The Time Has Come!

The moment the research succeeded, Stan's conscience awakened. He wanted to halt the project, but his superiors rejected him and ordered him to develop a second-generation Viper Potion without side effects.

With no other choice, Stan bypassed his chain of command and went straight to the Waynes, who were still alive at the time.

The Waynes ordered the project shut down.

But that was not the end of it.

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

This time, Stan's reports had no effect whatsoever.

In the face of capital, all he could do was flee.

He destroyed every backup file in the laboratory and escaped with the finished potions already on hand.

This time, he resolved to use a more radical method to spread Viper throughout Gotham! He would force the authorities to take notice and shut down Weizhan Pharmaceuticals' research project!

That was why he had distributed Viper Potion for free throughout Gotham as a new kind of DP!

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

The huge commotion Khada Jhin had caused within the Maroni Family last time—or rather, the massacre.

Someone had counted it up. Khada Jhin had not harmed a single ordinary civilian. The people he killed had all been gang members who regularly oppressed ordinary people.

Like Balloon Man, who had been shot dead by Harvey, Khada Jhin had also won the admiration of most ordinary Gotham citizens.

Stan was far from the only one who saw him as an idol!

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

No wonder Stan said Khada Jhin was not a bad person.

It was surreal.

A villain had somehow become a spiritual symbol to good people.

Li Wei did not know how to judge it. All he could say was that Gotham City was truly full of talent; nothing that happened here was surprising.

Once the story was over, Stan finished writing the formula.

Li Wei took the formula Stan had written. At a glance, it was filled with chemical equations he did not recognize.

He carefully put the formula away.

Li Wei looked at Stan's relieved expression and suddenly felt that the formula in his hand was a little too hot to hold.

He decided to do something.

"Stan, your plan is only to spread Viper Potion through Gotham's underworld. Those wealthy elites will not care about that. Punish the ringleaders. Since the deaths of ordinary people cannot draw attention, then use the deaths of those privileged elites to make everyone see..."

Khada Jhin's whisper echoed through the dim office.

"You need to make a big splash, like I did..."

The Time Had Come!

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

Under Khada Jhin's murmured guidance, Stan's plan to awaken the city gradually changed. Its ultimate targets became Weizhan Pharmaceuticals and Wayne Enterprises.

It was not merely because he worshipped Khada Jhin, but because he understood Gotham City.

"If ordinary people's deaths cannot draw attention, then use the deaths of the powerful to draw their eyes."

Khada Jhin was absolutely right.

Of course, Li Wei's help for Stan did not stop at revising his plan. He could do far more!

Compared with Stan, who was alone and short on funds...

Arkham Asylum was clearly much better funded now.

Li Wei promised Stan that he would help him produce more Viper Potion. And that was not all—Li Wei even promised to help him infiltrate certain heavily guarded locations.

Of course, Li Wei would only provide guidance based on Khada Jhin's experience. Stan himself would still be the one carrying it out.

Though the help was limited, Stan was already immensely 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 transformed back into his original appearance before leaving the office building.

Standing some distance away, Li Wei looked at the secluded office building with an exceedingly complicated gaze.

Without question, Stan was a genuinely good person, completely different from him.

Then why had he helped Stan?

Part of it was because Stan had given him the Viper formula for free. It was repayment for the favor.

But on the other hand, Li Wei had his own selfish motives as well.

He intended to use Stan to create trouble for Gotham's forces of order and weaken them somewhat.

Only a Gotham where black and white were balanced was a good Gotham. Neither side could be too strong or too weak.

As for changing Gotham?

Stan was far too naive.

What was Gotham's greatest evil?

It was not some villain or evil organization, but the deeply entrenched capitalist ruling class. They hung over Gotham like dark clouds.

Weizhan Pharmaceuticals, which seemed like an insurmountable giant to Stan?

It was merely one of the most insignificant low-level players in the capitalist class.

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

Sympathy was sympathy, but no matter what, Li Wei would never become a good person.

In Gotham, good people got no reward.

Li Wei collected himself, turned around, left Gotham University, and hurried back to Arkham Asylum.

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

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

He had thought it impressive enough that Li Wei could obtain sufficient Viper Potion for the werewolf experiment. He had never expected Li Wei to get his hands directly on the formula itself!

"This can't be fake, can it?" Dr. Hugo looked doubtful as he repeatedly examined the formula in his hands...

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

This... was the real formula!

Over the past few days, he had been researching Viper Potion as well. Although he had not yet reverse-engineered the formula, his understanding of the potion had already become extremely deep!

He could tell whether the formula was genuine at a glance.

Especially certain highly obscure portions of the formula—they matched the results of his own research exactly!

It could not possibly be faked!

Although Dr. Hugo was very curious how Li Wei had managed it, what he wanted more now was to hurry back into the laboratory and continue his unfinished experiments!

"Director, the formula should be real. I'll return to the laboratory first."

Dr. Hugo was about to leave after speaking, but Li Wei stopped him.

"Wait, Dr. Hugo." Li Wei pointed at the formula in his hands. "Remember to synthesize extra Viper Potion. Also, do not carry the werewolf experiment through to the final step for now. I already have a candidate."

"Understood, Director."

Dr. Hugo did not ask further questions. He merely nodded to show that he understood, then left the director's office.

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

Then he selected Warwick the Uncaged.

He clicked purchase.

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

First was 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 those materials was not difficult.

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

Next came the Rage Potion.

Just as expected, after Viper Potion was added to the original ingredients, the Rage Potion was naturally synthesized.

Compared with Viper Potion's severe side effects, the Rage Potion, synthesized through a combination of alchemy and science, not only had no side effects at all, but truly came with a "lifesteal" effect!

It could be said that in every respect, Rage Potion completely crushed Viper Potion! It was stronger and more perfect.

Perhaps this was the second-generation Viper Potion that Weizhan Pharmaceuticals had dreamed of.

Unfortunately, a dream was only a dream. Weizhan Pharmaceuticals would never have the chance to develop the second-generation Viper Potion.

Because the time had come for Stan to make a big splash!

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

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

Then he rushed without pause to Gotham University.

Following the same secluded path from last time, Li Wei arrived at the office building.

Stan was already waiting for him there.

"Stan, this is thirty jin of Viper Potion. It should be enough for your plan." Li Wei handed the Viper Potion to Stan.

When Stan saw that Li Wei had somehow obtained thirty jin of Viper Potion, his mind went completely blank.

He was the head researcher for Viper Potion, so he naturally understood how costly the stuff was to produce.

It was not expensive enough to reach the heavens, but it was certainly not cheap enough to be measured by the jin!...

His plan only needed around five jin of Viper Potion.

Thirty jin!

What kind of terrifying result would that bring?

Stan did not even dare imagine it!

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

"Mr. Khada Jhin, thank you!" Stan thanked him sincerely.

Although Li Wei had not transformed into Khada Jhin this time, Stan still habitually addressed him as Khada Jhin.

Li Wei was happy enough with that and did not correct him. After all, every bad deed was committed by Khada Jhin—what did it have to do with Li Wei?

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

"By the way, Stan, what exactly do you mean when you say the time has come?" Li Wei asked.

"Tonight, Wayne Enterprises is holding a charity gala. Many of Wayne Enterprises' senior executives will attend, including Weizhan Pharmaceuticals' top executives. I want to act tonight." Stan's voice was filled with determination.

Li Wei fell silent for a moment before finally asking.

"Have you really made up your mind?"

He did not ask because he was worried innocent people would be harmed.