"Obadiah, you actually… Hmm? Who are you?"
Hearing Li Chuan's reply, an enraged Tony was about to pick up the welding torch on the table to give him a hard time, when he suddenly saw Obadiah pick up a chair and smash it against the monitor in the corner, completely destroying it.
However, that wasn't the most unexpected thing; the most unexpected thing was that Obadiah's appearance suddenly changed, completely transforming into another person.
Similarly, Dr. Ethan, who had been confused by the situation next to Tony, also widened his eyes at this miraculous scene.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Li Chuan, but you can also call me Mr. Chuan!"
After smashing the only monitor in the room, Li Chuan turned and smiled at Tony and Ethan.
"If it's convenient, shall we sit down and chat?"
Tony and Ethan exchanged glances and nodded silently.
Their current situation was already terrible, and Li Chuan, a person with magical abilities, should at least not be allied with those Terrorists.
"Alright, let me first explain my situation to help you understand."
The three of them huddled in a corner where they couldn't be seen from the iron door, and Li Chuan spoke first to clear up their confusion:
"Two weeks ago, when my subordinates were investigating Mr. Obadiah, they discovered something very interesting. As for why we were investigating Mr. Obadiah, it involves a small grudge between my subordinates and Mr. Obadiah.
Of course, that's not important. What's important is that this interesting matter is related to the famous Tony Stark, who was kidnapped, which is you.
I'm sure you've guessed by now that the mastermind behind this kidnapping is Obadiah, who is also a shareholder of Stark Industries with you.
So, I ordered my subordinates to invite Obadiah to my place, where I amicably inquired about some information, and then used my superpower to transform into him and came here."
"So, you're here to save me?"
After hearing Li Chuan's narration, Tony wasn't particularly excited, remaining calm.
The two weeks of struggling between life and death had transformed the former playboy Tony Stark, and he had matured a great deal.
Perhaps some of what the other party said was true, but there's no such thing as a free lunch. Coming here alone, risking danger, just to save him, a complete stranger, seemed a bit too far-fetched.
Moreover, just from the other party's words and his mention of superpowers, it could be deduced that he was no ordinary person.
"You could say that, or you could not. Whether to save you or not ultimately depends on your decision."
Li Chuan raised an eyebrow, looking at the calm Tony.
His mission here was to save Dr. Ethan and destroy Raza and this Base. As for Tony Stark, he was not within the scope of his mission.
Of course, he still had to save him, after all, his unexpected intrusion as a butterfly had already caused many things to change.
If Iron Man, a core member of the Avengers, were gone, it would be even harder to control many subsequent events.
The only familiar direction he knew would deviate significantly.
However, he certainly couldn't save him for free. Saving him for free wouldn't have a proper reason to stand, and it would easily arouse suspicion. It would be better to propose suitable conditions and even gain some extra benefits from the mission.
"Mr. Li Chuan, please state your conditions."
Tony looked up.
A highly intelligent genius understands many things without them being explicitly stated.
Li Chuan raised his hand and gave Tony a thumbs up:
"I've opened a new company in New York, but as a newcomer, many things are a bit bumpy. I hope Mr. Tony can help out in the future.
Also, I think all the machines in our production Base need to be improved, but the company lacks talent in this area. It would be even better if Mr. Tony could help improve them when he has time."
Although he rarely interfered with company matters, he still knew the general situation.
Overall, under Jack's management, it was going smoothly, but the Water in New York was indeed deep, and many aspects were very troublesome due to an insufficient network of connections.
And when it comes to networks, who can compare to Stark, a massive corporation that has been entrenched in New York for years, which even the government can't do anything about?
"That's it?"
Tony was stunned upon hearing this.
He had expected the other party to make much higher demands, as it concerned his life, and he would agree as long as it wasn't too excessive. He never expected it to be so simple.
"Then why don't you cooperate with Obadiah? I imagine he would definitely agree to these conditions."
"I'm a kind and conscientious legitimate businessman. The medicine I sell is used to save people. I really dislike his behavior of selling weapons to Terrorists just for money.
Moreover, such a person has no credibility whatsoever; he might even retaliate against me afterward, which isn't worth it!"
Li Chuan spread his hands, then looked at Dr. Ethan next to him:
"This must be Dr. Ethan. I heard the leader of the Ten Rings Gang say that you are very good at medicine.
They thought Mr. Stark was beyond saving when they brought him back, but you saved him in the end. Are you interested in working for my company? The salary and benefits will definitely satisfy you."
"Uh, well, if I really can get out alive, and your company is as you say, I will consider it."
Dr. Ethan, who had been silently observing, was suddenly called upon by Li Chuan, and after a moment of stunned, he replied.
Meanwhile, Tony touched the Ark Reactor on his chest:
"I always thought the weapons I produced were to defend the nation and protect the people, yet they are being used to kill innocent people. In that sense, I'm no better than Obadiah."
"You are different. You just didn't know these things before. It's not too late to change now!"
Ethan reached out and patted Tony's shoulder encouragingly.
Although they had only known each other for less than a month, Ethan could clearly feel that Tony was not like the rumors suggested; his heart was kind.
If Tony could get out alive, with his identity, he would bring great help to the entire World.
This was also why Ethan, upon seeing the creator of the weapons that killed his family, did not harbor hatred or desire to kill him, but instead guided him step by step.
"You're right. I can't die like this. I still have to make up for the mistakes I've made."
Tony nodded firmly at Ethan, then looked at Li Chuan:
"Mr. Li Chuan, do you have any plans that can safely get us out? Do you have a tracker on you, or have your men already surrounded the valley outside? And how should we cooperate with your plan?"
"Hmm, I was searched when I came in, so I couldn't bring a tracker, and I was blindfolded, so I don't know the exact location here. My subordinates have all returned to the hotel in the provincial capital; I came alone."
Li Chuan replied, spreading his hands.