Killian's Murderous Intent

Killian's Murderous Intent

Aldrich Killian heard the commotion and looked up as well.

The two exchanged a glance.

Luo Wen's eyes remained calm and unruffled.

But surprise flickered through Aldrich Killian's eyes.

He had not expected the chairman of Kroll Industries to be so young.

"Hello, I'm Luo Wen, chairman of Kroll Industries."

"Hello, I'm Aldrich Killian, CEO of Future Pharmaceuticals."

Aldrich Killian stood and shook Luo Wen's hand.

Afterward, Luo Wen gestured for Killian to sit down.

Killian then expressed his desire to purchase a batch of Kroll Alloy.

Luo Wen was rather curious about what Killian wanted Kroll Alloy for.

Wasn't he busy researching the Extremis virus?

So Luo Wen casually asked. To his surprise, Killian did not hide much, saying that he intended to use the batch of Kroll Alloy to manufacture high-temperature-resistant weapons.

Luo Wen looked at Killian beside him, his eyes flickering.

In the original story, Extremis Soldiers were actually very powerful. Their weakness was that they always fought barehanded, because ordinary weapons could not withstand the high temperatures they released and would melt instantly.

In terms of physical ability, Extremis Soldiers were already close to the level of Super Soldiers, and they also possessed extremely strong self-healing abilities.

If they could use melee weapons and firearms, their combat power could increase by at least another fold.

Luo Wen had not expected Killian's insight and execution to be so sharp.

The moment he learned that Kroll Alloy was heat-resistant, he had come to purchase it.

He wanted to make up for the greatest weakness of the Extremis Soldiers.

Luo Wen pondered inwardly.

Should he sell it or not?

If he sold it and did not interfere—

Then Tony would most likely be no match for Killian.

This guy had the brains, the methods, and the ability.

After thinking for a moment, Luo Wen made his decision.

"Mr. Killian, there's no problem with your wanting to purchase Kroll Alloy, but you'll have to wait for some time. Our company's current production capacity is limited, and we have many orders from other companies. Going by the order queue, it will probably take around half a year before we can ship it to you."

Hearing Luo Wen's words, Killian frowned.

Half a year? With weapon production and training added on, it would take about a year before his Extremis Soldiers could improve their combat power.

Too slow.

Killian was somewhat dissatisfied.

"Is there no way to ship it earlier? I can pay more."

Luo Wen shook his head. "Mr. Killian, my current clients are all giants like NASA and the Military. I can't offend them for a little money."

Killian's gaze turned cold.

Ever since injecting himself with the Extremis virus and gaining extraordinary power, his personality had become far more violent.

Sensing the sinister viciousness hidden beneath Killian's refined exterior, Luo Wen tugged at the corner of his mouth and abandoned the thought of recruiting him.

This sort of person was difficult to control.

Just as Killian was about to compromise and wait for a chance to take revenge on Luo Wen later, Luo Wen spoke again.

"However, it's not impossible. I heard that your Future Pharmaceuticals has a special drug capable of Limb Regeneration. If you can provide me with a few doses of that drug, I can prioritize the batch of Kroll Alloy intended for Hammer Industries and supply it to you first."

Killian abruptly looked up at those words.

There was a hint of astonishment in his eyes.

He had not expected Luo Wen to know something so confidential.

The research and development of the Extremis virus was top-secret. At present, only the cooperating Military knew some of the details.

For Luo Wen to know about it showed just how well-informed he was.

Killian thought rapidly.

In the end, he still decided to compromise.

What he was planning was enormous. Every bit of improvement in the strength of the Extremis Soldiers increased his chances of success.

"Fine. But this drug involves our company's secrets. I can only give you one dose."

Killian said coldly.

Luo Wen smiled and held up three fingers. "Three doses."

"One."

Killian had no intention of yielding.

Luo Wen kept smiling but said nothing more.

He did not really care. Asking Killian for two doses of Extremis Virus was merely for experimentation—and to stall Killian.

From the very beginning, he had planned to seize Killian's Extremis Virus technology by force!

Once he became a martial artist, his strength would soar. Then, after making a deal with Limit Martial Hall, he could wipe out Future Pharmaceuticals by himself.

The conference room fell silent for a full minute.

Killian clenched his fists, his chest rising and falling as a faint crimson glow surfaced beneath his skin.

He was angry.

Luo Wen's attitude and gaze made him feel humiliated.

The feeling of being threatened and manipulated made him extremely unhappy.

After being injected with Extremis Virus, his emotions were easily stirred.

Killian suppressed his urge to lash out for quite a while before finally gritting his teeth and saying, "Fine. Three doses, then."

After saying that, Killian no longer wanted to stay. He rose directly to his feet.

"When will we make the exchange?"

Luo Wen smiled and estimated the timing. "Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow, then." Killian left without looking back.

He had already made up his mind. Once he obtained Kroll Alloy and made high-temperature-resistant weapons, he would immediately send someone to assassinate Luo Wen.

Having settled the Extremis Virus deal, Luo Wen was in high spirits.

Once he got the Extremis Virus Reagent tomorrow, he could test it in the Swallowed Star world.

He wanted to see whether martial artists could offset Extremis Virus's side effects.

If they could, the future would be promising.

After all, this thing would be making money from martial artists.

That afternoon, Luo Wen received Ivan Vanko as well.

Luo Wen greatly admired this brilliant villainous scientist.

But Ivan Vanko was just as arrogant and withdrawn as in the original story.

He showed absolutely no appreciation for Luo Wen's hospitality.

After having his goodwill rebuffed, Luo Wen's expression cooled, and he gave up on the idea of recruiting him.

So Luo Wen made a direct deal with Ivan Vanko.

Ivan Vanko would replicate the Arc Reactor and hand the technology over to Kroll Industries, while Kroll Industries would cure Ivan Vanko's father's cancer.

Ivan Vanko agreed to Luo Wen's deal.

Ivan Vanko was unruly, but he was exceptionally talented and highly efficient.

After agreeing to the deal, he threw himself into work that very day. His only request was for them to bring over his pet bird from Moscow.

Unlike Hammer in the original story, Luo Wen did not brush him off. He spent a considerable sum and hired someone that very day to transport the bird from Ivan Vanko's Moscow apartment.

With his pet bird back by his side, Ivan Vanko's emotions stabilized considerably, and he officially began work.

As for whether Ivan Vanko planned to pull any tricks or build up his strength to deal with Stark Industries, Luo Wen did not care.

Luo Wen's thinking was simple: once he became a martial artist and his strength improved, he would have enough force to suppress all defiance.

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