Hammer Industries

"Hammer Industries will be holding a defense expo in two days? Hammer Industries? Wait, isn't that the arms dealer from Iron Man 2 that could stand toe-to-toe with Stark Industries?"

Of course, Hammer Industries was far inferior to Stark Industries. Even their leaders were worlds apart—Justin Hammer was vastly inferior to Tony Stark. Though he had developed some decent equipment, he seemed to have become a joke in front of Iron Man.

"Apparently, Iron Patriot—War Machine—was mainly modified by Hammer Industries?"

Later on, Tony shut down Stark's weapons division, so America's arms business was naturally divided among several other companies, and Hammer Industries got a sizable share.

"Although it can't compare to Stark Industries, it's not completely useless."

Hammer Industries actually possessed quite a bit of advanced technology. From individual weapons to large vehicles, it held a place among the equipment used by the U.S. military.

"Two days? Mm, there's still time!"

After checking the time, Chen Mu clenched his fist. Though he did not want to admit it, the cutting-edge technology in this world was indeed all in America. If Chen Mu wanted to obtain that advanced technology, he would have to make a trip to America!

"Tony will be rescued in another two or three days and return to America afterward. If I want to obtain Iron Man's technology, I'll have to go to America too."

Of course, even from across the ocean, Chen Mu could look at a picture of Iron Man and have Huaqiangbei replicate the Iron Armor at a one-to-one scale. But that would truly be nothing more than an empty shell. With only one percent analysis progress, it would be utterly useless!

"Then it's decided. I'm going to America!"

If he wanted to obtain better technology, Chen Mu had no other choice. Just like the predecessors who had traveled to the West to study abroad after the founding of New China, for the prosperity of their motherland, some sacrifices had to be made!

Of course, Chen Mu was not actually making any sacrifice. What he needed was simple: a seven-day trip to America would be enough...

"An American visa. Good thing I have one."

With that plan in mind, Chen Mu immediately got moving and began packing. Of course, all he had to do was store what he needed in the warehouse. The Huaqiangbei warehouse had infinite storage space, so packing things was hardly difficult.

After settling everything, Chen Mu booked a plane ticket for the next day. He only needed to catch a flight to America early in the morning.

"I've finally arrived in America!..."

Early the next morning, Chen Mu spent a long time reassuring his parents before they finally let him leave with peace of mind and board a plane alone for a foreign land.

"Being a rich second-generation kid is really troublesome..."

In his parents' eyes, Chen Mu seemed to be good for nothing, as if he could not do anything at all. He was already twenty—what was there to worry about if he went abroad alone?

After another journey of more than ten hours, he finally reached his destination: New York, America!

"Let's see. Ugly Group's services have expanded to America too. I'll book a hotel near the Hammer Expo first!"

Following the navigation, Chen Mu quickly arrived at the hotel. After assuring his parents that he was safe, he went straight to rest and wait for the exhibition the next day.

After such a long journey, Chen Mu was exhausted and naturally needed rest.

At the moment, Chen Mu's physical condition was still only that of an ordinary person. How could he endure prolonged exhaustion?

"I have to improve my physical condition as soon as possible!"

Naturally, this also motivated Chen Mu, making him increasingly eager to become stronger.

"Captain America, when are you going to be dug up?"

"..."

Nothing happened overnight. Early the next morning, Chen Mu bought a ticket for the Hammer Industries Expo. After getting ready, he headed directly to the venue.

"Helmet-mounted Enhanced Night Vision Goggles. Their powerful thermal imaging function can help soldiers observe in completely dark environments. Very good, very powerful. They're mine!"

After quietly touching the helmet, Chen Mu expressionlessly walked toward his next target.

"M110 Sniper Rifle. It uses gas-operated semi-automatic fire. Compared with the M24 Sniper Rifle, it has a higher rate of fire, ensuring that snipers can precisely and quickly lock onto targets even in densely populated areas. This sniper rifle is pretty good too. Analyze it!"

He touched another one.

"Beretta M92F Pistol..."

He continued touching them.

Amid the crowds at the expo, not many people noticed Chen Mu's actions. After all, most people there were military enthusiasts. Besides, visitors were allowed to touch the weapons at this exhibition, so there was nothing strange about what Chen Mu was doing.

Chen Mu touched every firearm in the gun section, naturally obtaining all the technology behind them.

Most of these weapons were currently in service with the U.S. military. Many were somewhat more advanced than domestic weapons.

Of course, Chen Mu had now obtained all the technology of these weapons exactly as it was.

"M3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle..."

"Hummer Terminator..."

"M1A2 Main Battle Tank..."

After leaving the gun section, Chen Mu arrived at the armored vehicle area. The imposing armored vehicles, filled with a hard-edged military style, dazzled him. Of course, he did not forget his purpose and touched every one of them.

However, some people had noticed Chen Mu's behavior. In the control room, a bespectacled man watched him with amusement, a mocking smile appearing on his face.

A conspiracy surrounding Chen Mu slowly began to unfold.

"F-22 Raptor and B-2 Stealth Bomber! What a pity—they're only models..."

The Raptor, which should have been produced by Lockheed, was actually manufactured by Hammer Industries in this world?

And Hammer had a hand in the B-2 Stealth Bomber as well?

Of course, high-tech cutting-edge weapons like the F-22 and B-2 could not possibly be produced entirely by a single company. The reason Hammer could display these aircraft here was that Hammer Industries had also provided some assistance in their development.

Of course, both the F-22 and the B-2 were enormous. Hammer Industries' expo grounds truly could not accommodate them.

Thus, the F-22 and B-2 displayed here were merely scale models.

Otherwise, if those aircraft had been real, Chen Mu could have easily acquired all the technologies these planes were proud of.

Engine technology, stealth technology—every last bit of it would have become Chen Mu's property!

"What a pity—they're only models..."

Chen Mu sighed, looking deeply regretful.

"That's right, because this place can only fit models."