Gotham's League of Heroes: Arkham's Finest
Chapter 21

I Create the League of Heroes in Gotham

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The moment the research was successful, Stan's conscience awakened, and he wanted to stop the project. However, his superiors rejected his request and ordered him to develop a second version of the Viper Potion without side effects.

With no other choice, Stan bypassed his superiors and went directly to the Waynes, who were still alive at the time.

The Waynes ordered the project to be halted.

But things didn't end there.

Soon after the Waynes were murdered, Weizhan Pharmaceuticals restarted the Viper project.

This time, Stan's report had no effect.

Faced with capital, all he could do was flee.

He destroyed all backup data in the laboratory and escaped with the finished product.

This time, he was determined to take a more radical approach to spread the Viper Potion throughout Gotham! This would force the authorities to take notice and stop Weizhan Pharmaceuticals' research project!

This was also why he intended to distribute the Viper Potion as a new type of DP for free in Gotham!

As for why he saw Khada Jhin as an idol...

Khada Jhin's last major incident, or rather, massacre, at the Maroni Family's territory.

Someone had calculated that Khada Jhin had not harmed any ordinary people. Instead, all those killed were gang members who frequently bullied ordinary citizens.

Like Balloon Man, who was shot by Harvey, Khada Jhin was also admired by the majority of ordinary citizens in Gotham.

It wasn't just Stan who saw him as an idol!

It could even be said that the name Khada Jhin had, in the eyes of a small group, become a symbol of resistance!

No wonder Stan said Khada Jhin wasn't a bad person.

It was truly bizarre.

Someone who was clearly a villain was seen as a symbol of spirit by good people.

Li Wei didn't know how to comment. He could only say that Gotham City, with its abundance of talented individuals, was a place where anything could happen.

The story concluded, and Stan's formula was written.

Li Wei took the formula Stan had written. At first glance, it was all chemical equations he didn't recognize.

He carefully put the formula away.

Li Wei looked at Stan, who seemed relieved, and inexplicably felt the formula in his hand was burning hot.

He decided to do something.

"Stan, your plan is merely to spread the Viper Potion in Gotham's underworld. Those wealthy elites won't care about that. The root of evil must be punished. Since the deaths of ordinary people haven't garnered attention, let the deaths of those elites make everyone see..."

Khada Jhin's whisper echoed in the dim office.

"You need to make a big splash, just like me..."

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Time Has Come!

"You need to make a big splash..."

With Khada Jhin's murmurs, Stan's plan to awaken the city was gradually altered, with the ultimate targets set on Weizhan Pharmaceuticals and Wayne Enterprises.

This was not only due to his admiration for Khada Jhin but also because he understood Gotham City.

"If the deaths of ordinary people don't attract attention, then the deaths of the powerful will."

Khada Jhin's words were absolutely correct.

Of course, Li Wei's help to Stan went beyond just modifying his plan. He could do much more!

Compared to Stan's isolation and lack of funds.

It was clear that Arkham Asylum was now much better funded.

Li Wei promised Stan that he would help him manufacture more Viper Potion, and that wasn't all. Li Wei even agreed to help Stan infiltrate certain high-security locations.

Of course, the specific implementation would still be Stan's responsibility, relying solely on Khada Jhin's experience for guidance.

Although it was limited help, Stan was already extremely grateful!

At least now he knew what he needed to do and how to do it!

After exchanging contact information with Stan, Li Wei declined Stan's offer to drive him back.

He changed back into his original appearance before leaving the office building.

Li Wei stood in the distance, looking at the secluded office building with a complex expression.

Undoubtedly, Stan was a truly good person, completely different from himself.

So why was he helping Stan?

Part of the reason was that Stan had given him the Viper formula for free, settling a debt of gratitude.

On the other hand, he also had his own selfish motives.

He planned to use Stan to create some trouble for Gotham's lawful forces, to suppress them.

Only a Gotham with a balance between order and chaos was a good Gotham. Neither side should be too strong or too weak.

"As for changing Gotham?"

Stan was far too naive.

What was Gotham's greatest evil?

It wasn't a specific villain or a wicked organization, but the deeply entrenched capitalist ruling class, who loomed over Gotham like a dark cloud.

Weizhan Pharmaceuticals, which Stan saw as an insurmountable behemoth?

That was merely the most insignificant stratum of the capitalist class.

"Sorry, Stan, this is all I can help you with for now," Li Wei muttered to himself. "I'll keep you by my side, and you'll see the day Gotham changes..."

While he sympathized with Stan, Li Wei would never be a good person.

In Gotham, good people never got rewarded.

Li Wei composed himself, turned, and left Gotham University, heading back to Arkham Asylum.

"Dr. Hugo, this is the formula for the Viper Potion."

When Li Wei handed the Viper Potion formula to Dr. Hugo, the doctor nearly dropped his jaw.

He had thought it was impressive enough that Li Wei could procure enough Viper Potion for the werewolf experiments, but he never expected Li Wei to bring back the formula itself!

"This can't be real, can it?" Dr. Hugo looked at the formula in his hands with suspicion.

But the more he looked, the wider his eyes grew.

This... was the real formula!

He had been studying the Viper Potion himself for the past few days. While he hadn't managed to reverse-engineer the formula yet, he had gained a deep understanding of it! He could tell if a formula was genuine or not.

Especially certain obscure parts of the formula that perfectly matched his own research findings!

There was no way it could be fake!

Although Dr. Hugo was curious about how Li Wei had managed this, what he wanted more was to get back to his lab and continue his unfinished experiments.

"Warden, the formula should be real. I'm heading back to the lab now."

As Dr. Hugo turned to leave, Li Wei called out to him.

"Wait a moment, Dr. Hugo." Li Wei pointed to the formula in his hand. "When you synthesize the Viper Potion, remember to make a large batch. And don't proceed to the final step of the werewolf experiment yet; I've found a candidate."

"Understood, Warden."

Dr. Hugo didn't ask any further questions, merely nodded to show he understood, and then left the warden's office.

After he left, Li Wei stood by the office window, thought for a moment, and then opened the system store.

He then clicked on Warwick the Uncaged.

And clicked purchase.

Over the next few days, Dr. Hugo's experiments finally got on track and progressed rapidly.

First, the Viper Potion. The formula was correct.

Although many of the synthesis materials were controlled substances and extremely expensive, for Arkham Asylum, located in Gotham, obtaining these materials was not a difficult task.

After accounting for Dr. Hugo's experimental needs, the remaining materials were enough to synthesize nearly thirty pounds of Viper Potion!

Next was the Rage Potion.

As previously anticipated, after adding the Viper Potion to the original ingredients, the Rage Potion was synthesized as expected.

Compared to the severe side effects of the Viper Potion, the Rage Potion synthesized through the combination of alchemy and science not only had no side effects but also genuinely possessed a "life-steal" effect!

In every aspect, the Rage Potion completely crushed the Viper Potion! It was more powerful and more perfect.

Perhaps this was what Weizhan Pharmaceuticals had envisioned for their second-generation Viper Potion.

Alas, ideals are just ideals. Weizhan Pharmaceuticals would not have the chance to develop a second-generation Viper Potion.

Because, according to Stan's plan, the time for a big event had arrived!

"Mr. Khada Jhin, the time has come!" Stan said on the phone.

After receiving Stan's call, Li Wei immediately found Dr. Hugo and took the surplus Viper Potion from the lab.

Then, he rushed back to Gotham University without delay.

Taking the same secluded path as last time, Li Wei arrived at the office building.

Stan was already waiting for him there.

"Stan, here are thirty pounds of Viper Potion. It should be enough for your plan," Li Wei said, handing the Viper Potion to Stan.

When Stan saw that Li Wei had actually produced thirty pounds of Viper Potion, his brain simply froze.

He was the research supervisor for the Viper Potion, and he naturally knew how difficult it was to fake.

While it wasn't astronomically expensive, it certainly wasn't cheap enough to be sold by the pound!

His plan only required about five catties of Viper Potion.

Thirty catties!

What kind of terrifying effect would that bring!

Stan didn't even dare to imagine it!

The impact would absolutely drag Weizhan Pharmaceuticals into the abyss, with no chance of recovery!

"Mr. Khada Jhin, thank you!" Stan said with genuine gratitude.

Even though Li Wei hadn't transformed into Khada Jhin this time, Stan still habitually addressed him as Khada Jhin.

Li Wei was happy to go along with it, not correcting him. After all, Khada Jhin was the one doing the bad deeds, what did it have to do with Li Wei?

I'm a law-abiding good citizen of Gotham!

"By the way, Stan, you mentioned the time was right. What time is it?" Li Wei asked.

"Tonight, the Wayne Enterprises is holding a charity gala. Many high-level executives from Wayne Enterprises will be attending, including key officials from Weizhan Pharmaceuticals. I want to make my move tonight." Stan's tone was filled with determination.

Li Wei was silent for a moment before asking.

"Are you absolutely sure?"

He wasn't asking because he was worried about harming innocent people.

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