manynovel Chapter 106 Technology Exchange
Chapter 106 Technology Exchange
A week later, in the top-floor conference room of Wayne Tower, Chen Haotian, Tony, and Nick Fury sat at one side of a long table, opposite Bruce Wayne and his technical team. Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the Gotham City sky was overcast, as if a downpour could strike at any moment.
"This is our draft technology-sharing agreement." Bruce's assistant pushed several documents in front of Chen Haotian. "According to the consensus we reached last time, the joint laboratory will be located on the B2 floor of Wayne Building, where we have our most advanced security facilities."
Chen Haotian quickly scanned the document, a slight smile playing on his lips: "The terms are fair, but I noticed that the section regarding the use of alien technology items... seems to have some overly strict restrictions."
Bruce placed his hands on the table, his gaze calm: "The danger of those items far exceeds your imagination. Even Wayne Enterprises' top scientists must adhere to strict safety procedures during their research."
Tony tapped the table impatiently. "Listen, Bruce, we're not elementary school students here for a lesson. We can share the Arc Reactor technology, but you're keeping your alien artifacts, which you haven't even figured out yet, hidden away?"
"It is precisely because we do not fully understand them that we need to be cautious," Bruce's voice remained calm. "However, if you can prove that your research methods are indeed safe and reliable, we can consider relaxing some restrictions."
Chen Haotian exchanged a glance with Fury, then smiled at Bruce: "How about we try a different approach? Instead of arguing over the terms of the agreement, let's conduct a demonstrative study first. We'll choose a relatively safe item to demonstrate our research process and safety measures."
Bruce thought for a moment, then nodded. "That's an acceptable suggestion. Which item would you like to start with?"
"Fragments of a Kryptonian spaceship," Chen Haotian said without hesitation. "Based on our preliminary analysis, it mainly releases a variant of solar radiation energy, and its danger is relatively low."
The meeting room fell silent. Bruce's technical team members exchanged glances, while Bruce's own eyes sharpened.
"An interesting choice," Bruce said slowly. "You seem to have a considerable understanding of these items."
Tony smiled smugly: "We've done our homework. While Kryptonian technology is advanced, its energy characteristics aren't unfamiliar to us."
Bruce stood up: "Then, please come with me."
They took a private elevator down to the Wayne Building's underground laboratory. After passing through several security doors and undergoing biometric checks, they entered a spacious area filled with high-tech equipment. In the central isolation chamber of the laboratory, a silver-gray metal fragment floated in an energy field, emitting a faint blue glow.
"This is the Kryptonian fragment you wanted." Bruce gestured for the technicians to open the isolation chamber. "It came from a crashed reconnaissance ship, and we still can't fully analyze its energy source."
Chen Haotian approached to examine the sample, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes: "Perfect sample. Tony, prepare the scanner."
Tony opened the metal case he carried with him and began assembling a strangely shaped device. Fury, meanwhile, stood silently in a corner of the laboratory, his one eye warily observing everything around him.
"Let me remind you," Bruce said, "that the last time researchers tried to scan it with a powerful laser, it caused the entire lab's power system to shut down for 36 hours."
Tony, without looking up, replied, "That's because they don't understand the principle of energy resonance. Watch closely, Bruce, this is what professionalism looks like."
After the scanner started, it emitted a low hum. The device did not emit laser light, but rather a pulsating energy wave that gradually synchronized with the rhythm of the light emitted by the Kryptonian fragments.
"It's adapting to the energy frequency of the fragments," Chen Haotian explained to Bruce. "It's like using the right key to unlock a lock, instead of forcibly prying it open."
Surprisingly, the Kryptonian fragments did not exhibit a repulsive reaction; instead, their light became even brighter and more stable. A series of complex data streams began to appear on the holographic projection screen.
"Incredible..." Bruce's technical advisor exclaimed in a low voice, "We've never gotten such clear energy readings before."
Tony smugly adjusted the control parameters: "This is just the appetizer. Now, take a look at this."
He activated another device, and the core components of the small arc reactor began to operate. When the reactor's energy field came into contact with the energy field of the Kryptonian fragment, the two resonated harmoniously, and the laboratory lights became brighter due to the increased energy.
"They can complement each other." Chen Haotian observed the data. "Kryptonian energy is biased towards radiation, while the Arc Reactor focuses more on energy density. If they could be combined..."
Bruce approached the holographic projection, studying the energy curve carefully: "What does this mean?"
"This means we may have developed a completely new form of energy." Chen Haotian's eyes sparkled. "It has the efficiency of Kryptonian technology and the stability of the Arc Reactor."
Suddenly, an alarm sounded. The energy output of the Kryptonite fragment began to fluctuate erratically, and the laboratory lights flickered.
"Overload risk!" Bruce's technical team shouted in alarm.
"Calm down." Chen Haotian strode to the control panel, his fingers flying across the keys. "This is just a natural fluctuation of energy resonance. Tony, set the stabilizer to frequency 7."
Tony quickly adjusted the equipment. A few seconds later, the energy fluctuations subsided, and the Kryptonian fragment returned to a stable glow.
"See?" Chen Haotian turned to Bruce. "Understanding is more important than control. We're not trying to force our way into these technologies; we're trying to communicate with them."
Bruce pondered for a long time before finally nodding: "I admit that your research methods are indeed more effective than ours. The agreement can be amended to give you more research freedom."
"Not only that," Chen Haotian pressed on, "we suggest expanding the scope of our research to include other alien artifacts in your collection. In particular... those ancient artifacts from Paradise Island."
Bruce's expression shifted slightly: "You're interested in Amazon's amazing gadgets too?"
"The diversity of energy research is very important," Chen Haotian said frankly. "Technology and magic from different sources may have connections that we have not yet discovered."
Bruce glanced at the Kryptonian fragments and the Arc Reactor, still resonating harmoniously, and finally made up his mind: "Alright, I agree to expand the scope of cooperation. But on one condition: all research on the Amazonian artifacts must be conducted under my personal supervision."
"That makes sense." Chen Haotian smiled and extended his hand. "Pleasure doing business with you, Bruce."
This handshake was firmer than the last one, and Bruce's eyes held less doubt and more approval.
Later that day, before returning to the teleportation point in the Marvel Universe, Tony couldn't help but ask Chen Haotian, "Why did you specifically emphasize researching Amazon's artifacts? Isn't Kryptonian technology enough to keep us busy for a while?"
Chen Haotian smiled mysteriously: "According to my intelligence, the Amazonian artifacts contain the most ancient magical energy in this universe. And magic may be the key to understanding the multiverse."
Fury added, "Furthermore, through the artifact research, we have the opportunity to contact Wonder Woman. She holds a special position in the Justice League, and understanding her will be very helpful for our operations in the DC Universe."
Tony whistled. "A win-win situation. But Bruce insists on supervising personally; won't that hinder our plans?"
"On the contrary," Chen Haotian stepped into the portal, turned around and said, "This is exactly what I want. Only by getting up close to Bruce Wayne can we better understand the rules of this universe."
In the blue light, the three figures gradually disappeared. Meanwhile, in the control room of Wayne Tower, Bruce watched their departure and whispered into the communicator, "Alfred, contact Diana. Tell her I might need her expertise. Some new friends are interested in the Amazonian artifacts."