Lin Hai looked at Tony, who seemed to have entered a state of sage-like enlightenment, and did not answer his question right away.
This side of Tony was a rare sight. Normally, he was either mocking someone or showing off; if he was not showing off, he was arguing with someone.
But Lin Hai did not go along with him. A familiar smile appeared on his face. "Tony, since you admit you lost the bet, what are you planning to give me that is equal in value to the wager of letting you experience magic?"
Tony's expression stiffened slightly. He really had not considered that question.
When Lin Hai proposed the bet yesterday, all he could think about was melting that ingot, winning the bet, and then learning magic. He had never considered the possibility that he might lose.
Later, when he had exhausted every method in the lab and still failed to melt that damned metal ingot even a tiny bit, all his attention had been completely seized by that unbelievable fact.
From beginning to end, the word "lose" had never even crossed his mind.
"I, Tony Stark, honor my bets!"
Tony was a little irritated, but not at Lin Hai. He had always prided himself on his quick mind and flawless calculations, yet this time everything had gone completely beyond his expectations. That annoyed him.
"Other than my New Element reactor, anything else is yours. How about it?"
Other than that, Lin Hai could have whatever he wanted. Money? Tony had as much as he could ever need. Technology? He could pick anything from Stark Industries' patent library.
Lin Hai looked at Tony's frustrated yet conflicted expression, and the smile on his face became even more delighted.
"Relax. I don't want any of your things."
Tony frowned.
"Just