.

Connors then took "Poison Ivy" Ivy to a clothing store near the jewelry store and bought her an outfit.

Otherwise, with her fiery red hair, curvaceous figure, and vines wrapped around her arms, "Poison Ivy" would be far too eye-catching.

The clothes she bought were a thin, long black trench coat, which Connors intended to make "Poison Ivy" look less eye-catching.

However, the black trench coat suited Ivy's temperament perfectly. If you ignored the plants and her skin tone, she looked every bit the businesswoman.

If you add a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, that would be the ultimate weapon.

This represents a shift from the extreme of wildness to the extreme of intellect.

Connors and Ivy easily reached the rooftop of "Joseph Jewelry Store" via a plant-covered staircase.

There is a small, inconspicuous bell here. It doesn't make a loud noise when you shake it, but it can travel a long enough distance.

This is the secret code that "Catwoman" Selena left for Connors.

Under Ivy's slightly curious gaze, Connors picked up the kitten bell and shook it around for a while. Seven or eight minutes later, a lithe black figure appeared in front of him.

"No." Selena's first words left the two waiting for her completely baffled.

"What do you mean, 'nothing'?" Connors asked.

"I stole the artwork for my own collection, not to sell, so I have no money," Selena said in her softest voice, but with a rather harsh tone.

The painting was bought by Mr. Wayne specifically to deal with thieves. Connors didn't expose the truth, and besides, he wasn't there for the money, but rather to reach out his hand:

Give me back my car.

"You only came to me to get that car back?" Selena asked doubtfully. "I thought you came to ask me to start a new collaboration."

"That's secondary," Connors explained. "Interested in robbing Arkham Asylum?"

This was quite different from the plan told to Harley Quinn—Poison Ivy watched with great interest, without saying a word.

"Arkham Asylum? What's there to steal from that lousy place?" Selena was only interested in diluted treasures and art collections.

Connors shook his head; he had to break Catwoman's stereotypes about Arkham Asylum.

"Do you know what's most valuable?"

"Artworks," Selena kept repeating.

"—He's a talent!" Connors corrected. "My plan has two parts, and your part is—to steal talent from Arkham Asylum."

"--Who are you going to rob?" This was the first time Selena had ever heard the saying "talent is valuable".

Batman.

"Oh—" Selena suddenly realized, "He is indeed a rare talent in Gotham, but what use is he? I can't exactly turn him into a specimen and keep him as a keepsake."

Ivy, who had remained silent until now, made a startling statement:

"That's not difficult. I can help you turn him into a specimen."