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Chapter 171 Mr. Xia Zuo, you didn't want this either...

Director Fury also has his own sources of confidence, such as the Skrulls and Captain Marvel.

However, he couldn't be sure whether the Skrulls and Captain Marvel would be wary of Shazor's identity. Even if they weren't, they could only retaliate afterward, but they couldn't prevent his own death.

The director of the braised egg bureau didn't want to die, so he remained polite and tried to subtly indicate that he would conduct surveillance in a restrained manner.

Xia Zuo frowned and asked, "Surveillance—do you mean you want to treat me like a monkey and watch me?"

Nick Fury quickly forced a smile and tried to explain, "No, the surveillance won't penetrate your life; at most, it will only reach the walls of your villa."

"It's not about believing in Mr. Xia Zuo, but about proving Mr. Xia Zuo's innocence."

"Mr. Xia Zuo, you wouldn't want to be unable to find evidence to prove your innocence when others commit crimes and frame you, would you?"

Nick Fury's explanation had the opposite effect; Shazo seemed to have been provoked and suddenly changed his expression.

He sneered, "Evidence to prove my innocence—hmph, you unlucky guy, do you think I need it?"

"Non-Non-lucky? MotherFu————"

Nick Fury's anger nearly overwhelmed his reason, almost turning him into "Fuck You" man.

Veins bulged on his forehead, his eyes were bloodshot, and he used all his strength to suppress his anger.

Then he forced a smile again: "Hehe, hehe, no need, actually no need."

"But I know that Mr. Xia Zuo actually wants to live a peaceful life, so you have to do something to put your friends at ease, don't you think?"

Xia Zuo thought for a moment and nodded: "You're right, that's indeed the point."

"If you want to monitor, then monitor. There's no need to rigidly confine us outside the walls."

"But you need to remember to keep your distance. If your men are capable enough to monitor my bedroom without me noticing, then you're truly impressive."

"But if you go too far and I find out, I'll make trouble for you."

"Braised Egg, the trouble I cause you is completely different from the trouble caused by other people. You definitely don't want to experience it a second time."

Xia Zuo gave Fury a deep look, instantly making this conspiracy theorist experience several lives, such as running naked in the street or revealing a level 10 secret.

The most terrifying thing is that he harassed five members of the International Security Council, regardless of gender.

In an instant, Nick Fury's back was soaked with sweat.

He ignored his new nickname and repeatedly assured that he would not cross the line.

When Shazo offered to have the Punisher as his butler in exchange for being monitored, Ludan sold Frank without hesitation.

There was no need for Shazo to do anything himself; Director Fury took matters into his own hands, using his status as an old friend and comrade-in-arms to lure and capture the Punisher, tie him up, and deliver him to Shazo's villa.

Lu Dan wasn't worried about Frank's awkward personality; he believed Xia Zuo would solve the problem, and he was even relieved for his old comrade-in-arms Frank.

For Frank, gaining Xia Zuo's favor and protection was a good thing.

First of all, Frank's life was guaranteed, and he would not be attacked by gangsters again like last time, almost dying in the street.

Secondly, Nick Fury had great confidence in Shazor's abilities. He believed that Shazor could correct Frank's twisted mind, free him from the torment of hatred, and restore him to a normal life.

At least, let's stop living that miserable life of constant killing, devoid of any happiness.

Just one day later, Frank put on a neat tailcoat, tidied his hair, eyebrows, and beard, and began to take on the role of Shazo's butler.

But Frank's main responsibility was to make full use of his connections to liaise with various powerful departments within the organization on behalf of Xia Zuo.

Frank did an excellent job, helping Shazo expand his network while also greatly strengthening his own connections and status.

The only problem is that when he can't sleep at night, he needs to receive the "iron fist" training and hypnotic therapy from Master Xia Zuo.

The psychological distortion caused by hatred is not so easy to correct.

Stark Industries has finally reached an agreement with the established energy giant to launch the Arc Reactor.

It wasn't the kind of miniature reactor embedded in his chest, but a small reactor with a diameter of 6 meters, capable of supplying the electricity consumption of the entire skyscraper, and also safer and cleaner.

The advent of nuclear fusion has solved the major problem of outdated infrastructure at the micro-level.

The power grid, supposedly a century-old institution, is riddled with problems. Even a sudden gust of wind, rain, or a bird strike can cause widespread power outages.

Today, all that is needed is to install an Ark Reactor on the roof or in the basement to obtain stable and reliable electricity, consuming only a few hundred grams of palladium and 110 kilograms of deuterium fuel per year.

The cost of fuel and consumables was less than one million dollars, and all of that was saved simply by paying less for grid maintenance.

Stark Industries' stock price soared, and even continuous rights issues and share issuances could not suppress its explosive upward momentum.

This situation exceeded Shazo's expectations, because it meant that Stark Industries had received joint support from the energy, infrastructure, and military sectors, and the pool of profits it could extract had increased several hundred times.

Xia Zuo's earnings did not double from 42 billion, but doubled again and again, a super doubling, breaking through the 300 billion mark in one fell swoop.

Even the IRS is now baffled.

The IRS New York State Director personally visited Shazzo's Long Island villa to discuss tax issues and how to use charitable funds for tax avoidance.

Despite the IRS's ruthless tax collection practices, they are capable of prioritizing tasks.

The IRS shows absolutely no mercy to mob bosses like Capone. They'll find even the smallest crime, drive armored vehicles into his home, and arrest him.

The IRS will negotiate politely with the Coca-Cola Group, but ultimately it will inevitably take a large slice of the pie.

However, they never target giants like Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman. Even when discussing tax rates, they would never make things difficult for these military industry leaders.

Xia Zuo is not a military tycoon, nor does he control any military forces, but he is terrifying in himself.

Not all of the private soldiers who witnessed Kingpin's death died before the building collapsed.

Many talented and extraordinary people successfully escaped in various ways.

They belong to all sorts of strange organizations, including conglomerates, the military, Hydra, and S.H.I.E.L.D., and the bigwigs from all sides saw the video of the scene.

The big shots discovered that although Xia Zuo arrived extremely quickly, they could still find some clues, but when he left, he was absolutely invisible, which seemed to be some kind of spatial ability.

During the subsequent rescue operation, S.H.I.E.L.D. obtained Kingpin's body and confirmed that the cause of death was asphyxiation, which resulted in comminuted fractures of all his bones.

What's frightening is that Kingpin's comminuted fracture was literally a fracture.

It wasn't like a bone breaking into seventeen or eighteen pieces in medical terms; it was completely pulverized into bone powder, just like it was crushed by an electric grinder.

Furthermore, military investigations confirmed that there were no explosive remnants at the site of the building's collapse.

That massive building, militarized and comparable to a military fortress, was destroyed by an unknown force.

With super speed, super strength, suspected spatial teleportation ability, and an uncertain destructive power, Xia Zuo possesses four abilities in one person, making him a formidable opponent for all sides.

The key is Xia Zuo's combination of abilities, which seems to be able to break through any defense system and directly threaten the life safety of the big boss himself.

The danger level of Shazor far exceeds that of bombers, tanks, and aircraft carriers, and it is even more deadly than nuclear bombs.

At this moment, everyone realized that Xia Zuo had excellent investment acumen, and he also abided by public order and good morals without rigidly adhering to the law, perfectly embodying the characteristics of the top echelons of society.

Ah, that's good. If everyone accepts Xia Zuo joining the top circle and makes him one of their own, then there won't be so much danger.

Now that you've joined the group, you'll receive corresponding benefits.

Lolita Island and such are personal hobbies, and no one would actively offer Xia Zuo services, but paying taxes is a different story.

We're from the top echelons of society, and we're living off the taxes of the poor. Why should we pay our own taxes?

Of course, the necessary procedures still need to be followed, and the necessary cover-ups are also required.

For example, the Rockefeller family's land stretches for hundreds of kilometers, with mountains, forests, oil, and mineral deposits, but the value of the land is shockingly low. The annual property tax they pay is less than that of a villa in New York.

Regardless of the circumstances, all citizens have to pay taxes.

After collecting the money, the bigwigs naturally want to get their own money back, and then they can also take a cut from the taxes paid by ordinary people.

Xia Zuo listened to the IRS's account and explanation, marveling at it.

"Let the Bullets Fly" is a true classic. The so-called nouveau riche and tycoon are not fundamentally different.

Xia Zuo thought this to himself, but on the surface, he chatted and laughed with the guests and gladly accepted their arrangements, saving 160 billion in taxes.

Now that his position has changed, and he has no sense of responsibility towards the rice grain tip, why shouldn't he be able to enjoy the benefits that belong to him?

The next day, Xia Zuo returned to the police station after his leave, but his superior bowed to him respectfully.

It turned out that Xia Zuo's superior's superior's superior suddenly remembered all the merits Xia Zuo had made in the past, and after recalculating, promoted Xia Zuo's police rank by two levels.

Therefore, Xia Zuo is now a senior police superintendent wearing an eagle insignia, while his superior is only a deputy senior police superintendent, so naturally he has to bow to him in return.

According to regulations, Xia Zuo could no longer participate in street patrols, so he was assigned to the ESU unit as an honorary unit commander.

This is a position that is particularly suitable for Xia Zuo. It is not only prestigious, but also leisurely, and he does not have to bear any responsibility at all.

When the mood strikes, one can participate in the most intense battles at any time.

perfect!

Just as Xia Zuo was enjoying the pinnacle of his life, an unprecedented change suddenly occurred in New York.

Thanks to Skye's reminder from school and the reckless filming by journalists, Xia Zuo witnessed a fierce robot battle at home.

With just one glance, Xia Zuo knew what was going on.

Of the two robots, one large and one small, the smaller, more slender one is designed to perfectly conform to the human body's contours; it's clearly an exoskeleton rather than a humanoid robot.

With its flamboyant gold and red color scheme, even someone as young as Gatchaman would know that it's Tony Stark's Mark I.

The larger mech, with its heavy armor and robust weapons, completely lacked the feel of an exoskeleton and instead exuded the solid and tough characteristics of the Astartes.

This was the battle that made Iron Man famous!

Xia Zuo watched TV intently.

The journalists were incredibly persistent, urging the helicopter pilot to get closer until they were almost face-to-face.

The cameraman set up the largest magnifying lens and captured a very clear image.

Although the footage was somewhat shaky and the reporter's narration was heavily interfered with by the propellers, no audience member complained.

Such an exciting battle, to be able to see it so clearly, it's absolutely worth it.

Suddenly, Xia Zuo clicked his tongue and muttered, "That's strange. No matter how you look at it, Obadiah Stanstron seems to have a better chance of winning than Tony Stark. After all, he's more like Astartes."

Xia Zuo's soliloquy was heard by Skye, who was hundreds of kilometers away, through a chat app on her phone.

The girl asked in surprise, "Boss, you mean the one hiding inside that gold and red mech is Tony Stark?"

Xia Zuo replied, "Of course it's Tony Stark. Who else would use such a flashy color combination as red and gold?"

Skye was speechless; she also felt that this explanation was impeccable.

Tony Stark has a huge fondness for gold and bright red.

His sports cars, motorcycles, and race cars all have this color scheme, and even half of his private jets and private yachts have this color scheme.

Skye thought for a moment, then asked, "Uh, boss, who is Obadiah Stane?"

Shazor replied, "Obadai Stein is a friend of Tony's father, Howard. He co-founded Stark Industries with Howard Stark and was the elder who took care of Tony as he grew up. He is also the CEO of Stark Industries."

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The girl couldn't understand: "If Obadiah is Tony's elder and takes good care of him, why did they fight?"

Xia Zuo chuckled and said, "On the surface, it's a clash of their business philosophies, but I think it's actually Tony Stark's capriciousness that put too much mental pressure on Obadiah. As a result, the old man felt it was unfair and then he went crazy."

Xia Zuo's nonsense made the girl giggle, but she also understood that behind this mecha battle was actually an ethical dispute within the Stark family.

She asked excitedly, "And what is Astartes?"

Shazo replied, "Astartes is the name of a future Space Marine in a certain world, a powerful mech that is said to be invincible on any planet."

Suddenly, Skye exclaimed, "Wow! It's amazing!"

Suddenly, a missile was launched from the giant Iron Monger, which Iron Man kicked away and turned to head straight for the camera helicopter.

Fortunately, the pilot was incredibly skilled and narrowly avoided the missile.

The missile that grazed past the screen startled countless viewers in front of their televisions, causing them to scream in terror.

I have no idea how terrified the reporters and photographers who faced the danger were.

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