Chapter 023 S.H.I.E.L.D, Nick Fury!

Can't survive?!

"What do you mean?" Luo Bai asked, confused.

Why would you want to die when you have so much going for you?

Polaris, who was nearby, was also startled by Stark's words. She couldn't help but ask, "You've been all over the news and newspapers recently. You're rich and famous. Why do you suddenly say such things?"

Stark sighed and said, "A lot has happened during your absence. I may look happy, but in reality, I haven't been for a long time. There's a problem with my Ark Reactor."

Ark Reactor?

Luo Bai remembered it from previous discussions.

"Are you poisoned by palladium?" Luo Bai asked.

At his words, Stark's eyes lit up, even though he still looked depressed. "You know what's going on with me?!" Stark asked.

"Your symptoms seem quite similar," Luo Bai pointed out, gesturing to the veins on Stark's neck, which looked noticeably different from those of ordinary people.

Seeing that Luo Bai was aware of "palladium poisoning," Stark asked hopefully, "Then do you know how to deal with it? To be honest, I can't think of a solution. I've tried many methods, but none have worked."

Stark could clearly feel that his health was deteriorating, and his AI butler Jarvis kept reminding him of his worsening condition, but he felt powerless to change it.

Although he had been working hard on research, he hadn't been able to solve the problem of "palladium poisoning."

There were only some ways to alleviate the symptoms.

"Did you see this?" Stark asked, pulling out a large kettle filled with a green, murky liquid.

"Do you see this chlorophyll juice? I drink this stuff every day. To be honest, it tastes terrible!" Stark sighed, a bitter expression on his face.

Luo Bai nodded in understanding. "I empathize with your situation."

"Do I need empathy? No, I need a solution! Do you have any good ideas? Luo Bai, I want to hear your opinion. Ethan can't help me," Stark complained.

Since the "Terror Incident," the only people Stark could trust were Ethan and Robin.

But it made sense to ask Luo Bai.

After all, given his understanding of the plot, Luo Bai really knew how to solve the problem of "palladium poisoning."

"Are there still some missile fragments in your heart that haven't been removed?" Luo Bai asked.

Tony nodded and replied, "Yes."

"I should be able to help you solve this problem," Luo Bai said, then opened the Eye of Agamotto.

Aiming at Stark's heart, Luo Bai attempted to use reverse flow.

Since Luo Bai had just acquired the Time Stone and hadn't used it much, his hands shook a little during his first attempt.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and Stark's heart was quickly restored to its original state.

The moment his heart recovered, Stark felt a difference. It was as if he was alive again!

Feeling the changes in his body, Stark asked in surprise, "Oh my god, Luo Bai, how did you do that??"

"It's just a little magic," Luo Bai responded with a smile.

"Cool!" Stark exclaimed, clearly excited.

But soon he remembered something else. "Luo Bai, I'm very grateful to you for saving my life again. However, I'm worried about the materials for the Ark Reactor."

Stark used "palladium" as the core material for the Ark Reactor, which had led to his poisoning.

Although his heart had returned to normal, he still needed to replace the core material of the Ark Reactor.

Only...

"My suit has been upgrading, and it requires powerful energy to operate. With the current technology, I really can't think of what materials to use to rebuild the Ark Reactor," Stark said with a sigh.

Luo Bai thought for a moment and asked, "Tony, is your relationship with your father not very good?"

"Why do you suddenly ask that?" Stark replied, confused.

Luo Bai explained, "Don't you want to replace the materials of the Ark Reactor? Your father might have a solution."

"My father?!" Stark complained, bewildered. "But he's been dead for a long time!"

"What I mean is that your father once researched a new technology that can solve the material problem of the reactor," Luo Bai clarified.

New technology?! His father?!

"How do you know that my father researched new technologies when I don't?" Stark asked, his face a mix of confusion and disbelief.

"Well, I'm a mage, after all. It's normal for me to have insights into the future," Luo Bai replied with a smile.

Although this explanation might seem far-fetched in other contexts, it was reasonable given Luo Bai's background as a mage.

"Predict the future? Are you mages really that impressive?" Stark complained in shock.

After finishing his rant, Stark looked hesitant, as if he were pondering something.

"I remembered something. I recently met an organization called S.H.I.E.L.D. They seem to have some of my father's belongings. I heard that S.H.I.E.L.D. is also connected to my father," Stark said.

The full name of S.H.I.E.L.D. is the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division. It is a special force of the International Security Council, designed to deal with various bizarre incidents.

To put it simply, it was founded by the government of the U.S. and is specifically tasked with managing individuals with "super abilities."

While its original intention and purpose were good, it was still run by humans, and specifically by agents.

As a result, Luo Bai didn't particularly like their actions and handling style.

Especially Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Luo Bai found him especially distasteful.

Although some of his actions might be beneficial, his intentions often seemed flawed to Luo Bai.

Moreover, the combat capabilities of S.H.I.E.L.D. were quite impressive.

Such a compromised organization couldn't effectively manage individuals with super abilities at all.

Based on Luo Bai's understanding, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s top management had likely been infiltrated by hostile forces, so he felt it was best not to mention it.

But in Stark's case, S.H.I.E.L.D. could genuinely help.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. can indeed assist you with this," Luo Bai explained.

"By the way, they want me to join the Avengers," Stark mentioned.

"Are you going to join?" Although he already had a sense of the answer, Luo Bai still asked out of formality.

Sure enough, Stark responded affirmatively: "I'm considering it. To be precise, I've actually joined now. They said the Avengers were created to save the Earth... This aligns perfectly with my thoughts. By the way, they seem to have plans for you to join as well."

"Why do they know about me?" Luo Bai asked, puzzled.

Stark explained, "Do you remember when we dealt with Obadiah together? S.H.I.E.L.D. used their surveillance to observe the situation and learned about your existence. They asked me about you, and I told them you were a mage."

"That's true, but I have no interest in joining the Avengers," Luo Bai stated plainly.

"I figured you would refuse, as you seem like a very low-key person. In fact, I rejected their invitation for you before, but they insisted on meeting you and are currently waiting outside. Do you want to see them?" Stark asked.

His words made Luo Bai hesitate.

If he were to follow his instincts, he would definitely prefer not to meet them.

But considering Nick Fury's character, he would undoubtedly make an effort to see him.

To avoid future complications, Luo Bai thought it would be best to clarify the situation now.

"Since they're here, let them in," Luo Bai said, relaxing.

Stark didn't say anything further; he simply took out his phone and sent a text message.

Soon, there was a knock on the door, and Polaris immediately ran to open it.

When the door swung open, a striking woman with short hair appeared, accompanied by a bald man standing next to her.

Yes, another bald head!

But this time, it was a "braised egg head."

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