A Marine Admiral in the Marvel Universe

If she starts fighting, it means the mission has failed.

"Damn it..." Black Widow gritted her teeth, hesitating whether or not to make a move.

But as Tony was taking a box out of the car and about to put on her Iron Man armor, a light flashed above her head, and the plasma whip suddenly slammed down.

"Damn it!" Toni was startled, raising her right hand to protect herself while dodging to the side.

"Ah!" Beth exclaimed, covering her eyes and unable to look any further.

The television in the bedroom was broadcasting this scene live.

"Huh?" Cao Gui raised an eyebrow. Tony's right arm seemed a little different.

The thought had barely formed when, on the television screen, the whip fell, but instead of slicing Tony Stark in two, it tore open her clothes, revealing the metal armor clinging to her arm. Sparks flew, but it didn't cut Tony's arm.

"Looks like Tony Stark is in big trouble." Cao Gui chuckled. Although the United States was determined to get the Iron Man suit, they weren't in a hurry; they had plenty of time.

But now that a Russian has appeared with a reactor in an Iron Man suit, they can't sit still anymore.

Cao Gui's gaze shifted to Black Widow in the corner of the TV. How should he deal with this sabotage?

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Chapter 253 Nanotechnology

"Hahaha...Pah!" Yin Wan, his face covered in blood, spat a mouthful of blood at Tony Stark with a vicious grin.

He can't beat Tony Stark. The reactor is the core, the foundation of combat power, providing combat energy, but it can't convert that energy into combat power.

Compared to the incredibly wealthy Toni Stark, Yin Wan was just a poor, destitute stranger, so he had already done quite well.

“You’ve lost, Toni Stark, you’ve already lost. Hahaha, just wait until you’re completely ruined!” Yin Wan was being held by Washington State Police, who were pressing him tightly against the police car, but he was already shouting wildly.

This image was broadcast to the entire United States by the media.

“Tony Stark is in big trouble,” Beth said in a low voice.

The military tolerated Tony Stark's refusal to hand over the Iron Man suit because they believed it was a unique technology of Tony Stark, and they could spend a lot of time imitating and studying it.

The direction is clear; as long as you work hard, you will succeed. By pushing yourself little by little, you will eventually succeed.

But things are different now. Yin Wan's appearance has exacerbated the conflict between Tony and the military. The military doesn't know if Yin Wan has sold the technology to others.

If it were sold, especially that cute white one that turns out to be an old dragon when you peel off the skin, it would be a disaster for the United States, at least in their eyes.

Therefore, the military will speed up the process and do everything they can to obtain the technology in Tony's possession. However, they are more likely to cooperate with Yin Wan to acquire the technology.

Yin Wan inflicted a wound on Toni; how much meat the sharks could get after that was up to them.

"What about Stark Industries stock? Should we sell it?" Beth asked. In her view, Stark Industries would soon be swallowed up by the military, its shares diluted, and then it would be completely wiped out.

"No need," Cao Gui shook his head.

"You really believe she can get through this crisis?" Beth said unhappily, suddenly feeling a bit annoyed.

Cao Gui's face darkened. Was she jealous? Or jealous of a man?

Cao Gui pounced on her and pinned her down.

"Wait, I have something important to tell you!" Beth quickly protested.

"The important business? You're the important business now!" Cao Gui snorted, giving her no chance to resist.

“Oh… damn it… it’s about Dr. Helen Zhao.” Beth shoved Cao Gui’s face and said quickly.

"what?"

Cao Gui was stunned for a moment. After they made 50 billion in one night, they set up an investment company to invest in high technology.

Besides Osborne and Stark, another lab is Dr. Helen Zhao's laboratory, especially its nanotechnology.

"Detailed explanation."

"Uh... Dr. Helen Zhao's report said she developed a shape-shifting nanorobot, of course, a specific kind of shape-shifting." Beth tilted her head, thought for a moment, and said:

"It can transform into a simple object like a steel plate or a cylinder, but its shape is limited and it cannot transform into many other forms."

"Oh?" Cao Gui's interest was piqued. "What about strength? Hardness? And toughness and other indicators?"

Beth: "..."

I have no idea about these things!

“Let’s go check out Dr. Zhao Hailun’s lab,” Cao Gui said.

Beth: "..."

And what about me? Are you just going to abandon me like this?

What a despicable man! I'm talking to you about serious matters, and you actually say "serious matters"? Are you an idiot?

Beth reluctantly put on her clothes and got out of bed... but she didn't manage to get out.

"Oh, not again?" Beth was pleased, but said this aloud.

"Hehehe, no rush, now, you're the important thing." Cao Gui chuckled, picked her up, and pulled her back to the bed.

……

Toni Stark walks out of a Washington, D.C. prison with a somber expression.

During his conversation with Yin Wan, he made no attempt to conceal his intentions. Yin Wan clearly told Stark that he was there to use the United States to get rid of her.

Moreover, the US would not allow Tony to kill him, because he is useful, and very useful.

As Yin Wan had said, the Pentagon quickly placed him under protection, with a level of security no less stringent than that of the President.

Before Tony left, Yin Wan revealed her palladium poisoning and exposed all her secrets.

This celebrity really wants to retire.

In this battle, Tony seemed to have won, but in reality, she lost miserably.

Now, she not only faces a life crisis, but also a crisis of the business left by her father.

"Oh my, Miss Toni Stark, the last time I saw you you were a man. It's been a long time."

"You've changed so much! You've become a woman."

A frivolous voice came from behind her. Toni turned around and saw a somewhat frivolous and lewd man wearing a white suit, looking both stylish and flamboyant.

Justin Hammer's company was the military's second-largest supplier before Toni dismantled her arms division, except... they could only supply, and the performance was mediocre.

Toni glanced at him, then ignored him and walked away. He was just a clown. This Hammer had attended the previous hearing and even copied her Iron Man suit, but he failed miserably.

If the military is to bypass her in creating new Iron Man armor, then Hammer is the only candidate.

Tony was heavy-hearted. She couldn't think of any solutions. The new Iron Man suit didn't matter. As long as she was alive, she could build a better suit. There was no need to worry about Hammer.

However, she couldn't do anything about palladium poisoning. She had tried all the elements on the periodic table but couldn't find a suitable substitute.

"Headache……"

On the other side, Cao Gui and Beth lingered for several hours, then stayed in bed for several more hours. By the time they reached their destination, it was already dark.

The two arrived at Dr. Zhao Hailun's laboratory, had a brief conversation with her, and learned about her research.

The nanorobots' deformation capabilities far surpass those of ordinary steel plates, and they can even be stronger than the original steel plates, but...

expensive!

It's similar to Leonardo da Vinci's solar-powered flashlight; it's practically useless. The cost of a single steel plate made of nanobots is enough to buy a dozen truckloads of steel plates.

However, their performance metrics are the same, and their only advantage is portability.

Upon seeing this, Cao Gui instructed Dr. Zhao Hailun to optimize the technology so that it could be put to practical use.

Dr. Helen Zhao was very reluctant to do this. She was about to begin her research on nanorobots for repairing the human body, and she was unhappy that she had to change her plans.

However, he eventually gave in. What could he do? Cao Gui was his sugar daddy.

When the big spender makes a request, you have no choice but to agree.

"Where to now?" Beth looked at the night sky. They had set off in the morning, but it was so late, and scientific research was taking up too much time.

"Hmm... let's find a place to rest, it's late." Cao Gui said helplessly. Actually, the Upper East Side wasn't far, only an hour or two's drive away, but... he was too lazy to go.

I'm so rich, why do I have to work so hard? Why not just buy a whole restaurant?

Of course, Cao Gui and his companion weren't that crazy. Even if they had money, they couldn't just squander it. They planned to find a hotel to rest for a while.

But then, a flash of fire streaked across the sky, moving at a great speed.

“Uh…is that Toni Stark?” Beth asked, puzzled.

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Chapter 254 The Deal with Toni

Upon hearing this, Cao Gui looked up and saw a ball of fire rising in the sky, still getting closer.

"Uh... I think so, but what is she doing?" Cao Gui asked, puzzled.

The young virgin doesn't sleep at night; she runs out and flies around everywhere.

"Huh? It seems to be getting closer... Yes, it's getting closer!" Cao Gui was still in a daze when he suddenly heard Beth exclaim.

A red glint flashed in Cao Gui's eyes, but his lips twitched. He used his Observation Haki to sense that this guy was inexplicably falling straight down as if it had no power, even though the thrusters were on.

Cao Gui reached out and pulled Beth aside. As soon as they left their original spot, they crashed onto the car with a loud bang.

A perfectly good General Motors car was instantly reduced to a pile of scrap metal. On the roof lay a golden-red steel suit of armor, holding a bottle of vodka in its hand.

"Ah! Our car!" Beth exclaimed. Oh no, they're going to have to spend the night here.

“Honey, our car isn’t a GM, it’s the Audi next to us,” Cao Gui pointed to a black car next to them and kindly reminded him.

"Oh, okay, then it's alright." Beth regained her usual calm demeanor.

“But what about this guy?” Beth kicked Tony Stark’s foot, which was dangling from the roof of the car, and said with disdain.

"Oh, don't worry about me, I'll just sleep here for a bit." Hearing Cao Gui and Beth's conversation, Toni Stark waved her hand weakly and said, then picked up the bottle and drank some wine, but... she didn't open her visor.

The clear, fragrant liquid flowed down the mask and onto the roof of the car.